Overview
- Evan Blass published high‑resolution press renders on June 24 that give the clearest look yet at the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2’s final design, showing a 47mm squircle case, numbered 1–12 bezel markings, three buttons, dual speaker vents, and updated straps.
- Multiple outlets report Samsung will announce two watches at Galaxy Unpacked on July 22 in London and that the company appears likely to skip a 2026 Galaxy Watch Classic in favor of the Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2.
- Leaks consolidate key hardware claims that remain unconfirmed by Samsung, including a platform move to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear Elite, about 2GB of RAM for the Ultra 2, an ~800mAh battery in the Ultra 2, GPS and LTE support, and 40mm/44mm sizes for the Watch 9.
- Press images and earlier renders show the Watch 9 is a modest visual evolution of the Watch 8 with two size‑specific color choices, while the Ultra 2 adopts a boxier, more premium look with thinner bezels and new band options.
- Software previews in leaked assets point to One UI 9 Watch changes such as a redesigned Samsung Health app, a new watch‑face picker, 3D icons, and a dedicated compass/quick‑button integration which together could alter daily tracking and button workflows for users.