Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Series Arrives in PH with Sleek Design and Smarter Health Tracking
After unveiling the Galaxy Z Flip7 and Fold7, Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy Watch 8 Series in the Philippines, delivering next-gen wellness monitoring in a thinner, more elegant form.
With a refined cushion build and 11% thinner profile than its predecessor, the Galaxy Watch 8 Series brings a sleeker silhouette without sacrificing durability or performance. The collection includes multiple variants:
- Galaxy Watch8 in 40mm and 44mm (Graphite/Silver)
- Galaxy Watch8 Classic in 46mm (Black/White) with a rotating bezel
Both models now come with a Dynamic Lug System, ensuring better wrist fit and enhanced sensor accuracy—perfect for serious fitness and health monitoring.
Durable and Bright by Design
Despite the slimmer build, these watches are built to endure. They come with 5ATM water resistance, IP68 rating, and MIL-STD-810H certification for tough environments. Displays are covered with Sapphire Crystal glass and support Always-On Display (AOD) functionality, with up to 3,000 nits peak brightness for crystal-clear visibility under sunlight.
Display Details:
- Watch8 40mm – 1.34″ Super AMOLED, 438 x 438
- Watch8 44mm – 1.47″ Super AMOLED, 480 x 480
- Watch8 Classic 46mm – 1.34″ Super AMOLED, 480 x 480
Powerful Hardware and Enhanced Health Suite
All variants are powered by the new 3nm Exynos W1000 chip, paired with 2GB RAM and either 32GB (Watch8) or 64GB (Classic) storage, offering smooth multitasking and app usage.
On the wellness side, Samsung ups the game with an enhanced BioActive Sensor, capable of:
- Sleep apnea detection
- Antioxidant index monitoring
- Vascular load tracking
- AI-powered Energy Score, giving users an overall readiness rating based on various health metrics
The watches run Wear OS 6 with One UI 8 Watch, and now integrate Google’s Gemini AI assistant, bringing a more intuitive smart experience to your wrist.
Connectivity includes WiFi 2.4GHz/5GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, optional LTE, and dual-frequency GPS (L1 + L5).
Price and Availability in the Philippines
The Galaxy Watch8 Series is now available for pre-order in the Philippines until July 31, 2025, with official availability starting August 1, 2025. Here’s the full pricing lineup:
- Galaxy Watch8 Bluetooth, 40mm – PHP 20,990
- Galaxy Watch8 Bluetooth, 44mm – PHP 22,990
- Galaxy Watch8 LTE, 40mm – PHP 23,990
- Galaxy Watch8 Classic Bluetooth, 46mm – PHP 29,990
- Galaxy Watch8 Classic LTE, 46mm – PHP 32,990
- Galaxy Watch Ultra LTE, 47mm – PHP 40,990
Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast, a tech-savvy professional, or someone who simply wants a beautiful and durable smartwatch, the Galaxy Watch 8 Series offers an impressive blend of style, health innovation, and smart connectivity.
