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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
Samsung · Released January 1, 2024

Galaxy Watch Ultra

Samsung's first Galaxy Watch Ultra is a bright, tough Wear OS watch; the Ultra2 has replaced it.

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7.8/10What the pros sayVery goodExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
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Buying call

Buy the 2024 Galaxy Watch Ultra only on clearance if you want a rugged Android watch with a bright, protected screen and a customizable Quick Button: Samsung's store now lists the newer Ultra2. Reviewers liked its battery, sleep insights and improved heart-rate accuracy. Skip it if you have small wrists, because it's heavy and comes in one size, or if you swim a lot, since one test found it unsuited to water sports. It's Android only.

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Key specs
Battery life
48 h
Water resistance
IP68
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Size
1.5" (38 mm)
Resolution
480x480
Performance
Processor
2GB RAM, Exynos W1000
Storage
32 GB
Body
Weight
2.2 oz (61 g)
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Product highlights

Verified attributes, grouped for quick scanning.

Display1.5" (38 mm)
Chipset2GB RAM, Exynos W1000
RAM / storage32 GB
Weight2.2 oz (61 g)
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy the 2024 Galaxy Watch Ultra only on clearance if you want a rugged Android watch with a bright, protected screen and a customizable Quick Button: Samsung's store now lists the newer Ultra2. Reviewers liked its battery, sleep insights and improved heart-rate accuracy. Skip it if you have small wrists, because it's heavy and comes in one size, or if you swim a lot, since one test found it unsuited to water sports. It's Android only.

Best for

Galaxy phone owners who want a rugged Ultra-style watch at a clearance price.

Not for

Small wrists, iPhone users, and anyone paying near Ultra2 prices.

Main strengthBright, protected display and striking design
Main weaknessHeavy and thick, in one size
Reasons to buy
Bright, protected display and striking design
Battery lasts more than a day
Detailed sleep and health insights
Customizable Quick Button
Reasons to avoid
Heavy and thick, in one size
Replaced by the Ultra2
Not ideal for water sports in review testing
Measured view7.8/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
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The Verge7/10
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WIRED7/10
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CNET8.4/10
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Head to head

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Display
1.5"1.5"
Chipset
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Display
1.5"1.34"
Chipset
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Display
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Product data

Full specifications

9 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Verified Oct 8, 2026. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Battery

Battery life
48 h

Display

Form factor
Wearable

Body

Water resistance
IP68
Colors
  • Titanium Silver
  • Titanium Gray
  • Titanium White
  • Titanium Blue

Launch

Released
2024
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