Leaked Images Hint At Design Change for Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Series

Highlights

• Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 series might feature a squircle design replacing the traditional round shape.
• Leaked images from One UI 8 Watch firmware reveal two models codenamed “Fresh8” and “Wise8.”
• It also shows a more square-like footprint with protruding buttons.
• Samsung has teased an “innovative” design for the Galaxy Watch 8 series and a fresh look in its latest earnings call.

The Galaxy Watch 8 series might be getting a major design shakeup. According to leaked images from a Samsung app, the upcoming smartwatches could ditch the fully circular design we’ve seen on previous models.

A fresh firmware leak has revealed a lot about the Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic. Along with the many updates in One UI 8 Watch, the biggest buzz is around the design change.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Series – Leaked Images

Caption – Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Series leaked images. (Image credit – Android Authority)

The team at Android Authority found images in the new One UI 8 Watch firmware showing both models, codenamed “Fresh8” and “Wise8.”

Instead of the usual round shape with top and bottom lugs for the watch band, these images show what looks like a “squircle” design. It looks like something in between a square and a circle. However, it closely resembles the design of the Galaxy Watch Ultra.

The display itself is still circular, but the overall shape has a more square footprint. The buttons also stick out a bit more now.

The Galaxy Watch 8 seems to have two buttons, while the Watch 8 Classic comes with three, just like the Galaxy Watch Ultra. It’s not entirely clear from the images how the Classic version will differ from the Ultra, but one possible difference could be the rotating bezel.

Meanwhile, Samsung had already teased a fresh look for its next watch. During its latest earnings call, the company said the upcoming Galaxy Watch would feature a “new” and “innovative” design.

The company said, “For wearables, we will expand our market presence with a strengthened premium experience while expanding our lineup across all price segments. We plan to launch a new Galaxy Watch with an innovative design and enhanced health-related features.”

While nothing is official yet, it’s looking more and more like Samsung is moving away from the classic round design we’ve gotten used to over the years.

FAQs

Q1. Is Samsung changing the design of the Galaxy Watch 8 series?

Answer. Yes, leaked images suggest that the Galaxy Watch 8 series might move away from the fully circular design, adopting a “squircle” shape—something between a square and a circle.

Q2. What are the differences between the Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic?

Answer. The Galaxy Watch 8 appears to have two buttons, while the Watch 8 Classic has three, similar to the Galaxy Watch Ultra. The Classic version might also feature a rotating bezel.

Q3. Has Samsung confirmed the design change for the Galaxy Watch 8?

Answer. While Samsung has not officially confirmed the leaked design, the company previously stated in an earnings call that the next Galaxy Watch would have a “new” and “innovative” design with enhanced health-related features.

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