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Samsung is having a very tough time keeping things under wraps in the final hours before its Galaxy Unpacked event. So far, nearly everything there is to know about the Galaxy Z Flip 8 and the Z Fold 8 has leaked. Now, a fresh report shows exactly what we can expect from the company's next premium smartwatch, the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2.
Little is left to the imagination after this leak
In a July 20 newsletter leak, prominent tipster Evan Blass revealed all the upgrades that are coming to the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2.
For starters, the premium smartwatch is said to be 12% thinner while retaining a titanium body. It's also expected to feature an upgraded IP69K rating, while the Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) comes with an IP68 rating.
Beyond the design changes, Samsung is reportedly increasing the battery capacity to a massive 800mAh. Previous rumors already pointed in this direction, and Blass' information practically confirms the upgrade.
Just like the Galaxy Watch 9, the upcoming premium wearable is packing a Snapdragon Wear Elite chip. Samsung has traditionally used its own Exynos processors in recent Galaxy Watch models, and it'll be interesting to see what performance and efficiency gains this shift brings.
Finally, the touchscreen on the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 will reportedly reach a peak brightness of 5,000 nits, a substantial leap from the 3,000-nit panel on the current model.
The best Wear OS smartwatch release this year?
It's no secret that the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 operates in a league of its own. While the Wear OS landscape offers multiple everyday options, Samsung's rugged timepiece doesn't face real competition even from Google.
By the looks of it, the Watch Ultra 2 might just turn out to be the most exciting smartwatch release this year.
Still, early leaks suggest these upgrades will come at a cost, with reputable sources pointing to a €50 (~$57) price jump in Europe.
That leaves us with the real question: Will the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 deliver the sheer perfection users have been waiting for, or will an inflated price tag make even these substantial improvements tough to justify?
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We need these changes
To me, the most exciting thing about the Watch Ultra 2 is the battery. While the first-gen Watch Ultra packs a 590mAh cell, some users complained about poor battery life and ultra-slow charging.
Now, it appears that Samsung is trying to solve both of these problems by increasing the capacity and adding an efficient Snapdragon chip.
Of course, we'll need real-world testing before we can determine whether these upgrades deliver a noticeable improvement. Still, if the leaks are accurate, the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 could become Samsung's longest-lasting smartwatch yet.
Samsung is moving in the right direction
The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 represents a potential shift in Samsung's long-term wearable plans. When the original model debuted in 2024, it was met with plenty of excitement.
The 2025 edition, however, was a different story: it was nearly identical to the original model, and no matter how I looked at it, I struggled to find a strong argument in favor of its release.
Now, Samsung seems to be getting back on track, bringing meaningful changes instead of simply repeating what worked before. In a landscape where brands don't normally innovate much, the South Korean tech giant is giving its premium wearable lineup the attention it deserves. Let's hope it works.
