{"id":87015,"date":"2026-07-31T17:10:01","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T21:10:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/?p=87015"},"modified":"2026-07-31T17:10:01","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T21:10:01","slug":"galaxy-unpacked-july-2026-a-first-look-at-galaxy-watch-ultra2-and-galaxy-watch9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/samsung-galaxy-unpacked-july-2026-first-look-galaxy-watch-ultra2-galaxy-watch9\/","title":{"rendered":"[Galaxy Unpacked July 2026] A First Look at Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9"},"content":{"rendered":"

Samsung Newsroom got an early look at the new wearables during Galaxy Unpacked July 2026 \u2014 from Galaxy Watch Ultra2<\/a>, built for precise workout tracking and structured training in demanding environments, to Galaxy Watch9, designed for everyday wellness spanning cardiovascular insights, sleep, exercise, and recovery.<\/p>\n

\"(From<\/a>\u25b2\u00a0(From left)\u00a0Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9<\/h6>\n

Galaxy Watch Ultra2: Adventure Without Limits<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Combining top-tier performance with exceptional durability, Galaxy Watch Ultra2<\/a> is optimized for high-intensity sports and outdoor activities.<\/p>\n

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Galaxy Watch Ultra2 is the first Galaxy Watch powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon\u00ae Wear Elite Platform, delivering fast performance and precise GPS tracking. Its 800mAh battery offers 35% more capacity than the previous generation. The display reaches up to 5,000 nits of brightness \u2014 a first for a smartwatch \u2014 making on-screen information easy to read even under bright lighting.1<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n

\"Galaxy<\/a>\u25b2\u00a0Galaxy Watch Ultra2 is\u00a0available in a 47-millimeter size.<\/h6>\n

Comfort has also improved. The cushion design seamlessly integrates the display, bezel, and body. Despite its larger battery, the watch is 12% thinner than the previous generation thanks to component optimization and an internal redesign. The Marine band is 26% lighter with a new air pocket structure, providing a secure yet comfortable fit.2<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n

\"A<\/a>\u25b2\u00a0A slim profile\u00a0provides\u00a0lasting comfort.<\/h6>\n

Trail Run,3<\/sup><\/a> a new feature exclusive to Galaxy Watch Ultra2<\/a>, offers real-time insights including detailed elevation data, climbing progress, and cumulative ascent and descent distance. With this information, users can gauge workout intensity and adjust their pace accordingly.<\/p>\n

\"Trail<\/a>\u25b2\u00a0Trail Run<\/h6>\n

Galaxy Watch Ultra2\u2019s capabilities now extend beneath the surface. From the moment users enter the water, it automatically records depth, dive time, and water temperature. Backed by EN13319 certification for diving instruments, along with 10ATM water resistance4<\/sup><\/a> and an IP69K rating5<\/sup><\/a> for dust and water resistance, the device is engineered to support safe underwater activities. Furthermore, in collaboration with global diving equipment brand Mares,6<\/sup><\/a> Galaxy Watch Ultra2 will support advanced diving features \u2014 including real-time ascent and descent rates as well as safety decompression time.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Watch9: Your Health Companion on the Wrist<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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During workouts, users can take advantage of hydration guidance, newly added to Nutrition Alert. Based on estimating sweat loss relative to body weight, it provides guidance on recommended fluid intake to help users stay hydrated during extended exercise sessions.<\/p>\n

\"Hydration\u00a0guidance\u00a0\"<\/a>\u25b2\u00a0Hydration\u00a0guidance<\/h6>\n

Galaxy Watch9: A Companion for Everyday Health<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Galaxy Watch9<\/a> is designed to be an everyday companion for continuous health management. Its slimmer body and Sport band with a new air pocket structure fit comfortably and securely around the wrist, making it ideal for all-day wear \u2014 from workouts to sleep.<\/p>\n

Powered by the Snapdragon Wear Elite platform, Galaxy Watch9<\/a> features a 390mAh battery7<\/sup><\/a>\u00a0with 20% more capacity than the previous generation to support fast performance and consistent health monitoring throughout the day.<\/p>\n

\"(From<\/a>\u25b2\u00a0(From left)\u00a0Galaxy Watch9\u00a0comes in 40- and 44-millimeter sizes.<\/h6>\n

The Galaxy Watch series\u2019 digital health experience is centered around the updated Samsung Health, an all-in-one health coach that brings together five core pillars \u2014 Activity, Mindfulness, Nutrition, Sleep and Vitals \u2014 in one place. By capturing signals from the body and presenting them at a glance, the app helps users stay ahead of their health.<\/p>\n

Sleep is the foundation of health management. The upgraded Sleep Apnea feature8<\/sup><\/a> analyzes the number of breathing disruptions per hour using an AI algorithm and categorizes them into three levels. It further refines the sleep apnea detection capability that earned Samsung the world\u2019s first De Novo authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2024.<\/p>\n

\"Sleep\u00a0insights\u00a0\"<\/a>\u25b2\u00a0Sleep\u00a0insights<\/h6>\n

Key health metrics measured during sleep can be viewed at a glance in Vitals.9<\/sup><\/a> Using heart rate, heart rate variability, respiratory rate, skin temperature, and blood oxygen saturation, Galaxy Watch9 establishes a personalized baseline to help identify meaningful changes in health.<\/p>\n

Heart Health Score10<\/sup><\/a> provides an easy-to-understand snapshot of cardiovascular health by combining factors such as activity level, sleep, body composition, and stress trends into a single score representing the user\u2019s current condition.<\/p>\n

Workout plans can also be tailored to fitness levels. Fitness Index11<\/sup><\/a> uses body composition and workout history to assess whether a user\u2019s current exercise volume is appropriate, helping set individualized goals. On days with more intensive workouts, Daily Cardio Load12<\/sup><\/a> helps users assess training balance and determine how much recovery time they need.<\/p>\n

\"Heart\u00a0Health\u00a0Score\u00a0\"<\/a>\u25b2\u00a0Heart\u00a0Health\u00a0Score<\/h6>\n

Galaxy Watch Ultra2<\/a> excels in high-intensity training, while Galaxy Watch9<\/a> supports everyday health management. Together with enhanced hardware and Samsung Health, the next-generation Galaxy Watch series delivers a smarter, more personalized health experience.<\/p>\n

1<\/a> Based on market research of globally released smartwatches as of June 2026. The 5,000-nit specification refers to the localized 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.<\/h6>\n
2<\/a> Select one Marine, Peakform, or Trail band at checkout. Additional bands sold separately.<\/h6>\n
3<\/a> Requires a compatible Android smartphone. Must select map from Samsung Health App or upload compatible GPX file.<\/h6>\n
4<\/a> Consistent with 10ATM water-resistance classification, up to 100m of water for up to 10 minutes. Tested in 5% salty water and 4ppm chlorine water. Rinse residue\/dry after wet. Water resistance is not a permanent condition and can diminish over time.<\/h6>\n
5<\/a> Consistent with IP69K rating: highest dust resistance available on IP scale; water-resistance for protection against ingress under high pressure washdown and jets (1,160 to 1,450 PSI). Rinse residue\/dry after wet. Water-Resistance is not a permanent condition and can diminish over time.<\/h6>\n
6<\/a> The Mares app is a third-party app, expected to launch in the second half of 2026. Requires download.<\/h6>\n
7<\/a> Galaxy Watch9 40mm.<\/h6>\n
8<\/a> The Samsung Sleep Apnea Feature is listed by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Mobile Experience Business with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as an over the-counter device to assess risk of sleep apnea. This device is intended to provide a notification of the risk of sleep apnea in users who have not been previously diagnosed with sleep apnea. It uses software algorithms to analyze input sensor signals and provide a risk assessment for sleep apnea. It is not intended to provide a stand-alone diagnosis, replace traditional methods of diagnosis (e.g., polysomnography), assist clinicians in diagnosing sleep disorders, or be used as an apnea monitor. Consult your physician if you have any questions regarding sleep apnea. Availability may vary by market, carrier, model or a paired smartphone.<\/h6>\n
9<\/a> Requires a compatible Samsung Galaxy phone, Samsung Health app and Samsung account. Requires initial setup wearing watch for 7 out of 28 nights. The Vitals software functions are not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease.<\/h6>\n
10<\/a> Requires a compatible Samsung Galaxy phone, Samsung Health app and Samsung account. Requires initial setup wearing watch for 24 hours (including awake and asleep). The Heart Health Score software functions are not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease.<\/h6>\n
11<\/a> Requires initial setup with compatible Android phone, Samsung account and Samsung Health app. Premium content (optional) powered by iFit requires paid subscription.<\/h6>\n
12<\/a> Daily cardio load is available on Android phones (Android 10 or above) and requires the Samsung Health app (v7.0 or above). Samsung account login required. Service only available with Galaxy Watch7 or above with One UI 9 Watch or above. To use this feature, 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.<\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

At Galaxy Unpacked July 2026 in London, Samsung Electronics unveiled Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9, expanding the digital health experience on the wrist. From the moment users wake up to the time they finish a workout and begin recovery, a smartwatch stays in contact with the body throughout the day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":92,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[29718,29738],"tags":[30571,30569,30564],"blue-badge":[],"class_list":["post-87015","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-product","category-product-mobile-wearables","tag-galaxy-watch-ultra2","tag-galaxy-watch9","tag-unpacked-july-2026"],"acf":{"turn_off_retargeting":false},"fimg_mobile_url":"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/31165341\/Samsung-Mobile-Galaxy-Unpacked-July-2026-Galaxy-Watch-Ultra2-Galaxy-Watch9-A-First-Look_Main1-600x600.jpg","fimg_url":"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/31165341\/Samsung-Mobile-Galaxy-Unpacked-July-2026-Galaxy-Watch-Ultra2-Galaxy-Watch9-A-First-Look_Main1-424x283.jpg","primary_category":{"term_id":29738,"name":"Wearables","slug":"product-mobile-wearables","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":29738,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":29720,"count":188,"filter":"raw","term_link":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/category\/product\/product-mobile\/product-mobile-wearables\/","term_path":"product\/product-mobile\/product-mobile-wearables"},"badge":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87015","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/92"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=87015"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87015\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":87019,"href":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87015\/revisions\/87019"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=87015"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=87015"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=87015"},{"taxonomy":"blue-badge","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blue-badge?post=87015"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}