Highlights
- Leaked renders show a distinctive squircle form for the Watch 8 lineup with the Watch 8 Classic reviving the beloved physical rotating bezel.
- Expect One UI 8 Watch on Wear OS, advanced health tools like carotenoid tracking and sleep monitoring and enhanced durability with titanium frames.
- The new smartwatches are set to debut at Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event on July 13, 2025 alongside the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7.
While Samsung’s next Galaxy Unpacked event is still a few weeks away, we now have a closer look at what’s likely on the way. Fresh leaks have revealed renders of the Galaxy Watch 8, Watch 8 Classic and a possible Galaxy Watch Ultra 2. The renders show off a bold new design and hint at several exciting upgrades. Here’s everything we know.
Galaxy Watch 8 Series, Watch 8 Classic and Watch Ultra 2 – Leaked Renders
Caption – Leaked images of Galaxy Watch 8 (top left), Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 (top right) and Galaxy Watch 8 Classic (middle). (Image credit – Evan Blass)
The leaked images show a new “squircle” design, which is a square-like shape with a round display. It was originally seen on the first Galaxy Watch Ultra and it now looks like this style will define the entire Watch 8 lineup, making it stand out from previous models.
The leak comes from the reliable tipster Evan Blass via a Substack post, which was later shared on X (formerly Twitter) by user @WorkaholicDavid.
Here is our first look at official renders of Galaxy Watch8, Classic, and Ultra!
Via @evleaks pic.twitter.com/Ro6xUmXils
— Amir (@WorkaholicDavid) June 16, 2025
Please also link to the source, thanks.
— Evan Blass (@evleaks) June 16, 2025
One of the biggest highlights is the return of the physical rotating bezel on the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic. A longtime fan favourite, this feature makes navigating through menus more intuitive. The Watch 8 Classic also features three buttons on the side, which are most likely a home/power key, a back key and a Quick/Action button for launching apps or workouts.
Interestingly, a prototype of this model recently popped up for sale on eBay.
All three models are expected to run One UI 8 Watch based on Wear OS and will offer advanced health and fitness features. This includes carotenoid level tracking, personalised running guidance and better sleep monitoring.
Samsung has also confirmed that these features will come to older models like the Galaxy Watch 5 and newer through the One UI 8 Watch beta starting later in June 2025.
According to some other reports, the Watch Ultra 2 might come with a titanium frame and better durability, while the Watch 8 and Classic are likely to focus on larger displays and longer battery life.
Meanwhile, Samsung is rumoured to unveil these smartwatches along with the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 at its Unpacked event on July 13, 2025 in New York City.
FAQs
Q1. What design changes are expected in the Galaxy Watch 8 Series?
Answer. The Galaxy Watch 8 lineup will feature a bold new “squircle” design, combining a square-like shape with a round display, first seen on the Galaxy Watch Ultra.
Q2. What key features will the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic include?
Answer. The Watch 8 Classic will bring back the physical rotating bezel, include three side buttons (Home/Power, Back, and Action), and run One UI 8 Watch based on Wear OS.
Q3. When will Samsung launch the Galaxy Watch 8 Series and Watch Ultra 2?
Answer. Samsung is expected to unveil the entire lineup, including Galaxy Watch 8, 8 Classic, and Watch Ultra 2, at its Unpacked event on July 13, 2025 in New York City.
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