With over 25 years of experience in the medical field and now as Head of Digital Health at Samsung Electronics, I spend a lot of time contemplating how technology can truly drive progress in healthcare, rather than being just another innovation for innovation’s sake. That’s why I’m very excited about AI as it offers new ways to address many of society’s health problems by simplifying complexity and at scale.

In our ongoing work to reimagine healthcare, Samsung is leveraging advanced AI algorithms and extensive technical expertise to develop solutions like Energy Score. This feature quantifies physical and mental energy levels through multiple health indicators including sleep, heart health and physical activity. Our vision is to include more comprehensive metrics like nutrition, mental health and additional mobile usage patterns to provide a holistic view of a user’s health status, powered by AI.

AI holds great promise for early disease prevention through analysing patterns and behaviours, detecting abnormalities, and even predicting potential health issues. By combining our long-standing sensor innovations with AI leadership, we aim to elevate our capabilities in preventing diseases beyond sleep apnea and expanding to cardio-metabolic conditions. In particular, blood glucose is a big area of focus for us, and Samsung has been working to develop a sensor algorithm that predicts early signs of diabetes – along with non-invasive blood glucose monitoring technology and continuous glucose monitoring-integrated nutrition coaching.

Our goal is to support proactive health management, thereby lowering healthcare burdens on individuals, families and communities at large. I strongly believe that AI will revolutionise the digital health industry and simplify the wellness journey for everyone. As a global tech leader, Samsung is uniquely equipped to make this a reality with our mix of technology innovations and a growing ecosystem of partners.

The Galaxy Watch Ultra is your ideal workout companion, designed to help you tap into your inner athlete.

Have you ever watched your favorite sports legends in action and thought, “If only I had their drive?” Guess what? You already have that drive within you all along; all you need are the right tools to help you unlock it. This is where the all-new Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra and Galaxy Watch7^[1] come in. The latest additions to Samsung’s wearables lineup are not just smartwatches. Powered by Wear OS 5 and Galaxy AI^[2], they are your personal coach, your cheerleader, and your all-around wellness guru ready to dispense personalised insights and tailored health experiences through the Samsung Health app. They are designed to tap into your inner champion and help you make every single day count towards smashing your health and wellness goals.

Here are four ways that the new Galaxy Watch Ultra and Galaxy Watch7, designed to provide end-to-end wellness experiences^[3], help take you to the next level on your wellness journey.

1. Sleep like a pro, perform like a champion.

Every athlete knows that performance begins with quality sleep, and what better way to start taking your sleep more seriously than with the Galaxy Watch Ultra and Galaxy Watch7. It’s almost like having your personal sleep scientist on hand tracking your every snooze and snore, with the enhanced BioActive Sensor that offers greater accuracy^[4] and keeps tabs on the different sleep stages that you are in, while also tracking everything from sleep duration to heart rate, as well as blood oxygen.

2. Stay on track, every step of the way

Energy Score enhances awareness of the ways your health influences your daily life.

Stay committed to healthy habits during the day with Energy Score^[5], a new Galaxy AI-enabled feature which is calculated based on a combined analysis of personal health metrics including sleep time average, sleep time consistency, bed/wake time consistency, sleep timing, previous day activity, sleeping heart rate and heart rate variability, which helps you understand your overall condition. Think of it as your report card, letting you know how you are doing, and where you can improve.

At the same time, both the Galaxy Watch Ultra and the Galaxy Watch7 let you easily keep track of all your body and fitness goals with Body Composition^[6], for a more comprehensive body and fitness snapshot. At the same time, you can make more informed decisions about your diet and exercise routine with the Galaxy Watch Ultra and Galaxy Watch7’s capability to track advanced glycation end products (AGEs) with an AGEs Index^[7], which reflect your overall biological aging process.

3. Unleash your inner triathlete

Tracking multi-sport workouts has become easier with the new Multi-sports tile on Galaxy Watch Ultra.

The Galaxy Watch Ultra is not just for tracking your health; it is also designed to help you push your limits. You can take on triathlon training with the Galaxy Watch Ultra’s Multi-sports tile, letting you choose from swimming to cycling to running. Galaxy Watch Ultra also can accurately track over 100 different workouts; while letting you build routines that can be revisited later with the Workout Routine feature.

The premium, action-ready Galaxy Watch Ultra is built like a tank, especially designed to help you push your limits and go further in challenging environments with a Titanium Grade 4^[8] frame and 10ATM water resistance^[9]. Galaxy Watch Ultra also features the longest battery life within the Galaxy Watch lineup, with 100 hours of run-time in Power Saving^[10] mode.

4. Stay connected and motivated

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Staying motivated is key to achieving your goals; and devices like the new additions to the Galaxy Watch lineup are ideal tools to help you do that. In addition, having centralised view of all your health data is possible from the Samsung Health app while connected to your Samsung Galaxy smartphone. You can even check your progress on the go with the useful widgets on the Galaxy Z Flip6’s 3.4-inch Super AMOLED FlexWindow^[11], for example.

The Journey to a Better You, Starts Now

With the new additions to the Samsung Galaxy ecosystem, it is so much easier to make small changes that can have a significant impact, every day, to help unleash your potential over the long run. Are you ready to take the first of many steps towards a healthier, happier you? Take the Galaxy Watch Ultra or the Galaxy Watch7 on the journey towards becoming a better version of yourself.

^[1] Availability may vary depending on market, model and the paired smartphone. All functionalities, features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice.

^[2] Samsung does not make any promises, assurances or guarantees as to the accuracy, completeness or reliability of the output provided by AI features. Samsung account login may be required to use certain Samsung AI features. Galaxy AI service may be limited for minors in certain regions with age restrictions over AI usage. Galaxy AI features will be provided for free until the end of 2025 on supported Samsung Galaxy devices. Different terms may apply for AI features provided by third parties.

^[3] Intended for general wellness and fitness purposes only. Not intended for use in the detection, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring or management of any medical condition or disease. Any health-related information accessed through the device and/or application should not be treated as medical advice. Users should seek any medical advice from a physician. Certain features may vary by market, carrier or the paired device.

^[4] Compared to previous Galaxy Watch series.

^[5] Energy Score is intended for general wellness and fitness purposes only. Energy Score is only supported in Galaxy Ring or Galaxy Watch4 series and later released Samsung Galaxy Watch models. To check the Galaxy AI-powered Energy Score, the health data tracked from Samsung Galaxy Watch or Galaxy Ring must be synchronised with the Samsung Health app. Previous activity, sleep data and heart rate data during sleep must be tracked.

^[6] Body Composition is only supported in Samsung Galaxy Watch4 series and later released Galaxy Watch models. Body Composition should not be used if you have an implanted pacemaker or other implanted medical devices or if you are pregnant. Any health-related information accessed through the device and application should not be treated as medical advice. Measurement results may not be accurate if you are under 20 years old. The measurements are for your personal reference only. Please consult a medical professional for advice.

^[7] AGEs Index monitoring is only available on Galaxy Watch7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra. The Galaxy Watch uses light sensors that operate within the limits set by the IEC62471 safety regulations. However, people with photosensitive skin may have adverse reactions to light, such as skin discoloration or a rash. Avoid using this feature if you experience symptoms of photosensitivity. AGEs Index monitoring is for fitness and wellness only, not for the diagnosis and treatment of any medical condition. If you’re concerned about your health, please consult a medical professional for advice.

^[8] Grade 4 Titanium is partially applied to the front and back cover areas of the metal frame, excluding the display and physical buttons. The remaining parts of the frame are a mix of plastic and Grade 2 Titanium.

^[9] Galaxy Watch Ultra is water resistant for 10 minutes in water with a depth of 100 meters according to the ISO22810 standard. The test was conducted in 5% salty water and 4ppm chlorine water.

^[10] When on Power Saving mode, some of the features such as Wi-Fi connection, wake up gesture and others, may become inaccessible. There may also be restrictions on CPU speed, background network and location.

^[11] Measured diagonally, Galaxy Z Flip6’s Cover Screen is 3.4-inch in the full rectangular form; actual viewable area is approximately 95% of the full rectangular area due to the rounded corners and lower cutout. Galaxy Z Flip6’s Cover is equipped with a proximity sensor and supports HBM. Galaxy Z Flip6’s Cover Screen HBM has a peak brightness of 1,600nits for a brighter and clearer display.