Samsung Unveils Galaxy Watch9 and Ultra 2

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 at Unpacked 2026, highlighting brighter displays, larger batteries, and outdoor-focused health features powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear Elite platform, marking a shift from its own Exynos chips. The Watch 9 arrives in 40mm and 44mm sizes with up to 3,000 nits brightness and 390mAh/445mAh batteries, while the 47mm Ultra 2 uses a titanium case, a 1.52-inch display, and an 800mAh battery with up to 5,000 nits brightness for extreme visibility. The Ultra 2 emphasizes rugged durability with certifications including IP69K, MIL-STD-810H, and EN13319, and adds new outdoor metrics like trail run tracking and hydration guidance. In India, pre-orders for the Watch 9 and Ultra 2 opened with prices starting at Rs 38,999 for the 40mm Watch 9 and Rs 69,999 for the Ultra 2, with sales beginning August 7; the Ultra 2 also packs 64GB storage and 2GB RAM. Reviewers note the Ultra 2’s thicker, rugged design persists but benefits from a slimmer 10.7mm profile and a more comfortable band, while early hands-on impressions praise battery life, display brightness, and faster performance. Samsung also showcased the broader Unpacked lineup, including other foldables and new glasses, underscoring a continued push into premium, outdoor-ready wearables.