Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 review: Smarter, tougher and built to last

At the Galaxy Unpacked 2026, I was taken aback when Samsung showcased the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 alongside the Watch 9 series and the Galaxy Z Fold 8 phones. The fact that Samsung upgraded its most expensive Galaxy Watch for another year was an interesting phenomenon in itself. The original Galaxy Watch Ultra had already won over fitness enthusiasts and critics with its humongous battery and ruggedness – what else could a Watch Ultra 2 offer?

It turns out that there was indeed enough for Samsung to pack in as upgrades. Let’s go quickly through some of the headlining features –