Massive upgrade tipped for Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 ahead of launch

As we approach Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event, which is expected to air in July, leaks and rumors about the launch lineup keep surfacing. We’ve heard a lot about the new foldables and the new naming convention, and there have been some leaks about the smartwatches as well. The latest piece of information relates to the latter, specifically the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, and points to a huge upgrade.

According to Sammobile, the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 will feature a 35% larger battery than its predecessor. This amounts to 784 mAh, which is likely to be advertised as 800 mAh. In comparison, the original Galaxy Watch Ultra (buy on Amazon) has 590 mAh. The massive upgrade to battery capacity, coupled with the new Snapdragon Wear Elite SoC, should translate to a significantly longer-lasting smartwatch.

Furthermore, the publication states that the 40 mm variant of the Galaxy Watch9 will feature a 382 mAh battery, marketed as 400 mAh. This marks a 23% increase compared to the Galaxy Watch8’s 325 mAh. The 44 mm variant, on the other hand, is expected to stay the same at 435 mAh. Recently, it was reported that the Galaxy Watch9 will not come with a charging speed upgrade. Whether that is true for the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 as well remains to be seen.

The publication does not state how and where it made this discovery, so take this information with a grain of salt. All three watches, the Galaxy Watch9, Galaxy Watch9 Classic, and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, are expected to be unveiled alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 8, and Galaxy Z Flip 8 next month.