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The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 series, expected to launch later this year as the successor to the Watch 7 lineup, is reportedly in development and has been spotted on a certification site. This listing suggests that Samsung may bring back its popular ‘Classic’ model, which was notably absent from the Galaxy Watch 7 release. If true, the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic would mark the return of a fan-favorite variant that many missed in last year’s lineup.
Samsung to revive ‘Classic’ in upcoming Galaxy Watch 8 lineup #Samsung #GalaxyWatch8Classic pic.twitter.com/nNNbcbXWGQ — Sammy Fans - We ♥ Samsung! (@thesammyfans) April 29, 2025 The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, carrying the model number SM-L505U, has been spotted on the Bluetooth SIG certification site, reinforcing ongoing rumors about the return of the beloved 'Classic' model.
While the listing doesn't offer detailed specifications, it supports earlier reports that Samsung may include this variant in its upcoming flagship smartwatch lineup. ALSO SEE: CMF Phone 2 Pro India Launch: Affordable Powerhouse Debuts With MediaTek 7300 Pro SoC The Classic model has traditionally stood out for its rotating physical bezel, offering a traditional watch-like feel while maintaining full smartwatch capabilities. Though feature-wise it's similar to the standard Galaxy Watch, this tactile design element has made the Classic a consumer favorite.
Its absence from the Galaxy Watch 7 series, which only offered standard models and the rugged Watch Ultra, was widely noted. Samsung is bringing back a ‘Classic’ for the Galaxy Watch 8 https://t.co/A4uMEbna1a — Kamal Mustafa ✪ (@MeKamalMustafa) April 28, 2025 The Galaxy Watch 7 lineup, launched in July last year, omitted both Classic and Pro editions, instead introducing a new Galaxy Watch Ultra to compete with devices like the Apple Watch Ultra.
This year, however, Samsung appears to be reconsidering the Classic design, likely in response to user demand. This isn't the first sign of the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic's existence. The same model number has previously appeared in the GSMA database and on SafetyKorea, where it received a battery certification with the identifier EB-BL505ABY.
With its launch expected later this year, possibly alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7, more details are likely to emerge soon..
