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Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Laps Google and Apple on Health Features. But How Will They Work?

GLOBAL (SAMSUNG UNPACKED EVENT), JUL 9 – Samsung revives the Classic model with a rotating bezel and raises prices by about 20% for Watch 8 and Classic, while the Ultra price remains steady, starting at $350.

  • During Samsung's July 9 Unpacked event, Samsung Electronics unveiled the Galaxy Watch8 series, including the Classic model's rotating bezel revival.
  • Samsung's decision to revive the Galaxy Watch8 Classic with a rotating bezel follows its absence in the 2024 lineup, aiming to blend nostalgia with innovation.
  • Spec-Wise, the Galaxy Watch8 series features 3,000 nits brightness, runs Wear OS 6 with One UI 8 and Google Gemini, and includes Samsung's BioActive Sensor for health tracking.
  • Pre-Orders start today in the U.S., with prices from $350 for Watch8 and $500 for Classic models, available July 25.
  • Beyond the launch, Samsung's revival of the Classic bezel aims to blend nostalgia with innovation, shaping its long-term market positioning by balancing premium features and affordability.
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