Recent leaks in regards to the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 smartwatch appear to substantiate that Samsung is increasing its wearable providing.
We’re nonetheless probably a number of months out from an official Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 announcement, probably alongside the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Fold 7.
Nevertheless, the newest leak regarding Samsung’s subsequent wearable is the closest factor to a nailed-on affirmation but – and it confirms some elementary factors concerning the vary.
Two Galaxy Watch 8 variants noticed
As reported by Xpertpick, batteries seemingly meant for the Galaxy Watch 8 sequence have appeared in certification at SafetyKorea – the protection and compliance organisation based mostly in Samsung’s residence nation.
There are two batteries (codenamed EB-BL330ABY and EB-BL505ABY) for 2 distinct wearable gadgets. These are believed to be the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 and the Galaxy Watch 8 Traditional.
Samsung didn’t provide a Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Traditional, so that is welcome information.
A type of batteries is featured in a screenshot, revealing a typical capability of 435 mAh for EB-BL330ABY. That might be barely bigger than the 425 mAh battery discovered within the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7.
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Galaxy Watch 8 firmware out within the wild
That’s not the one Galaxy Watch 8 leak doing the rounds proper now. Twitter (previously X) tipster Theordysm lately posted particulars of the firmware meant to run on Samsung’s subsequent wearables refresh.
There have been six variants talked about right here, which appear to divide into two fashions.
The SM-L320, SM-L325U, SM-L330, and SM-L335U would seem to signify the 2 sizes and Wi-Fi/mobile variants of the Galaxy Watch 8, whereas the SM-L500 and SM-L505 may relate to the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Traditional, it earlier mentions on the the GSMA database are something to go by.
We have been massive followers of the Galaxy Watch 7, however we’d like to see the return of the Traditional, in addition to a barely slimmer case. It’d be good if all these superior well being options would work equally effectively and not using a Samsung cellphone attached, too.