The launch of Samsung’s new smartwatches has been full of news and confirmations, with the long-awaited Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Galaxy Watch 9 poised to conquer fans’ wrists.
On one hand, the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 confirms itself as the undisputed king for those seeking extreme durability and performance; on the other hand, the Galaxy Watch 9 positions itself as the ideal everyday companion, blending classic design with smart features.
Thanks to deep AI integration, these smartwatches don’t just record data, but analyze workouts and vital parameters to anticipate the user’s physical needs and suggest optimal actions.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 Official: All the News and Prices
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2
The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 preserves its rugged aura, designed to withstand the harshest environments and the most intense activities.
The 47 mm case is made of titanium, ensuring extreme durability with a reduced weight. The thickness drops to 10.7 mm, making it 12% thinner than the previous generation.
The AMOLED display of 1.52″ inches delivers exceptional brightness up to 5,000 nits, one of the highest values in the industry.
The real innovations, however, focus on performance and autonomy. The smartwatch’s heart is the new chip Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear Elite, delivering a CPU performance increase of 32% and a GPU increase of 19%, making the interface incredibly smooth. The 800 mAh battery (a 35% increase in capacity) promises record autonomy for the brand’s watches.
On the sports front, the software offers top-tier tools. For the Trail Running mode, you can import GPX routes, use the trackback feature to return to the starting point, and monitor elevation in real time.
An absolute novelty is the AI system that calculates bodily liquid loss, sending precise alerts and reminders on when to drink water during exertion.
For the sea lovers, the device is IP69K certified (tested up to 10 ATM and with EN13319 certification) and includes diving features developed in partnership with Mares. The watch becomes a true underwater computer, automatically activating to track depth and indicate decompression times.
The Marine Band, PeakForm Band and Trail Band, lighter and softer, maintain compatibility with the past and adopt a one-click release system.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 9
The Galaxy Watch 9, on the other hand, presents itself as an elegant and versatile device, perfect to accompany the user at every moment of the day. The design remains faithful to the lines of previous years, with a lightweight aluminum round case (which is also thinner than in the past), and is available in two sizes: 40 mm and 44 mm.
Also for this model, the straps, offered in pastel colors for the Sport Band, Fabric Band and Misty Band variants, use the proprietary one-click attachment mechanism.
The AMOLED display reaches 3,000 nits of brightness, ensuring excellent readability in any condition. Performance is guaranteed by the same Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear Elite chip found on the Ultra 2, while the battery has been increased by 20% (390 mAh) to deliver better endurance.
Also on the health front, the Galaxy Watch 9 does not disappoint, offering comprehensive and precise monitoring. Among the new features, the Daily Cardiovascular Load stands out, providing guidance on ideal recovery times to optimize training and prevent fatigue.
A Connected Ecosystem and Intelligent Assistance
The One UI powering these watches generates a Health Score by cross-referencing five parameters: blood oxygen saturation, heart rate variability, heart rate, body temperature and respiratory rate.
Very useful is the analysis of the Daily Vascular Load, a tool that calculates the ideal recovery times, warning the user if rest for one or more days is necessary before the next workout.
The software experience evolves by bringing the Gemini assistant to the wrist: raise your arm to converse naturally with the AI to manage appointments or analyze data.
The devices also allow you to download songs and playlists directly into internal memory for offline listening, enabling you to leave your smartphone at home during workouts.
“At Samsung, we are committed to helping people live better. Our goal is to make the shift from a reactive to a proactive approach to care as simple as possible. By integrating everyday devices with our global scale, we are building a health experience deeply connected,” said TM Roh, Chief Executive Officer, President and Head of the Device eXperience (DX) Division of Samsung Electronics.
“The new Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 represent a major step forward in Samsung’s health vision. Thanks to continuous monitoring of health data directly from the wrist, these new smartwatches position themselves as a thoughtful companion for well-being, turning the daily measured vital signs into useful information and concrete guidance, with the ability to provide timely alerts“, he continued.
Prices and Availability
Regarding color and size variants, the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 hits the market in the single 47 mm size, offered in elegant finishes Titanium Silver and Titanium Gray. The Galaxy Watch 9 lineup is more versatile, divided into two sizes: the 40 mm case is available in the colors Cream and Graphite, while the larger 44 mm variant showcases the tones Graphite and Silver.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 9
- Bluetooth – 40 mm – €409
- Bluetooth – 44 mm – €439
- LTE – 40 mm – €459
- LTE – 44 mm – €489
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2
- LTE – 47 mm – €749
Purchasing the new wearables also grants access to a range of exclusive health and device protection benefits. By buying on the official Samsung.com site and activating a monthly Samsung Care+ plan, customers benefit from 3 months of free coverage, including protection against accidental damage, theft, loss, and extended warranty.
This service plan is now easily managed from devices updated to One UI 9 via a new dedicated menu, from which you can perform remote diagnostics, manage the warranty, or request repairs directly from the smartphone.
On the sports front, Samsung includes two generous free trials: 60 days of Strava access, activatable via the Strava app under the Samsung Offer entry, to track your progress and compare with the vast international community, and 2 months of an iFIT subscription, redeemable directly from the Samsung Health settings menu, to train virtually around the world with the guidance of professional instructors.
