Samsung has just unveiled a new lineup of products in the UK, including two smartwatches, one of which is the all-new Galaxy Watch Ultra designed specifically for extreme sports enthusiasts.
Aiming to compete with the Apple Watch Ultra, Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Ultra is geared towards fitness enthusiasts looking to enhance their performance. This smartwatch features a rugged design and a customizable quick action button. It debuts alongside the Galaxy Watch 7, the latest addition to Samsung’s flagship smartwatch series, both of which launched today (24 July).
In addition to these smartwatches, Samsung has also introduced the highly anticipated Galaxy Ring. When paired with a Galaxy smartwatch, the ring delivers even greater accuracy for sleep and training metrics. The smartwatch also extends the battery life of the Galaxy Ring by handling heart rate monitoring, thus conserving the ring’s battery.
Today’s launches also include two new foldable phones and new earbuds, all powered by AI. Here’s everything you need to know about the Galaxy Watch Ultra and Galaxy Watch 7, including their prices and key features.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra: £599 ($750), Samsung.co.uk
Samsung’s response to the Apple Watch Ultra, the Galaxy Watch Ultra, is a premium smartwatch crafted for extreme sports enthusiasts. It features a circular watch face set on a squared-off body and is the most durable smartwatch Samsung has ever created. The case is made from grade 4 titanium, and it is built to withstand extreme temperatures—both hot and cold—as well as water depths of up to 100 meters.
The Galaxy Watch Ultra boasts the brightest display ever on a Galaxy smartwatch, with 3,000 nits of brightness and a night mode that reduces screen brightness for nighttime use. It comes packed with features, including a multi-sport tile and the ability to connect to a power meter for triathlon training.
The watch also includes a new customizable quick action button, which allows you to assign different functions to double taps, single taps, and long presses.
The Galaxy Watch Ultra is available in a 47mm size, slightly smaller than the Apple Watch Ultra, and comes with LTE as standard. It is available in grey, white, or silver and is priced at £599 ($750)—significantly less than the $799 Apple Watch Ultra 2.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7: From £299 ($375), Samsung.co.uk
The flagship Galaxy Watch 7 is now faster, smarter, and more accurate than its predecessors. Powered by a 3nm processor, it’s three times faster than the Galaxy Watch 6 and is the first smartwatch to run the new Wear OS 5.
While maintaining a sleek and minimalist design, the Galaxy Watch 7 introduces stitched sports bands similar to those on the Apple Watch and comes in two sizes—40mm and 44mm—in green and silver or green and cream.
This all-in-one health-tracking device monitors over 90 different activities and provides wellness and sleep scores. It features a new bioactive sensor for more accurate tracking of heart rate, sleep quality, blood pressure, blood oxygen levels, and stress. Additionally, it includes a dual GPS system for more precise location tracking.
Like the Galaxy Ring, the Galaxy Watch 7 supports double pinch gestures to take photos, snooze alarms, and control workouts. Thanks to Galaxy AI enhancements, replying to messages from your wrist is more intuitive, with the smartwatch offering smart, one-tap responses.
Available in Bluetooth and LTE versions, the Galaxy Watch 7 is now on sale, with prices starting at £299 ($375) and reaching up to £369 ($465).
Conclusion
Samsung’s latest offerings, particularly the Galaxy Watch Ultra and Galaxy Watch 7, highlight the brand’s commitment to innovation in the wearable tech space. With their rugged designs, advanced features, and competitive pricing, these new smartwatches offer strong alternatives to other high-end devices on the market. Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast, a tech-savvy individual, or someone seeking a reliable smartwatch, Samsung’s latest lineup is worth considering.
