Samsung Launches Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 With AI Health Features and Snapdragon Wear Elite Platform

Samsung has officially introduced the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9, expanding its wearable lineup with new AI-powered health capabilities, improved performance, brighter displays, and longer battery life. The new smartwatches are designed to deliver continuous health monitoring, fitness tracking, and personalized wellness insights while offering enhanced comfort for all-day wear.

Both devices are powered by the Snapdragon Wear Elite Platform and run Wear OS 7 with One UI 9 Watch, bringing faster performance and improved energy efficiency.

Galaxy Watch Ultra2: Built for Adventure

The Galaxy Watch Ultra2 is Samsung’s most advanced smartwatch to date, targeting athletes, outdoor enthusiasts, and users who require rugged durability and high-performance tracking.

Key highlights include:

• 47mm titanium design
• 5,000-nit Super AMOLED display
• 800mAh battery
• Snapdragon Wear Elite Platform
• Dual-frequency GPS
• LTE, Bluetooth 6.0, Wi-Fi, and NFC connectivity

Samsung has also introduced new sports-focused features, including Trail Run mode, which tracks elevation, terrain impact, and climbing progress. The watch additionally provides hydration guidance through its Nutrition Alert feature.

For water sports enthusiasts, the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 supports professional diving with 10ATM water resistance, IP69K certification, and EN13319 diving certification. The watch can automatically monitor dive depth, duration, and water temperature, with advanced diving capabilities arriving later through a dedicated application.

Galaxy Watch9 Focuses on Everyday Wellness

The Galaxy Watch9 is designed for users seeking continuous health monitoring and everyday fitness tracking.

Available in 40mm and 44mm sizes, the smartwatch features:

• Lightweight aluminum construction
• Up to 3,000-nit Super AMOLED display
• Snapdragon Wear Elite Platform
• 390mAh (40mm) and 445mAh (44mm) batteries
• Wear OS 7 with One UI 9 Watch

Samsung says the redesigned watch offers improved comfort for 24/7 wear while delivering more accurate health and activity monitoring.

AI-Powered Health Features

Both smartwatches introduce Samsung’s latest AI-driven wellness platform that analyzes biometric data collected through the company’s BioActive Sensor.

New health features include:

• Sleep Apnea detection
• Vitals monitoring
• Heart Health Score
• Daily Cardio Load analysis
• Fitness Index
• Hearing protection with noise exposure alerts

The watches continuously monitor health metrics and provide personalized recommendations to help users improve sleep, cardiovascular wellness, fitness, and recovery.

Improved Hardware

Samsung has upgraded several core components across the lineup:

• Snapdragon Wear Elite Platform
• Faster overall performance
• Improved GPS accuracy
• Larger batteries
• Brighter displays
• Enhanced power efficiency

The Galaxy Watch Ultra2 also introduces Samsung’s brightest smartwatch display yet, reaching 5,000 nits for improved outdoor visibility.

New Watch Bands

Samsung is launching multiple new band options for different activities and styles, including:

• Marine Band
• PeakForm Band
• Trail Band
• Sports Band
• Misty Band
• Fabric Band

The expanded lineup allows users to customize their smartwatch for sports, outdoor adventures, work, or everyday use.

Availability

Samsung has announced the following release schedule:

• Pre-orders begin: July 22, 2026
• General availability: August 7, 2026

The Galaxy Watch Ultra2 will be available in Titanium Silver and Titanium Gray, while the Galaxy Watch9 comes in Graphite, Silver, and Cream, depending on the selected size.

Samsung Expands Its AI Wearable Ecosystem

With the launch of the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9, Samsung continues expanding its AI-powered ecosystem across smartphones, wearables, and connected devices. The new watches combine upgraded hardware with advanced health tracking and intelligent software to provide users with more personalized wellness insights and enhanced everyday functionality.