Galaxy Watch 8 Classic leak confirms the return of the rotating bezel

Galaxy Watch 8 Classic leaks show the iconic rotating bezel is back, plus a fresh design and bigger battery for Samsung’s premium smartwatch. The post Galaxy Watch 8 Classic leak confirms the return of the rotating bezel appeared first on Phandroid.

May 22, 2025 - 11:20

Galaxy Watch 8 Classic leak confirms the return of the rotating bezel

It’s official—the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is bringing back the rotating bezel. New leaks give us our first real look at the upcoming smartwatch ahead of Samsung’s Unpacked event in July. For anyone who missed the tactile, physical bezel last year, this is a welcome throwback.

The latest renders, shared by @OnLeaks and Sammy Guru, reveal a bold design. The upcoming smartwatch gets a beefier, more circular frame that sits on a squarer base, not unlike the Galaxy Watch Ultra. It looks tougher, a bit chunkier, and just more “classic Samsung” than last year’s models. And yes, that signature rotating bezel is front and center—no digital imitation here. For fans, it’s probably the single best news in the whole lineup.

As for specs, the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is expected to have a 1.5-inch display with overall dimensions close to 47 mm. The battery is getting a bump too. Regulatory filings mention a 435mAh (likely 450mAh) cell, a slight upgrade over the Watch 6 Classic’s 425mAh. The model numbers SM-L500 and SM-L505 (Bluetooth and LTE versions) have shown up in recent certifications. This usually means launch day is just around the corner.

With the rotating bezel back and a new, chunkier look, the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic feels like a return to form for Samsung’s smartwatches. Whether this bold redesign will win over fans of slimmer, fully circular watches is up for debate—but for anyone who missed the original, this one’s for you.

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