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Galaxy Watch8 Classic
Samsung's Galaxy Watch8 Classic: a 46 mm Wear OS watch with a rotating bezel, sapphire crystal, 64 GB of storage, and up to 40 hours of battery life.
Released · First official release in any country
Global release: Released internationally; available in confirmed markets.
Samsung confirms general availability beginning July 25, 2025, in select markets, following the preorder period. Availability, sizes, and connectivity options vary by market. Samsung Global Newsroom: Galaxy Watch8 series announcement and specification table Checked .
- Operating system
- Wear OS 6 (Wear OS Powered by Samsung, One UI 8 Watch)
- Case size
- 46 mm
- Connectivity
- Varies by model
- Listed battery duration
- 40 h
- Options
- Models
- 3 model numbers across 3 regions See all
- Colors
- Black, White
Is the Galaxy Watch8 Classic right for you?
The Galaxy Watch8 Classic is Samsung's 2025 smartwatch for people who want a traditional round-watch look and physical controls. It pairs a rotating bezel with a quick button on a 46 mm case, a 1.34-inch 438 x 438 Super AMOLED display under sapphire crystal, the Exynos W1000 processor, and 2 GB of memory with 64 GB of storage.
Samsung's July 2026 launch brought the Galaxy Watch9 and Watch Ultra2 but no new Classic, so this is still the model to choose for a turning bezel. Against the Galaxy Watch9 it has twice the storage and a published battery figure, up to 40 hours with Always On Display off. The Watch9 is newer and lighter (34.0 g at 44 mm against 63.5 g), launched with Wear OS 7, and adds Bluetooth 6.0.
Durability is 5ATM, IP68, and MIL-STD-810H, the same ratings as the Watch9; the Watch Ultra2 is the Samsung watch for diving and rougher use. Like every current Galaxy Watch, it only works with Android phones that have Google Mobile Services.
A good fit if
- You want a rotating bezel so you can scroll without covering the screen.
- You want a published battery figure: Samsung lists up to 40 hours with Always On Display off.
- You keep music or maps on the watch and want 64 GB of storage.
Look elsewhere if
- You have smaller wrists or want a lighter watch: the Galaxy Watch8 comes in 40 mm and 44 mm at 30.0 g and 34.0 g and launched at $349.99, and the Galaxy Watch9 weighs 31.5 g or 34.0 g.
- You dive or need a tougher case: the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 adds 10ATM, IP69K, and EN13319 dive certification.
- You use an iPhone.
Which configuration to choose
There is one size (46 mm) and one memory configuration (2 GB with 64 GB), so the choice is connectivity and color. The Bluetooth model, SM-L500, launched at $499.99 in the United States and relies on your phone for data. The LTE model, $549.99 at US launch, can take calls and messages away from your phone; it is SM-L505U in the United States and SM-L505F elsewhere. Black is sold in every listed market; White is not listed for the Bluetooth model in India or the LTE model in Thailand.
Full specifications
Covers every recorded configuration. When a value varies by configuration, the model numbers it applies to are listed under it.
Software
- Operating system
- Wear OS 6 (Wear OS Powered by Samsung, One UI 8 Watch)
Design
- Case size
- 46 mm
Connectivity
- Connectivity
- Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz, NFC, dual-frequency GPS (L1 + L5)SM-L500
- LTE, Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz, NFC, dual-frequency GPS (L1 + L5)SM-L505F, SM-L505U
Sensors
- Sensors
- Samsung BioActive Sensor (optical bio-signal, electrical heart signal, bioelectrical impedance), Temperature, Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyroscope, Geomagnetic, Light, 3D Hall sensor
Battery
- Listed battery duration
- 40 h
- Battery mode
- Up to 40 hours with Always On Display off and up to 30 hours with it on, per Samsung UK. 445 mAh typical capacity.
Durability
- Water resistance
- 5ATM, IP68, MIL-STD-810H
Configuration
- Memory
- 2 GB
- Storage
- 64 GB
Compatibility
- Works with iPhone
- Not supported
- Phone requirements
- Works with Android 12 or higher phones with more than 1.5 GB of memory. Activation requires a phone that supports Google Mobile Services, so it cannot be set up with an iPhone. Some features vary by the phone paired.
Configurations & colors
- Black
- White
Match the regional model numbers to the confirmed markets below. These countries are verified by official sources; configurations and local stock can differ.
| Region and model | Configuration | Confirmed markets | Colors |
|---|---|---|---|
| All listed marketsSM-L500 | 46 mm, Bluetooth | United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Austria, Switzerland, Portugal, India, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Japan, South Africa | Black, White |
| InternationalSM-L505F | 46 mm, LTE | Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Austria, Switzerland, Portugal, India, UAE, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Brazil, Japan, South Africa | Black, White |
| United StatesSM-L505U | 46 mm, LTE | United States | Black, White |
Software & compatibility
Operating system: Wear OS 6 (Wear OS Powered by Samsung, One UI 8 Watch).
Works with Android 12 or higher phones with more than 1.5 GB of memory. Activation requires a phone that supports Google Mobile Services, so it cannot be set up with an iPhone. Some features vary by the phone paired.
Works with iPhone: Not supported.
Source-backed strengths and limitations
Strengths
- A rotating bezel and a quick button, per Samsung.
- Up to 40 hours of battery life with Always On Display off, per Samsung UK.
- 64 GB of storage, twice the Galaxy Watch9, with sapphire crystal and 5ATM plus IP68.
Limitations
- One size only: 46 mm and 63.5 g without the band.
- Android only: activation needs a phone with Google Mobile Services.
- A 2025 model that launched with Wear OS 6; the Galaxy Watch9 launched with Wear OS 7.
Pricing
$499.99 · United States · launch price · Checked 2026-09-29 · Source
Sources & verification
- news.samsung.com · checked Samsung Global Newsroom: Galaxy Watch8 series announcement and specification table
- news.samsung.com · checked Samsung US Newsroom: Galaxy Watch8 series US pricing and availability
- samsung.com · checked Samsung United Kingdom: Galaxy Watch8 Classic Bluetooth specifications (battery life)
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