Samsung launches Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra2

Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy Watch9 and the Galaxy Watch Ultra2, expanding its wearable technology portfolio with a focus on AI-powered health and fitness analysis. The new devices utilize the Samsung BioActive sensor system, which integrates optical biosignal, electrical heart signal, and bioelectrical impedance analysis to provide continuous health monitoring and proactive vital sign alerts.

The Galaxy Watch Ultra2 is designed for high-intensity outdoor use, featuring a titanium chassis, a 1.52-inch Super AMOLED display with 5,000 nits peak brightness, and sapphire crystal protection. It is powered by the Snapdragon Wear Elite processor with 2 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage, and is rated for water and dust resistance up to IP68 and IP69K standards, supporting dives up to 40 meters. It includes an 800 mAh battery.

The Galaxy Watch9 is available in 40 mm and 44 mm sizes with an aluminum chassis and Super AMOLED displays reaching 3,000 nits. Both models feature the same processor and 2 GB of RAM, though the Watch9 offers 32 GB of storage. The 40 mm model has a 390 mAh battery, while the 44 mm version has a 445 mAh battery. Both models will feature Wear OS 7 and One UI 9 Watch, with Samsung promising five years of security updates.