The immediate impact of the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2's potential features could be significant, with millions benefiting from advanced health tracking capabilities. The rumored noninvasive glucose monitoring feature, in particular, could be a major breakthrough, as it has long been considered one of the "holy grails" of wearable health technology.
If Samsung is able to deliver on this feature, it could give the company a major advantage in the market. Additionally for longer battery life could also be a major selling point, as expect their devices to keep up with their active lifestyles.
According to reports from GalaxyClub, cited, Samsung may launch the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 in the summer of2026, alongside the Galaxy Watch 9. The new device is expected to build on the success of the original Galaxy Watch Ultra, which debuted in summer2024.
While the design of the new device is not expected to change significantly, with the 47mm size already of wrist real estate, the internal upgrades could be substantial. A new on deeper health tracking could unlock such as broader nutrition insights and potentially even noninvasive glucose monitoring.
Reactions to the rumored features have been positive, with many industry experts praising Samsung's commitment to advancing health tracking technology. As Vanessa Hand Orellana, a technology expert, notes, the potential for noninvasive glucose monitoring is a major breakthrough.
The new processor could also bring improved efficiency, longer battery life, or possibly a dual-chip architecture that tasks from low-power background processes. This could bring Samsung's lineup closer to the multiday endurance of competitors like the Huawei Watch 5 and OnePlus Watch 3.
With the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 expected the summer of2026 be poised to regain its lead in the market and set a new standard for smartwatches.
