Samsung Unveils the Galaxy Watch 8 Series
Following its official announcement at the Unpacked event on July 9, Samsung’s new Galaxy Watch 8 series is nearly here. These anticipated smartwatches will be available for purchase in stores across India starting this Friday, July 25, 2025.
Three New Models to Choose From
This year, Samsung offers three distinct models in the Galaxy Watch 8 lineup, ensuring there is an option for every user.
- Galaxy Watch 8: The sleek, standard model for everyday use.
- Galaxy Watch 8 Classic: The fan-favorite model, which brings back the popular rotating bezel for intuitive navigation.
- Galaxy Watch 8 Ultra (2025): A brand-new, super-durable model specifically built for adventure and outdoor activities.
Galaxy Watch 8: A Fresh ‘Squircle’ Design
In terms of design, the Galaxy Watch 8 series introduces a completely new look. Samsung calls this unique design a “squircle,” featuring a square watch case with soft, rounded corners. As a result, this smart design provides a larger, more useful screen while ensuring the watch remains comfortable on your wrist.
Faster Performance and Enhanced Health Tracking
Under the hood, a new, faster processor powers every model in the Galaxy Watch 8 lineup. This powerful chip makes the watch feel much faster and also significantly improves battery life.
Additionally, Samsung upgraded the health and wellness features. The watch now offers smarter sleep tracking with personalized coaching and provides a more detailed body composition analysis. It also continues to provide essential monitoring for your heart rate, ECG, and blood pressure.
Galaxy Watch 8 Price in India
For customers in India, Samsung has announced the official starting prices for the new models.
- Galaxy Watch 8 (40mm): Starts at ₹28,999
- Galaxy Watch 8 (44mm): Starts at ₹31,999
- Galaxy Watch 8 Classic (46mm): Starts at ₹36,999
- Galaxy Watch 8 Ultra (2025): The price for this top-tier model has not yet been announced.
Software and Availability
The Galaxy Watch 8 runs on the latest Wear OS, featuring Samsung’s custom user-friendly interface. This software ensures a perfect connection with your smartphone and other Galaxy devices.
You can pre-order your new watch right now. The official launch in stores is just a few days away, this Friday, July 25, 2025.
