Last updated: July 30th, 2026 at 09:40 UTC+02:00


See the reasons why you should upgrade to the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2

It's quite the meaningful upgrade.

Adnan Farooqui

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TL;DR

  • Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is lighter and thinner than the previous model, making it more comfortable to wear.
  • It has a larger display with a 5,000-nit peak brightness, the brightest on any smartwatch.
  • Samsung upgraded it to Qualcomm's Snapdragon wearable chip, bringing a major performance boost.

Samsung has made significant improvements to its top-of-the-line smartwatch with the new Galaxy Watch Ultra 2.

Our colleagues over at SamMobile's YouTube channel have put together a handy video detailing the reasons why you should consider an upgrade to this model.

The updated design is certainly one of the main reasons why you should consider upgrading to this smartwatch. It's lighter and thinner than the model it replaces, which makes it a lot more comfortable to wear.

You also get a display on the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 that's not only larger than its predecessor but at 5,000 nits peak brightness, it's also the brightest display available on any smartwatch.

Samsung has also upgraded to Qualcomm's Snapdragon wearable chip for the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, which is a considerable upgrade over the previous Exynos chip. The performance is astounding which further helps improve the overall user experience on Samsung's most capable smartwatch.

Check out the full video below to learn more about the reasons why you should consider upgrading to the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2.

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Samsung is currently taking pre-orders for the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and it will be released on August 7, 2026. Prices start at $699.