Samsung launches AI‑powered Galaxy Watch9 with new health tracking features

Samsung opened pre‑orders for the Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra2 in the Philippines, offering AI‑driven health insights via Samsung Health, including Vitals, Heart Health Score, Daily Cardio Load, Fitness Index and enhanced sleep‑apnea detection. The watches run on Snapdragon Wear Elite, feature up to 3,000‑nit displays, and the Ultra2 adds Trail Run mode, Nutrition Alert, and 10 ATM water resistance. Pre‑order incentives include up to 15 % price cuts, 0 % installment plans, and trade‑in savings of up to ₱9,000.

Reviewers note the Watch9 starts at $379.99, adds the new health metrics but retains the same battery life as previous models and shows occasional sleep‑tracking glitches. Design remains the familiar “squircle” case, with options for 40 mm or 44 mm sizes and LTE add‑on. Compared with the Galaxy Watch 8, the Watch9 offers a modest price increase and similar overall experience, while competing against Google’s upcoming Pixel Watch 5.