Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Watches may cost more than their predecessors, but the latest leak suggests buyers will at least get some meaningful hardware upgrades for the extra money.
WinFuture claims to have obtained the technical specifications for the Galaxy Watch 9 series and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2. Samsung reportedly plans to replace its Exynos processors, increase battery capacity on selected models, and introduce updated connectivity hardware across the lineup.
Samsung may finally ditch Exynos for its Galaxy Watches
All three watches will reportedly use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear Elite processor instead of a Samsung-developed Exynos chip. The five-core SW6100 is manufactured using a 3nm process and includes one performance core clocked at up to 2.1GHz alongside four efficiency cores reaching 1.95GHz.
Qualcomm says the platform can deliver significantly faster CPU and graphics performance compared to its previous wearable chip. It also includes a dedicated NPU for running AI features directly on the device and promises up to 30% longer battery life, although the final results will depend on how Samsung configures the watches.
The processor will reportedly be paired with 2GB of RAM and either 32GB or 64GB of storage. Display sizes and resolutions appear largely unchanged. The 40mm Galaxy Watch 9 gets a 438 x 438 display, while the 44mm model and 47mm Ultra 2 use 480 x 480 panels.
The Ultra 2 gets the battery upgrade people have been waiting for
Battery improvements vary considerably between models. The 40mm Galaxy Watch 9 reportedly retains the same 325mAh capacity as its predecessor, while the 44mm version increases slightly to 445mAh.
Samsung appears to be reserving the biggest battery upgrade for the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2. Its capacity is expected to rise from 590mAh to 800mAh, an increase of more than 35%. Paired with the more efficient Snapdragon processor, the larger battery could deliver a noticeable improvement in endurance. The figure also lines up with an earlier SamMobile leak that listed a rated capacity of 784mAh, which Samsung could advertise as 800mAh.
Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, and dual-band Wi-Fi are reportedly standard across the lineup, while cellular versions will retain LTE connectivity. The Galaxy Watch 9 models use aluminum cases and offer 5 ATM water resistance. Samsung will reportedly use titanium extensively on the Ultra 2, which carries a higher 10 ATM rating.
WinFuture previously reported that European prices could start at €409 for the 40mm Galaxy Watch 9 and €439 for the 44mm version. The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 may cost €749. Samsung has yet to confirm the watches, their specifications, or their prices, but we should get official details at the Galaxy Unpacked event on July 22.