Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic Review | Most Divisive Smartwatch of 2025?

Reviewing the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, a pricey premium Wear OS 6 smartwatch, fresh for 2025. You've got upgraded battery life vs the regular model, plus a rotating bezel - but the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic only comes in a 46mm flavour. Most of the features are the same for this version, from the LTE and Gemini support to the fitness tracking tools. This smartwatch is bigger, although the display has actually shrunk vs that 44mm original. However, one of the advantages of the Samsung Watch 8 Classic's increased size is the larger battery. This delivers a solid 48 hours of battery life per charge, which is the minimum I hope for in a modern wearable. Of course, it's still not as good as some other Wear OS alternatives like the OnePlus Watch. Not to mention other wrist companions from Huawei. All the same, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic offers a lot of decent tools, one being that Gemini assistant. You've got a wealth of sleep and health tracking features, to keep tabs on your ticker and general fitness. This even stretches to your antioxidant levels and general ageing. That's what I think of the Samsung Watch 8 Classic, but stay tuned for an update on the best smartwatches you can buy in the UK in 2025. Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic Review Chapters: 0:00 - Two things 0:43 - Design 2:59 - Display 4:17 - Galaxy Wear 4:57 - WearOS 6 5:58 - Buttons 7:23 - Connectivity 8:09 - Apps 8:38 - Gemini 10:43 - Fitness tracking 13:09 - Sleep tracking 13:47 - Battery life