Galaxy Watch8 Classic design element
One design element that’s immediately recognizable as a feature from the classic series of Galaxy Watches are the numbers 1–12 on the edge of the round AMOLED panel suggesting a rotating bezel, though that remains to be confirmed. For the case, Samsung is sticking with its squarish design, where the sides are heavily rounded. On the right side, you can see the trio of buttons, which have changed slightly less than expected a few days ago. The Quick Button in the center remains round and is framed by an orange ring. The two buttons on the top and bottom sides will no longer show a distinct color coding in the middle.
A look at the back of Samsung’s ultimate smartwatch reveals some specs, such as a 47mm case, a sapphire glass screen protection, LTE connectivity, GPS, and a 10 ATM water-resistant case. This matches its predecessor, though the new Version 2 of the Galaxy Watch Ultra is said to be based on the new Snapdragon Wear Elite introduced earlier this year, a battery upgrade is expected as well. The launch date will be July 22, 2026 alongside three new Samsung foldables.