The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Series’ redesign may be one we are already familiar with
Early firmware clues hint at a squircle frame, new Quick Button, and beefier haptics inspired by the Galaxy Watch Ultra.
Referential image of the Galaxy Watch Ultra and Watch 6 Classic | Image credit — PhoneArena
• Exynos W1000 3 nm chipset
• 2 GB RAM and 32 GB storage
• 435 mAh battery for the larger 44 mm model, 300 mAh for the 40 mm
• Wireless charging up to 10 W
• Bluetooth 5.3 LE, dual-band Wi-Fi, NFC, optional LTE
• Two case sizes for Watch 8, at least one size for Watch 8 Classic
• 2 GB RAM and 32 GB storage
• 435 mAh battery for the larger 44 mm model, 300 mAh for the 40 mm
• Wireless charging up to 10 W
• Bluetooth 5.3 LE, dual-band Wi-Fi, NFC, optional LTE
• Two case sizes for Watch 8, at least one size for Watch 8 Classic
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For anyone upgrading from the Galaxy Watch 7, the gains might feel subtle. Our review of last year’s model praised its polished software and reliable health tracking but found that real-world battery life rarely stretched beyond a day and a half. The leaked 435 mAh cell could squeeze out a few extra hours, though it probably will not rival fitness-focused watches that run for days. The bigger benefit might be the existence of a Quick Button, which on the Ultra it doubles as a quick launch for workouts or safety tools, and having that shortcut on a mainstream model could save precious taps during a run.
If Samsung can keep its trademark rotating bezel, pack in these quality-of-life tweaks, and hold the price steady, the Galaxy Watch 8 series could land in the sweet spot many Wear OS fans have been waiting for.
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