Yes, "interesting" is usually the word people use when they don’t have much else to say about a person, product, or company. For example, some supporters of the US President might refer to Trump Mobile and the T1 Phone as interesting (although I can think of more appropriate words for The Trump Organization's attempts at revolutionizing the mobile industry).

Likewise, you could describe the matchup between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder as interesting—even though we all more or less know how this year’s NBA Finals will play out. And yes, that seems to be the most fitting way to describe Samsung's refreshed 2025 smartwatch lineup, as the recently leaked and upcoming Galaxy Watch 8, Watch 8 Classic, and second-generation Watch Ultra appear to fall short of any more enthusiastic adjectives—at least for now.

A touch of color and more options would be appreciated

I really shouldn't even have to say this, but while color choices aren’t especially important (to me, at least) when it comes to new smartphones, smartwatches are a completely different matter. These are fashion accessories just as much as they are tech devices, so every design detail can significantly influence a buyer’s decision.

This includes the shape (which I won’t go into today since I’m not too concerned about Samsung’s apparent expansion of the “squircle” design across its entire Galaxy Watch line this year), key factors like weight and thickness, and yes, color finishes.

Returning to that point, I was genuinely disappointed to learn that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is practically guaranteed to come in an undoubtedly vibrant Coral Red shade (among other choices), while the Galaxy Watch 8 will reportedly only offer graphite and silver color options, with the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic tipped for even more basic black and white variants.

Meanwhile, the Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) is expected to arrive in Titanium Blue, Titanium Gray, and Titanium Silver models soon—sounding slightly more exciting… until you actually look at that supposedly appealing “blue” version and nearly fall asleep from sheer dullness.

And speaking of which, why do “mainstream” rugged smartwatches all have to come in just one size? That was the case with the original Galaxy Watch Ultra, the Apple Watch Ultra, and Apple Watch Ultra 2, and it seems highly likely that the next-gen Galaxy Watch Ultra will also fail to offer any variety in case sizes.

I understand, I do—going below 47mm for a Watch Ultra would probably mean making serious compromises on battery life—but who says there isn’t a market for a compact rugged watch that lasts a day between charges, has a slimmer and thinner body, and ideally costs less? Besides, if Garmin can manage multiple sizes for so many of its popular durable smartwatches, why can’t Samsung?

Of course, the single-size Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is another big issue, especially since it follows the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic, which was offered in both 43mm and 47mm cases. This makes the current situation difficult to comprehend. Did anyone complain about having too many size options on Samsung’s earlier wearables? If not, what exactly is the company thinking?!

Where’s the second-generation Galaxy Watch Fan Edition?

Most of you probably won’t agree with me on this, but I believe the Galaxy Watch FE is currently the best Samsung smartwatch available.

The reasons are pretty straightforward, and it definitely helps that I'm not exactly what you'd call a power user when it comes to smartwatches. But even those of you who would never consider anything less than the latest and greatest high-end models have to admit that the value proposition of the very first Galaxy Watch Fan Edition is extremely compelling—which is precisely why Samsung should capitalize on that success and start thinking about launching a new generation sooner rather than later.

Now, I fully realize that it's not typical for the company to release budget-friendly Fan Editions alongside new flagship models, but traditions are made to be broken. And if the Galaxy Watch 8 can look dramatically different from its predecessor, then why wouldn't a Galaxy Watch FE (2025) make its debut on an "unusual" schedule?

Just imagine it—a new $200-and-up smartwatch built around the Galaxy Watch 6 (or maybe even the Watch 7) instead of the Watch 4, offering nearly all the health monitoring tools you’d need, a capable processor, and excellent software support. Why would you ever consider the significantly more expensive Galaxy Watch 8? Oh right, I see the problem now.

What about a Galaxy Watch Edge?

I’ll admit this is mostly just a fantasy at this point, and I’m not entirely sure whether it would even work, but if there's one sector where tech companies should experiment with slimming down their products and testing the waters, it's the wearable market—not the smartphone industry.

Can you even imagine a Galaxy Watch Edge or Galaxy Watch 8 Edge featuring a sub-9mm profile, weighing under 40 grams, constructed with premium materials, equipped with a large and gorgeous AMOLED touchscreen, and loaded with all the newest fitness and health tracking features?

That’s essentially the description of the brand-new Garmin Venu X1, so it’s definitely possible—if we push Samsung hard enough… and accept that battery life could be terrible if something like this ever becomes real.

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