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Updated · Geeky Gadgets · Jun 15
Samsung to Debut Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 on July 22 with 784 mAh Battery and 5G
Updated
Updated · Geeky Gadgets · Jun 15

Samsung to Debut Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 on July 22 with 784 mAh Battery and 5G

3 articles · Updated · Geeky Gadgets · Jun 15

Summary

  • July 22 is the expected launch date for Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, which is tipped to add 5G, on-device AI and a 784 mAh battery marketed as 800 mAh.
  • 784 mAh would mark roughly a 35% capacity jump from the prior model and, paired with the Snapdragon Wear Elite chip’s claimed 30% efficiency gain, could push battery life past three days.
  • 5G support and AI upgrades are expected to make the watch more independent from a phone, improving tasks such as calls, app downloads, music streaming and personalized health insights.
  • Samsung is also said to keep the Ultra line’s rugged focus with a 47mm titanium case, sapphire crystal display, 10 ATM and IP68 protection, and launch it alongside new foldables and Watch 9 models.

Insights

Three years post-launch, has the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2's celebrated AI and battery life truly kept pace with today's market?
Why does the Ultra 2 compromise on multi-week battery, a key feature found in other top-tier rugged smartwatches?
Did Samsung’s advanced AI health metrics, promised in 2023, become validated medical tools or just more data for users?