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Samsung has launched the Galaxy Watch8 and Galaxy Watch8 Classic, showcasing a refined “cushion design” first seen in the Galaxy Watch Ultra.
The new series prioritizes comfort and continuous health tracking, boasting the thinnest Galaxy Watch ever due to a re-engineered internal structure that is 11% thinner and improves component mounting by 30%.
The Dynamic Lug system further enhances comfort and stability, leading to more accurate health data.
The Watch8 series significantly upgrades performance with a 50% brighter display (3,000 nits peak brightness) for improved outdoor visibility, enhanced battery life, and dual-frequency GPS for precise location tracking.
Powering these advancements is Samsung‘s most powerful 3nm processor, ensuring faster performance and better power efficiency.
The BioActive Sensor provides deeper, more accurate health insights.
Focusing on holistic well-being, the watches offer advanced sleep tracking, including Bedtime Guidance based on circadian rhythm and Vascular Load to monitor vascular stress during sleep.
A new feature, Antioxidant Index, allows users to measure carotenoid levels in five seconds for insights into healthy aging.
For fitness enthusiasts, Running Coach provides personalized training plans, and the updated Together feature gamifies fitness by allowing challenges with friends.
Stress management tools like High Stress Alert and Mindfulness Tracker are also included, along with an AI-powered Energy Score for a daily energy snapshot.
A significant collaboration with Google brings Gemini, Google’s AI assistant, and Wear OS 6 to the Galaxy Watch8 series, enabling hands-free control and seamless interaction with apps.
The One UI 8 Watch optimizes the user interface, offering Multi-Info Tiles and Now Bar for quick access to key information and notifications.
The Galaxy Watch8 (44mm/40mm, Graphite/Silver) offers a sleek design for everyday wellness, while the Galaxy Watch8 Classic (46mm, Black/White) adds a timeless aesthetic with a rotating bezel.
Galaxy Watch8 and Galaxy Watch8 Classic price and availability
Both are available for pre-order, with general availability starting July 25th.
The Galaxy Watch8 (44mm) starts at RM1,399 for the WiFi-only version in Graphite or Silver, increasing to RM1,699 for the WiFi + LTE models.
The smaller Galaxy Watch8 (40mm) is priced at RM1,299 for WiFi-only and RM1,599 for WiFi + LTE, available in the same colors.
For those preferring a more classic aesthetic, the Galaxy Watch8 Classic (46mm) is offered in Black and White.
The WiFi-only variant costs RM1,799, while the WiFi + LTE version is priced at RM2,099.
Topping the range is the new Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025), exclusively available with WiFi + LTE connectivity.
This premium model, offered in Titanium Blue, Titanium Gray, Titanium Silver, and Titanium White, commands a price of RM3,399 across all color options.
To buy the Galaxy Watch models mentioned above, visit the official Samsung Malaysia Flagship Store on Shopee.
