Revealed Galaxy Watch 8 Classic Design Exudes Boldness, yet Ponders over Concerns
Weekly Deep Dive: Let's dish on the rumored Galaxy Watch 8 Classic and spill the deets!
Last week, the internet went abuzz with leaks and renders from SammyGurus and OnLeaks that would make the OG Galaxy Watch look like a toy. If these leaks are true, the Watch 8 Classic would be a fusion of the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic and Galaxy Watch Ultra, sporting a rotating bezel atop a squircle case.
Now, don't get your panties in a twist just yet, because this gossip isn't set in stone. But it does have us raising a brow.
According to the leak, the Watch 8 Classic whispers a 1.5-inch display and a 435mAh battery capacity, accompanied by dimensions of 46 x 46.5 x 14.2mm. Now, we don't have the scoop on the weight, but fold in steel or titanium, and it's anyone's guess this could be one bulky AF Android watch we've laid our hands on.
Now, don't go blaming Samsung just yet. They've got a knack for slimming down their watches by excluding the sensor bump from the calculation. So, while the Galaxy Watch 7 is "9.7mm" thick, it's actually closer to 12.7mm when you include the bump. And the Galaxy Watch Ultra, with its 12.1mm measurement, is more like 15.5mm. Yikes!
So, hit the pauses on the video above and take a peek. Is this watch actually 14.2mm thick? If you add a 2mm thick rotating bezel to the 12mm Ultra case, that makes total sense. But that would mean it would be closer to a hefty 17mm, which would make this smartwatch the proportional equivalent of a boulder on my wrist.
But hey, all of this is just speculation until we get our hands on the Watch 8 Classic or receive official specs. And while I'm rooting for this leak, I'm still waiting for that moment we get a bit more context to make the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic sound a bit less... intimidating.
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PS: Word on the street is that Samsung has one Classic model in the works for the Watch 8 this year - the SM-L500 or SM-L505 with LTE, even though the Watch 4 and 6 Classic came in two sizes.
Insights:- The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is rumored to have a unique design and a fusion of features from the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic and Galaxy Watch Ultra.- Leaks suggest the Watch 8 Classic will have a large display of around 1.5 inches, a display that has created concern due to its potential size.- The Watch 8 Classic's dimensions and battery capacity are currently uncertain, with the dimensions rumored to be 46 x 46.5 x 14.2 mm and battery capacity at 435mAh.- The device's rotating bezel, a common feature in past Galaxy Watch Classic models, is expected to return.- Ongoing skepticism surrounds the accuracy of these leaks, with some concerns about the size and weight of the watch.
- The rumored Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, a supposed fusion of Galaxy Watch 6 Classic and Galaxy Watch Ultra, might incorporate a 1.5-inch display and a 435mAh battery capacity if the leaks are accurate.
- With the expected return of the rotating bezel and dimensions of 46 x 46.5 x 14.2mm, the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic could be one of the bulkiest Android smartwatches to date, much like a boulder on your wrist.
