Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra Review
Exynos W1000 · Titanium · 100 m WR
Specdex verdict Samsung's Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is a solid premium pick — strongly recommended, even if it doesn't unseat the category leaders.
Samsung's answer to Apple Watch Ultra — titanium body, sapphire glass, 100 m water resistance, multi-band GPS. Released July 24, 2024.
Specdex doesn't run benchmarks in-house. The verdict is an editorial assessment based on manufacturer specs and public reviewer consensus. See methodology.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra versus its closest rivals
- +100 m water resistance
- +Multi-band GPS L1+L5
- +Sapphire glass + titanium case
- −Battery shorter than Apple Watch Ultra
- −No raise-to-wake on low-power
- −Limited iOS support
Who's the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra for?
Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.
Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.
Battery sub-score of 86 is solid but not class-leading — fine for typical days, charging top-up likely on heavy days.
Mid-tier pricing at $649 — review whether the score-per-dollar lines up against the cheaper alternatives we recommend.
In the box
What you get when you unbox the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra.
- Watch
- Magnetic charging cable
- Sport band (M/L)
- Quick-start guide
Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.
Sources & benchmarks
Cited, not generatedSpecdex does not run benchmarks in-house. We're rolling out cited public benchmark data category by category — PassMark for CPUs and GPUs is wired today; DXOMark, RTINGS, Geekbench, and NotebookCheck will follow.
Sources we use when available: PassMark for CPU/GPU, Geekbench Browser for synthetic, DXOMark for camera scores, RTINGS for TVs, monitors, and headphones. See methodology.
Specifications
Editorial · awaiting verification| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Display | 480×480 LTPO Sapphire OLED |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Exynos W1000 |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery | 100 h power-saver / 36 h standard |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Connectivity | GPS L1+L5, BT 5.3, Wi-Fi 6, LTE |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Case | 47 mm titanium |
| Water resist | 100 m + IP68 |
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