Rumors are circulating about potential updates and features in Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Watch 8 series. Recent insights from an early build of One UI 8 indicate that the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic may introduce a “Quick” button, increasing its physical buttons to three, similar to those found on the Galaxy Watch Ultra.
In addition to the functional changes, leaked images suggest a visual transformation is in store for both the Galaxy Watch 8 and its Classic counterpart. The new design appears to adopt a “squircle” shape—characterized by a square base and rounded watch face—reminiscent of the Ultra model.
While both watches are set to feature this redesign, subtle differences may exist, such as slimmer bezels on the base Watch 8 compared to a slightly thicker design for the Classic. Another noteworthy aspect of the leaks points to an enhancement in vibration pattern support for the Watch 8 Classic, potentially providing a more pronounced haptic experience.
This aligns with the notion that the Classic model might channel more Ultra-like attributes. Additionally, documentation from SafetyKorea has surfaced, confirming the existence of the Galaxy Watch 8 series and listing two battery models associated with the watches.
The reported capacity for the Galaxy Watch 8 is 435mAh, but details for the Classic remain unspecified. Alongside these updates, speculation suggests the integration of Google’s upcoming Gemini features into the wearable software, which could allow users enhanced functionality like managing calendar events and summarizing emails.
Samsung is anticipated to unveil the Galaxy Watch 8 series at its summer Unpacked event, promising more exciting announcements to come.