Samsung launches Galaxy Watch9 with AI health features

Samsung has introduced the Galaxy Watch9, a smartwatch integrated with Samsung Health to provide personalized wellness insights. The device utilizes artificial intelligence to offer a comprehensive view of user health, covering activity, mindfulness, nutrition, sleep, and vital signs.

A key feature is the enhanced sleep apnea detection, which uses AI algorithms to analyze respiratory interruptions during the night and classify them into three levels. The device also monitors vital signs, including heart rate, heart rate variability, respiratory rate, skin temperature, and blood oxygen saturation, to establish personalized baselines.

In the broader smartwatch market, the Galaxy Watch9 joins newer releases such as the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Apple Watch Series 12. While newer models offer advanced hardware like the Snapdragon Wear Elite processor and higher brightness screens, older premium models like the original Galaxy Watch Ultra remain competitive options due to their titanium construction and robust sensor suites.