Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 vs. Galaxy Watch 9: It's an easy choice

Samsung launched the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Galaxy Watch 9 in London on June 22, 2026.

The Ultra 2 is the premium upgrade, with a larger battery, brighter display, titanium build, stronger durability, and faster internals.

The Galaxy Watch 9 keeps a similar design to last year, but gets the same Snapdragon Wear Elite chip and new health software features.

Pricing starts at $379 for the Watch 9 and $699 for the Ultra 2, with both now available for preorder.