Galaxy Watch 9 & Ultra 2 Ship August 7: Final Specs, Pricing, and What You Need to Know

Samsung{"'"}s two new flagship smartwatches — the Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 — are officially shipping on August 7, 2026, with preorders closing on August 6. Both watches were announced at Samsung Unpacked on July 22 and represent the biggest hardware upgrade to Samsung{"'"}s wearable lineup in years.

Galaxy Watch 9 — From $379

• Chip: Snapdragon Wear Elite with dedicated Hexagon NPU supporting 2-billion-parameter AI models
• Display: 3,000-nit AMOLED — readable in direct sunlight
• Battery: 390mAh (40mm) / 445mAh (44mm) — up to 40 hours
• Health: Samsung BioActive sensor with FDA-cleared sleep apnea detection, hearing health monitoring
• Software: Wear OS 6 with Galaxy AI, 5 years of updates

Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 — $699

• Display: 5,000-nit AMOLED — the brightest smartwatch display ever
• Battery: 800mAh — tested at 60 hours in real-world use
• Exclusive sensors: AGEs (advanced glycation end-products) and antioxidant tracking for vascular health monitoring
• Durability: IP69K + MIL-STD-810H, 5G connectivity, titanium case

Should You Preorder?

Amazon{"'"}s preorder bonus ($50 gift card for Watch 9, $100 for Ultra 2) ends August 6. If you{"'"}re buying either watch, preordering is the smart move — Samsung watches rarely see discounts in their first month. See our Galaxy Watch 9 vs Ultra 2 comparison and our smartwatch buying guide.