# Galaxy Watch Ultra The text version of the iDevice Guide at https://idevice.com/smart-watches/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra/roadmap/ultra-2025. Same data as the page, last updated 2026-10-28. > Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) is a 47mm titanium watch rated to 10ATM. Samsung rates the battery at up to 60 hours with the always-on display. $649. - Status: On sale - List price: $649.99 (The official starting price.) - Released Jul 25, 2025 - Guide: https://idevice.com/smart-watches/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra/roadmap/ultra-2025 - Last updated: 2026-10-28 ## Can it do this? - **How long does the battery last?** It runs 48 hours on a 590mAh cell. That is two days of normal use, where the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 that replaced it reaches 80 hours on a bigger battery. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-watches/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra/roadmap/ultra-2025#can-how-long-does-the-battery-last)) - **Does it measure blood pressure?** Yes, where it has been approved. Samsung's blood pressure feature is regulated market by market, so whether you get it depends on the country the watch is sold in. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-watches/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra/roadmap/ultra-2025#can-does-it-measure-blood-pressure)) - **What does it cost?** It launched at $649. It now sits below the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, so it is the cheaper way into the titanium case. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-watches/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra/roadmap/ultra-2025#can-what-does-it-cost)) - **Does it read blood glucose?** No. It has no glucose sensor, and nothing on sale reads blood glucose from the wrist. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-watches/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra/roadmap/ultra-2025#can-does-it-read-blood-glucose)) - **Does it track sleep apnea?** Yes. It watches your breathing while you sleep and flags signs that you may be at risk. The screening is FDA-cleared, and it is a prompt to see a doctor rather than a diagnosis. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-watches/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra/roadmap/ultra-2025#can-does-it-track-sleep-apnea)) - **Can it get wet — shower, pool, swimming?** Yes. It is rated 10ATM and IP68, which covers the shower, the pool, open water and snorkelling. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-watches/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra/roadmap/ultra-2025#can-can-it-get-wet-shower-pool-swimming)) - **Does it work with my phone?** Only if that phone runs Android. There is no iPhone app, so it and an iPhone do not pair at all. If you carry an iPhone, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is the equivalent on that side. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-watches/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra/roadmap/ultra-2025#can-does-it-work-with-my-phone)) - **How heavy is it?** It weighs 60.5g before you add a band, which is what a 47mm titanium case comes to. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-watches/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra/roadmap/ultra-2025#can-how-heavy-is-it)) - **What sizes does it come in?** One. It comes in a single 47mm case, and there is no smaller option. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-watches/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra/roadmap/ultra-2025#can-what-sizes-does-it-come-in)) - **How does it connect?** It connects over Wi-Fi, and the LTE version adds its own mobile connection so it works with the phone left at home. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-watches/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra/roadmap/ultra-2025#can-how-does-it-connect)) - **How big is the battery?** It is 590mAh, good for 48 hours. The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 that replaced it carries 800mAh. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-watches/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra/roadmap/ultra-2025#can-how-big-is-the-battery)) - **How sharp and bright is the screen?** The screen reaches 3000 nits at its brightest. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-watches/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra/roadmap/ultra-2025#can-how-sharp-and-bright-is-the-screen)) - **What chip is inside?** It runs Samsung's 3nm Exynos W1000, the same chip as the Galaxy Watch 8. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-watches/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra/roadmap/ultra-2025#can-what-chip-is-inside)) - **Which AI assistant does it use?** It uses Samsung's Galaxy AI, surfaced through Samsung Health. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-watches/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra/roadmap/ultra-2025#can-which-ai-assistant-does-it-use)) ## Works with A smartwatch that works with Android, with some limits. It does not work with iPhone. - **Does the Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) work with Android?** Some features missing. Yes. The Galaxy Watch Ultra works with Android phones. Source: [Samsung](https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10004668/). Checked 2026-10-11. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-watches/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra/roadmap/ultra-2025#q-android)) - **Does the Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) work with Bluetooth headphones?** Works. Yes. The Galaxy Watch Ultra plays audio to Bluetooth headphones and earbuds, including Galaxy Buds. Source: [Samsung](https://www.samsung.com/ca/support/mobile-devices/galaxy-buds-connect-to-a-smart-swatch/). Checked 2026-10-11. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-watches/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra/roadmap/ultra-2025#q-bluetooth-headphones)) - **Does the Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) work with iPhone?** Doesn't work. No. Samsung says the Galaxy Watch Ultra does not work with iPhone. Source: [Samsung](https://www.samsung.com/ae/support/mobile-devices/galaxy-wearables-that-are-compatible-with-ios/). Checked 2026-10-11. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-watches/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra/roadmap/ultra-2025#q-iphone)) --- Source: iDevice (https://idevice.com). Every spec, rumor and grade above links to where it came from. Full Guide: https://idevice.com/smart-watches/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra/roadmap/ultra-2025. This file: https://idevice.com/guide-text/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra-prev.md. ## Questions and answers ### Using it **What does it cost?** It costs $649.99. That is the list price. Source: Galaxy **Does it measure blood pressure?** Yes, it measures your blood pressure. Source: Galaxy **Does it read blood glucose?** No, it has no glucose sensor. Source: Galaxy **Does it track sleep apnea?** It looks for signs that you may be at risk. Its screening is FDA-cleared. It is a signal to act on, not a diagnosis. Source: Galaxy **Does it work with my phone?** It works with an Android phone only. There is no iPhone app. Source: Galaxy **How heavy is it?** It weighs 60.5g. Source: Galaxy **How does it connect?** It connects over Wi-Fi. Source: Galaxy **How sharp and bright is the screen?** The screen reaches 3000 nits at its brightest. Source: Galaxy **What chip is inside?** It runs on Exynos W1000. Source: Galaxy **Which AI assistant does it use?** It uses Samsung Galaxy AI. Source: Galaxy **What software does it run?** It runs Wear OS. Source: Galaxy **What is it made of?** It is made of Titanium Grade 4. Source: Galaxy **Does it do satellite SOS?** No, it does not do satellite SOS. Source: Galaxy **What kind of screen is it?** It uses super amoled. Source: Galaxy **Does it do 4G LTE?** Yes, it has 4G LTE. Source: Galaxy ### Sizing and fit **What sizes does it come in?** Case sizes: 47 mm. 47mm titanium squircle 60.5g Source: Galaxy ### Battery and charging **How long does the battery last?** It runs 3.3 days. Source: Galaxy **How big is the battery?** The battery is 590 mAh. Source: Galaxy ### Water **Can it get wet — shower, pool, swimming?** Yes, you can shower and swim in it. It is rated to 10 ATM, and for snorkelling. Its rating is IP68. Source: Galaxy ### Price and models **When did the Galaxy Watch Ultra come out?** It went on sale July 25, 2025. Announced July 9, 2025. Source: iDevice **Is there a newer one?** Yes: the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, out August 7, 2026. Source: [iDevice](/smart-watches/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra/roadmap) **How much does the Galaxy Watch Ultra cost?** List price: $649.99. Other models: up to 649.99 USD. Source: [Samsung](https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch-ultra-2025/buy/)