Deeper health insights, more accurate tracking, and durable comfort to help users turn their daily data into actionable recommendations.Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has announced the all-new Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9, ushering in a new era of everyday wellness, where users can access in-depth and relevant health insights simply by wearing these devices.To support continuous wear, 24/7, Samsung is introducing powerful innovations that maximize comfort while advancing performance, with the largest battery and brightest display ever offered on a Galaxy Watch, as well as the Snapdragon Wear® Elite platform.A true gateway to AI-powered health intelligence, this new premium range transforms complex biometric data into personalized and actionable recommendations, covering all aspects of the user’s health.The Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra2 feature the Snapdragon Wear® Elite platform, as well as the largest battery capacity and brightest display ever offered in this range.”At Samsung, we are committed to helping everyone live better. We want to make it as seamless as possible to move from reactive to preventive care. By integrating everyday devices with our global scale, we are building a deeply connected health experience,” said TM Roh, General Manager, President, and Head of the Device eXperience (DX) division at Samsung Electronics.”The new Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 represent a major breakthrough in Samsung’s health vision. By providing continuous health data tracking from the wrist, these new watches act as true wellness companions, transforming daily vital signs into proactive and actionable insights, while providing timely alerts.”Galaxy Watch Ultra2: Boosting ambitions and achieving peak performance with unmatched hardware and specialized sports trackingThe new 47mm Galaxy Watch Ultra2 in Titanium Gray. The Galaxy Watch Ultra2 is the most powerful and advanced Galaxy Watch ever designed by Samsung. It is designed for extreme outdoor adventures and for users who demand long-lasting battery life, reliable robustness, accurate tracking, and continuous health monitoring in extreme conditions.The Galaxy Watch Ultra2’s dedicated outdoor sports modes help users push their limits while staying safe. The Trail Run feature tracks elevation, ascent progress, and terrain impact in detail, helping users better manage their pace and reduce the risk of injury. It also provides real-time hydration guidance through Nutrition Alert, a new feature that complements Sweat Loss. By estimating water loss based on body weight, it indicates when to hydrate and how much, helping users achieve their running goals.The Galaxy Watch Ultra2 displays detailed running data on its exceptionally sharp display, which can reach 5,000 nits. The Galaxy Watch Ultra2 also supports professional diving. Certified IP69K, 10 ATM, and EN13319, it is not only water and dust resistant, but also dive-ready. As soon as the user enters the water, it can automatically track real-time diving data directly from the wrist, such as depth, duration, and water temperature. Additionally, users can access advanced diving features, including ascent and descent speed tracking and safety limits, via the exclusive Ultra2 Diving app, expected later this year.Developed with Mares, the global leader in diving equipment, these features significantly enhance the watch’s capabilities in this area. As soon as the user enters the water, the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 automatically tracks real-time diving data, such as depth, duration, and water temperature.To power these professional sports and health features, the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 relies on unmatched hardware performance. It features an impressive 800 mAh battery, a 35% increase in capacity compared to the previous Ultra model. Powered by the Snapdragon Wear Elite platform, it sets a new standard for power, speed, and GPS tracking accuracy within the Ultra range. Its expanded display also gives rise to the world’s first smartwatch with a 5,000-nit brightness, for crystal-clear visibility even in direct sunlight.The Galaxy Watch Ultra2 retains its shock-resistant titanium case, guaranteeing rugged durability, while introducing improved comfort and stability to suit a wider and more diverse audience. Despite a significantly larger battery, the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 features a thinner and more innovative design, which seamlessly adapts to both sports and outdoor activities and everyday use. An advanced internal redesign reduces the device’s thickness by 12% compared to the previous generation. Combined with lighter and more flexible straps, the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 offers continuous 24/7 wear, highly accurate biometric tracking, and exceptional comfort.Galaxy Watch9: Everyday wellness with durable comfort and long-lasting batteryThe Galaxy Watch9 is available with straps in various materials and colors, including soft silicone and lightweight fabric. The Galaxy Watch9 is the ultimate everyday health companion. It is designed for users who care about their well-being and want to adopt better habits through continuous and seamless tracking of their activity and sleep.Versatile, this watch transforms personal biomarkers into actionable health insights, making it easier for users to manage their daily routine simply by wearing it. To fully assume its role as a health companion, the Galaxy Watch9 relies on powerful hardware and an extremely comfortable design. It features a lightweight and resistant aluminum case, which retains the iconic cushion silhouette of the Galaxy Watch, while being specifically refined to offer a more natural and closer fit to the wrist.Combined with a wide range of interchangeable straps with a soft touch, the Galaxy Watch9 ensures remarkable comfort throughout the day, allowing continuous 24/7 wear, essential for collecting accurate and consistent health data. This exceptional wearability is based on a new generation of internal innovations. The new Snapdragon Wear Elite platform gives the Galaxy Watch9 a significant boost in speed and efficiency, for seamless and uninterrupted health tracking. Its efficient 390 mAh battery guarantees reliable tracking, day and night. Additionally, its stunning 3,000-nit display ensures optimal readability and clear visibility in all lighting conditions, allowing users to check their health status at a glance.AI-powered health: Comprehensive and actionable insightsAt the heart of the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 are Samsung’s AI-powered health features. The Galaxy Watch’s BioActive sensor continuously captures biometric data related to the user’s lifestyle, developing a deep understanding of their health status. The Galaxy Watch then translates this complex biometric data into simple and proactive recommendations, helping users understand what’s happening in their body and what steps to take next.These new capabilities, available on both the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9, advance Samsung’s vision of preventive care, combining daily data with years of rigorous clinical research conducted with world-renowned universities and medical institutions. On this basis, the Galaxy Watch is designed to provide more accurate and relevant health guidance around essential pillars such as sleep, activity, cardiovascular health, and recovery.Vitals: Proactively monitors the user’s personal vital signs during sleep and issues fluid alerts in case of significant deviations.Heart Health Score: Easily understands cardiovascular well-being through a simple, actionable score, accompanied by personalized lifestyle recommendations.Daily Cardio Load: Optimizes training by providing tailored guidance on exercise volume and estimated recovery needs.Fitness Index: Offers a comprehensive view of physical fitness, with personalized goals to improve daily performance.Hearing: Protects long-term hearing health through alerts for hazardous sound levels and detailed reports.With these features, users benefit from intelligent and personalized insights that help them better manage their long-term well-being and achieve their goals. The Galaxy Watch’s features include Vitals, which alerts users to significant changes in their health data.Strap collections tailored to every lifestyleA smartwatch should be as unique as its user. That’s why both the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 offer a wide range of straps suited to all lifestyles. Because elite performance requires the right equipment at the right time, Samsung offers a specialized collection of straps for Ultra. Whether it’s tackling rough terrain, diving deep, or attending a business meeting, users can choose the strap that perfectly suits their usage and environment, combining optimal functionality and style.Users can choose from the following options:Marine Band: An even lighter and more breathable silicone strap, designed for long-lasting adventures and extreme conditions.PeakForm Band: A hybrid material strap offering a premium finish, optimized for both elegance and sports performance.Trail Band: A classic fabric strap, featuring improved breathability and a superior fit for durable comfort, even during demanding outdoor activities like running.Designed to offer maximum freedom of expression, the new expanded Watch9 strap collection allows users to assert their personal style and customize their look. Thanks to innovative new materials and a wide range of colors, these straps optimize comfort in many situations, from intense workouts to everyday activities. The available options are:Sports Band: A thinner and more flexible strap, designed to offer optimal comfort and a seamless transition between sports and daily life.Misty Band: Made from premium soft silicone, this strap securely wraps around the wrist for a stable fit, without bouncing. With its subtle two-tone colors, it adds a sophisticated touch that easily complements the user’s daily style.Fabric Band: A lightweight and breathable strap, ideal for everyday use, offering maximum comfort, including during sleep.Quick access to diagnosis and moreThe Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 also come with exclusive benefits in the form of free trials of subscription services:60-day free trial of Strava: Users can start training with one of the world’s most active sports communities, which brings together 195 million active people in 185 countries, tracking each other’s efforts and encouraging each other. But Strava goes beyond training. Users can also connect with their community and discover new running routes by tracking their sessions directly on their watch, then opening the Strava app on their phone. To activate the free trial, simply open the Strava mobile app, access Settings, and touch the Samsung offer.2-month free trial of iFIT: Users can explore destinations around the world with iFIT’s elite coaches and track their workouts directly on their watch. To activate the free trial, simply open the Samsung Health app on their mobile phone and touch the promotion in the Settings menu.
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