Samsung has officially introduced the Galaxy Watch Ultra2, featuring a peak display brightness of over 5,000 nits and powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear Elite processor, according to a hands-on review published on September 30, 2026, by Benedikt Winkel. Retailing at an MSRP of 749 euros, the new 47mm titanium smartwatch brings major internal upgrades while maintaining a nearly identical exterior design to its predecessor.
Display and Hardware Upgrades
The standout feature of the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 is its Super AMOLED display, which reaches a peak brightness of over 5000 cd/m² with the ambient light sensor enabled, according to testing. This surpasses previous models and positions Samsung ahead of Apple and Huawei in peak screen brightness.
Under the hood, Samsung has replaced its own Exynos chip with the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear Elite SW6100 processor. The device includes 2048 MB of memory and 64 GB of eMMC flash storage. The titanium case measures 47 x 47 x 16 millimeters and weighs 85.7 grams with its 24-millimeter band attached, or 61.5 grams without it. Winkel noted that Samsung revised the underside of the case, allowing the smartwatch to fit noticeably better on narrower wrists with less wobble than the first-generation Ultra.
Software Setup and Operation
Running Google Wear OS 7 paired with One UI 9.0 Watch, the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 relies on two separate applications for management. Reviewers found that setting up the device requires the Galaxy Wearable app on a paired smartphone—such as the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra used in testing—while all health metrics are funneled into the Samsung Health app. An additional application, Samsung Health Monitor, remains mandatory to unlock ECG and blood pressure tracking.
Software support is scheduled to run until July 2031, providing five years of updates. Voice control options include both Samsung’s upgraded Bixby assistant and Google Gemini. While Bixby can handle basic internet searches and device functions, Gemini provides deeper integration with Google Maps and Calendar. The watch features an eSIM for standalone data connections and includes built-in speakers and microphones that delivered clear call quality during tests.
Health and Fitness Monitoring
Health tracking centers around a daily Energy Score ranging from 1 to 100, which aggregates sleep data, previous-day activity, resting heart rate, and skin temperature. For workouts, the smartwatch supports dual-band GNSS positioning, turn-by-turn route guidance, and automatic workout detection. It carries a 10 ATM and IP69K rating alongside EN13319 certification, making it officially certified as a diving device capable of handling ocean pressures up to 100 meters.
Accuracy testing against reference devices yielded strong results. However, advanced metrics like blood pressure and ECG remain restricted to users who pair the watch with a Samsung smartphone, and the blood pressure feature requires regular calibration against a standard monitor.
Battery Life and Charging
The Galaxy Watch Ultra2 packs an 800 mAh lithium-polymer battery, which Samsung rates for up to 60 hours of runtime.
Pricing, display brightness, and compatibility requirements for the Galaxy Watch Ultra2
How much does the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 cost?
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 has an MSRP of 749 euros and is available in gray and silver color options.
What is the peak brightness of the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 display?
The 1.52-inch Super AMOLED display reaches a peak brightness of over 5000 cd/m² with the ambient light sensor enabled.
Do I need a Samsung phone to use all features?
Yes. While basic functions work across Android devices, advanced health tools including ECG and blood pressure measurements require pairing with a Samsung smartphone.
Is the smartwatch suitable for diving?
Yes, the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 is certified as a diving device with 10 ATM and EN13319 ratings, supporting pressures equivalent to depths of 100 meters.
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