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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2
Updated June 20, 2026
Galaxy Watch Ultra established Samsung's premium health watch tier in July 2024 — titanium, 10ATM, MIL-STD-810H military certification, and a 590mAh battery delivering 48 hours of runtime. The 2025 model was a minor refresh: more storage, a new color. Ultra 2 is the real upgrade. Qualcomm confirmed Snapdragon Wear Elite at MWC 2026 for Samsung's 2026 watches. A leaked ~800mAh battery is 35% larger than the current model. FCC and CMIIT certification filed in June 2026 under SM-L715. NB-NTN satellite capable via the Snapdragon chip. Unpacked London is confirmed for July 22 2026.
Expected
July 22, 2026
Confidence
Expected
Est. price
$649 (est.)
Latest news
All in Tracker →Quick answers
When does Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 come out?
July 22 2026 at Samsung Unpacked in London is the confirmed announcement date. General availability is expected shortly after — likely late July or early August 2026, following Samsung's typical 1-2 week gap between announcement and shipping.
SmartWatch InsightShould I buy Galaxy Watch Ultra now or wait for Ultra 2?
Wait. Ultra 2 is announced for July 22 2026 — you're looking at less than a month. The ~800mAh battery (35% larger than current) and Snapdragon Wear Elite chip are meaningful upgrades. Unless you need a watch right now, waiting makes sense.
TechCabalWhat chip does Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 use?
Snapdragon Wear Elite 3nm — confirmed by Qualcomm at MWC 2026. Same chip as Galaxy Watch 9. Significantly more efficient than the Exynos W1000 in the current Ultra, which is the primary reason for the battery life improvement.
SmartWatch InsightBuy now or wait?
Do not buy Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) right now. Ultra 2 is announced for July 22 2026 — less than a month away. If you need a watch urgently, Galaxy Watch Ultra at its current discounted price is excellent. But Ultra 2 with a 35% larger battery and Snapdragon Wear Elite is worth waiting for.
Price
$649 est.
$649 (discounted)
Availability
July 22, 2026
Available now
Chip
Snapdragon Wear Elite (3nm)
Exynos W1000 (3nm)
Battery
~60-72hrs est. (~800mAh leaked)
Up to 48 hours (590mAh)
Blood pressure
Yes + possible full readings
Yes (where approved)
Blood glucose
Rumored
No
AI assistant
Snapdragon NPU + Galaxy AI
Galaxy AI via Samsung Health
Satellite
NB-NTN capable (TBC enabled)
No
Display
AMOLED 3000+ nits
AMOLED 3000 nits
Ecosystem
Android (Galaxy full features)
Android (Galaxy full features)
Design
47mm titanium refined
47mm titanium squircle 60.5g
Connectivity
5G + Wi-Fi + UWB
LTE + Wi-Fi
Status
Announced Jul 22, 2026
Available now (discounted)
Reported features
Snapdragon Wear Elite 3nm confirmed
Qualcomm confirmed Snapdragon Wear Elite at MWC 2026 for Samsung's 2026 watch lineup. Significantly more efficient than the Exynos W1000 in the current Ultra. Same chip powers Galaxy Watch 9.
July 22 2026 announcement at Unpacked London
Samsung Unpacked London is confirmed for July 22 2026. Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is confirmed for this event alongside Galaxy Watch 9, Galaxy Z Fold 8, and Galaxy Glasses. On-sale date expected 1-2 weeks after announcement.
NB-NTN satellite connectivity capable
Snapdragon Wear Elite is NB-NTN satellite capable — the standard used for non-terrestrial network satellite messaging. Samsung has not confirmed whether the feature will be enabled in software at launch. Galaxy Watch 9 carries the same chip.
MIL-STD-810H military certification expected
Current Ultra has MIL-STD-810H — handles extreme temperatures (-20°C to 55°C), salt fog, dust, vibration, and drops. Ultra 2 is expected to retain or exceed this certification given the rugged Ultra positioning.
47mm titanium case — refined design
Ultra 2 is expected to retain the 47mm squircle titanium case. Multiple reports suggest refinements to the design without a complete overhaul. Samsung spent 2025 keeping the same case — Ultra 2 is where the real refinement arrives.
$649 price expected — same as current Ultra
Samsung kept the Ultra at $649 for both 2024 and 2025 generations. A price increase to $699-749 is possible given hardware upgrades but has not leaked. $649 is the baseline expectation.
~800mAh battery — 35% larger than Ultra (2025)
Leaked battery capacity for Ultra 2 is approximately 800mAh, up from 590mAh in the current Ultra. Combined with the more efficient Snapdragon Wear Elite chip, estimated runtime is 60-72 hours — potentially the longest of any premium smartwatch.
Blood pressure — possible full clinical readings
Samsung Watch Ultra 2 leaks suggest blood pressure monitoring may advance beyond the trend-based alerts in the current Ultra to potentially include more clinically useful readings. Not confirmed. Dependent on regulatory approval.
Timeline
July 22, 2026
Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 announced at Unpacked London
Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 expected at Samsung Unpacked London July 22 2026. Snapdragon Wear Elite 3nm confirmed. ~800mAh battery leaked. FCC and CMIIT certified under SM-L715. NB-NTN satellite capable. No Galaxy Watch Classic in the 2026 lineup.
SmartWatch InsightJune 2026
FCC and CMIIT certification filed
Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 (SM-L715) cleared FCC and CMIIT certification in mid-June 2026. 10W charging confirmed. No Classic model number found in filings — Samsung is dropping the Classic from the 2026 lineup.
TechCabalJuly 2025
Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) — minor refresh
Samsung refreshed the Galaxy Watch Ultra with 64GB storage (up from 32GB) and a new Titanium Blue color. Same Exynos W1000 chip, same 590mAh battery, same $649 price. Widely criticized as an insufficient upgrade — Samsung was building toward Ultra 2.
Android AuthorityJuly 2024
Galaxy Watch Ultra launched at $649
Samsung launched the first Galaxy Watch Ultra at $649 — Samsung's answer to Apple Watch Ultra. 47mm titanium, 10ATM, IP68, MIL-STD-810H military certification, 590mAh battery, 48-hour runtime, sapphire crystal. First Samsung watch to add the Quick Button. Blood pressure monitoring where approved.
Android CentralOutlook
What's next
Galaxy Watch Ultra 3 is not on any roadmap. Samsung launched the Ultra tier in 2024, skipped a generation upgrade in 2025, and is delivering the real upgrade with Ultra 2 in 2026. Expect annual updates from here — Ultra 3 would arrive at Unpacked in July 2027. Samsung's Galaxy AI health platform will continue to add features via software regardless of hardware generation.
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