Samsung brings back the Classic version for the Watch8 series

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Watch8 series at its Unpacked event in July 2025, introducing both the standard Watch8 and the return of the Classic version featuring a rotating bezel. Both models have been redesigned to resemble the Galaxy Watch Ultra, with a squarish case around a circular bezel. The Watch8 boasts a brighter display with peak brightness of 3,000 nits, up from 2,000 nits on the previous generation, enhancing usability in bright conditions. Internally, it retains the Exynos W1000 chip and BioActive Sensor, capable of monitoring heart rate, EKG, and body composition. The new watches incorporate health and fitness features introduced recently by Samsung, such as Bedtime Guidance, Vascular Load monitoring, Running Coach, and an Antioxidant index that measures carotenoid levels. These features rely on complex health data calculations to provide scores and lifestyle suggestions, though their practical usefulness may vary. Both models run One UI 8 Watch based on Wear OS