Samsung Galaxy Watch8 in for review | Infinium-tech
A galaxy of new Samsung equipment made its way into the office, and we keep unpacking them. The Galaxy Watch 8 is the new entry-point in Samsung’s smartwatch portfolio and we have a 40 mm silver version.
But first – a quick unboxing. Watch8 comes in a simple white cardboard box, with the clock and the same ownership 10W wireless charging puck that ends with the USB-C cable. The inside compartment also has a new ownership TPU strap.
You will immediately notice the new cushion design, which takes inspiration from the Galaxy Watch Ultra. In short, the casing is made from two parts – a brush aluminum squarely piece and a round amoled display on top. The new design allows Samsung to make Watch 8 thinner as it now measures only 8.6 mm. It feels very light on the wrist, only 30 grams.
Our 40 mm version gets a 1.34 -inch diagonal, but Samsung is also offering a large 44 mm size, which collides to 1.47 inches. Regardless of the size of the casing, you get a glow of sapphire crystal protection and a peak of 3,000 nits – a large upgrade on 2,000 NITS peaks on the Watch 7 series.
The updated design also brings Samsung’s dynamic lug system, which is advertised to improve health and activity readings. There is a group of new health and activity tracking features inside a UI 8 watch, and we are eager to see how the new antioxidant index is in the real world.
Watch8 brings two side buttons on the right, while the opposite homes include speakers. There is no physical rotation bezel on the classic version. Instead, vibrations are stopped to simulate the “digital bezel” to the edges of the panel.
The 325mAh battery within Watch 8 always claims up to 40 hours with performance (AOD) and 30 hours with AOD. As usual, we will make sure to test it and all other key features in our detailed reviews.
Meanwhile, feel free to check our Galaxy Watch 8 series hands-on.
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