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Samsung stuck to its set pattern and released a Classic edition for the Galaxy Watch 8 series two years after the last model. But what\u2019s actually different between the more traditional Watch 6 Classic and Samsung\u2019s newest flagship? Does it come down to software alone, or is it worth it to make the jump a couple of generations?<\/p>\n
Above all, Samsung\u2019s new watch has a substantially different look. The cushion case design is from the Watch Ultra released last year, which means the \u201csquircle\u201d look is back. That isn\u2019t the case with the Watch 8 Classic alone. The Watch 8 and Watch Ultra 2025 bring the same general shape to the table, whether users like it or not.<\/p>\n
The design is nothing if not divisive. Samsung was aiming for a refined and modern look with the new Watch 8 Classic, but some users have expressed frustration with the company for abandoning the circular case shape in favor of something more edgy.<\/p>\n
Beyond that, the Watch 8 series<\/a> as a whole makes use of Samsung\u2019s new features, like Advanced Sleep Coaching and the Antioxidant Index. More on that later.<\/p>\n \tAdvertisement – scroll for more content<\/p>\n What\u2019s different?<\/p>\n For starters, and from what we\u2019ve touched on, the general case shape is entirely different. For some, that\u2019s where the decision is made \u2013 full stop.<\/p>\n The cushion case design is not for everyone. On a personal level, I think the Watch 8 Classic looks fantastic, melding design features from existing analog watches with something much more modern. I do wish a black variant existed, rather than stainless steel and white alone. The Watch 8 Classic\u2019s rotating bezel equips much broader knurls than the fine teeth on the Watch 6 Classic, and the watch looks more premium.<\/p>\n The Watch 6 Classic<\/a>, on the other hand, feels like a bigger watch. They both come in at 47mm, but the Watch 6 Classic has less bezel to play around with. The Watch 8 Classic centers its screen between a few millimeters of bezel, and the overall screen size feels smaller in comparison. In reality, the Watch 8 Classic has a bigger display at 1.34\u2033, but the earlier model brings an image that stands out further.<\/p>\n Internally, the Galaxy Watch 8 uses Samsung\u2019s Exynos W100 SoC over the Exynos W930 found in the Watch 6 series. With that, the RAM count is the same in each device.<\/p>\n Where is starts to matter more is in sensor capabilities. The Watch 8 Classic seems to have one metric over the Watch 6 Classic, and that\u2019s temperature sensing, according to the device\u2019s specs. This is an interesting one considering Samsung lists \u201cskin temperature\u201d under the Watch 6 Classic\u2019s features.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a list of each device\u2019s capabilities:<\/p>\n Galaxy Watch 8 Classic<\/p>\n Advanced Sleep Coaching (Bedtime Guidance)<\/p>\n BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis)<\/p>\n ECG<\/p>\n Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification<\/p>\n Personalized Heart Rate Zones<\/p>\n Continuous SpO2<\/p>\n Skin Temperature<\/p>\n Sleep Apnea<\/p>\n Energy Score<\/p>\n Vascular Load<\/p>\n Antioxidant Index<\/p>\n Running Coach<\/p>\n Galaxy Watch 6 Classic<\/p>\n Advanced Sleep Coaching ECG<\/p>\n Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification<\/p>\n Personalized Heart Rate Zones<\/p>\n BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis)<\/p>\n Skin Temperature<\/p>\n Cycle Tracking<\/p>\n Blood Oxygen<\/p>\n The feature set is clearly much larger for the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, and that makes sense given the two-year gap between releases. Still, if those specific features like Continuous SpO2 tracking, the Running Coach feature, and Sleep Apnea tracking are important to you, it might be worth the upgrade. Those changes alone might be big for some users, and they round out One UI 8 for the device.<\/p>\n That same OS will be available on the Watch 6 Classic at some point in the not-too-distant future.<\/p>\n In general, the question of upgrading comes down to whether or not you\u2019re happy with Samsung\u2019s existing hardware. If the looks of the Watch 8 Classic don\u2019t do it for you, maybe stick to the Watch 6. After all, it\u2019s going to be on your wrist on a lively daily basis.<\/p>\n To play devil\u2019s advocate, the Watch 8 Classic is going to be a better-performing device with more features and a better battery, hands down. Still, that\u2019s a $499 watch. Of course, Samsung\u2019s trade-in deals<\/a> are worth checking out if the upgrade is favorable to you.<\/p>\n![\"galaxy](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Samsung-Galaxy-Watch-6-Classic-3.jpg\")
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