Samsung has launched the Galaxy Watch 8 series, which marks a significant transition as it is the first series to operate on Wear OS 6. Currently available for pre-order, the smartwatches will be fully accessible to the public starting July 25, 2025. In a related development, Google is reportedly making strides to introduce Adaptive Charging for the Pixel Watch.
Initial indicators of this feature surfaced in February through code within the Pixel Watch Management Service app. Additional evidence appeared in June within the Wear OS 6 Developer Preview, suggesting that charging optimization might extend beyond just Pixel devices. With the Galaxy Watch 8 now reaching reviewers, it has been confirmed that these new smartwatches are equipped with a ‘battery protection’ feature powered by One UI 8.
This function aims to minimize early battery degradation, a common concern for smartwatch users. As highlighted by Android Authority, the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic introduces a 90 percent charging cap known as ‘Battery protection.’ This innovative feature halts charging once the battery hits 90 percent and resumes once it drops to 85 percent.
This option appears as a new setting under Settings → Battery, which previously only included basic charging options. Choosing 90 percent as the optimal charging limit seems prudent; smartwatch batteries are relatively small, and capping them at 80 percent could jeopardize battery life across the day. Thus, the 90 percent cap strikes a balance between extending battery health and ensuring day-long usability.
While this battery protection feature has not been officially confirmed for the Galaxy Watch 8 and the anticipated 2025 Watch Ultra, its introduction seems highly probable. The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is packed with new features, including the much-anticipated return of the rotating bezel that was absent in the previous Watch 6 series.
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