The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic combines a physical rotating bezel with a 1.34-inch Super AMOLED display in a 46mm design. According to the supplied specifications, it uses Samsung’s Exynos W1000 processor with 2GB RAM and 64GB storage, running Wear OS 6 with One UI 8 Watch. Bluetooth-only and LTE versions are listed, alongside dual-frequency GPS and sensors for heart rate, blood oxygen and skin temperature. A stainless steel frame, sapphire crystal display protection and 10W wireless charging complete the package.
Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic at a glance
| Display & construction | Performance & connectivity | Sensors & battery |
|---|---|---|
| 1.34-inch Super AMOLED | Samsung Exynos W1000 | Heart-rate and SpO₂ sensing |
| Physical rotating bezel | 2GB RAM + 64GB storage | Skin temperature sensing |
| Sapphire crystal protection | Wear OS 6; One UI 8 Watch | 445mAh battery |
| Stainless steel frame | Bluetooth-only or LTE versions | 10W wireless charging |
Versions and connectivity options
| Feature | Bluetooth-only version | LTE version |
|---|---|---|
| Cellular connectivity | No | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| SIM support | Not applicable | eSIM |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
Launch, price and model details
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Announcement date | July 9, 2025 |
| Release date | July 25, 2025 |
| Availability | Listed as available in the supplied information |
| Alternative name | Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic 46mm |
| Colours | Black, White |
| Model numbers | SM-L500, SM-L505U |
| Listed price | €259 |
| Pricing note | Prices may vary by connectivity version, retailer and market |
Display and construction
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Display technology | Super AMOLED |
| Screen size | 1.34 inches |
| Resolution | 438 × 438 pixels |
| Listed pixel density | Approximately 327 pixels per inch |
| Rated peak brightness | 3,000 nits |
| Screen protection | Sapphire crystal |
| Navigation control | Physical rotating bezel |
| Dimensions | 46.4 × 46 × 10.6 mm (1.83 × 1.81 × 0.42 inches) |
| Weight | 63.5g |
| Front material | Sapphire crystal glass |
| Frame | Stainless steel |
Durability and water resistance
| Rating or feature | Details supplied |
|---|---|
| Ingress protection | IP68 |
| Pressure resistance | 5ATM, described in the supplied listing as equivalent to 50 metres |
| Environmental testing | Listed as MIL-STD-810H compliant |
| Durability qualification | The supplied listing states that compliance does not guarantee ruggedness or suitability for extreme conditions |
The 5ATM pressure rating should not be interpreted as permission to dive to a depth of 50 metres.
Processor, software and storage
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos W1000 |
| Manufacturing process | 3 nm |
| CPU | Penta-core |
| Graphics processor | Mali-G68 |
| Listed operating system | Wear OS 6 |
| Listed user interface | Samsung One UI 8 Watch |
| RAM | 2GB |
| Internal storage | 64GB |
| Memory card support | No |
Health, activity and environmental features
| Sensor or feature | Listed capability |
|---|---|
| Heart-rate sensor | Heart-rate sensing |
| SpO₂ sensor | Blood oxygen saturation sensing |
| Skin temperature sensor | Skin temperature sensing |
| BioActive sensor | Listed; individual functions not detailed in the supplied content |
| Antioxidant index | Listed wellness feature; measurement details unspecified |
| ECG | Listed as ECG certified; certification authority and regional availability unspecified |
| Blood pressure monitoring | Listed; operating requirements and regional availability unspecified |
| Accelerometer | Movement and acceleration sensing |
| Gyroscope | Rotation and orientation sensing |
| Barometer | Atmospheric pressure sensing |
| Altimeter | Altitude sensing |
| Compass | Direction sensing |
GPS and wireless connectivity
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| GPS | Dual-frequency GPS using L1 and L5 signals |
| Other satellite positioning systems | GLONASS, Galileo and BeiDou (BDS) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n; dual-band |
| Bluetooth | Version 5.3; A2DP audio streaming; Bluetooth Low Energy |
| NFC | Yes |
| Cellular network technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE; LTE version only |
| Individual network bands | Not specified in the supplied information |
| USB port | No |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Battery type | Lithium-ion |
| Battery capacity | 445mAh |
| Wireless charging | 10W |
| Battery endurance | Not specified in the supplied information |
Audio and camera
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm headphone jack | No |
| FM radio | No |
| Camera | No |
SAR information
| Measurement | Reported value |
|---|---|
| Head SAR | 1.04 W/kg |
| Body SAR | 0.41 W/kg |
| EU head SAR | 0.03 W/kg |
| EU body SAR | 0.67 W/kg |
SAR means specific absorption rate. Specifications, pricing and certification claims are based on the supplied content and have not been independently verified. Features and availability may vary by version and market.
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