Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Watch9 Launched

Aside from the foldable devices, Samsung has also unveiled the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Watch9 at Galaxy Unpacked.

You can read about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8, and Flip8 on the link below.

The wearables usher in a new era of effortless health, providing users with in-depth health insights through simple wearability. Samsung enhances comfort and performance with the Galaxy Watch’s largest battery, brightest display, and the Snapdragon Wear® Elite Platform. This premium lineup acts as a gateway to AI-driven health intelligence, converting complex biometric data into personalized, actionable health guidance.

“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’re building a deeply connected health experience. The new Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 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 health companion, turning daily vital signs into proactive, actionable insights and providing timely alerts.”

TM Roh, Chief Executive Officer, President and Head of the Device eXperience (DX) Division at Samsung Electronics

Galaxy Watch Ultra2: Fueling Ambitions and Enabling Peak Performance Through Unrivaled Hardware and Specialized Sports Tracking

Galaxy Watch Ultra2 is Samsung’s most advanced watch, designed for extreme outdoor activities and high-performance users. It offers long-lasting performance, durability, precise tracking, and continuous health monitoring in tough conditions.

It also enhances outdoor sports tracking with dedicated modes, such as Trail Run, which monitors elevation, climbing, and terrain effects to aid pacing and minimize injury. It introduces real-time hydration advice via Nutrition Alert, estimating sweat loss and suggesting when and how much to hydrate, thereby supporting users in reaching their running objectives.

The watch is also designed for professional diving, featuring an IP69K rating, 10 ATM water resistance, and EN13319 certification. It automatically tracks diving metrics like depth, time, and water temperature. Users can also utilize advanced features like ascent/descent speed tracking and safe dive limits through the upcoming Ultra2 Diving app, developed in collaboration with Mares, enhancing its diving functionality.

Galaxy Watch Ultra2 features significant advancements in hardware performance, including an 800 mAh battery, a 35% increase over its predecessor. It’s powered by the Snapdragon Wear Elite platform, enhancing power and GPS accuracy. The watch also boasts a display with 5,000 nits of brightness, ensuring visibility in bright sunlight.

Galaxy Watch Ultra2 features a shock-resistant titanium casing for durability while improving user comfort and stability. It boasts a larger battery and a slimmer design that is 12% thinner than its predecessor, making it suitable for both rugged and everyday use. Lighter bands enhance 24/7 wearability, enabling precise biometric tracking and exceptional comfort.

Galaxy Watch9: Everyday Wellness With All-Day Comfort and a Lasting Battery

Galaxy Watch9 is designed as an everyday health companion, enabling users to build healthier habits through continuous activity and sleep tracking. It transforms personal biomarkers into actionable health insights, aiding in the management of daily routines simply by wearing it.

Galaxy Watch9 enhances its health companion capabilities with powerful hardware and a comfortable design, featuring a lightweight aluminum casing for a natural fit. Its range of interchangeable soft-touch bands ensures all-day comfort for accurate health data collection 24/7.

This exceptional wearability is ensured by the Snapdragon Wear Elite platform, enhancing the Galaxy Watch9’s speed and efficiency for seamless health monitoring. Its 390 mAh battery supports continuous tracking, while a 3,000-nit display ensures readability in any lighting condition, allowing users to easily check their health status.

AI-Powered Health: Comprehensive and Actionable Health Insights

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 feature AI-driven health capabilities, utilizing a BioActive sensor to continuously monitor biometric data. This data informs users about their health and provides actionable recommendations based on their lifestyle habits.

The Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 enhance Samsung’s preventive care vision by integrating everyday data with extensive clinical research. They aim to provide accurate health guidance across areas such as sleep, activity, cardiovascular health, and recovery.

• Sleep Apnea feature: Backed by new FDA clearance and AI algorithms, delivers deeper insights into breathing disruptions during sleep.
• Vitals: Proactively monitors a user’s personal health baseline during sleep and provides seamless alerts for significant deviations.
• Heart Health Score: Provides an effortless understanding of cardiovascular wellness through a simple, actionable score and personalized lifestyle recommendations.
• Daily Cardio Load: Optimizes training through tailored guidance on workout volume and estimated recovery needs.
• Fitness Index: Delivers a holistic view of physical fitness with personalized goals to improve everyday performance.
• Hearing: Protects long-term hearing health with alerts for unsafe noise levels and detailed reports.

With these features, users can gain access to intelligent, personalized insights that empower them to seamlessly manage their long-term wellness journey and reach their goals.

Purpose-Built Band Collections: Designed for Every Lifestyle

Samsung provides a specialized collection of Ultra bands designed for elite performance, allowing users to select the ideal band for various activities such as outdoor adventures, diving, or professional settings, ensuring both functionality and style.

• Marine Band: an even lighter, breathable silicone band designed for all-day adventures and extreme conditions.
• PeakForm Band: a hybrid material band delivering a premium finish optimized for both elegance and athletic performance.
• Trail Band: a classic fabric band featuring enhanced breathability and a superior fit for lasting comfort, even during demanding outdoor activities like running.

The new Watch9 band collection emphasizes self-expression, allowing users to customize their style. With innovative materials and a wide range of colors, these bands provide comfort for various activities, from workouts to daily routines.

• Sports Band: a thinner, softer all-rounder for ultimate comfort and effortless transitions from workouts to daily life.
• Misty Band: crafted from premium soft silicone that securely wraps around the wrist for a stable, bounce-free fit. Featuring subtle and soft two-tone colors, it delivers a sophisticated look that effortlessly complements a user’s everyday style.
• Fabric Band: a lightweight, breathable daily band offering maximum comfort, even during sleep.

Samsung Care+: Quick Access to Diagnostics and More

Additionally, Galaxy Watch users can manage their Samsung Care+ plan from the Warranty and care menu available on Galaxy mobile phones running on One UI 9. This is a new settings hub that gives users quick access to warranty information, self-diagnostics, repair requests, remote support and Samsung Care+ services — all from their mobile phone.

Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 come with exclusive subscription trial benefits

• Strava 60-Day Free Trial: Users can start training with the world’s most active community, where 195 million active people across 185 countries track every effort and cheer each other on. But Strava goes beyond training — users can connect with their community and discover new running routes by tracking workouts directly on their watch, then opening the Strava app on their mobile phone. To activate a free trial, users can open the Strava mobile app, go to Settings and tap the Samsung offer.
• iFIT 2-Month Free Trial: Users can explore global destinations with elite iFIT trainers and track workouts directly on their watch. To activate a free trial, users can open the Samsung Health app on their mobile phone and tap promotion in the Settings menu.

Local Pricing and Availability

• Galaxy Watch Ultra2 47 mm = ₱44,990
• Galaxy Watch9 44 mm = ₱24,990
• Galaxy Watch9 40 mm = ₱22,990

Together with the new Galaxy Z series, Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Watch9 expands Samsung’s AI ecosystem, bringing life companion experiences across every form factor, from wrist to pocket to home.

Galaxy Watch Ultra2 is offered in a 47 mm size with color options of Titanium Silver or Titanium Gray. Galaxy Watch9 comes in two sizes: 40 mm (Cream and Graphite) and 44 mm (Graphite and Silver).

Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 are available for pre-order in the Philippines starting July 22, with general availability from August 14. Pre-order promotions include up to 15% savings with 0% installment for 36 months using UnionBank or Metrobank Credit Cards, and up to 11% savings for 24 months using other banks’ credit cards. Customers can benefit from ₱3,000 off through Home Credit, guaranteed savings of up to ₱7,000 with a trade-in of an old Galaxy Watch, and a 25% discount on Samsung Care+ for a 2-year plan. These offers are available at Samsung Authorized stores and online retailers.

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