with the Zfold 8 and the new flip 8, Samsung also introduced the Galaxy Watch 9 and the rugged Galaxy Watch Ultra 2. Both wearables swap basic activity tracking for proactive health insights powered by Gemini. The everyday model starts at 379 USD while the premium model targets the flagship tier.
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Under the hood, both watches run on the Snapdragon Wear Elite platform from Qualcomm. It is a major speed upgrade. The new silicon handles on device calculations quickly and improves app response times. This extra processing power is particularly useful for running local voice tasks smoothly.
The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 targets outdoor enthusiasts who need durable gear. It features a titanium chassis and holds an IP69K rating for water and dust resistance. The display can reach 5000 nits of peak brightness to remain readable under direct sunlight. To keep tracking active during long trips, the watch packs a large 800mAh battery.
Samsung is focusing heavily on virtual assistance with a new Raise to Talk gesture. Users can speak to Gemini by lifting their wrist, bypassing the need for any wake words. Health tracking also gets a boost with real time monitoring of respiratory rates, skin temperature, and heart rate variability. Workouts are supported by Cardio Load metrics and hydration guidance, while sleep tracking adds detection for sleep apnea.
The standard Galaxy Watch 9 serves as the daily option, offering the same health sensors and an all day battery. It trades the bulky titanium frame for a slimmer profile suited for casual wear. Pricing for this model begins at 379 USD, while the pricing details for the premium flagship tier Ultra model remain under wraps for now.
