The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is one of the best Android smartwatches you can buy right now, and the best Samsung Watch (spec-wise, anyway) the company has ever made.
Unveiled in 2024, it’s a durable, rugged alternative to mainstream Android choices that has proven popular among 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 unveil a new Apple Watch Ultra 3 in 2025, but will Samsung follow suit?
The Galaxy Watch Ultra was, by all accounts, a success, and it seems almost inconceivable that Samsung isn’t planning something behind the scenes to repeat the first generation.
That being said, leaks and rumors are rare (if any), so right now all we can do is speculate and talk about what we might do. as to see in a Galaxy Watch Ultra 2.
With that in mind, here are some of our ideas.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra: getting straight to the point
- What is this? A future second-generation Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
- When could it be launched? From 2025
- How much could this cost? The current price is $649 / £599 / AU$1,299, and it’s 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 potential Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, but we can make some predictions.
The Galaxy Watch Ultra costs $649 / £599 / AU$1,299, one of the watch’s biggest appeals is that it undercuts the Apple Watch, and Samsung is unlikely to shake up that successful formula by increasing the price. As such, we 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 iteration, so there’s precedent here for a Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 as early as 2025. Specifically, the Galaxy Watch Ultra was revealed at last year’s Unpacked. July 10, 2024, so if you’re betting on a one-year upgrade cycle, plan for July 2025.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2: Leaks and rumors
There are no leaks or rumors regarding the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, but we do know that Samsung has some exciting plans in the works.
Perhaps the most interesting development is Samsung’s new solid-state battery technology. The company may well have developed denser solid-state batteries for wearable devices like the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2. However, this technology is not expected to enter production until 2026 and therefore would not be ready in time for our 2025 assumption If the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 arrives in 2026 instead of this year, it could well feature the technology.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2: what we want to see
In fact, we’ve already discussed at length some of the features the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is expected to steal from the Apple Watch Ultra, but here’s a recap of some of the things we’d like to see in the next Galaxy Watch Ultra.
1. Digital Crown
The lack of a digital crown is a big problem on the Galaxy Watch Ultra, and it’s something we picked up on in our review. This would make scrolling on the Ultra much easier, especially in bad weather, dirt, or while wearing gloves.
2. A thinner chassis
As an Apple Watch Ultra 2 user, I find the Galaxy Watch Ultra quite bulky, and I would like to see the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 be slightly less bulky than its ancestor.
3. Circle-shaped display
While I appreciate that the circular display is a feature of Samsung watches, the circular display inside the square frame looks a bit odd in my opinion. This makes the bezels appear larger than they really are and makes the screen appear smaller in comparison. A circular 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 Apple Watch Ultra 2’s water sports prowess, it doesn’t rate as highly in water resistance, and it doesn’t come with a temperature sensor or a depth gauge, both of which would be a welcome addition for diving. and snorkeling.
5. Ultra Dials
The Apple Watch Ultra has a richer, more attractive set of dedicated Ultra watch faces, which Samsung could exploit by bringing more ultra-exclusive watch 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 point, but there are plenty of ways Samsung could improve the watch and make the second generation a success. When that will happen, no one knows.
