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Samsung
Galaxy Watch8 Classic
- 1.3-inch Super AMOLED
- Exynos W1000 (5 Core, 3nm)
- 64 g
- 445 mAh
- Model number
- SM-L500
Available colors
Selected: Black
Physical specifications
1.3"
Display size
64 g
Weight
46.0 mm
Height
46.4 mm
Width
10.6 mm
Thickness
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Aspect ratio
Everyday usability
Estimated from the watch’s size, weight, battery, display, and intended wearing conditions.
Wrist comfort
Substantial on the wristIts large footprint and mass make it a substantial presence on the wrist.
Sleep comfort
NoticeableUsers sensitive to wrist pressure may prefer a smaller and lighter model overnight.
Battery usability
Data unavailableAvailable battery information is insufficient for a reliable daily-use assessment.
Screen and controls
ExcellentThe large, bright display is easy to read at a glance, with touch input for everyday controls.
Workout usability
BulkyThe larger case provides good glanceability but may feel bulky during high-movement workouts.
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- Display size
- 1.3"
- Display technology
- Super AMOLED
- Resolution
- 438 × 438
- Peak brightness
- 3000 nits
- Protection
- Sapphire crystal
Performance
- Chipset
- Exynos W1000 (5 Core, 3nm)
- RAM
- 2 GB
- Storage
- 64 GB
- Expandable storage
- No
Battery & charging
- Battery capacity
- 445 mAh
- Charging standard
- Wireless charging (WPC) with Fast Charging
- Battery type
- Lithium-ion
Build & durability
- Frame
- Stainless steel
- Front
- Sapphire crystal
- Ingress protection
- 5ATM / IP68 / MIL-STD-810H
Connectivity
- Cellular
- LTE (optional models), Dual-frequency GPS (L1+L5)
- Wi‑Fi
- Wi‑Fi 2.4GHz & 5GHz
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.3
- NFC
- Yes
Release and pricing
- Announced
- July 9, 2025
- Released
- July 25, 2025
Buying guide FAQ
Practical upgrade and buying answers based on published specifications and previous-generation comparisons when available.
Who should buy Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic (2025)?
Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic (2025) fits buyers who prefer a compact phone footprint. This is an editorial reading of size and published differences, not a personalized recommendation.
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Models and configurations
- Storage
- 64 GB
- Connectivity
- LTE (optional models)Dual-frequency GPS (L1+L5)
- Colors
- BlackWhite
- RAM
- 2 GB
- Model variants
- SM-L500
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