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Matt Kollat

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic review: Stylish smartwatch that makes everyday fitness feel effortless

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic review.

There’s been a steady stream of leaks coming before the big Galaxy Unpacked event in June 2025, spoiling quite literally everything about the upcoming Galaxy Watch 8 range, from colours to price and more. Samsung also started preempting the upcoming features, leaving little to the imagination.

So when the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic landed on my desk, I wasn’t massively excited. Sure, the rotating bezel is back, but we knew about it coming years ago, as Samsung itself confirmed that it would oscillate between Pro and Classic Galaxy Watches every other year. And, to be honest, I always thought the rotating bezel was a bit of a gimmick.

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