Samsung Galaxy Watch 8

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 represents the next generation of wearable technology, continuing a lineage that began with the original Galaxy Gear in 2013. Designed by Samsung Electronics, the device features a revolutionary 'cushion' design that blends circular and square aesthetics. It is powered by the Exynos W1000 chipset and introduced as a launch device for Wear OS 6 developed in partnership with Google.

While designed and engineered in South Korea, the manufacturing of Galaxy wearables is distributed across Samsung's global production network. The majority of units are assembled in specialized facilities in Vietnam, with additional production lines in Gumi, South Korea, and Manaus, Brazil, to serve regional markets. As of 2026, Samsung remains the ultimate owner, maintaining a vertically integrated model where the company designs the hardware, manufactures the semiconductors, and manages the global supply chain.