- Case size
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46mm
- Case Material
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Stainless steel
- Display
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1.34″ Super AMOLED
- Display resolution
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438 x 438
- CPU
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Exynos W1000
The Samsung Watch 8 Classic packs lots of new features along with the rotating bezel missing from the Watch 6 series.
If you’re looking to buy a new smartwatch for your Android phone, the chances are pretty good that Samsung makes one that you’re going to like. Not only does it offer a few different models, but its latest Galaxy Watch 8 Classic brings a fan-favorite feature back with its rotating bezel. The only problem is that this watch is pretty expensive, with a retail price of $500. Now the good news is that we’re seeing it on sale, as it drops to its lowest price ever at $360. This price is an absolute steal for this watch, so get it while you can.
You’re either going to love it or hate it
The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is one of those watches that you’re either going to love or hate. Now, don’t get me wrong here, it delivers when it comes to the experience. But the design is where most people feel divided, as Samsung deviates significantly from past models with a new squircle look.
Personally, I think it looks fine, and would be more concerned about the watch’s size, which comes in at 47mm. If you’re someone with a smaller wrist, I’d recommend heading to your local store before picking this one up, so you can see how it looks on your wrist. Beyond that, Samsung’s use of premium materials makes this watch feel fantastic, and it’s also quite durable too.
You get a large 1.34-inch Super AMOLED screen, which delivers vibrant colors, even during the day, and a sapphire cover to protect the screen from everyday wear. The watch is powered by Samsung’s Exynos W1000 chip with 2GB of RAM and 64G of internal storage. The watch doesn’t miss a beat, delivering a smooth Wear OS experience.
Naturally, since this is a smartwatch, it’s packed with sensors to track your health and fitness metrics. It can also provide data about your sleep and stress too. The watch will help you stay connected with notifications from your phone, and you can also make and take calls from the wrist as well.
The battery life is also quite good with up to two days with regular use, so you can feel confident leaving the charger at home if you’re headed out for a short weekend trip. Again, this is what really makes this watch shine right now, because the $360 price tag is just too good to resist. If you’ve been thinking about buying this watch, we definitely recommend picking this up while you can.
