According to reviewer Kieran Alger, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is a rugged wearable packing dual-band GPS, a 1.5-inch 5,000-nit AMOLED display, and a larger multi-day battery. Priced at £649, the 47mm LTE smartwatch undercuts rivals like the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and the Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED while targeting intense fitness routines including trail running, open-water swimming, and scuba diving.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 Price and Specifications
The 47mm LTE Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is available in Titanium Silver and Titanium Grey for £649, according to testing data. That pricing sits below competitors like the Apple Watch Ultra 3 at £749 and top-tier dedicated sports watches such as the Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED, also priced at £749. However, it costs more than double the entry price of the smaller 40mm Galaxy Watch 9, which starts at £319.
Hardware specifications feature a 1.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 498 x 498 pixels, a total weight of 61.5g, and dimensions measuring 47.4 x 47.1 x 10.7mm. The titanium frame carries a 10ATM water resistance rating alongside a MIL-STD-810H durability certification and dual-frequency multiband GPS.
Pro Tip: If you plan to use the watch primarily for everyday tracking rather than extreme outdoor adventures, consider checking whether the bulkier 47mm titanium chassis fits comfortably on your wrist for round-the-clock wear, particularly during sleep.
Display, Design, and Usability Upgrades
The Watch Ultra 2 features a 1.52-inch display capable of hitting 5,000 nits of peak brightness, which Alger describes as the brightest screen currently available on a smartwatch. Protected by a toughened sapphire crystal lens, the sleeker titanium frame measures 10.7mm thick—making it 12% thinner than its predecessor while retaining a chunky build that may feel bulky on smaller wrists.
Health Monitoring and Vitals Tracking
Powered by Samsung’s BioActive Sensor, the wearable includes an extensive health suite that monitors sleep consistency, HRV, vascular load, blood pressure, antioxidant levels, and body composition via bioelectrical impedance analysis. It also supports ECG readings, blood-oxygen monitoring, sleep apnoea detection, snoring logs, and menstrual-cycle predictions.
A new one-stop Vitals feature acts as an early warning system by flagging deviations from baseline metrics such as respiratory rate, skin temperature, and heart rate. Meanwhile, the Heart Health tool calculates a cardiovascular score by combining vascular load, average sleep time, vigorous activity, and BMI data to warn users against potential overtraining.
Fitness Tracking and GPS Performance
The device supports over 100 sports modes alongside automatic tracking for walking, running, cycling, rowing, swimming, and elliptical workouts. Core metrics include VO2 max estimates, running-form metrics, heart-rate zones, sweat loss, and estimated carb and fat burn. A new Daily Cardio Load feature tracks moderate-to-vigorous activity intensity without requiring a manually started workout.
Outdoor features include a dedicated trail-running mode that tracks elevation, ascent, and terrain impact on performance. A scuba-diving app activates automatically upon water entry to record depth, duration, and water temperature.
Did You Know? The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 introduces a Raise to Speak feature powered by a faster processor, letting users summon Gemini AI for weather updates, reminders, and general queries simply by raising the watch to their mouth.
Battery Life and Smartwatch Tools
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 cost?
The 47mm LTE model is priced at £649 in the UK, placing it below the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED.
What is the battery life of the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2?
Does the Watch Ultra 2 support scuba diving?
Yes, it includes a dedicated scuba-diving app that activates automatically upon entering water to log depth, duration, and water temperature.
How does the Vitals feature work?
The Vitals feature monitors baseline metrics such as heart-rate variability, respiratory rate, and skin temperature, alerting users when their readings deviate from normal ranges.
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