Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 leak suggests big changes – here's what to expect

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Samsung is expected to launch an updated Galaxy Watch Ultra with a refreshed design at an event in July.

The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is said to come in new colours, with a boxier design and a numbered dial.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is expected to come with changes to the design, including thinner bezels and better side buttons.

The new watch from Samsung is expected to be launched on 22 July at Galaxy Unpacked, with the event rumoured to be held in London. The new rugged smartwatch is said to be launching alongside the new Galaxy Watch 9.

Both devices are said to have new strap designs as well as new colours and watch faces, with the power thought to come from the new Snapdragon Wear Elite hardware.

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The new Watch Ultra 2 is said to be "slightly boxier" while it will also add numbering to the dial, according to Galaxy Techie on X.

The online source continues, saying that there will be a beige colour, as well as black and silver, although it's not clear which watch this refers to.

Galaxy Techie goes on to share some screens that look like they come from One UI 9, showing the compass, watch faces and apps displays.

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We previously heard that the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 could have a big battery update with a 784mAh cell, designed to last over three days.

The Galaxy Watch Ultra was launched in July 2024. While Samsung tends to update the Galaxy Watch annually, other devices slip into a two year cycle. That's previously seen the Classic in 2021, 2023 and 2025 – so the lack of a Classic model in 2026 shouldn’t come as a surprise.

The new Galaxy Watches are expected to launch alongside a bumper selection of Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy Z Fold 8, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and the Galaxy Z Flip 8.

There are also rumours that Samsung might be showing off a little more about its anticipated Galaxy Glasses, with Google also teasing that we'll be hearing more about Galaxy XR devices in 2026.

That could set up Galaxy Unpacked as a huge event, packed with devices as Samsung looks to step into new territory. For those looking for a refreshed version of the Galaxy Watch Ultra, it looks like you're going to be in luck.

Others might also find some great deals on the existing model, especially as Prime Day starts on Amazon this week.

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