Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Watch9: Your Health Companion on the Wrist

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd today announced the all-new Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9, delivering a new era of effortless health, where users can unlock in-depth, meaningful health insights simply by wearing these devices. To support 24/7 wearability, Samsung delivers powerful innovations that maximise comfort while advancing performance with the Galaxy Watch’s largest battery and brightest display ever, as well as the Snapdragon Wear® Elite^[1] Platform. Serving as the ultimate gateway to AI-driven health intelligence, this groundbreaking premium lineup transforms complex biometric data into personalised, actionable guidance across the full spectrum of user health.

“AI’s greatest potential lies in shifting healthcare from addressing issues after they arise to proactive care, helping people maintain wellness through continuous, personal monitoring,” said Annika Bizon, VP of Product and Marketing, Mobile Experience, Samsung UK & Ireland. “This is part of a wider cultural shift where people are prioritising their health and sleep, and Samsung’s vision is for everyone to be better informed with tailored, actionable insights. The new Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 will empower people to conquer their biggest fitness goals and give them gentle nudges when they might need more rest.”

Galaxy Watch Ultra2: Fueling Ambitions and Enabling Peak Performance Through Unrivaled Hardware and Specialised Sports Tracking

Galaxy Watch Ultra2 is Samsung’s most powerful and advanced Galaxy Watch ever. It is built for extreme outdoor adventures and high-performance seekers who demand long-lasting performance, reliable durability, precision tracking and continuous health monitoring in extreme conditions.

Galaxy Watch Ultra2’s dedicated tracking modes for outdoor sports help users excel and safely push their limits. The Trail Run^[2] feature tracks detailed elevation, climbing progress and terrain impact so users can better pace themselves and reduce injury risk. It also provides real-time hydration guidance through Nutrition Alert,^[3] a new addition to the existing Sweat Loss feature. By estimating sweat loss relative to body weight, it provides guidance on when and how much to hydrate, helping users achieve their running goals.

Galaxy Watch Ultra2 also supports professional diving. Rated IP69K, 10 ATM and EN13319 certified,^[4]it’s not just dust- and water-resistant — it’s dive-ready. The moment the user enters the water, it can automatically track real-time diving data such as depth, time and water temperature right from their wrist^[5]. Moreover, users can access the exclusive Ultra2 Diving app expected to be available later this year. Developed with Mares,^[6] the world’s leading diving equipment brand, these features significantly enhance the watch’s diving capabilities.

To power these pro-level sports health features, Galaxy Watch Ultra2 is built with unprecedented hardware performance. It is equipped with a massive 800 mAh battery — a 35% capacity increase compared to the previous Ultra model. Powered by the Snapdragon Wear® Elite platform, it establishes a new benchmark in power, speed and highly accurate GPS tracking for the Ultra line. The expanded display provides our brightest display ever with 5,000 nits of brightness,^[7] making crystal-clear visibility possibility even under intense sunlight.

Galaxy Watch Ultra2 retains its shock-resistant titanium casing to ensure rugged durability, while also introducing enhanced comfort and stability for a broader, more diverse range of users. Despite a significantly larger battery, Galaxy Watch Ultra2 achieves an innovative slimmer^[8] design that transitions seamlessly from rugged outdoor and sports activities to everyday lifestyle use. Advanced internal re-engineering significantly reduces the device’s thickness by 12% compared to the previous generation. Coupled with lighter and softer bands that reduce weight, Galaxy Watch Ultra2 delivers 24/7 wearability, highly precise biometric data tracking and exceptional comfort.

Galaxy Watch9: Everyday Wellness With All-Day Comfort and a Lasting Battery

Galaxy Watch9 is the ultimate everyday health companion, designed for wellness-conscious users who want to build healthier habits through effortless, continuous activity and sleep tracking. This versatile watch turns personal biomarkers into actionable health insights, empowering users to effortlessly manage their daily routines by simply wearing.

To maximise its role as a health companion, Galaxy Watch9 is backed by powerful hardware and an incredibly comfortable design. It features a lightweight yet durable aluminum casing that preserves Galaxy Watch’s signature cushion silhouette, refined specifically for a closer, more natural fit on the wrist. Combined with a wide range of interchangeable, soft-touch bands, Galaxy Watch9 helps ensure unmatched all-day comfort — enabling the continuous, 24/7 wear required to help capture accurate and consistent health data.

This exceptional wearability is powered by next-generation internal innovations. The new Snapdragon Wear® Elite platform gives Galaxy Watch9 a massive boost in speed and efficiency for lag-free, seamless health monitoring.

Its efficient 390 mAh battery^[9] delivers dependable, around-the-clock tracking from day to night. Furthermore, a brilliant 3,000–nit display supports effortless readability and crystal-clear visibility under any lighting condition, making it easy for users to check their health status at a glance.

AI-Powered Health Intelligence: Comprehensive and Actionable Health Insights

At the core of Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 are Samsung’s AI-powered health features. Galaxy Watch’s BioActive sensor captures continuous biometric data about a user’s lifestyle habits to develop a deep understanding of their health. Galaxy Watch then translates this complex biometric data into simple, proactive recommendations, helping users understand not just what is happening in their bodies, but what to do next.

The new capabilities — available on both Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 — advance Samsung’s preventive care vision by combining everyday data with years of rigorous clinical research conducted with world-renowned universities and medical institutions. Built on this foundation, Galaxy Watch delivers more accurate and meaningful health guidance across key pillars including sleep, activity, cardiovascular health and recovery.

• Vitals: ^[10] Proactively monitors a user’s personal health baseline during sleep and provides seamless alerts for significant deviations.
• Heart Health Score:^[11] Provides an effortless understanding of cardiovascular wellness through a simple, actionable score and personalised lifestyle recommendations.
• Daily Cardio Load:^[12] Optimises training through tailored guidance on workout volume and estimated recovery needs.
• Fitness Index:^[13] Delivers a holistic view of your physical fitness with personalised goals to improve everyday performance.
• Hearing:^[14] Helps protect long-term hearing health with alerts for unsafe noise levels and detailed reports.

With these features, users gain access to intelligent, personalised insights that empower them to seamlessly manage their long-term wellness journey and reach their goals.

Purpose-Built Band Collections: Designed for Every Lifestyle

A smartwatch should be as unique as the user, and both Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 offer a range of diverse band options to fit every lifestyle.

Because elite performance demands the right gear for the right moment, Samsung offers a specialised collection of Ultra bands. Whether users are tackling rugged terrain, diving deep or heading into a business meeting, they have the flexibility to choose the perfect band tailored to their specific purpose and environment, ensuring optimal functionality without compromising on style. Users have the following options to choose from:

• Marine Band: an even lighter, breathable silicone band designed for all-day adventures and extreme conditions.
• PeakForm Band: a hybrid material band delivering a premium finish optimised for both elegance and athletic performance
• Trail Band: a classic fabric band featuring enhanced breathability and a superior fit for lasting comfort, even during demanding outdoor activities like running.

Designed with ultimate self-expression in mind, the expansive new Watch9 band collection empowers users to showcase their personal style and customise their look. Featuring innovative new materials and a vibrant spectrum of colours, these bands maximise comfort across diverse activities — from intense workouts to your everyday routines:

• Sports Band: a thinner, softer all-rounder for ultimate comfort and effortless transitions from workouts to daily life.
• Misty Band: crafted from premium soft silicone that securely wraps around the wrist for a stable, bounce-free fit. Featuring subtle and soft two-tone colours, it delivers a sophisticated look that effortlessly complements a user’s everyday style.
• Fabric Band: a lightweight, breathable daily band offering maximum comfort — even during sleep.

Samsung Care+

To give customers complete peace of mind, Samsung Care+^[15] is there for life’s unexpected moments. Whether it’s an accidental drop, spill or knock, customers can rely on Samsung for unlimited repairs for accidental damage, optional Theft & Loss cover and access to Samsung’s worldwide repair service, helping them stay connected wherever they are.

What’s more, customers who purchase a new Galaxy device on Samsung.com and sign up to a monthly Samsung Care+ plan can now get 3 months free cover.

Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 come with an exclusive subscription trial benefit

• iFIT 2-Month Free Trial^[16]: User can explore global destinations with elite iFIT trainers and track workouts directly on their watch. To activate a free trial, users can open the Samsung Health app on their mobile phone and tap promotion in the Settings menu.

Availability & Pricing

Together with the new Galaxy Z series, Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Watch9 expands Samsung’s AI ecosystem, bringing life companion experiences across every form factor, from wrist to pocket to home.

Galaxy Watch Ultra2 will be available in a 47 mm size, while Galaxy Watch9 will be available in two sizes: 40 mm and 44 mm. Galaxy Watch Ultra2 users will be able to choose from Titanium Silver or Titanium Grey. Meanwhile, the 40mm Galaxy Watch9 will be available in Cream and Graphite, while the 44mm Galaxy Watch9 will be available in Graphite and Silver.

Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 are available for pre-order starting July 22, with general availability starting Aug 7.

Galaxy Watch9 RRP:

• 40mm BT – £349.00
• 40mm LTE – £399.00
• 44mm BT – £379.00
• 44mm LTE – £429.00

Galaxy Watch Ultra2 RRP:

• 47mm LTE – £649.00

Offers

• Pre-order Galaxy Watch9 or Watch Ultra2 now and get up to £50 off when you checkout with PayPal^[17].
• Get £22 – £132 off when you trade in your smartwatch^[18], plus up to an extra £30 off with code W9^[19].
• Pre-order today and try our latest Galaxy Watch for 100 days, love it or your money back^[20].

To learn more about Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9, please visit: Samsung Global Newsroom or Samsung.com/uk.

Specifications

[1]Snapdragon and Snapdragon Wear Elite Platform branded products are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. Snapdragon is a trademark or registered trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated.

[2]Trail Run is available on Android phones (Android 13 or above) and requires the Samsung Health app (v7.0 or above). Samsung account login required. Service only available with Galaxy Watch Ultra2.

[3]To activate Nutrition Alert, users should go to the exercise settings and enable the Nutrition feature. Please note that the Nutrition Alert is only supported for certain specific activities.

[4]According to the ISO22810 standard. The test was conducted in 5% salt water and 4ppm chlorine water. Galaxy Watch Ultra2 has obtained EN13319, for measuring water depth by the environmental pressure. Water resistance is not a permanent condition and can diminish over time. If it’s been exposed to seawater, rinse it in freshwater and dry after use.

[5]To use the features, activation from the Watch is needed (Settings> Advanced feature>Auto launch on dive> Depth “On”)

[6]Starting later this year, these diving features developed with Mares will be exclusively available on Galaxy Watch Ultra2 for the next two years on Wear OS smartwatches.

[7]Refers to the localised peak brightness achieved under high ambient light, and full-screen brightness may differ. Actual brightness may vary or be limited depending on environmental factors, device temperature, and usage conditions.

[8]Compared to the previous Galaxy Watch Ultra.

[9]Galaxy Watch9 40mm.

[10]Not intended for use in the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. If you have health concerns, be sure to see a medical professional. Vitals is available on Android phones (Android 11 or above) and requires the Samsung Health app (v7.0 or above). Samsung account login required.

[11]Heart health tracking features are intended for general wellness and fitness purposes only. Not intended for use in detection, diagnosis, treatment of any medical condition or sleep disorder.

[12]To use the features, at least 7 days of activity records are required, while 28 days of continuous wear is recommended for optimal accuracy. Please note that values may increase in daily situations where heart rate rises, such as during tension, anxiety or stress.

[13]To use the features, at least one measurement each of BIA and VO2Max is required, along with two days of activity records and step count data.

[14]Feature must be activated from the Watch to be used (Samsung Health > Hearing > Settings > Sound Monitoring “On”).

[15]Samsung Care+ is available within 60 days of device purchase. Excludes repairs for cosmetic damage. Theft and Loss requires activation of Knox Guard and is subject to limit of two claims per year. Excess payable. Walk in repair subject to local availability. Terms and conditions apply. Subject to eligibility. UK residents aged 18+. 3 months free cover applied automatically to monthly plans.  From month 4 after the purchase of Samsung Care+, the monthly premium for your chosen device cover will be charged on or around the same date of the month as the cover start date.

Samsung Care+ is brought to you by bolttech Insurance Services (UK) Limited, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 832644) with registered office in 27 Old Gloucester Street, London, United Kingdom, WC1N 3AX, company house number 11187028. The insurance is administered by bolttech Device Protection (Ireland) Limited, with registered office in in Block C 77 Sir John Rogerson Quay Dublin 2 D02 VK60 Dublin 2, Dublin, Ireland, company house number 675680. The policy is underwritten by AmTrust Specialty Limited, authorised and regulated by the Prudential Regulation Authority and the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 202189) with registered office in Exchequer Court 33 St. Mary Axe London UK EC3A 8AA company house number 01229676(FRN 202189).

[16]Purchase a Galaxy Watch Utlra2 or Watch9 by 31.12.26 from a participating retailer. Activate via the promotion tab in the Samsung Health app by 31.12.26. Subscription will automatically renew monthly at £7.49 once the two month trial ends. UK/ROI. 18+ only.

[17]Purchase from Samsung.com by 06.08.26. Only redeemable for £50 when purchasing Galaxy Watch Ultra2 or £30 when purchasing Galaxy Watch9. One (1) redemption per household; non-transferable. Samsung Student and Youth Store and Samsung Enhanced Partnership Program excluded. UK residents 18+ only. You must checkout using PayPal as the payment method.

[18]Purchase from Samsung.com or Samsung Experience Stores by 06.08.26. £22 value based on any Approach Garmin Smartwatch. £132 value based on any Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra. Values can vary by model and condition of Trade In device, and on purchases of exclusive colour devices. Limited to one Trade In Watch per transaction. Charges apply if you don’t send us your Trade In device. T&Cs apply.

[19]Apply code at checkout when trading in a selected smartwatch to redeem £30 discount off Galaxy Watch Ultra2, or £15 discount off Galaxy Watch9.

[20]Promoter: Samsung Electronics (UK) Limited. Purchase any SIM free Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, H8, B8, Galaxy Watch Ultra2 or Galaxy Watch9from a participating retailer before 08/09/2026 and register for the promotion using the link below within 30 days. If dissatisfied, Participant may claim within 45-100 days after purchase (or delivery in the case of pre-orders) and return the product in good condition to Samsung within 30 days of provisional claim approval and Samsung will pay the purchase price (capped at RRP) by bank transfer. SIM Free purchases only. Maximum one claim per product and four per household and ten per business. For full terms and more information see www.samsungoffers.claims/buyandtry2026