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General

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Series

Galaxy Watch1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Samsung names the product Galaxy Watch6 in the Galaxy Watch line.

Galaxy Watch2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8-classicRead 5 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

SM-R930, SM-R935F, SM-R940, SM-R945F4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 2026Layout figure: SM-R930 and SM-R940 have a GPS antenna. SM-R935F and SM-R945F have an LTE/GPS antenna. The manual covers SM-R930, SM-R935F, SM-R940, SM-R945F and the Watch6 Classic models.

SM-L500, SM-L505F7Maker product pagesamsung.com/jp/support/mobile-devices/how-to-check-the-online-manual-of-open-productsRead 5 October 2026Watch table explicitly maps SM-L320/SM-L325F to 40 mm, SM-L330/SM-L335F to 44 mm, SM-L500/SM-L505F to 46 mm Classic. No regional network bands are transferred.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

26 July 20231Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Samsung US release dated 7/26/2023 (Unpacked).

9 July 20251Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Status

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic10Measurementnotebookcheck.net/The-one-with-the-bezel-Samsung-Galaxy-Watch8-Classic-smartwatch-review.1133154.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Notebookcheck's review calls the Galaxy Watch8 Classic the direct successor to the Watch6 Classic and says there was no Classic with the Watch7.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Samsung Galaxy Watch79Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch_ultra_and_galaxy_watch7_handson-news-63675.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's hands-on calls the Galaxy Watch7 the successor to the regular Galaxy Watch6.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

From $299.991Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 20267Press articleglobal.techradar.com/de-de/health-fitness/smartwatches/samsung-galaxy-watch-6-und-6-classic-alles-was-wir-jetzt-wissen-nachdem-unpacked-vorbei-istRead 10 October 20268Spec databasenextpit.de/smartwatches/samsung-galaxy-watch6-40mmRead 10 October 2026

$499.995Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026Starting Bluetooth US MSRP, 349.99 regular or 499.99 Classic. LTE starter prices apply to US hardware and are not copied into international F variants.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

From €3191Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 20267Press articleglobal.techradar.com/de-de/health-fitness/smartwatches/samsung-galaxy-watch-6-und-6-classic-alles-was-wir-jetzt-wissen-nachdem-unpacked-vorbei-istRead 10 October 20268Spec databasenextpit.de/smartwatches/samsung-galaxy-watch6-40mmRead 10 October 2026

€5296Press releasenews.samsung.com/at/samsung-galaxy-watch8-serie-ultra-komfort-vom-schlaf-bis-zum-workoutRead 5 October 2026Austrian starting launch MSRP including VAT, 379 regular or 529 Classic. Only the base Bluetooth row repeats this price. Other editions have no unverified price.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, DE1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Prices are published for the US. The German EUR prices are in the TechRadar Germany source.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Graphite, Gold, Silver1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Galaxy Watch6 Small 40 mm comes in Graphite and Gold. Large 44 mm comes in Graphite and Silver. The Samsung table prints Sliver for Silver.

Black, White1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Segment

Smartwatch1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Maker category: Galaxy Watch6, the mainstream model next to Galaxy Watch6 Classic.

Smartwatch2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8-classicRead 5 October 2026Exact model maker page identifies the Galaxy Watch8 smartwatch family and its Wear OS smart functions.

OS updates promisediYears of explicitly promised OS updates. A security-only support period does not establish an OS-upgrade promise.

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Security updates untiliExact end date published for security-update support of this model. Do not calculate it from a stated number of years. A security-only period does not promise OS upgrades.

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Case

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Case sizeiMarketed case-size options. The marketed size can differ from physical case height, such as ceramic editions. Base dimensions describe the smallest base-material case.

40, 44mm1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Samsung sizes: Small 40 mm and Large 44 mm. Galaxy Watch6 Classic is a separate product and is not stored.

46mm1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Case shape

Round1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Maker text: the signature circle frame.

Other2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8-classicRead 5 October 2026Maker describes cushion-shaped case. The circular display is not used as proof of a circular housing.

Case materialiMaterial of the housing body, not just the bezel. Use Mixed when the maker describes a mixture of housing/frame materials. Read the published-material field for the parts and proportions.

Aluminium3Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10003275Read 10 October 2026Same row: AL (Armor Aluminum).

Stainless steel2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8-classicRead 5 October 2026

Case material (as published)

Armor Aluminum3Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10003275Read 10 October 2026Support table, Galaxy Watch6 column: Material AL (Armor Aluminum).

Stainless Steel2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8-classicRead 5 October 2026Classic case stainless steel. Regular case Armor Aluminum.

BackiMaterial of the back of the smallest base-material case. Other materials or regional editions can differ. See source notes.

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Case dimensionsiPhysical case height, width and thickness. The source note states exclusions such as the heart-rate sensor protrusion.

Height40.4Width38.8Thickness9mm(1.6 × 1.5 × 0.4 in)1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Product Specifications: 44 mm 42.8 x 44.4 x 9.0 mm and 40 mm 38.8 x 40.4 x 9.0 mm. Footnote: measured without health sensors. The Samsung US support table lists 40.4 x 38.8 x 9.0 for the 40 mm model, so the first figure is the height.2Maker product pagesamsungmobilepress.com/media-assets/galaxy-watch6Read 10 October 2026Samsung Mobile Press tech specs repeat the launch table. Footnote 1: dimensions measured without health sensors.

Height46Width46.4Thickness10.6mm(1.8 × 1.8 × 0.4 in)1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026Specification table dimensions exclude health-sensor protrusion. The 46 mm Classic is the only case size.

Weight (case only)iWatch body without a strap. An unqualified published weight must not be assumed to exclude the strap.

28.7g(1 oz)1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Product Specifications: 44 mm 33.3 g, 40 mm 28.7 g. Footnote: measured without band. Base is the 40 mm model.2Maker product pagesamsungmobilepress.com/media-assets/galaxy-watch6Read 10 October 2026Same table. Footnote 2: weight measured without band.

63.5g(2.2 oz)1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026Specification table footnote 13 explicitly excludes the band.

Weight with strapiWatch with the stated strap attached. Strap material and case size belong in the source note. Reviewer measurements belong in measured fields.

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Durability

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Water resistanceiStatic water-pressure rating in atmospheres. It is not a safe swimming or diving depth. Diving limits are listed separately.

5ATM1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Footnote 34: water resistant up to 50 meters in depth for 10 minutes under the 5ATM rating. Not suitable for diving or high-pressure water activities.

5ATM1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Water resistance standard

ISO 22810:20104Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 2026Dutch manual, Water and dust resistance: 5ATM, tested 10 minutes in fresh water at 50 m under ISO 22810:2010. IPX8 under IEC 60529 and IP6X dust. Rev. 1.0, 08/2023.

ISO 22810:20108Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 149 specifies ISO 22810:2010 static 5 ATM test. Shallow swimming only, no scuba or high-speed water sports.

Dust and water rating

IP681Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs durability: 5ATM + IP68 / MIL-STD-810H. Footnote: IP68 dust and fresh water to 1.5 m for up to 30 minutes.4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual: IPX8 and IP6X, which together are IP68.

IP681Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Dive rating

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Max dive depthiMaker-rated depth for the stated diving use, not a conversion from the water-resistance pressure rating.

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MIL-STD-810iMaker claim that the watch was tested against specified MIL-STD-810 methods. It is not a guarantee for every military-standard test.

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs durability: MIL-STD-810H. The maker states conformity, which is not a guarantee against all tests.

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026Maker claims MIL-STD-810H testing. No claim of passing every subsection.

MIL-STD-810 tests

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Operating temperatureiPublished operating range. Source notes identify on-wrist limits and other operating conditions. Storage or charging limits are excluded.

Min0Max35°C4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual: recommended use temperature between 0 and 35 degrees C. The BP and ECG ambient range of 12 to 40 C is not stored.

Min0Max35°C8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Printed page 150 Recommended operating temperature range explicitly gives 0°C to 35°C. This is the operating range, not storage.

Display

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Display type

OLED1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: Super AMOLED.

OLED1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Display type (as published)

Super AMOLED1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Verbatim: Super AMOLED with Full Color Always On Display.

Super AMOLED1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Screen sizeiPublished active display diagonal for a rectangular display, or diameter for a round display. Do not calculate it from pixels or display area.

1.3in(3.3 cm)1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: 44 mm 1.5-inch (37.3 mm) 480x480 and 40 mm 1.3-inch (33.3 mm) 432x432.2Maker product pagesamsungmobilepress.com/media-assets/galaxy-watch6Read 10 October 2026Same table: 40 mm 1.3-inch (33.3 mm), 44 mm 1.5-inch (37.3 mm).

1.34in(3.4 cm)1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026Specification table publishes 1.34 inches for 40 mm regular and 46 mm Classic, 1.47 inches for 44 mm regular. Rounded retail listings of 1.3 or 1.5 are not substituted.

Resolution

432 × 432px1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: 44 mm 480x480 and 40 mm 432x432.2Maker product pagesamsungmobilepress.com/media-assets/galaxy-watch6Read 10 October 2026Same table.

438 × 438px1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Pixel densityiPublished pixel density. A rectangular diagonal formula must not be applied to a round display.

330ppi3Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10003275Read 10 October 2026Support table: Display Resolution 480x480 at 327 PPI and 432x432 at 330 PPI, both 2,000 nits. 44 mm is 327 and 40 mm is 330.

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Display area

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Touchscreen

Yes4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 2026Layout labels a touch screen.

Yes8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Pages 27-29 tap and swipe controls.

Max refresh rateiHighest published display refresh rate in active operation.

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Min refresh rateiLowest published display refresh rate, usually in always-on mode. It is not the active-use minimum unless stated.

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Peak brightnessiMaker peak-brightness claim. It may apply to a small area or bright ambient light. Full-screen limits and battery/temperature conditions belong in source notes.

2,000nits1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Release text: peak brightness of 2,000 nits. Window size and ambient conditions are not stated. Not a reviewer measurement.3Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10003275Read 10 October 2026Support table: 2,000 nits for both sizes.

3,000nits3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch8-classic-46mm-white-bluetooth-sm-l500nzwdxacRead 5 October 2026Exact Classic FAQ Why is Galaxy Watch8 Classic good for outdoor activities explicitly states 3000 nits. Its compare table confirms Classic display brightness. Global launch prose names regular Watch8 only and is not used for Classic brightness.

Minimum brightness

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Always-on display

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: Full Color Always On Display.

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Display cover

Sapphire1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: Sapphire Crystal.

Sapphire1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Display cover (as published)

Sapphire Crystal1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: Sapphire Crystal.

Sapphire Crystal1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Platform

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Platform

Wear OS1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: Wear OS Powered by Samsung (Wear OS 4) and One UI 5 Watch.

Wear OS1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

OS at launch

Wear OS 41Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: Wear OS 4.

Wear OS 61Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Software

One UI 8 Watch6Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch6-12437.phpRead 10 October 2026Platform: Android Wear OS 4, upgradable to 6.0, One UI Watch 8. The Samsung firmware note lists Wear OS 6.

One UI 8 Watch1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Latest OS

Wear OS 65Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R930/027501230823/fra-ca.htmlRead 10 October 2026Samsung software update notes for Galaxy Watch6 (SM-R930): build R930XXS2CZF5, Android version B (AndroidWear 6.0), release date 2026-07-06. Checked on the access date.

Wear OS 69Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-L500/035043250813/mlt.htmlRead 5 October 2026Current SM-L500 software history lists latest July 6, 2026 build L500XXS2AZF4 as AndroidWear 6.0. Regional rollout and later patch dates vary.

Works with

Android1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: Android 10 or higher and more than 1.5 GB of memory. Samsung Galaxy phones get the full health features.

Android1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Phone requirement

Launch: Android 10 or higher with more than 1.5 GB of memory. Samsung Health app 6.22 or later for the launch health features.1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs compatibility: Android 10 or higher with more than 1.5GB of memory, and a phone with Google Mobile Services (footnote 35). Footnote 1: the launch health features need Samsung Health 6.22 or later.

Android 12.0 or higher with more than 1.5 GB of memory1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026Compatibility table says Android 12 or higher with more than 1.5 GB memory. Advanced health features additionally require supported Samsung Galaxy phones.

App store

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Release: new apps from Google Calendar and Gmail, exclusive to Wear OS, plus WhatsApp, Peloton and MyFitnessPal.

Yes8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 44 Play Store installs applications.

Voice assistants

Bixby4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual: Bixby, started by holding the Home button or by Hi Bixby. No other assistant is in this launch manual.

Google Gemini, Bixby2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8-classicRead 5 October 2026Galaxy AI and One UI features name Google Gemini. User guide separately names Bixby.

Chipset

Samsung Exynos W9301Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: Exynos W930 Dual-Core 1.4GHz. The Samsung US support table prints Exynos W920 for the Watch6, a conflict. The launch release and GSMArena say W930.2Maker product pagesamsungmobilepress.com/media-assets/galaxy-watch6Read 10 October 2026Same table: Exynos W930 Dual-Core 1.4GHz.

Samsung Exynos W10001Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Process

5nm6Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch6-12437.phpRead 10 October 2026Platform: Exynos W930 (5 nm).

3nm1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

CPU cores

21Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: Dual-Core.

51Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

CPU configuration

ASamsung Galaxy Watch6

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
2	Cortex-A55	1.4

Source6Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch6-12437.phpRead 10 October 2026Platform CPU: dual-core 1.4GHz Cortex-A55.

BSamsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
1	Cortex-A78	1.6
4	Cortex-A55	1.5

Source3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch8-classic-46mm-white-bluetooth-sm-l500nzwdxacRead 5 October 2026Exact model Processor/CPU Speed technical table gives 1.6 GHz and 1.5 GHz, five cores. Exynos W1000 maker document supplies the named one-Cortex-A78/four-Cortex-A55 cluster mapping. No chipset theoretical connectivity substitutes for actual watch specs.11Maker product pagesemiconductor.samsung.com/processor/wearable-processor/exynos-w1000Read 5 October 2026Exynos W1000 specification names one Cortex-A78 at 1.6 GHz and four Cortex-A55 at 1.5 GHz. Exact watch product specification separately confirms same 1.6/1.5 GHz CPU speeds, so this maps named core groups without substituting chipset theoretical wireless or display capability.

Max CPU clock

1.4GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

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GPU

Mali-G686Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch6-12437.phpRead 10 October 2026Platform GPU: Mali-G68.

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Low-power coprocessor

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Memory

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RAMiKeep published GB values as stated. Convert a source explicitly labelled MB using 1000 MB per GB and preserve its original figure and unit in the note. Do not assume MB means MiB. Convert explicit MiB or GiB to decimal GB through their byte definitions, recording the conversion in the note. This normalization does not establish an exact physical byte count.

2GB1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: 2GB memory + 16GB storage.2Maker product pagesamsungmobilepress.com/media-assets/galaxy-watch6Read 10 October 2026Same table: 2GB memory + 16GB storage.

2GB1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

StorageiTotal built-in storage the maker states, in decimal GB. Space available to the user is lower and goes in the source note. A figure the maker gives only as available space is not stored.

16GB1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: 2GB memory + 16GB storage.2Maker product pagesamsungmobilepress.com/media-assets/galaxy-watch6Read 10 October 2026Same table.

64GB1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Health sensors

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Heart rate sensor

Samsung BioActive Sensor1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: Samsung BioActive Sensor (Optical Heart Rate + Electrical Heart Signal + Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis).

Samsung BioActive Sensor1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

ECG capabilityiElectrical heart sensing hardware with an ECG capability. The ECG app can require an eligible country, age and paired phone.

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Release: existing electrocardiogram monitoring. The ECG app is not for users with known arrhythmias other than AFib or users under 22 (footnote 9).3Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10003275Read 10 October 2026Support table lists ECG for the Watch6.

Yes8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Printed pages 86 and 94-96 Samsung Health Monitor. Requires supported country, compatible Samsung Galaxy phone, current required app/watch software and age 22+. Regional availability applies.

Blood oxygen sensingiBlood-oxygen sensing capability. App availability and medical status vary by market.

Yes4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual contents list Samsung Health blood oxygen. Wellness feature, not for diagnosis.

Yes8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Pages 77-79 Blood oxygen and overnight monitoring.

Skin temperature sensingiA sensor or supported function that measures skin temperature. It is not a core-body thermometer.

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs sensors list a Temperature Sensor. Release: track skin temperature during the night for insights including menstrual cycle tracking.

Yes8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 72 Cycle tracking uses skin temperature.

Blood pressure featureiPublished blood-pressure feature category. Hypertension notifications are not numerical blood-pressure readings.

Calibrated with a cuff3Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10003275Read 10 October 2026Support table: Health HR, IHRN, ECG, BP, BIA. BP availability varies by country. The manual says the BP needs a cuff calibration and repeats it every 28 days.4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 20266Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch6-12437.phpRead 10 October 2026Body: blood pressure monitor. ECG certified.

Calibrated with a cuff8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Printed pages 86-93 Samsung Health Monitor. Requires supported country and compatible Samsung Galaxy phone, age 22+, arm-cuff calibration initially and every 28 days. This is not calibration-free measurement.

Body composition sensor

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis. Release: Body Composition. Not intended to diagnose a medical condition (footnote 6).

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Skin conductance (EDA)

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Medical clearancesiNamed regulatory clearances and their jurisdiction. General water resistance or an ECG sensor does not establish medical clearance.

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Motion and environment sensors

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Accelerometer

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs sensors: Accelerometer.

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Accelerometer range

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Gyroscope

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs sensors: Gyro Sensor.

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Barometric altimeter

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs sensors: Barometer.

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Compass

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs sensors: Geomagnetic Sensor.

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Ambient light sensor

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs sensors: Light Sensor.

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Depth gauge

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Depth gauge rangeiPublished measurement range of the depth gauge, distinct from maximum diving depth and water-pressure resistance.

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Water temperature sensor

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Health and fitness

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Health featuresiSupported health functions with country, phone and subscription restrictions in the source notes. Upcoming functions are not counted as available.

Heart rate alerts, Irregular rhythm notifications, ECG app, Blood oxygen app, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Stress tracking, Cycle tracking, Body composition1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Release: Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification checks for AFib in the background, Sleep Score and Sleep Coaching, Body Composition and temperature-based cycle tracking. Heart rate alerts, sleep stages and stress are in the manual. Age, phone and country limits apply. Personalized Heart Rate Zone, Track Run and Custom Workout have no matching option and are not stored.4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual contents: heart rate with high and low heart rate alerts, sleep with four stages (Awake, REM, Light, Deep), stress, body composition, cycle tracking and blood oxygen.

Continuous heart rate, Heart rate alerts, ECG app, Blood oxygen app, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Sleep apnea notifications, Stress tracking, Readiness score, Cycle tracking, Temperature-based ovulation, Body composition, Irregular rhythm notifications3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch8-classic-46mm-white-bluetooth-sm-l500nzwdxacRead 5 October 2026Exact model IHRN paragraph describes background pulse monitoring and ECG prompt. Health Monitor country, compatible Galaxy phone, current software and ECG/IHRN age 22+ conditions apply. Sleep-apnea function additionally requires age 22+ and two successful nights of at least 4 h each. Supported regions/phones and medical exclusions apply. BP age 22+ and cuff-calibration requirements are separate.8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Printed pages 51-98 health functions. Energy Score is the readiness-style score. Samsung Health Monitor BP/ECG/IHRN require eligible country, compatible Samsung Galaxy phone, current app/watch software and age 22+. BP additionally requires arm-cuff calibration every 28 days. Sleep-apnea notifications require eligible country/phone, age 22+, and two successful nights with at least 4 h continuous sleep per night within 10 days. Other medical exclusions are stated in the manual. These flags do not mean unrestricted clinical availability.

Fitness featuresiSupported workout functions. A sport-profile name alone does not prove advanced metrics such as running power or running dynamics. Trackback follows the recorded route back to the start. A compass arrow that points straight to the start does not count.

Automatic workout detection, Pool swim, Open water swim4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual: automatic workout detection, and pool and open-water swimming workouts. VO2 max, training load and running power are not listed.

Automatic workout detection, Pool swim, Strength rep counting, Interval workouts, Open water swim8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Printed pages 55-63 cover detected workouts, pool and open-water swimming, repetitive movement counts and interval targets. Page 56 explicitly names Open water swim. Running dynamics is not attributed to this manual.

Sport profilesiPublished count of distinct sport/activity profiles. A claim such as 180+ is not an exact integer count.

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Dive modesiActual supported dive modes. Water resistance or a depth app alone does not establish decompression-capable scuba support.

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External sensorsiTypes of external workout sensors the watch can pair with. GPS reception, phone data and built-in sensors do not qualify.

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Safety

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Fall detectioniAutomatic fall detection. Incident detection restricted to recorded workouts is not counted as general fall detection.

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Release: Fall Detection can gauge a fall, even while sleeping, and alerts an emergency contact.4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual: after a hard impact the watch detects a fall, vibrates, and sends an SOS to emergency contacts if there is no response in 60 seconds.

Yes8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

Car crash detection

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Emergency SOSiA manual emergency alert to emergency services or preset contacts. Source notes identify the recipient, paired-phone requirement and country limits. Satellite is listed separately.

Yes4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual: Sending an SOS. Press-based SOS shares location with emergency contacts.

Yes8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

Emergency sireniPublished or measured siren sound level in decibels. Audible distance alone does not establish this value. Measurement distance belongs in source notes.

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Live location sharingiShares live location during supported use. A paired phone or data subscription may be required.

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Yes8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Pages 110-113 SOS messages send current location repeatedly to registered contacts. This is emergency location sharing, not a general live sports service.

Dedicated LED flashlightiA dedicated hardware LED flashlight. Lighting the display white is not counted.

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Positioning

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PositioningiPublished satellite systems and signal bands. Do not infer bands from dual-frequency support alone.

GPS (L1), GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo3Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10003275Read 10 October 2026Support table: GPS Single Frequency L1. GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo are in the launch specs.

GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026Connectivity explicitly states L1+L5 GPS and names GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo. Other constellations do not inherit assumed dual-frequency bands.

Dual-band GNSSiMaker-stated dual-frequency satellite reception. Supported constellations and signal bands are listed separately.

No3Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10003275Read 10 October 2026Support table: GPS Single Frequency L1 for the Watch6. The Watch7 has dual frequency L1+L5.

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Offline mapsiMap data stored on the watch and usable without live phone data. GPX routes or breadcrumb tracks alone are not offline maps.

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Connectivity

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BluetoothiPublished Bluetooth support for this model. The version is recorded separately. Unknown version does not mean the radio is absent.

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3.

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Bluetooth version

5.31Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: Bluetooth 5.3.

5.31Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Wi-FiiPublished Wi-Fi support for this model. The standard and bands are recorded separately. Unknown standard does not mean Wi-Fi is absent.

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs connectivity: Wi-Fi 2.4+5GHz.

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Wi-Fi standard

Wi-Fi 46Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch6-12437.phpRead 10 October 2026WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band. That is Wi-Fi 4.

Wi-Fi 43Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch8-classic-46mm-white-bluetooth-sm-l500nzwdxacRead 5 October 2026Connectivity lists Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n at 2.4 and 5 GHz.

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: Wi-Fi 2.4+5GHz.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

CellulariTrue when a cellular edition is sold. A variant row states whether that individual model has cellular hardware.

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: LTE, with footnote 33: LTE connectivity only available in LTE models.

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Network

LTE1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: LTE only. No 5G.

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4G bandsiPublished LTE bands for the stated regional cellular model. Do not transfer bands to another region or Wi-Fi-only model.

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5G bandsiPublished 5G NR bands for the stated regional cellular model. RedCap support does not establish conventional full-bandwidth phone 5G.

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NFCiSome regions sell an NFC edition, so it is per variant.

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs connectivity: NFC.

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Contactless payments

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Footnote 20: Samsung Wallet. Availability varies by market and paired phone.

Yes8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

Payment services

Samsung Wallet1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Footnote 20: the availability of Samsung Wallet and its features varies by market and paired smartphone.

Samsung Pay8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

Ultra-wideband

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Satellite

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ANT+

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Audio

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Speaker

Yes3Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10003275Read 10 October 2026Support table: Feedback Mic., Speaker, Motor (Vertical).

Yes8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

Microphones

14Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 2026Layout labels one Microphone. The speaker and pressure vent are separate.

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Calls on the watchiVoice-call capability of the marketed model, including sold cellular editions. Variant radio capability and paired-phone requirements still apply.

Cellular or phone4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual: calls use the watch microphone and speaker. LTE models make calls without the phone and Bluetooth models need the paired phone.

Cellular or phone8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

Music on the watchiPlays audio stored on the watch. Remote control of phone playback or streaming alone does not qualify.

Yes4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual: Music plays tracks stored on the watch, through the watch speaker or Bluetooth earbuds.

Yes8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 99 manages audio files stored on watch.

Controls

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ButtonsiPhysical controls used to operate the watch, excluding the rotating crown and strap-release buttons. A clickable rotating crown is counted only in Crown.

24Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 2026Layout lists two buttons, the Home (power) button and the Back button. Both also carry the electrical bio sensor.

38Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Pages 7-11 device layout. Regular Home and Back buttons. Classic adds Quick button. Rotating bezel is separate and not a crown.

Named operating buttonsiNames of operating buttons, excluding the crown and strap-release controls.

Home button, Back button4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 2026Layout names Home and Back buttons.

Home button, Back button, Quick button8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

CrowniA crown that rotates to control the interface. A round push button that does not rotate is not a crown.

None4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 2026No crown in the layout. The Watch6 has a touch ring and the Watch6 Classic has a rotating ring.

None8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

Rotating bezeliPhysical rotation or touch gestures around the display edge. A fixed decorative bezel is None.

Touch4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual Ring section: the Galaxy Watch6 has a touch ring, the Classic has a physical rotating ring. A touch ring is swiped, not rotated.

Physical8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 27 Bezel: Classic physically rotates, regular uses touch around display edge.

Gestures

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Double pinch, Shake to dismiss, Knock knock12Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10006887Read 5 October 2026Control your phone with your watch section explicitly covers Watch8 and Watch8 Classic and names Double pinch, Shake to dismiss, Knock knock.

Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiPublished battery capacity for the stated case size. Rated and typical capacity are distinguished in source notes.

300mAh1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: 44 mm 425 mAh and 40 mm 300 mAh. Samsung does not say whether this is rated or typical.2Maker product pagesamsungmobilepress.com/media-assets/galaxy-watch6Read 10 October 2026Same table: 44 mm 425 mAh, 40 mm 300 mAh.

445mAh1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026Typical capacity. 325 mAh 40 mm, 435 mAh 44 mm, 445 mAh Classic.

Claimed battery lifeiMaker endurance claims with distinct operating modes and case sizes. With solar describes augmentation of that estimate, not hardware capability. Use false for ordinary claims without solar augmentation, true for explicitly solar-aided claims, and omit it when solar qualification is unclear. Source notes state AOD, GNSS, music and solar conditions. Do not create a normal-use row from an AOD-only claim. Low power denotes the maker battery-saver mode. Keep its typical, light-use and always-on claims separate from standard-mode claims. GPS power saving identifies an intermediate reduced-accuracy GNSS saving preset. Source notes retain the maker's preset name and published conditions. Max battery GPS is the distinct maximum-saving claim. When the maker has only one GPS saving preset, it is GPS power saving.

ASamsung Galaxy Watch6

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	No	40
Always-on	No	30

Source1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: battery (typical) up to 40 hours with Always On Display off and up to 30 hours with it on. Footnote: actual battery life varies. The same figures apply to both sizes. Not a solar claim.2Maker product pagesamsungmobilepress.com/media-assets/galaxy-watch6Read 10 October 2026Same table: up to 40 hours (Always On Display off) and up to 30 hours (Always On Display on), typical.

BSamsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	No	40
Always-on	No	30

Source3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch8-classic-46mm-white-bluetooth-sm-l500nzwdxacRead 5 October 2026Exact Bluetooth edition specification lists maximum 40 h with AOD off. Classic also lists 30 h AOD on. Only source-proven Bluetooth row repeats the claim, other editions remain unknown rather than inherit it.

Smartwatch mode (claimed)iMaker normal-use smartwatch claim without solar. A watch with only an explicit AOD-mode claim has no value here. Workloads differ and source notes must be read.

40h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

40h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

AOD battery life (up to)iMaker claimed smartwatch endurance with the always-on display enabled and without solar, for the base case. Source notes preserve workload and case conditions. This is a claim, not a measured test or an AOD-off estimate.

30h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

30h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

GPS mode (claimed)iMaker regular GPS/GNSS activity claim without solar, for the base case. AOD, multi-band, music and power-saving conditions have separate rows when published.

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Solar chargingiPublished solar charging hardware capability. An ordinary battery estimate without solar augmentation does not prove that the watch lacks solar charging hardware.

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Charging methodiThe connection at the watch, not the cable end at the USB adapter. A proprietary inductive puck is not Qi unless interoperability is explicitly established.

Proprietary wireless charger1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: WPC-based wireless charging. Samsung tested with the Galaxy Watch Magnetic Fast Charging USB-C Cable (EP-OR900). Stored as proprietary wireless like the Galaxy Watch7 file because Qi interoperability is not established.4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual chapter on charging the battery with the wireless charger.

Proprietary wireless charger8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Pages 12-15 wireless charger. Supplied proprietary charger required. WPC-based charging does not prove ordinary Qi interoperability.

Charging guidanceiPublished charging requirements, nominal estimates and compatibility guidance. Keep adapter ratings separate from power accepted by the watch.

Wireless charging with the Galaxy Watch Magnetic Fast Charging USB-C Cable. Samsung tested charge time with the 25W USB-C Power Adapter (EP-TA800), which is sold separately. The adapter rating does not establish the power the watch accepts.1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Footnote 31: testing with the Galaxy Watch Magnetic Fast Charging USB-C Cable (EP-OR900) and the Samsung 25W USB-C Power Adapter (EP-TA800), sold separately. Charge time varies.

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Max charging power (watch)iPublished maximum charging power at the watch. Adapter rating or charger input power does not prove the power accepted by the watch.

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Fast chargingiAn explicit fast-charging capability claim. A short charging time or high adapter wattage alone does not qualify.

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: Fast Charging (WPC-based wireless charging).

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Quick charge claimiMaker claim for usage from a short charge. Source notes identify the usage workload, such as normal use or sleep tracking.

Charge time8 minUse time8 h1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Release: with just eight minutes of fast charge, users can add eight additional hours for sleep tracking. Footnote 18: phone within 2 feet of the user with snore detection enabled. The workload is sleep tracking.

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Charge 0 to 80% (claimed)iMaker claim for charging an empty battery to 80%. Charger and approximate qualifiers belong in source notes.

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Full charge time (claimed)iMaker advertised nominal full-charge duration. Approximate or theoretical maker estimates are allowed, with their conditions in source notes. Partial-charge intervals do not qualify. Measured 0 to 100% tests have a separate field.

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Measured

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Peak brightness (measured)iReviewer measurement. Source notes state screen area, mode and ambient light. A small-area peak claim cannot be replaced with a full-screen measurement.

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-observed mixed-use endurance. Source notes state case size, AOD, workout use and whether it was a complete discharge. Extrapolation from partial discharge is excluded.

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33h10Measurementnotebookcheck.net/The-one-with-the-bezel-Samsung-Galaxy-Watch8-Classic-smartwatch-review.1133154.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Same documented 33 h mixed-use test, not smartwatch maker claim.

Battery tests (measured)iReviewer-observed endurance, with case size and test settings in source notes. Partial-discharge projections are not stored as measured endurance.

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BSamsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic

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Mixed use, always-on	33

Source10Measurementnotebookcheck.net/The-one-with-the-bezel-Samsung-Galaxy-Watch8-Classic-smartwatch-review.1133154.0.htmlRead 5 October 202646 mm Classic Wi-Fi test unit, all sensors and auto workout detection, AOD on. About 33 h mixed use. Not a continuous GPS test or LTE result.

Full charge time (measured)iReviewer measurement from empty to full, not 0-80% or a charge from 5%. Source notes name the charger and case size.

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90min10Measurementnotebookcheck.net/The-one-with-the-bezel-Samsung-Galaxy-Watch8-Classic-smartwatch-review.1133154.0.htmlRead 5 October 202646 mm Classic Wi-Fi unit, about 90 min to full with wireless cable and Anker 335 adapter. Review Qi wording is not used for claimed interoperability.

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Lug widthiDistance between standard strap attachment lugs, not the decorative width of a proprietary strap. Unknown for custom connectors unless the maker publishes lug width.

20mm6Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch6-12437.phpRead 10 October 2026Body: compatible with standard 20mm straps.

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Quick-release strapiThe supplied strap can be detached through its quick-release mechanism. Compatibility with quick-release replacement straps alone does not qualify.

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Release: new one-click bands let users mix and match watch bands.

Yes8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Pages 16-18 attach and remove band while pressing band button, without tools.

Strap systemiPublished attachment system and compatible case sizes. Proprietary connectors are distinguished from standard spring bars.

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Strap materialiMaterial of the supplied strap for the stated package. Do not substitute material from another band sold separately.

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Strap sizesiPublished wrist-circumference range for the stated strap or case. Source notes distinguish an overall compatible wrist range from one supplied strap size.

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Regulatory

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FCC ID

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SAR limb (US)iPublished limb/wrist SAR for the stated base regional model under the US regime. Other case sizes or radio versions can differ. Head or body SAR is excluded.

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SAR limb (EU)iPublished limb/wrist SAR for the stated base regional model under the EU regime. Other case sizes or radio versions can differ. Head or body SAR is excluded.

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Other certifications

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In the box

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Power adapter in boxiA mains/USB power adapter is supplied. A charging cable, inductive puck or charging dock alone does not count.

No1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Footnote 31: the Samsung 25W USB-C Power Adapter (EP-TA800) is sold separately.

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Links

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Product page

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www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8-classic2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8-classicRead 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

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news.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workout1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Manual

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org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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