The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic Description and Specifications;
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic was unveiled on July 9, 2025 and is the perfect fusion of cutting-edge smartwatch technology and classic style. it comes with a durable stainless steel frame, a long-lasting sapphire crystal glass front, and a unique rotating bezel that adds style and functionality.With its sleek and striking appearance, it weighs 63.5 grams and measures 46.4 x 46 x 10.6 mm, which makes it slightly heavier than the typical Watch 8 and perfect for people who like a more substantial, wrist-worthy feel. The Watch 8 Classic complies with MIL-STD-810H, an IP68 water and dust resistant making it more durable and can be submerged up to 50 meters (5ATM). The galaxy watch 8 classic is now available in sophisticated Black and white.
Powering the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is The Exynos W1000 (3nm) chipset, which offers seamless operation on Android Wear OS 6 with One UI 8 Watch. it features a 1.34-inch Super AMOLED display with up to 3000 nits of brightness. With2GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, this watch has enough space for music, apps, and fitness data. In addition the Galaxy watch 8 classic has a Samsung's BioActive Sensor which enhance sensors such as ECG, blood pressure monitoring, SpO2, heart rate, and skin temperature, making health and wellness tracking extremely sophisticated. it also has a 445mAh battery with 10W wireless charging, dual-band Wi-Fi.
Galaxy Watch 8 Classic Specifications and Price:
| PRODUCT NAME | Galaxy Watch 8 Classic |
| Model Number | SM-L500, SM-L505U |
| PRICE | |
| Price in Kenya | Kes. 52,000 |
| RELEASE DATE | |
| Announced | 2025, July 09 |
| Released | 2025, July 25 |
| NETWORK | |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 |
| 4G | Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 40, 66, 71 |
| 5G | N/A |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE |
| DISPLAY | |
| Type | Super AMOLED, 3000 nits (peak) |
| Size | 1.34 inches |
| Resolution | 438 x 438 pixels (~327 ppi density) |
| Ratio | N/A |
| Body Protection | Sapphire crystal, Always-on display |
| STORAGE | |
| RAM | 2GB |
| ROM | 64GB |
| SD Card Slot | No |
| BODY AND DESIGN | |
| SIM Slot | eSIM |
| Protection | MIL-STD-810H compliant*, IP68 dust/water resistant (50m/5ATM) |
| Frame Material | Stainless steel frame |
| Additional Features | Rotating bezel, ECG certified, Blood pressure monitor, BioActive, antioxidant index |
| Weight | 63.5 g (2.26 oz) |
| Dimensions | 46.4 x 46 x 10.6 mm (1.83 x 1.81 x 0.42 in) |
| Build | Glass front (Sapphire crystal), stainless steel frame |
| PLATFORM | |
| Operating System | Android Wear OS 6, One UI 8 Watch |
| Chipset | Exynos W1000 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Penta-core |
| GPU | Mali-G68 |
| REAR CAMERA | |
| Triple | N/A |
| Features | N/A |
| Video | N/A |
| SELFIE CAMERA | |
| Single | N/A |
| Features | N/A |
| Video | N/A |
| CONNECTIVITY | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB | No |
| Infrared | N/A |
| Radio | No |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| SOUND | |
| Loud Speaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| BATTERY | |
| Type | Li-Ion 445 mAh |
| Charging | 10W wireless |
| FEATURES | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer, altimeter, compass, SpO2, skin temperature |
| COLORS | |
| Available color options | Black, White |