Samsung Goes Sleek and Smart With Galaxy Watch8 Series at Galaxy Unpacked 2025

Samsung’s latest smartwatch lineup just dropped — and it’s looking lighter, brighter, and smarter than ever. At the Galaxy Unpacked event held today, the tech giant pulled the curtains off the Galaxy Watch8 and Galaxy Watch8 Classic, launching them alongside the Galaxy Z Flip7 and its more budget-friendly sibling, the Flip7 FE.

Both watches are sleeker, sharper, and pack a punch in features. And if you’re serious about tracking your health—or just want a watch that doesn’t feel like a hockey puck strapped to your wrist—these might be worth a closer look.

Thinner Than Ever, With a Fresh Design Twist

Samsung is clearly sticking with what works and refining the rest. The cushion-like design seen earlier in the Watch Ultra has made its way here too, but what’s new is how thin these things are.

The Galaxy Watch8 gets a significant internal shake-up. Samsung says they’ve improved component mounting by 30%, which translates to an 11% slimmer profile. That’s not just for the sake of looks—it helps with comfort and better sensor accuracy too.

Then there’s the Classic version. With a larger 46mm case, it’s got that old-school feel and a rotating bezel that longtime Galaxy Watch fans swear by.

Available in:

• Galaxy Watch8: Graphite and Silver, 40mm & 44mm

• Galaxy Watch8 Classic: Black and White, 46mm

Both support interchangeable bands, so you’re not stuck with one look.

A Display That Fights the Sun, and a Brain to Match

Now to the screen. If you’ve ever squinted at your watch on a sunny day, Samsung heard you. These new watches crank brightness up to 3,000 nits. That’s brighter than most phones, honestly.

Under the hood, Samsung is using a new 3nm processor. It’s smaller, faster, and uses less power. So your watch won’t constantly beg for a charger every night. They’ve also added dual-frequency GPS, which gives better location data when you’re out running or hiking.

Battery life? Samsung’s not making huge promises, but with the processor improvements, you’ll likely see solid day-and-a-half usage on a single charge.

Health Tracking: Getting Personal, Maybe Too Personal?

The real star here isn’t the watch—it’s what it knows about you. The Galaxy Watch8 series is loaded with wellness features that go beyond step counts and heart rate graphs.

A few highlights:

• Advanced Sleep Coaching: Gives bedtime advice based on your circadian rhythm and checks for potential sleep apnea.

• Vascular Load Monitoring: Tracks how hard your vascular system works while you sleep.

• Antioxidant Index: This one’s new. It scans carotenoid levels in just five seconds—kind of a health bar for your body’s aging defenses.

• AI Energy Score: Combines physical and mental stats to give you a score for how ready you are to face the day.

• Stress Management: Alerts you when stress spikes and offers breathing exercises and mood tracking.

It’s like having a tiny therapist on your wrist.

Smarter Assistant, Smoother Software

Let’s talk software. Both watches run Wear OS 6 and are the first Galaxy Watches to feature Google’s Gemini AI assistant.

Gemini lets you reply to messages, check directions, or start a workout with just your voice—no taps needed. It’s smart, context-aware, and frankly, a big improvement over previous assistants.

One UI 8 Watch brings its own flavor too, including:

• Multi-Info Tiles (custom dashboards)

• Now Bar (a shortcut strip)

• Better notifications layout for round screens

It’s all designed to be quicker and easier to use. Whether you’re checking your steps or starting a run, it’s just… smoother.

Pricing, Pre-Booking, and Who Should Buy Which?

Here’s where things get interesting—and a bit pricey.

Pre-booking is live starting July 9 on Samsung.com, with launch offers sweetening the deal. You could get up to Rs. 12,000 in benefits. If you’re picking up a Galaxy Z Fold7 or Flip7 too, Samsung’s offering an additional Rs. 15,000 off.

It’s worth thinking about what you really need.

Want a clean, minimal smartwatch for daily wear? The regular Galaxy Watch8 fits the bill. Like the feel of a traditional watch and don’t mind spending more? Go Classic.

Either way, you’re getting one of the most advanced wearables Samsung’s ever made.