What we’re expecting
It could advance beyond trend-based alerts to clinical-grade readings. Not confirmed; regulatory approval required.
Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is getting a Blood Pressure Trend feature through the One UI 9 Watch update, and it's coming to the standard Watch 9 too. It tracks how your numbers move over days and weeks instead of handing you one reading. Software feature, not new hardware.
Does Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 offer blood pressure monitoring vs others?
Galaxy Watch Ultra 2Yes + possible full readings
Samsung Galaxy Watch 9Yes (where approved)
Apple Watch Series 11Hypertension alerts only
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8Yes (where approved)
Apple Watch Ultra 3Hypertension alerts only
Apple Watch Series 12Rumored
Apple Watch Ultra 4Rumored (strongest candidate)
Pixel Watch 5 (upcoming)No (not confirmed)
Galaxy Watch Ultra (current)Yes (where approved)
Pixel Watch 4No