Updated
Updated · BusinessLine · Sep 9
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 Wins Praise With 3-Day Battery and ₹64,999 Rugged Wear OS Pitch
Updated
Updated · BusinessLine · Sep 9

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 Wins Praise With 3-Day Battery and ₹64,999 Rugged Wear OS Pitch

3 articles · Updated · BusinessLine · Sep 9

Summary

  • Close to 3 days of battery life stood out in the review, which says Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is among the best Wear OS smartwatches now available.
  • An 800 mAh battery, Snapdragon Wear Elite chip and 5,000-nit display drive the upgrade over the 2024 model, alongside a thinner 10.7 mm titanium-bodied design.
  • Samsung’s One UI 9 on Wear OS 7 was described as smooth and clutter-free, with accurate sleep and workout tracking plus a new Trail Running feature.
  • At ₹64,999, the watch is positioned for buyers who want durability and 4G convenience, though some health features remain limited to Samsung phones and charging can take 2 hours.

Insights

Does the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 truly rival dedicated outdoor trackers, or is its two-hour charging time a fatal flaw for adventurers?
Can a $700 premium smartwatch dominate the market when its most advanced health features are locked behind a single smartphone brand?
Why did Samsung suddenly abandon its own processors for Qualcomm to power its most expensive smartwatch yet?