Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic launched in India: Price, pre-order details and more

Galaxy Watch 8

Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy Watch8 and Galaxy Watch8 Classic in India, expanding its smartwatch lineup with improved health tracking, refined design, and new AI-powered features. Pre-orders are now live across Samsung’s online store and retail partners, ahead of general availability later this month.

Galaxy Watch 8 series: India prices and variants

The Galaxy Watch8 series comes in multiple configurations based on size and connectivity. The Galaxy Watch8 40mm Bluetooth is priced at Rs 32,999, while the LTE version costs Rs 36,999. The larger 44mm Bluetooth and LTE variants are priced at Rs 35,999 and Rs 39,999 respectively.

Meanwhile, the Galaxy Watch8 Classic—which brings back the popular rotating bezel—is available in a 46mm size. The Bluetooth model is priced at Rs 46,999, and the LTE variant at Rs 50,999.

Pre-order offers and benefits

Customers pre-booking the Galaxy Watch8 series between July 9 and July 24 can avail of limited-time benefits. Samsung is offering bank cashback or upgrade bonuses of up to Rs 12,000, along with no-cost EMI options for up to 18 months. Buyers purchasing alongside new Galaxy S or Z series phones can also access multi-buy benefits worth up to Rs 15,000.

As a result, the effective starting price of the Galaxy Watch8 drops to Rs 23,999, while the Galaxy Watch8 Classic can be picked up for as low as Rs 34,999 under the offer.

Key features: Redesigned, AI-powered and health-focused

Samsung has reengineered the internal structure of the Watch8 to deliver its thinnest design yet, using a cushion-style housing that improves fit and comfort. The display is now 50% brighter with a peak brightness of 3,000 nits, and the new 3nm processor offers better performance and power efficiency.

The Watch8 series also debuts the world’s first Antioxidant Index and integrates Google Gemini AI assistant for contextual help. The new BioActive Sensor enables more accurate health tracking, including circadian rhythm-based sleep guidance, vascular load monitoring, and the new AI-based Energy Score.

Running Wear OS 6 with One UI 8 Watch, the Galaxy Watch8 series is built for users looking for deeper wellness insights, advanced fitness tracking, and a seamless AI-powered wearable experience.