Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Watch 9 Prioritize Big Batteries

Samsung announced the Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 at Unpacked, featuring modest hardware upgrades and AI health tools. The Galaxy Watch 9 replaces the Exynos chip with Snapdragon Wear Elite, introduces One UI 9 Watch, and includes FDA-cleared health features. Both models prioritize larger batteries to better compete with Apple Watch models. Starting at $379.99, the Galaxy Watch 9 reflects a $30 price increase over the previous Watch 8 model to incorporate these new capabilities.