Highlights
- Samsung is set to unveil the Galaxy Watch 8 and 8 Classic featuring a squircle design and rotating bezel at its Unpacked event in New York next month.
- Leaked renders suggest a refreshed “Watch 8 Ultra” may debut.
- It will reportedly retain the same hardware while sporting a blue-silver design and a $699 price tag.
Samsung is getting ready to launch the Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, likely at its next Unpacked event in New York next month. Both models are expected to feature the squircle-shaped case that first showed up with the Galaxy Watch Ultra last year. As usual, the Classic will include a rotating bezel.
Now, a new leak suggests Samsung might also be bringing out a new version of the Galaxy Watch Ultra. Leaked renders shared in a report by Android Headlines show what could be the “Galaxy Watch 8 Ultra,” alongside the regular Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic.
Caption – Leaked renders of Samsung Galaxy Watch8 (left) and Watch8 Classic (right). (Image credit – Android Headlines)
Caption – Leaked render of Watch Ultra 2025. (Image credit – Android Headlines)
This so-called Galaxy Watch 8 Ultra might just be a refreshed version of the original Watch Ultra. It’s important to note that Samsung didn’t number the first Galaxy Watch Ultra when it launched with the Watch 7 lineup. So technically, it doesn’t belong to a specific generation.
This new version features a blue and silver look with a matching blue strap, suggesting it could simply be a new colour option.
The leak suggests that the hardware inside hasn’t changed and it reportedly uses the same processor and comes in the same size as the original Watch Ultra. However, it’s expected to be priced at $699, which is $50 more than before. That price bump could mean there are some upgrades, though nothing has been confirmed yet.
From the renders, it doesn’t look like this new Ultra variant has the rotating bezel, which rules out it being a version of the Classic. It also appears to have a more premium build than the standard model, adding to the mystery.
As for sizing, the Galaxy Watch 8 is expected to come in two size options, while the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic will stick to just one. The Classic is shown in black and silver in the leaked images, while the new Ultra version stands out in a striking blue.
Samsung is expected to make all of this official next month at its big launch event.
FAQs
Q1. What design changes are expected in the Galaxy Watch 8 and 8 Classic?
Answer. Both models are expected to feature the squircle-shaped case seen in the previous Galaxy Watch Ultra, with the Classic version continuing to offer a rotating bezel.
Q2. Is Samsung releasing a new version of the Galaxy Watch Ultra?
Answer. Yes. Leaked renders hint at a refreshed “Galaxy Watch 8 Ultra” with a blue and silver look and matching blue strap, possibly priced at $699, though it reportedly uses the same processor and comes in the same size as the previous model.
Q3. When will Samsung officially announce these new watches?
Answer. Samsung is expected to make all of this official next month at its big launch event in New York, likely during their next Unpacked event.
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