Galaxy Watch8
Specs verified 2026-10-01 · source
Galaxy Watch8 is Samsung's 2025 Wear OS smartwatch, offered in 40mm and 44mm case sizes with the Exynos W1000 chipset.
At a glance
Device overview
Display
Super AMOLED, with up to 3000 nits peak brightness.
Chip
Powered by Penta-core processor (1.6GHz + 1.5GHz).
Health & sensors
Health and sensor features: Heart rate, Barometer/altimeter, SpO2, Skin temperature, BioActive sensor (antioxidant index).
Battery
Equipped with a 435 mAh battery rated for Up to 30 hours with Always On Display enabled.
Connectivity
Supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Bluetooth 5.3, Available in LTE and Bluetooth models, and Samsung Wallet (NFC).
Specifications
| Design & Build | |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM |
|---|---|
| Colors | Graphite, Silver |
| Weight | 44mm: 34.0 g |
| Case dimensions | 44mm: 46.0 × 43.7 × 8.6 mm |
| Display | |
| Display | Super AMOLED |
| Peak brightness | 3000 nits |
| Resolution | 44mm: 480×480 pixels |
| Performance | |
| Chipset model name | Exynos W1000 (marketing name — Samsung's own technical spec sheet states only core count/clock speed) |
| Chipset | Penta-core processor (1.6GHz + 1.5GHz) |
| Memory & Storage | |
| Storage | 32 GB |
| Battery & Charging | |
| Charging time | 10W wireless charging |
| Battery capacity | 435 mAh |
| Battery life | Up to 30 hours with Always On Display enabled |
| Connectivity | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Contactless payments | Samsung Wallet (NFC) |
| Cellular connectivity | Available in LTE and Bluetooth models |
| Positioning | Dual-band GPS (L1 and L5) |
| Software | |
| Operating system at launch | Wear OS 6, One UI 8 Watch |
| Phone compatibility | Requires a Samsung Galaxy smartphone running Android 12 or higher |
| Security & Sensors | |
| Health sensors | Heart rate, Barometer/altimeter, SpO2, Skin temperature, BioActive sensor (antioxidant index) |
Sources & verification
This device is fully verified: every required fact is confirmed from a Tier 1 (manufacturer/official) source.
- Samsung ElectronicsManufacturerTier 1
- Samsung ElectronicsManufacturerTier 1
- Samsung Newsroom — Galaxy Watch8 series unveilingManufacturer newsroomTier 1
- GSMArena — Samsung Galaxy Watch8Independent technical sourceTier 2
Tier 1 sources are the manufacturer's own product pages, technical specification sheets, or support documentation. Tier 2 sources are reputable independent technical references, used only for facts that couldn't be confirmed from official documentation, as is the case for some facts here. Last verified 2026-10-01.