{"id":70864,"date":"2026-07-23T02:52:06","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T18:52:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=70864"},"modified":"2026-07-23T02:52:06","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T18:52:06","slug":"samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra2-vs-watch9-key-upgrades","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=70864","title":{"rendered":"Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 vs Watch9: key upgrades"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<section class=\"_expanded_lwxdk_22\"><button class=\"_title_lwxdk_1\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Article jumplist<\/p>\n<p><default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"9\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\"><default:path d=\"M1 1L9 8L17 1\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/default:svg><\/button><\/p>\n<ol class=\"_list_lwxdk_28\">\n<li class=\"_listItem_lwxdk_71\">1. <!-- -->Meet the Galaxy Watch Ultra2<\/li>\n<li class=\"_listItem_lwxdk_71\">2. <!-- -->The Galaxy Watch9<\/li>\n<li class=\"_listItem_lwxdk_71\">3. <!-- -->Expanded health features<\/li>\n<li class=\"_listItem_lwxdk_71\">4. <!-- -->Availability and pre-order details<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">It\u2019s that time of the year again, when Samsung doesn\u2019t just show off its newest Galaxy Fold and Flip smartphones, but their new smart watches as well at their <b>Samsung Unpacked<\/b> event.<\/p>\n<p><iframe class=\"_base_1xuyu_1 _tiktok_1xuyu_26\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed\/v2\/7665323636605111572?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc&amp;web_id=7553181520153069072\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.5625\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Enter the new <b>Galaxy Watch Ultra2<\/b> and <b>Galaxy Watch9<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">The upgrades, however. are not evenly spread across these two new smartwatches. The Ultra2 gets most of the interesting hardware changes, including a much larger battery, a thinner body and a brighter display, while the Watch9 feels more like a refinement of last year\u2019s Watch8 \u2013 even if both watches do share the new <b>Snapdragon Wear Elite<\/b> platform and Samsung\u2019s latest health features. Whether these are enough reasons to upgrade will depend very much on which Galaxy Watch you are already wearing.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"_figure_wioo3_1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_base_12j3k_1\" alt=\"Samsung Galaxy Watch specifications\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\" width=\"866\" height=\"1205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/b765338a64f7dbcc6061ac3ca5fb0706da9842f7425f8aa8c97466079b434bad?w=440&amp;q=85 440w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/b765338a64f7dbcc6061ac3ca5fb0706da9842f7425f8aa8c97466079b434bad?w=700&amp;q=85 700w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/b765338a64f7dbcc6061ac3ca5fb0706da9842f7425f8aa8c97466079b434bad?w=866&amp;q=85 866w\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/b765338a64f7dbcc6061ac3ca5fb0706da9842f7425f8aa8c97466079b434bad?w=866&amp;q=85\" style=\"--custom-aspect-ratio:0.7186721991701245;contain-intrinsic-size:866px 1205px\"\/><figcaption class=\"_figureCaptions_wioo3_158\">\n<p>Image: Samsung<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"meet-the-galaxy-watch-ultra2\" class=\"_subHeading1_1k87u_111 _base_1k87u_1\">Meet the Galaxy Watch Ultra2<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"_figure_wioo3_1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_base_12j3k_1\" alt=\"Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\" width=\"1140\" height=\"760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/7cbe1ea168cbf88f2a9b2333eb9a816f557ac373ba769bb5e36dfcc77fbbcebb?w=500&amp;q=85 500w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/7cbe1ea168cbf88f2a9b2333eb9a816f557ac373ba769bb5e36dfcc77fbbcebb?w=800&amp;q=85 800w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/7cbe1ea168cbf88f2a9b2333eb9a816f557ac373ba769bb5e36dfcc77fbbcebb?w=1000&amp;q=85 1000w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/7cbe1ea168cbf88f2a9b2333eb9a816f557ac373ba769bb5e36dfcc77fbbcebb 1140w\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/7cbe1ea168cbf88f2a9b2333eb9a816f557ac373ba769bb5e36dfcc77fbbcebb?w=1000&amp;q=85\" style=\"--custom-aspect-ratio:1.5;contain-intrinsic-size:1140px 760px\"\/><figcaption class=\"_figureCaptions_wioo3_158\">\n<p>Photo: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Of the two, the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 clearly got the bigger upgrade. It now comes with an <b>800mAh battery<\/b> (up from 590mAh on its predecessor) and while Samsung has not provided an official battery-life estimate, it remains to be seen how much longer it will actually last between charges. Even so, battery life was one of the areas where I thought the original Ultra could have a wee bit better, especially for a watch targeted at endurance athletes and outdoor users, and the larger battery should at least give the Ultra2 more room to work with.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">What is perhaps more interesting is that the larger battery has not made the watch thicker. Samsung has managed to retain the same 47mm case size and shock-resistant titanium construction. Lighter and softer straps have also been introduced this year, which should make the watch more comfortable to wear overnight \u2013 key for those of you who wear the watch almost continuously to track your sleep and recovery.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Display has also gotten a big upgrade. It is now capable of reaching <b>5,000 nits<\/b>, compared to 3,000 nits on the previous Ultra. As mentioned earlier, the Ultra2 also moves from Samsung\u2019s Exynos W1000 processor to Qualcomm\u2019s Snapdragon Wear Elite platform, which <i>should <\/i>see improvements in performance, power efficiency and GPS accuracy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Samsung is also giving the Ultra2 more specialised sports-tracking tools. Its <b>updated Trail Run<\/b> mode will records elevation, climbing progress and how different terrain affects a run, while a new <b>Nutrition Alert<\/b> builds on the existing Sweat Loss feature by estimating fluid loss relative to body weight and providing hydration reminders.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Last but not least is the additional support for professional diving. The Ultra2 carries <b>IP69K<\/b>, <b>10 ATM<\/b> and <b>EN13319 certifications<\/b>, and can automatically record depth, dive duration and water temperature once the wearer enters the water. Samsung is also developing an <b>Ultra2 Diving app<\/b> with diving equipment company <b>Mares<\/b>, which will add ascent and descent speed tracking as well as guidance on safe dive limits when it becomes available later this year.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-galaxy-watch9\" class=\"_subHeading1_1k87u_111 _base_1k87u_1\">The Galaxy Watch9<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"_figure_wioo3_1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_base_12j3k_1\" alt=\"Samsung Galaxy Watch9\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\" width=\"1140\" height=\"760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/0cd518d2f112335d89e2860bad2e39942dbf943f069150737fed9e3738c50c74?w=500&amp;q=85 500w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/0cd518d2f112335d89e2860bad2e39942dbf943f069150737fed9e3738c50c74?w=800&amp;q=85 800w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/0cd518d2f112335d89e2860bad2e39942dbf943f069150737fed9e3738c50c74?w=1000&amp;q=85 1000w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/0cd518d2f112335d89e2860bad2e39942dbf943f069150737fed9e3738c50c74 1140w\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/0cd518d2f112335d89e2860bad2e39942dbf943f069150737fed9e3738c50c74?w=1000&amp;q=85\" style=\"--custom-aspect-ratio:1.5;contain-intrinsic-size:1140px 760px\"\/><figcaption class=\"_figureCaptions_wioo3_158\">\n<p>Photo: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">The regular Galaxy Watch9 continues to be offered in <b>40mm<\/b> and <b>44mm sizes<\/b>, with an aluminium casing and the cushion-style silhouette that we saw on the Watch8.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">The biggest upgrade is the same Snapdragon Wear Elite platform used by the Ultra2, which also replaces the Exynos processor in the Watch8. Samsung has also increased the battery capacity here, with the 40mm\u2019s battery rated at <b>390mAh<\/b> and the 44mm sporting one at<b> 445mAh<\/b>. Display brightness, however, hasn\u2019t been improved \u2013 sporting the same 3,000-nit display as the Watch8\u2019s.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Taken as a whole, Watch8 owners might want to hang on to their watch but for Watch7 owners or those using an older model, the accumulated improvements could still be worthwhile.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"expanded-health-features\" class=\"_subHeading1_1k87u_111 _base_1k87u_1\">Expanded health features<\/h2>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Both the Ultra2 and Watch9 will receive Samsung\u2019s expanded health features, including <b>Vitals<\/b>, which establishes a personal baseline from information collected during sleep and alerts users to significant changes. <b>Heart Health Score<\/b> turns cardiovascular data into a simpler score accompanied by lifestyle recommendations, while <b>Daily Cardio Load<\/b> compares workout volume with estimated recovery requirements. <b>Fitness Index<\/b> provides a broader assessment of physical performance, while the <b>updated Sleep Apnea <\/b>feature offers more information about breathing disruptions. A <b>Hearing<\/b> feature can also warn users when surrounding noise reaches potentially unsafe levels.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"availability-and-pre-order-details\" class=\"_subHeading1_1k87u_111 _base_1k87u_1\">Availability and pre-order details<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"_figure_wioo3_1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_base_12j3k_1\" alt=\"Samsung Galaxy Watches\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\" width=\"1140\" height=\"760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/b045bbd3b4bde36b2a4227acaea7e0b1e6c21393a10797c94d6c95bf5f494b55?w=500&amp;q=85 500w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/b045bbd3b4bde36b2a4227acaea7e0b1e6c21393a10797c94d6c95bf5f494b55?w=800&amp;q=85 800w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/b045bbd3b4bde36b2a4227acaea7e0b1e6c21393a10797c94d6c95bf5f494b55?w=1000&amp;q=85 1000w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/b045bbd3b4bde36b2a4227acaea7e0b1e6c21393a10797c94d6c95bf5f494b55 1140w\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/b045bbd3b4bde36b2a4227acaea7e0b1e6c21393a10797c94d6c95bf5f494b55?w=1000&amp;q=85\" style=\"--custom-aspect-ratio:1.5;contain-intrinsic-size:1140px 760px\"\/><figcaption class=\"_figureCaptions_wioo3_158\">\n<p>Photo: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">The <b>47mm Galaxy Watch Ultra2<\/b> will be available in <b>Titanium Silver<\/b> and <b>Titanium Gray<\/b>. The <b>Galaxy Watch9<\/b> will come in <b>Graphite<\/b> <b>and Cream for the 40mm model<\/b>, and <b>Graphite and Silver for the 44mm version<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Pre-orders for the Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra2 open on <b>22 July<\/b>, <b>9pm <\/b>through Samsung\u2019s own channels and selected retailers, while telco pre-orders (M1, Singtel, StarHub) start later, from <b>4 August<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Buyers who pre-order can take 10% off each Galaxy Watch9 or Watch Ultra2 when it is bought with any Galaxy smartphone or Galaxy tablet in a single transaction, while stocks last. M1 will carry only the Watch Ultra2 and the Watch9 (LTE 40mm). Both watches go on general sale from <b>14 August<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Watch pricing, including GST:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"_listElement_wioo3_107\">\n<li class=\"_listItem_wioo3_112\">Galaxy Watch Ultra2 47mm (Titanium Grey, Titanium Silver), LTE: <b>$988<\/b><\/li>\n<li class=\"_listItem_wioo3_112\">Galaxy Watch9 44mm (Graphite, Silver): LTE S$668, Bluetooth <b>$568<\/b><\/li>\n<li class=\"_listItem_wioo3_112\">Galaxy Watch9 40mm (Graphite, Cream): LTE S$618, Bluetooth <b>$518<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Watch bands, sold separately:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"_listElement_wioo3_107\">\n<li class=\"_listItem_wioo3_112\">Peakform Band (Watch Ultra2), Camel, Black, Olive: <b>$128<\/b><\/li>\n<li class=\"_listItem_wioo3_112\">Marine Band (Watch Ultra2), Black, Mocha, Olive, Orange: <b>$128<\/b><\/li>\n<li class=\"_listItem_wioo3_112\">Sports Band S\/M and M\/L (Watch9), Black, Olive, Cream, Yellow:<b>S$58<\/b><\/li>\n<li class=\"_listItem_wioo3_112\">Misty Band S\/M and M\/L (Watch9), Blue, Cream: <b>$58<\/b><\/li>\n<li class=\"_listItem_wioo3_112\">Fabric Band M\/L (Watch9), Olive:<b> $58<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\"><b>Our articles may contain affiliate links. If you buy through these links, we may earn a small commission.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<center><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hardwarezone.com.sg\/mobile\/wearables\/samsung-unpacked-2026-galaxy-watch-ultra2-watch9-smartwatch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article At Source <\/a><br \/>\n<center\/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Article jumplist 1. Meet the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 2. The Galaxy Watch9 3. Expanded health features 4. 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