Samsung’s ₹64,999 Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 Improves Fitness Tracking as Watch 9 Adds New Health Scores
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Updated · The Hindu · Aug 25
Samsung’s ₹64,999 Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 Improves Fitness Tracking as Watch 9 Adds New Health Scores
3 articles · Updated · The Hindu · Aug 25
Summary
Samsung’s new Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Galaxy Watch 9 deliver meaningful fitness and health upgrades, with the review finding the ₹37,999 Watch 9 strongest for everyday use and the ₹64,999 Ultra 2 better suited to outdoor-focused buyers.
Fitness features drive the biggest gains: the Watch 9 adds Fitness Index, Cardio Load and Heart Health Score, while the Ultra 2 brings trail metrics, GPX navigation and diving data alongside generally accurate heart-rate tracking.
Performance is also improved by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear Elite and Wear OS 7, giving both watches smoother app use, while the Ultra 2’s 5,000-nit display and tougher 10ATM/IP69K build extend its appeal in harsh conditions.
Battery life remains the main drawback at these prices: the Ultra 2 lasts about 48 to 50 hours with always-on display, but the Watch 9 still manages roughly a day and takes around 108 minutes to fully charge.
Small flaws persist — including occasional sleep-data gaps, imperfect step counts and inconsistent Gemini raise-to-talk — but the review says Samsung still offers a competitive mix of health tracking and smartwatch features against Apple and Google.