Galaxy Watch8 Series Unveiled: Smarter Health, Sleeker Design
At Galaxy Unpacked 2025 in Brooklyn, Samsung Electronics introduced the highly anticipated Galaxy Watch8 series, featuring the Galaxy Watch8 and Galaxy Watch8 Classic. With personal wellness increasingly becoming a daily priority, Samsung is positioning the Galaxy Watch8 as more than just a smartwatch — it’s a personalized health coach designed to improve sleep, fitness, and overall well-being.
A Health Coach on Your Wrist
The Galaxy Watch8 series elevates personal health tracking with smarter, AI-powered features. With tools like Bedtime Guidance, Running Coach, Antioxidant Index, and Vascular Load, users can develop tailored routines that fit their lifestyle.
One of the most notable features is Bedtime Guidance, designed to help users correct disrupted weekend sleep cycles — a major cause of Monday fatigue. By analyzing sleep data from the past three days, it recommends optimal times to wind down, making it easier to reset and maintain consistent sleep habits throughout the week.
Vascular Load: A Deeper Look at Cardiovascular Health
The Galaxy Watch8 is the first smartwatch to track vascular load — a measure of how much stress your cardiovascular system experiences during sleep. It synthesizes information such as sleep quality, activity levels, and stress markers to give a more comprehensive picture of your overall cardiovascular health.
This holistic approach allows users to proactively manage their health, especially in areas often overlooked in traditional fitness tracking.
Running Coach: Smarter Training, Less Guesswork
Designed with both casual joggers and serious runners in mind, the Running Coach offers real-time feedback and post-run insights to help improve performance and prevent injuries.
After a brief 12-minute test run, the watch assesses your running ability on a 10-level scale and then creates a custom 3–5 week training plan tailored to your performance level. During runs, users receive pace guidance and motivational feedback, while detailed summaries post-run help track progress over time.
Antioxidant Index: Health Starts From Within
In a major innovation, the Galaxy Watch8 introduces the Antioxidant Index, the first-of-its-kind feature on a smartwatch that measures carotenoid levels — antioxidants found in fruits and vegetables that are linked to healthy aging.
With just a 5-second thumb press on the BioActive Sensor, users receive an easy-to-understand score and color-coded reading of their antioxidant status. A “sky blue” result, for instance, indicates a healthy intake of carotenoid-rich foods like leafy greens and carrots.
Gemini AI & One UI 8 Watch: A Smarter, Simpler Experience
Another key upgrade is the integration of Gemini, Google’s multimodal AI assistant. The Galaxy Watch8 series is the first smartwatch to feature Gemini, enabling voice-powered commands even when your hands are full. For example, a simple voice prompt like “Start a 300-calorie circuit workout” instantly launches Samsung Health and begins tracking your session.
In addition, Samsung debuts One UI 8 Watch, featuring redesigned widgets and tiles optimized for small displays. With improved glanceability and streamlined access to essential information, it’s easier than ever to stay connected and in control.
Thinner, Lighter, More Refined
Hardware also gets a significant boost. The Galaxy Watch8 features the thinnest design ever in the series, with an ultra-slim 8.6mm profile. The new soft cushion design — inherited from the Galaxy Watch Ultra — ensures all-day comfort while adding a touch of elegance.
The Galaxy Watch8 is built for everyday health tracking with a minimalist aesthetic, while the Galaxy Watch8 Classic incorporates a timeless rotating bezel and tactile buttons, appealing to those who prefer a traditional watch look. Samsung also revealed a new Titanium Blue color option for the Galaxy Watch Ultra, extending its appeal further.
Powered by AI, Built for Everyday Wellness
From sleep coaching to antioxidant tracking, and smart workouts to voice control, the Galaxy Watch8 series brings a comprehensive, AI-powered health ecosystem to your wrist. With sleek designs and powerful features, Samsung’s latest wearables aim to redefine how users engage with their health — making everyday wellness smarter, more personalized, and more intuitive than ever before.