Samsung unveils Galaxy Watch8, Watch8 Classic

Samsung Galaxy Watch8 series is scheduled to hit stores in India later this month on July 25 with prices starting at Rs 32,999.

Besides the new Galaxy Z Fold7, Flip7 and Flip7 FE, Samsung also launched the next generation smart wearables-- Galaxy Watch8 series on Wednesday, July 9.

It comes in two variants-- a top-end Galaxy Watch8 Classic and a standard Watch8.

The Galaxy Watch8 Classice comes in one size-- 46mm. It sports a 1.34-inch super AMOLED, full colour always-on display with crystal sapphire glass shield. It comes in sturdy armour aluminium case with 5ATM + IP68 / MIL-STD-810H military durality ratings.

Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic.

It houses 2GB RAM, 64Gb Storage, 3nm class Exynos W1000 penta-core chipset and a 440mAh battery.

The regular Galaxy Watch8 comes in two variants-- 40mm and 44mm-- with 1.47-inch (with 435mAh cell) and 1.34-inch screen (with 325mAh battery) sizes, respectively.

They also feature 2GB RAM, 32GB storage and a 3nm class Exynos W1000 penta-core chipset.

Samsung Galaxy Watch8.

All the Galaxy Watch8 series devices run WearOS-based Samsung One UI 8 operating system and they are the world's first smartwearable to support Gemini Live assistant. Users can directly summon Gemini AI bot for any information without having to use the companion smartphone.

The new advanced health tracking features including trial fibrillation (AFib) with IHRN (Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification). They can help users understand the status of their heart health with Electrocardiogram (ECG) 28 and Blood Pressure (BP) readings.

Additionally, they come with improved version of BioActive sensor, which offers advanced glycation end products (AGEs) index. It provides deep insights on body’s metabolic health and biological aging, which are strongly influenced by overall lifestyle and dietary habits of the user. 

Additionally, they boasts of Running Coach feature, which can calculate the user's fitness level from 1 to 10 and develop a tailored training plan complete with real-time guidance and motivational insights.

If high level of stress persists, High Stress Alert will immediately signal so that user can take a break to help manage the stress levels in real-time. With Mindfulness Tracker, user can record his/her mood and receive guidance on breathing exercises to relieve the stress.

Further, the AI-powered Energy Score gives you a snapshot of user's energy level, combining physical and mental energy metrics so user can develop a healthier lifestyle.

They also feature Bedtime Guidance, which can measure the owner's circadian rhythm to suggest the optimal time to go to bed so he/she wake up refreshed the next morning.

With Vascular Load feature, the Watch8 can monitor the stress levels on the vascular system during sleep. Providing insights on various lifestyle factors including sleep, stress and activity, it helps users adopt a more comprehensive approach to managing your health.

And, the Galaxy Watch8 series for the first time introduces Antioxidant Index in a smartwatch. In just five seconds, it can measure carotenoid levels and help user make an informed lifestyle choices for healthy aging.

The Galaxy Watch8 series will be available for pre-order starting July 9, with general availability beginning from July 25. The prices start at Rs 32,999. If the devices are pre-booked along with the Galaxy Z Fold7 or Flip7 series, the customers can avail Rs 15,000 discount.

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