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Galaxy Watch 8 Complete Specifications

The Galaxy Watch 8 (2025) introduces a 3nm processor, doubled storage, and a brighter display. Here are the complete technical specifications.


Physical Design

Specification40mm Model44mm Model
Dimensions40.0 x 40.0 x 8.6mm44.0 x 44.0 x 8.6mm
Weight~29g~33g
Case MaterialAluminumAluminum
Water ResistanceIP68 + 5ATMIP68 + 5ATM

Display

  • Type: Super AMOLED
  • Size: 1.3-inch (40mm) / 1.5-inch (44mm)
  • Protection: Sapphire crystal
  • Brightness: 3,000 nits peak (50% brighter than Galaxy Watch 7)
  • Always-On Display: Yes, customizable

Processor and Memory

  • Processor: Exynos W1000 (3nm)
  • RAM: 2GB LPDDR5
  • Storage: 32GB internal (double the previous generation)

Battery

SizeCapacityTypical Battery Life
40mm300mAh24-30 hours
44mm425mAh30-36 hours
  • Charging: Wireless, ~90 minutes 0-100%
  • Quick Charge: ~30 minutes for 50%

Connectivity

  • Bluetooth: 5.3
  • WiFi: 802.11 a/b/g/n 2.4GHz + 5GHz
  • NFC: Yes (Google Pay, Samsung Pay)
  • GPS: Dual-band L1/L5 (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou)
  • LTE: Optional (eSIM)

Health Sensors

  • Heart Rate: BioActive optical sensor (continuous)
  • Blood Oxygen: SpO2 measurement
  • ECG: Single-lead electrocardiogram (Samsung phones only)
  • Blood Pressure: BP monitoring (Samsung phones only, regional)
  • Body Composition: Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA)
  • Sleep Apnea: FDA-authorized detection
  • Antioxidant Index: Carotenoid level measurement (world-first)
  • Temperature: Skin temperature sensor

Software

  • Operating System: Wear OS 6 with One UI 8 Watch
  • AI Assistant: Google Gemini
  • Security: Samsung Knox protection

Durability

  • Water Resistance: 5ATM (50 meters) + IP68
  • MIL-STD-810H: Yes
  • Operating Temperature: -10°C to 50°C

Band System

  • 40mm: 20mm standard quick-release
  • 44mm: 20mm standard quick-release
  • Mechanism: Dynamic Lug System

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