Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic leaked in full glory, design and other details revealed
Source: OnLeaks x SammyGuru
advertisementAccording to the report, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is said to retain the same button layout as the Watch Ultra model. However, the biggest change comes in the form of the rotating bezel, which was last seen two years ago on the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic. Apart from this, the squircle-shaped frame does remind us of the Watch Ultra, but since the rotating bezel is making a comeback, we can't call the Watch 8 Classic a direct successor to the Ultra.Over the past few years, Samsung seems to have alternated between its Classic and more rugged smartwatch offerings. The third and fourth generations arrived in successive years, followed by the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, which took a more outdoor-focused approach. The sixth generation marked the return of the Classic, only for Samsung to introduce the Galaxy Watch Ultra as its seventh-generation flagship last year — a clear evolution from the Watch 5 Pro. Now, with the eighth generation, all signs point to the return of the Classic line, setting the stage for the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic to take the spotlight.advertisement
Apart from this, the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is expected to feature a 1.5-inch display — probably an AMOLED panel, just like the Galaxy Watch models from previous years. The dimensions are said to be approximately 46 x 46.5 x 14.2mm. According to a separate report by SammyGuru, the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic was listed with model numbers SM-L500 (Bluetooth) and SM-L505 (LTE), suggesting there would be two variants of the upcoming smartwatch. When it comes to endurance, the Watch 8 Classic is rumoured to feature a 435mAh battery, which is bigger than the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic's 425mAh unit, but much smaller than the 590mAh battery of the Watch Ultra. The rotating bezel could be the likely reason for the smaller battery inside the Watch 8 Classic, as its inclusion will take up extra internal space.We'll get to know more details about the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic in the coming months, as we approach its launch. Stay tuned to India Today Tech for all the latest on Samsung's next-generation smartwatch.
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