The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is one of the best Android smartwatches you can buy right now and the best Samsung watch (at least from a specs perspective) the company has ever made.
Introduced in 2024, it's a durable, rugged alternative to mainstream Android options that has proven popular with Android fans looking for a Wear OS answer to the Apple Watch Ultra 2.
Apple has successfully iterated the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and is expected to introduce a new Apple Watch Ultra 3 in 2025, but will Samsung follow suit?
The Galaxy Watch Ultra has been, by all indications, a success story, and it seems almost inconceivable that Samsung is not preparing something behind the scenes to repeat the first generation.
That being said, leaks and rumors are scarce (if not non-existent), so right now all we can do is speculate and talk about what we would do. as to view on a Galaxy Watch Ultra 2.
With that in mind, here are some of our ideas.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra: get to the point
- What is it? A possible second-generation Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
- When could it be released? As early as 2025
- How much could it cost? Current price is $649 / £599 / AU$1,299, unlikely to change much
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2: Price and release date predictions
There are no rumors about the release date or price of a possible Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, but we can make some predictions.
The Galaxy Watch Ultra costs $649 / £599 / AU$1,299, one of the biggest draws of the watch is that it is inferior to the Apple Watch, and Samsung is unlikely to change this successful formula by increasing the price. As such, we'd expect a Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 to cost in the region of the current model.
As for the release date, rival Apple launched its Apple Watch Ultra 2 just a year after the first version, so there is a precedent here for a Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 as early as 2025. Specifically, the Galaxy Watch Ultra It was featured at last year's Unpacked. July 10, 2024, so if you're going for a one-year update cycle, write down July 2025.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2: Leaks and rumors
There are no leaks or rumors about the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, but we know Samsung has some interesting things in the works.
Perhaps the most interesting development is Samsung's new solid-state battery technology. The company may have figured out denser solid-state batteries for wearable devices like the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2. However, this technology isn't expected to go into production until 2026, so it wouldn't be ready in time for our speculated 2025. Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 arrives in 2026 instead of this year, it could well introduce the technology.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2: what we want to see
In fact, we've already discussed in detail some of the features the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 should steal from the Apple Watch Ultra, but here's a rundown of some of the things we'd like to see on the next Galaxy Watch Ultra.
1. Digital Crown
The lack of a digital crown is a big mistake on the Galaxy Watch Ultra and was a point we picked up during our review. It would make getting around the Ultra much easier, especially in bad weather, dirt, or with gloves.
2. A slimmer chassis
As an Apple Watch Ultra 2 user, I find the Galaxy Watch Ultra to be quite bulky and would love to see the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 be a little less thick than its predecessor.
3. Squirrel Exhibit
While I appreciate the circular display being a hallmark of Samsung watches, the circular display inside the square chassis looks a bit strange in my opinion. It makes the bezels appear larger than they actually are and makes the screen appear smaller in comparison. A bumpy display similar to the Apple Watch Ultra would be a great upgrade.
4. Water sports
The Galaxy Watch Ultra can't keep up with the water sports prowess of the Apple Watch Ultra 2, it's not as highly rated for water resistance, and it doesn't come with a temperature sensor or depth meter, both of which would be a welcome addition to diving. and snorkel.
5. Ultra watch faces
The Apple Watch Ultra features a richer and more attractive set of dedicated Ultra watch faces, something Samsung could delve into by bringing more exclusive Ultra faces to the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2: the verdict
With no leaks or rumors pointing to a solid device, the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is just a pipe dream at this stage, but there are plenty of ways Samsung could improve the watch and make the second generation successful. When that will be remains unknown.
