{"id":86828,"date":"2026-07-22T09:06:16","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T13:06:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/?p=86828"},"modified":"2026-07-22T09:59:35","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T13:59:35","slug":"samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra2-and-watch9-your-health-companion-on-the-wrist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra2-watch9-health-companion\/","title":{"rendered":"Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Watch9: Your Health Companion on the Wrist"},"content":{"rendered":"

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd<\/strong> today announced the all-new Galaxy Watch Ultra2 <\/strong><\/a>and Galaxy Watch9<\/strong><\/a>, delivering a new era of health and wellness, where users can unlock in-depth, meaningful insights simply by wearing these devices. To support 24\/7 wearability, Samsung delivers powerful innovations that maximize comfort while advancing performance with Galaxy Watch\u2019s largest battery <\/strong>and brightest display <\/strong>ever, as well as the Snapdragon Wear\u00ae<\/strong> Elite <\/strong>Platform<\/strong>.1<\/sup><\/a> Serving as the ultimate gateway to AI-driven health intelligence, this groundbreaking premium lineup transforms complex biometric data into personalized, actionable guidance across the full spectrum of user health.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra2 feature the Snapdragon Wear\u00ae Elite Platform, alongside the lineup’s largest battery and brightest display ever.<\/em><\/h6>\n

“Samsung is committed to helping people live better. We want to make the shift from reactive treatment to proactive care as seamless as possible. By integrating everyday devices with our global scale, we\u2019re building a deeply connected health experience.\u201d said TM Roh<\/a>, Chief Executive Officer, President and Head of the Device eXperience (DX) Division at Samsung Electronics. “The new Galaxy Watch Ultra2<\/a> and Galaxy Watch9<\/a> represent a massive leap forward in Samsung’s health vision. By continuously tracking health data from the wrist, these new watches act as a vigilant companion, turning daily vital signs into proactive, actionable insights and providing timely alerts.”<\/p>\n

Galaxy Watch Ultra2: <\/strong>Fueling Ambitions and Enabling Peak Performance <\/strong>T<\/strong>hrough Unrivaled Hardware and Specialized Sports Tracking<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"\"<\/a>The new 47 mm Galaxy Watch Ultra2 in Titanium Gray.<\/em><\/h6>\n

Galaxy Watch Ultra2<\/a> is Samsung\u2019s 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 monitoring in extreme conditions.<\/p>\n

Galaxy Watch Ultra2<\/a>\u2019s dedicated tracking modes for outdoor sports help users excel and safely push their limits. The Trail Run<\/strong>2<\/sup><\/a> 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<\/strong>,3<\/sup><\/a> 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.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Galaxy Watch Ultra2 provides detailed trail running data on its 5,000-nit, crystal-clear display.<\/em><\/h6>\n

Galaxy Watch Ultra2<\/a> also supports professional diving. Rated IP69K,4<\/sup><\/a> 10 ATM5<\/sup><\/a> and EN13319 certified,6<\/sup><\/a> it’s not just dust- and water-resistant \u2014 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.7<\/sup><\/a> Moreover, users can access advanced diving features, including ascent\/descent speed tracking and safe dive limits, by using the exclusive Ultra2 D<\/strong>iving<\/strong> app8<\/sup><\/a> expected to be available later this year. Developed with Mares<\/strong>,9<\/sup><\/a> the world\u2019s leading diving equipment brand, these features significantly enhance the watch’s diving capabilities.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Once a user enters the water, Galaxy Watch Ultra2 automatically tracks real-time diving data such as depth, time and water temperature.<\/em><\/h6>\n

To power these pro-level sports health features, Galaxy Watch Ultra2<\/a> is built with unprecedented Galaxy Watch hardware performance. It is equipped with a massive 800 mAh battery<\/strong> \u2014 a 35% increase in capacity compared to the previous Ultra model. Powered by the Snapdragon<\/strong> Wear<\/strong> Elite <\/strong>platform<\/strong>, it establishes a new benchmark in power, speed, and highly accurate GPS tracking for the Ultra line. The expanded display provides the world\u2019s first smartwatch with 5,000 nits of brightness<\/strong>,10<\/sup><\/a> making crystal-clear visibility possible even under intense sunlight.<\/p>\n

Galaxy Watch Ultra2<\/a> retains its shock-resistant titanium casing<\/strong> to help 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 design<\/strong> that transitions seamlessly from rugged outdoor and sports activities to everyday lifestyle use. Advanced internal re-engineering significantly reduces the device\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

Galaxy Watch9: Everyday Wellness <\/strong>W<\/strong>ith All-Day Comfort and a Lasting Battery<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"\"<\/a>Galaxy Watch9 is available with different band materials and colors, including soft silicone and lightweight fabric options.<\/em><\/h6>\n

Galaxy Watch9<\/a> is the ultimate everyday 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 insights, empowering users to effortlessly manage their daily routines.<\/p>\n

To maximize its role as a health companion, Galaxy Watch9<\/a> is backed by powerful hardware and an incredibly comfortable design. It features a lightweight yet<\/strong> durable aluminum casing<\/strong> that preserves Galaxy Watch\u2019s signature cushion silhouette<\/strong>, refined specifically for a closer, more natural fit on the wrist. Combined with a wide range of interchangeable, soft-touch bands,11<\/sup><\/a> Galaxy Watch9<\/a> helps ensure unmatched all-day comfort<\/strong> \u2014 enabling the continuous, 24\/7 wear required to help capture accurate and consistent health data.<\/p>\n

This exceptional wearability is powered by next-generation internal innovations. The new Snapdragon Wear Elite platform<\/strong> gives Galaxy Watch9<\/a> a massive boost in speed and efficiency for lag-free, seamless health monitoring. Its efficient 390 mAh battery<\/strong>12<\/sup><\/a> delivers dependable, around-the-clock tracking. Furthermore, a brilliant 3,000<\/strong>–<\/strong>nit display<\/strong> supports effortless readability and crystal-clear visibility under any lighting condition, making it easy for users to check their health status at a glance.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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AI-Powered Health: Comprehensive and Actionable Insights<\/strong><\/h2>\n

At the core of Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9<\/a> are Samsung\u2019s AI-powered health features. Galaxy Watch\u2019s BioActive sensor captures continuous biometric data about a user\u2019s lifestyle habits to develop a deep understanding of their wellness. 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.<\/p>\n

The new capabilities \u2014 available on both Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9<\/a> \u2014 advance Samsung\u2019s 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 is designed to deliver more accurate and meaningful guidance across key pillars including sleep, activity, cardiovascular health, and recovery.<\/p>\n