Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic launched in India: Price, specs, more

Samsung has officially introduced its latest wearables, the Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, during the highly anticipated Galaxy Unpacked event held on July 9. These new smartwatches were launched alongside the innovative Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7, marking a significant expansion in Samsung's lineup of foldable devices and wearables. The Galaxy Watch 8 is available in two sizes: 40mm and 44mm, while the Watch 8 Classic comes in a single 46mm variant. Both models boast a sleek new 'squircle' design and are powered by the advanced Exynos W1000 chipset. They run on One UI 8 Watch, which is built on Wear OS 6. In terms of pricing for the Indian market, the Bluetooth-only Galaxy Watch 8 starts at ₹32,999 for the 40mm model and ₹35,999 for the 44mm version. The LTE versions are priced slightly higher, at ₹36,999 and ₹39,999 respectively. The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic starts at ₹46,999 for the Bluetooth model, with the LTE variant priced at ₹50,999. Pre-orders have commenced, with general availability expected from July 25. Consumers can choose from a variety of color options, with the Galaxy Watch 8 available in Graphite and Silver, while the Classic version is offered in Black and White. Both models feature vibrant Super AMOLED displays, with a pixel density of 327ppi and a peak brightness of 3,000 nits. The screen sizes vary, with the 40mm and 46mm variants featuring 1.34-inch displays at a resolution of 438x438 pixels, while the 44mm model includes a 1.47-inch panel with a resolution of 480x480 pixels. Durability is a key focus, as the Galaxy Watch 8 is constructed with an aluminum case and a Sapphire glass coating, while the Watch 8 Classic features a robust stainless steel frame and a rotating bezel. The Classic variant also includes a Quick Button for easy access to apps and features. Notably, the Classic model is equipped with 64GB of internal storage and 2GB of RAM, while the standard Galaxy Watch 8 models offer 32GB of storage with the same RAM. Battery life varies among the models, with the 40mm and 44mm Galaxy Watch 8 equipped with 325mAh and 435mAh batteries, respectively, while the Watch 8 Classic is powered by a 445mAh unit. Continuing Samsung's commitment to health tracking, the Watch 8 series includes sensors for monitoring heart rate, blood pressure, ECG, sleep patterns, stress levels, and body composition. New features include the AGES Index, and existing safety features like fall detection have been retained. All models are certified to MIL-STD-810H standards for durability and come with an IP68 rating. Additionally, the Classic variant features a 3D Hall sensor for enhanced motion detection.