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Start the clock? — the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 release is expected in 2025.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch line is one of the most popular smartwatches on the market, and early Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 rumors suggest the new model will arrive with an improved processor and potentially a blood glucose monitoring sensor.
Below, we’ll examine everything we know about the Galaxy Watch 8 so far, including the expected release date, features, specs, and pricing.
What is the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8?
The Galaxy Watch 8 is the follow-up smartwatch to the Galaxy Watch 7. The previous version featured heart rate monitoring, sleep monitoring, and GPS navigation, which we will likely see returned to the next-generation model with enhancements.
Beyond that, we can only expect that the new model will offer similar capabilities to the Galaxy Watch 7, with an improved processor.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 changed little in terms of the overall design, display, battery life, and price of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6. But maybe Samsung has surprises for us…
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Release Date
Expected Release Date: July 2025
The Galaxy Watch 8’s release date is expected to be announced in July 2025, potentially as part of the Samsung Unpacked event (the last Samsung Unpacked event was held in July 2024).
Each Samsung Galaxy Watch model has been released in either July or August, with the 2023 and 2024 models both landing in July. Can we set our watch by the pattern?
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Features
Monitor Glucose Levels
As X/Twitter user David Kowalski notes, Samsung has filed a patent on an inbuilt glucose sensor, suggesting this feature could be included in the next-generation model.
Samsung smartphone with inbuilt glucose sensor. Game-changer for millions of people with diabetes?
More details: https://t.co/3cGlmNsOUu (Patent based)
Follow for more content!#diabetes #glucose #Samsung #Android pic.twitter.com/gLSBNLyaMn
— xleaks7 (David Kowalski) (@xleaks7) August 21, 2024
If David Kowalski’s information is correct, the new Samsung Galaxy 8 will also be able to monitor users’ glucose levels, which will be useful for monitoring health conditions like diabetes.
Galaxy AI
With Apple about to push Apple Intelligence hard on its own competing Apple watches, we expect Samsung to make a big play of GalaxyAI on its smartwatch.
Galaxy AI features on the Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra helped with sleep tracking and workout routines, and “AI communication features” allowed you to summarize in-person conversations and quickly respond to messages.
We never saw these features set the world alight at launch. But in the relatively new artificial intelligence space, a lot can change in a year.
Monitor Your Heart Rate
One of the key Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 features we can expect to see is heart rate monitoring, which enables users to track their heart rate during their day-to-life and exercise.
Sleep Analysis
The Galaxy 7 offered the ability to monitor sleep patterns, and this feature will return to help users better detect conditions like sleep apnea.
GPS Navigation
We can expect to see an onboard GPS with tracking data that records your location so that you can more easily navigate to various destinations around the world.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Specs
New Processor
One of the biggest changes we expect to see with the release of the Galaxy Watch 8 is the introduction of a new, more powerful processor that improves performance across the board.
Inbuilt Glucose Sensor
Another one of the top Galaxy Watch 8 specs to watch out for is the introduction of an inbuilt glucose sensor, which could enable users to monitor their blood glucose levels and monitor for health concerns.
Optical Heart Rate Sensor
We will likely see the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7’s optical heart rate sensor return, enabling users to track their heartbeats during daily life and exercise.
Storage
We also believe that the Galaxy Watch 8 will feature the same storage as the previous generation model offering up to 32GB worth of storage.
Multiple Sizes (40mm and 44mm)
If the next-generation smartwatch follows the previous generation’s design, it should be available in a 40mm and 44 mm model.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 vs Galaxy Watch 7 Comparison
| Specs? | Galaxy Watch 8 (Expected) | Galaxy Watch 7? |
|---|---|---|
| Display? | 2,000 nits display | 2,000 nits display |
| Processor? | 3nm processor or better | 3nm Processor |
| Size? | 40mm and 44mm | 40mm and 44mm |
| Heart rate sensor? | Optical heart rate sensor | Optical heart rate sensor |
| Inbuilt glucose sensor? | Inbuilt glucose sensor | N/A |
| Storage? | 32GB | 32GB |
| Battery Life? | 30 hours (smartwatch mode) | 30 hours (smartwatch mode) |
| Colors? | Green, silver, cream | Green, silver, cream |
| Price? | $299 Expected RRP | Starts at $299 |
As you can see, we don’t expect many changes between the Watch 8 vs. Watch 7, but if new Samsung Watch news arrives, we’ll update accordingly.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Colors
Expected Colors: Green, Silver, Cream?
The Galaxy Watch 8’s colors will likely be the same as those of the Galaxy Watch 7, which offers three main colors: green, cream and silver.
If we hear about more colors, we’ll let you know.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Price
Expected Price: $300
The Galaxy Watch 8’s price is expected to be around $300. We don’t expect there will be any substantial changes to the price of the Galaxy Watch 7, which is currently available for $299.99.
The price could increase if Samsung significantly overhauls the device, though this looks unlikely at the moment.
The Bottom Line
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 has the potential to be one of the best and most cost-effective smartwatches on the market.
While the release is still some time away, an in-built glucose sensor could be an interesting addition.
That said, we don’t expect any major changes to the overall design — perhaps this will be more of an evolution rather than a revolution, as it was between the Galaxy Watch 6 vs Galaxy Watch 7.
