Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Series: Combining AI Power with Holistic Health
Samsung Electronics today introduced its highly anticipated Galaxy Watch8 and Galaxy Watch8 Classic, alongside the new Galaxy Watch Ultra and the innovative Galaxy Ring, setting new benchmarks for personalised health tracking and seamless integration into daily life. The new lineup emphasises ultimate comfort, advanced health insights, and enhanced performance, all wrapped in an iconic design, solidifying Samsung’s commitment to empowering healthier lives through innovative technology.
The new smartwatches were announced together with Samsung’s new foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Fold7, Flip7 and the Flip7 FE.
Design and Performance Enhancements
The Galaxy Watch8 series, drawing inspiration from the Galaxy Watch Ultra’s cushion design, is touted as Samsung’s thinnest and most comfortable smartwatch to date. This improved design, achieved through re-engineered internal structures and a 30% improvement in component mounting, results in an 11% thinner profile compared to previous Galaxy Watches. Coupled with a Dynamic Lug system, it ensures a natural fit on the wrist, providing greater comfort and improved stability for enhanced health-tracking accuracy.
Both models boast a display that is 50% brighter with a peak brightness of 3,000 nits, ensuring excellent visibility even under bright sunlight. Powering these advancements is a new, more efficient 3nm processor, delivering faster performance and greater power efficiency. Additionally, dual-frequency GPS provides more detailed and precise location results, making the Galaxy Watch8 series an ideal companion for active lifestyles.
Comprehensive Health and Wellness Features
At the heart of the Galaxy Watch8 series’ capabilities lies the groundbreaking BioActive Sensor, enabling deeper and more accurate health insights that provide a holistic view of your well-being. Key health features include Bedtime Guidance, which measures your circadian rhythm to suggest optimal sleep times for a refreshed morning, and Vascular Load, designed to monitor stress levels on your vascular system during sleep.
For the first time in a smartwatch, the Galaxy Watch8 series introduces the Antioxidant Index, allowing users to measure carotenoid levels in just five seconds and make informed lifestyle choices for healthy ageing. Fitness enthusiasts will appreciate the Running Coach, which calculates your fitness level from 1 to 10 and develops a tailored training plan complete with real-time guidance and motivational insights. To promote mental well-being, the High Stress Alert will immediately signal persistent high stress levels, while the Mindfulness Tracker allows users to record their mood and receive guidance on breathing exercises.
Furthermore, the AI-powered Energy Score provides a comprehensive snapshot of your energy level, combining physical and mental energy metrics for a healthier day, every day.
Seamless Integration with Wear OS and Gemini
Developed in close collaboration with Google, the Galaxy Watch8 series marks a significant milestone as the first smartwatch to come out of the box with Gemini, Google’s AI assistant, and be powered by Wear OS 6. This integration allows for hands-free interaction using natural voice commands to manage various tasks and Galaxy Watch apps, from finding a nearby cafe and texting a friend to initiating a workout with a simple spoken command.
The new One UI 8 Watch further optimises the user interface for the watch face, with new Multi-Info Tiles providing easy access to health metrics, weather, and events at a glance. The new Now Bar and depthless notifications ensure key activities remain front and centre, enhancing user convenience.
Availability and Pricing in Malaysia
The new Samsung Galaxy Watch8, Galaxy Watch8 Classic, and the highly anticipated Galaxy Watch Ultra are now available for pre-order in select markets, including Malaysia, starting now, with general availability beginning on 25th July.
For everyday wellness, the Galaxy Watch8 comes in 44mm and 40mm sizes. The 44mm WiFi model is priced at RM1,399, while the LTE version costs RM1,699. The 40mm WiFi model is available for RM1,299, and the LTE variant is RM1,599. Both sizes are offered in sophisticated Graphite and Silver finishes.
Bringing timeless sophistication, the Galaxy Watch8 Classic, with its modern features like a rotating bezel, is available in a 46mm size. The WiFi model is priced at RM1,799, and the LTE version is RM2,099. Both are available in classic Black and White.
For those seeking the pinnacle of durability and performance for outdoor adventures, the Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025), with its advanced features and robust design, is available for RM3,399. This model offers WiFi + LTE connectivity and comes in striking Titanium Blue, Titanium Gray, Titanium Silver, and Titanium White finishes, featuring 64GB of storage.
You can find more information about the new Samsung Galaxy Watch8 series on the official Samsung website.
