Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 at its Galaxy Unpacked event in London, introducing a 5,000-nit peak-brightness display, a larger battery, and performance upgrades. Samsung says the Ultra 2 uses a Qualcomm-based chip that delivers about 32 percent faster CPU performance and 19 percent faster GPU performance compared with the prior model. The watch adds new outdoor and sports features including dive tracking with real-time depth and temperature data that supports dives to 100 meters and new trail running tools. The Ultra 2 is slimmer at about 10.7 millimeters with thinner bands and carries an IP69K certification for toughness. Samsung also highlighted hands-free access to Gemini AI features on the watch. Preorders are open now, with coverage noting a higher starting price around $700 for the Ultra 2 while the standard Galaxy Watch 9 starts near $380. Reviewers and outlets such as The Verge and Thurrott called the update a refinement focused on battery, brightness, tracking, and performance rather than a radical redesign.
