Updated
Updated · Man of Many · Aug 15
Samsung Launches Galaxy Watch Ultra2 at A$1,299 and Watch9 From A$649 in Australia
Updated
Updated · Man of Many · Aug 15

Samsung Launches Galaxy Watch Ultra2 at A$1,299 and Watch9 From A$649 in Australia

3 articles · Updated · Man of Many · Aug 15

Summary

  • Australia sales opened on Aug. 14 for Samsung’s new Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9, with the lineup split between a rugged A$1,299 flagship and a lighter mainstream model starting at A$649.
  • Both watches share the same Qualcomm SDW6100 chip, BioActive sensor array and headline health features, making durability, battery life and display brightness—not health tracking—the main reason to pay A$650 more for the Ultra2.
  • The Ultra2 offers a 47mm titanium case, 5,000-nit display, 60-hour battery and EN13319 dive certification, while the aluminum Watch9 delivers up to 30 hours in 40mm and 44mm versions.
  • Samsung’s launch promotion runs through Sept. 9, adding up to A$210 in trade-in credit, A$100 in add-ons credit for the Ultra2 or A$50 for the Watch9, plus a bonus band with code LS-GETBAND.
  • The new watches are Android-only—requiring Android 13 or higher—and Samsung is keeping the older Galaxy Watch8 Classic in the range at A$899 for buyers who prefer its design.

Insights

If both new Galaxy watches share identical health sensors, what hidden hardware secrets truly justify the Ultra2's massive price tag?
Can the lighter Watch9 realistically survive a full day of intense AI tracking and sleep monitoring with just a 30-hour battery?
With iPhone users completely locked out, will Samsung's gamble on Gemini AI features be enough to convince Android fans to upgrade?