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Samsung Unveils Galaxy Watch 8’s Preventive Health Features and Confirms Watch 9 and 10 Development

Samsung is staking its lead against Chinese rivals through BioActive sensor-driven preventive health metrics powered by AI insights

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic hands-on
Samsung Electronics Co. Vice President Choi Jong-min speaks during a briefing in Seoul on Aug. 7, 2025, in this photo provided by the company. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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Overview

  • The Galaxy Watch 8’s Bedtime Guidance tracks sleep pressure and circadian rhythms over three days to recommend optimal bedtimes, with clinical validation from KAIST and Samsung Medical Center.
  • Its BioActive sensor measures skin carotenoid levels to deliver an Antioxidant Index that offers diet feedback for long-term disease prevention.
  • Enhanced ECG capabilities detect ectopic beats while photoplethysmogram analysis assesses vascular load to help users monitor cardiovascular strain.
  • Samsung has expanded its healthcare ecosystem through the acquisition of digital health company Xealth and partnerships for clinical validation of new features.
  • The company confirmed that development of new technologies is already underway for the Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch 10 as part of its sustained innovation roadmap.