Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 will make its entrance on July 9 during Samsung’s Unpacked event, which is poised to be one of the biggest launches of the year in Brooklyn. The event starts at 10 AM ET / 7 AM PT, and we’re expecting Samsung to reveal a number of devices, from the likes of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 to the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, and most exciting of all, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is expected to begin pre-orders that very same day as well — usually around 12 p.m. ET after the keynote concludes. If Samsung keeps up its usual schedule, the smartwatch could ship within a week, with an official launch date as soon as July 18. In the past, Samsung has a habit of surprising customers by shipping their orders early, so some may get their watches even earlier.
What We Know About the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
It is rumored that the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 would feature a radical new design, favoring a new squircle body with a round display, which is akin to the design sported on the Galaxy Watch Ultra. This squircle design is a departure from what we’ve seen before, delivering a more modern look to the Galaxy Watch 8.
Size Options
Samsung is expected to follow the norm and release the watch in two sizes:
- 40-41mm
- 44-45mm
With these sizes, the basic Galaxy Watch 8 models remain more compact and user-friendly, leaving it to larger options like the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic and Galaxy Watch Ultra for those who like a heftier wearable.
AI Comes to the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
As we hurtle toward 2025, AI features are inevitably a big focus, even when it comes to wearables. Samsung hasn’t been specific about what AI will be onboard the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, but we wouldn’t be surprised if this is similar to some of Apple’s smart features, such as Workout Buddy, launching with watchOS 26 later in the year.
These advancements will bring users a more personalized and intelligent experience with such features as fitness tracking, health monitoring, and improved daily productivity.
One UI 8 Watch Features
With the public beta of One UI 8 Watch already starting the rollout, eager users will able to receive a first look at the new tools and health insights. Here’s what’s new:
- Running Coach – A more advanced running guidance to help improve pace, cadence and form.
- Premium Sleep Advice – Better sleep tips personalized for sleep patterns and habits.
- Antioxidant Index – Monitors wellness by measuring oxidative stress.
- Vascular Load – Provides an indication of stress to the cardiovascular system.
These One UI 8 Watch features will be baked into the experience on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, and make it smarter and more health-focused than it has ever been.
Final Notes
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 looks set to be on of the most cutting-edge smartwatches of 2025, with AI-powered features, an elegant design, and next-level health tracking. And on July 9, the countdown has officially begun.
Watch for the full announcement and hands-on impressions as Samsung Unpacked 2025 unfolds.
