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Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 – Next-Gen Smartwatch with Advanced Health & Fitness Tracking
The Galaxy Watch 8 pairs a thinner, lighter case with a brighter display and deeper wellness insights, making it an easy everyday pick for tracking sleep, workouts, recovery, and more.
Quick take:
- Sizes: 40 mm and 44 mm cases (Graphite or Silver)
- Display: up to 3,000 nits for outdoor readability
- Durability: 5ATM + IP68; MIL-STD-810H
- OS/UI: Wear OS 6 with One UI 8 Watch
- GPS: dual-frequency (L1+L5) for better accuracy
Bands & Fit: What You Should Know
Watch8 introduces a Dynamic Lug System for a snugger fit and better sensor contact. You can choose from first-party band families—Sport, Fabric, Athleisure, and Hybrid—in multiple colors and sizes (S/M and M/L). For the best comfort and readings, wear it snug (not tight) and keep a small gap above the wrist bone.
How to Clean the Watch Band (Fast & Safe)
Regular cleaning keeps the band comfortable and your skin happy—especially after workouts.
- After sweating, wipe the band with a soft, lint-free cloth and dry thoroughly.
- Avoid chemicals like sunscreen, insect repellent, detergents, antibacterial sprays, or hand sanitizers.
- For stuck-on grime, use a slightly moistened soft-bristle toothbrush, then dry completely.
- Leather bands: wipe gently with a dry or lightly damp cloth, then air-dry away from direct heat/sunlight.
Tip: If you have sensitive skin, keep the area dry and clean, and give your wrist occasional breathers.
Helpful resources:
Samsung cleaning & wear guide ·
Strap-specific tips
Battery & Performance
Inside is Samsung’s 3 nm Exynos W1000 for faster, smoother performance. With Always-On Display enabled, Samsung lists up to ~30 hours of use (actual life varies by model, settings, LTE use, and activity). Fast wireless charging tops you up quickly between workouts.
- Capacities: 325 mAh (40 mm) and 435 mAh (44 mm)
- Wear OS 6 + One UI 8 Watch for cleaner tiles, better glanceable info, and refined navigation
- Google Gemini on-watch for hands-free help with health, messages, timers, and more
Real-world battery varies; heavy GPS, LTE streaming, or high brightness reduce runtime.
Fitness & Health Features at a Glance
- Energy Score (with Galaxy AI): a daily snapshot combining sleep, activity, and heart metrics to guide your day.
- Advanced Sleep: detailed stages and coaching, plus FDA-authorized sleep apnea risk detection in supported regions.
- Heart Health: ECG app and background irregular rhythm notifications (AFib) where available.
- Antioxidant Index: first-of-its-kind carotenoid reading from your skin in seconds to inform lifestyle choices.
- Running Coach with level-based plans and real-time cues; dual-band GPS for improved route accuracy.
- Body Composition (BIA), temperature sensing, and the latest BioActive Sensor suite.
Wellness features are for general fitness/wellbeing and may vary by market/carrier. Not a medical device; consult your physician for medical advice.
Specs Table
| Case & Display | Armor Aluminum; Sapphire Crystal. 40 mm (1.34″ 438×438) or 44 mm (1.47″ 480×480) Super AMOLED; Always-On; up to 3,000 nits. |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Exynos W1000 (3 nm) |
| Memory/Storage | 2 GB RAM / 32 GB storage |
| Battery | 325 mAh (40 mm) · 435 mAh (44 mm); fast WPC wireless charging |
| OS/UI | Wear OS 6 • One UI 8 Watch • on-device Gemini support |
| Sensors | BioActive (optical/electrical/BIA), temperature, accelerometer, barometer, gyro, geomagnetic, light |
| GPS | L1+L5 dual-frequency |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz, NFC; optional LTE model |
| Durability | 5ATM + IP68; MIL-STD-810H |
| Colors | Graphite, Silver |
Buying Tips
- Pick your size: smaller wrists often prefer 40 mm; larger wrists or bigger screens → 44 mm.
- Choose the band for your day: Sport for workouts/swim, Fabric for all-day comfort, Hybrid/Athleisure for style + training.
- LTE or Bluetooth: LTE adds untethered calls/streaming; Bluetooth saves battery and cost.
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