Pricing

In the Chinese market, the Galaxy Watch9 series is available in the following configurations:

• 40mm Bluetooth – CNY 2,499
• 44mm Bluetooth – CNY 2,799
• 44mm LTE – CNY 3,199

Availability, pricing, and configurations may vary by region.

Advanced Heart Health Features

One of the headline additions to the Galaxy Watch9 series is enhanced cardiac monitoring.

The smartwatch includes mobile electrocardiogram (ECG) atrial fibrillation (AFib) detection software, designed to help users identify potential irregular heart rhythms.

When the Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification (IHRN) feature is enabled, the watch continuously monitors the wearer’s resting heart rhythm. If it detects a pattern suggestive of atrial fibrillation lasting for approximately one hour, the user receives a notification recommending a follow-up ECG measurement.

The ECG results can also be exported as PDF reports, making it easier to share data with healthcare professionals or family members for further evaluation.

These health features are intended for wellness monitoring and are not a substitute for professional medical diagnosis.

Comprehensive Sleep Tracking

Samsung has further expanded its sleep analysis capabilities with the Galaxy Watch9.

During sleep, the smartwatch continuously monitors multiple physiological indicators, including:

• Heart rate
• Heart rate variability (HRV)
• Respiratory rate
• Blood oxygen saturation (SpO₂)
• Skin temperature

By analyzing these biometric signals, the Galaxy Watch9 provides users with deeper insights into sleep quality, overnight recovery, and overall wellness.

Slimmer and More Comfortable Design

The Galaxy Watch9 series introduces a refined industrial design focused on comfort and accuracy.

Key design highlights include:

• 8.6mm thin profile
• Lightweight sports band weighing approximately 14 grams
• Improved strap design for a closer wrist fit

The enhanced fit helps stabilize the watch’s sensors, improving the consistency and accuracy of health measurements while making the device more comfortable for all-day wear.

AI-Powered Personal Fitness Coach

Beyond health tracking, the Galaxy Watch9 acts as an intelligent fitness companion.

Using continuous analysis of workout performance and biometric data, the watch provides real-time training guidance, including recommendations on when to:

• Increase workout intensity
• Reduce training load
• Prioritize recovery

This adaptive coaching is designed to help users improve athletic performance while reducing the risk of overtraining and injury.

Wear OS 7 with Built-In App Ecosystem

The Galaxy Watch9 ships with Wear OS 7, giving users access to a broad ecosystem of smartwatch applications through the integrated app store.

In addition to Samsung’s built-in health and productivity features, users can download apps tailored to a variety of activities, including:

• Fitness training
• Recovery tracking
• Outdoor adventures
• Navigation
• Productivity
• Lifestyle services

The expanded software ecosystem allows users to customize the smartwatch according to their individual needs and daily routines.

Battery and Personalization

The Galaxy Watch9 is equipped with a 325mAh battery, providing power for all-day health monitoring, workouts, notifications, and app usage.

Samsung also offers a wide selection of customizable watch faces and interchangeable straps, allowing users to personalize the device to match their style and preferences.

A Well-Rounded Smartwatch for Everyday Health

With the Galaxy Watch9 series, Samsung continues to strengthen its focus on preventive health, intelligent fitness, and wearable convenience. Advanced ECG monitoring, comprehensive sleep analysis, AI-powered workout guidance, and the flexibility of Wear OS 7 make the new lineup a compelling option for users seeking a smartwatch that supports both everyday wellness and active lifestyles.

By combining lightweight hardware with an expanding software ecosystem and sophisticated health tracking capabilities, the Galaxy Watch9 series further reinforces Samsung’s position in the premium smartwatch market.

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This device was jointly developed by Samsung, Google, Gentle Monster and Warby Parker. It runs the Android XR system and is deeply integrated with Google’s Gemini multimodal large model natively, creating a 24/7 hands-free visual intelligent assistant.

The entire device features a slim and lightweight appearance similar to that of a regular optical lens. The overall weight is only around 50 grams. It does not incorporate a traditional AR display. Instead, it uses high-definition cameras on both sides of the frame to capture real-world images, synchronously transmitting visual information to Gemini for recognition and analysis. Finally, it reports the AI processing results through an in-frame audio unit, significantly reducing the device’s weight and power consumption, while also ensuring comfort during long-term daily use.

The hardware core is equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen1 dedicated chip. It has four Arm cores with the maximum operating frequency of 1.9GHz. It is equipped with a 12-megapixel imaging sensor and supports 30-frame full HD video recording. The frame of the glasses is equipped with two privacy indicator lights, which will light up simultaneously when shooting is activated, ensuring the safety of the shooting.

Relying on the multi-modal capabilities of Gemini, the glasses cover various practical scenarios such as office work, travel, and communication. During meetings, they can automatically capture the text on the whiteboard and can be used to quickly organize and archive it into Samsung Notes. When traveling, they provide real-time voice navigation and support real-time translation in multiple languages for conversations.

Mobile messages do not require you to lift your hand to check. The AI automatically extracts summaries and reads them aloud. During the call, you can also share the first-person real-time view hands-free. At the same time, it has context memory capabilities, which can retain multiple rounds of task information and reduce repetitive operations.

The device offers two interaction methods. Basic operations are carried out through the touch-sensitive area on the right temple of the frame. Sliding adjusts the volume, lightly touching answers the call, and long pressing initiates the shooting function.

After pairing with the Galaxy Watch 9 series of watches, additional wireless gesture control is unlocked, further freeing up your hands.

In terms of battery life, the eyeglass body can operate continuously for 9 hours on a full charge. The accompanying charging and storage case can complete 7 full recharges, meeting the needs for all-day use outside.

Two new joint-branded frame styles have been launched. The Gentle Monster style features slender black frames with a simple and elegant design. The Warby Parker style features an upwardly arched eyebrow line, which is suitable for daily wear. It also supports the option of choosing photochromic lenses, which darken automatically in the outdoors to provide better shading.

The entire device is deeply integrated into the entire ecosystem of Samsung Galaxy. It can seamlessly connect with foldable smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches. AI heavy-duty reasoning tasks are automatically pushed to the paired mobile devices, balancing the lightweight nature of the device with a complete intelligent experience. It has officially entered the consumer-level AI glasses market segment.

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According to information shared by technology publication SamMobile, both smartwatches will introduce upgraded connectivity features, new hardware, and larger battery capacities, while maintaining Samsung’s focus on health tracking and wearable performance.

European Pricing Revealed

The leaked pricing suggests that Samsung’s upcoming wearables will be positioned in the premium smartwatch segment.

The expected starting prices in Europe are:

• Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 (40mm): €409
• Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2: €740

Regional pricing may vary depending on taxes, configuration, and local market conditions.

Upgraded Wireless Connectivity

Both the Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 are expected to support the latest Bluetooth 6.0 standard, offering improved wireless efficiency and more reliable device connections.

The report also indicates that both models will feature dual-band Wi-Fi, although it remains unclear whether Samsung will implement the Wi-Fi 5 or Wi-Fi 6 standard.

In addition, both smartwatches are said to include:

• NFC support for contactless payments
• Enhanced wireless connectivity
• Improved pairing with compatible Galaxy smartphones and accessories

Qualcomm Chipset to Replace Exynos

One of the biggest hardware changes could be the processor.

According to the leak, Samsung will move away from the Exynos W1000 chipset used in previous-generation wearables and instead equip both watches with a new Qualcomm processor. While the exact chipset has not yet been identified, the switch could deliver improvements in performance, power efficiency, and AI-powered health features.

Memory configurations are expected to include:

The larger storage capacity on the Ultra model should provide more space for offline music, apps, maps, and health data.

Larger Batteries Across the Lineup

Battery capacity is also expected to increase across Samsung’s new smartwatch family.

The rumored battery specifications include:

• Galaxy Watch 9 (40mm): 325mAh
• Galaxy Watch 9 (44mm): 445mAh
• Galaxy Watch Ultra 2: 800mAh

The significantly larger battery in the Ultra 2 could provide substantially longer endurance, particularly for users who frequently rely on GPS tracking, outdoor activities, or advanced health monitoring features.

One UI 9 Watch Expected Out of the Box

Both smartwatches are expected to ship with One UI 9 Watch, Samsung’s latest smartwatch software based on Wear OS.

The updated interface is anticipated to introduce:

• Improved health and fitness tracking
• Enhanced AI-powered wellness features
• Refined user interface
• Better battery optimization
• Expanded ecosystem integration with Galaxy smartphones

Samsung has not yet officially detailed the software enhancements, but additional information is likely to be announced during the launch event.

Expected Specifications

Outlook

If these leaks prove accurate, the Galaxy Watch 9 series will represent one of Samsung’s most significant smartwatch upgrades in recent years. The combination of a rumored Qualcomm chipset, Bluetooth 6.0 connectivity, larger batteries, expanded storage, and the latest One UI 9 Watch software suggests Samsung is aiming to strengthen its position in the premium wearable market.

As with all pre-launch reports, the specifications and pricing should be treated as provisional until Samsung makes an official announcement later this month.

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When the first computers were invented, they were so enormous that they took up whole rooms. The Babbage Defense Engine, the very first computer in the world, weighed in at over 700 pounds. Cut to 1981 when the Osborne Corp released the Osborne 1: a 24-pound portable computer with a five-inch screen, two floppy disk drives, a battery pack, and a modem port. While the Osborne 1 was a far cry from the super sleek laptops and tablets that we have today, it was their common ancestor. The advances in technology between 1981 and today have been so significant that today’s lightest laptops weigh in at around 0.868 kgs (the Samsung Galaxy Book Pro). The world’s most advanced tablet weighs in at 0.628 kgs (the iPad Pro 12.9).

These days, these incredible machines aren’t just used for calculation or scientific discovery. People use their tablets and laptops to play online slots, to shop for clothing, or book their next vacation. The best tablets on the market today have the same capabilities as most of the best laptops; the only thing they’re missing is a built-in keyboard and a few grams of weight. As both machines continue to evolve, we ask; will the laptop begin to die out, and the tablet begin to take over? Let’s take a look at what the best brains in the business have to say on the subject.

The Laptop

Noone can deny that laptops and tablets have more in common now than ever. Many laptops are now smaller than we ever thought they could get, and some of the more high-end ones offer seamless touch screens.  Many believe that the PC industry is in complete decline, but the experts don’t necessarily think that’s accurate.

As far as the immediate future is concerned, Windows laptops will continue to be the go-to computing device for the masses. Roydon Cerejo of Red Pixels  Ventures LTD doesn’t see any sort of a future in which laptops are completely obsolete. He believes that the addition of touch screens to laptops is not an omen of doom for the computer industry but rather a gimmick intended to lure in the touch screen generations. In terms of practicality, he believes that laptops will continue to be the most sensible multifunctional computing solution.

Hatim Kantawalla of Crunch Base tends to agree. While he does believe that cloud-based computing will continue to lead the way in terms of function and storage, a change he thinks is here to stay,  he believes that only users who don’t use their devices for work (other than artists) will stick with the laptops they have or upgrade them rather than switching entirely to a tablet.

The Tablet

Initially, die-hard computer fans believed that tablets were a trend that wasn’t going to last. Halfway between a phone and a computer, tablets are currently used mostly as a way to consume various media: from social media apps to watching movies and listening to music. The earliest incarnation of the tablet was already developed in 1915, but the first real version of tablets, more or less as we know them today, came out in 1956- a handwriting-oriented tablet. 1963 saw RAND Corp’s RAND tablet, followed closely by the Dynabook, which was geared towards education. All of these tablets had one thing in common: they didn’t have keyboards. Cut to 1987, when Apple CEO John Sculley named the PDA and began the race to the format of the modern tablet as we know it now. This device was the ancestor of things like FaceTime, Siri, and iCloud, and it would change the game completely. Shocking though it may be, the very first iPad only came out 12 years ago, followed closely by the Galaxy Tab. Tablets began to take hold as a common household item, and the race was on to see who could make them the smallest and best. In 2007, the Amazon Kindle burst onto the market, and e-readers were born. Operating systems and display capabilities increased at a radical rate, and today, in 2022, tablet shipments are expected to total 168 million by year-end.

Conclusion

While Apple is still the leader in tablet technology and sales; it seems the chances are slim that tablets will replace laptops any time soon. The most likely long-term outcome for each of these devices is a further fusion. Keyboards remain essential for most users, and laptops are almost as portable as tablets. Sure, you can buy a keyboard to go with your tablet, but why go through all that bother when a laptop comes with a long-lasting, built-in version. By the same token, if you primarily use your machine to watch movies or listen to music, what’s the point of a built-in keyboard?

The evolution will likely continue, but neither device seems likely to wipe out the other anytime soon.

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In terms of appearance, the back of the body clearly indicates 47mm. The body also features words such as sapphire glass protection, LTE, GPS and 10ATM water resistance. New digital scales have been added to the edge of the dial. There are minute-style markings on the scale ring, and an orange triangular mark is located at the 12 o’clock position. It is currently unknown whether the rotating bezel function is supported.

On the right side of the watch, there is still the familiar three-button layout of Samsung. In the middle is a circular Action button, with an orange decorative ring around the outside. There is a slender metal button on each of the top and bottom.

In terms of configuration, Igeekphone previously reported that the rated battery capacity of Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 smartwatch is 784mAh. The official advertised typical value is estimated to be 800mAh, which is approximately a 35% increase compared to the previous generation (typical value of 590mAh).

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In terms of appearance, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 retains the design of its predecessor smartwatch, continuing to adopt a square/rounded square (squircle) border design. It mainly narrows the screen border and adjusts the side button area, etc.

The pictures exposed this time are mainly used to showcase the system interface. Therefore, there may still be some differences between these designs and the final retail version released by Samsung. Here are the related pictures attached by IGEEKPHONE.

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Igeekphone reported that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is the direct successor to the Galaxy Z Fold7. It is expected to be equipped with a larger capacity battery, a more powerful Snapdragon chip, and may return to support the S Pen. Judging from the leaked schematic diagram, there are almost no changes in the appearance.

Apart from Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra smartphone, several other Samsung smartwatches have also been seen in the FCC certification process:

Galaxy Watch Ultra 2: Model SM-L715 (Cellular Network)
Galaxy Watch 9 (40mm version): Model SM-L340 (WiFi), SM-L345 (LTE)
Galaxy Watch 9 (44mm version): Model SM-L350 (WiFi), SM-L355 (LTE)

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The current model of Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is equipped with the Exynos W1000 chip and supports 4G LTE cellular network, but it does not have a Bluetooth/Wi-Fi version.

The news reports that Samsung, in order to further meet the diverse needs of consumers, plans to launch a 5G cellular network version (SM-L716) and a Bluetooth/Wi-Fi version on the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 smartwatch.

In terms of configuration, the current Galaxy Watch Ultra was initially launched with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. However, in 2025, the storage was upgraded to 64GB. It is currently unclear about the storage configuration of the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2.

The media interpretation suggests that due to the continuous increase in the prices of key components, the Bluetooth version typically has a lower price compared to the version with independent mobile data connection. Therefore, in an environment of price hikes, it is easier to maintain the product’s appeal.

Regarding the release date, Igeekphone News quoted the blog post as saying that Samsung is expected to hold the Galaxy Unpacked event in July this year. Besides launching the Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip8 foldable phones, it will also introduce the Galaxy Watch Series 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 smartwatches.

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