The Ultra2 is 10.7 mm thick and definitely feels lighter on your wrist

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Ashwin Rajagopalan

While the ‘Ultra’ moniker in the smartphone space usually refers to a premium flagship, the same Ultra suffix for smartwatches has come to be associated with a rugged form factor. The two best-known Ultra smartwatches from Apple and Samsung are not just the priciest in their respective lineups; they are also pitched as durable wearables that are ready for all your outdoor and underwater adventures.The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 debuted alongside Samsung’s 2026 foldables at the Galaxy Unpacked event in July 2026. It’s been two years since Samsung’s first Ultra smartwatch made its appearance in 2024, and the 2026 Ultra has certainly been worth the wait. It comes with a whole bunch of upgrades. Does this consolidate its position as the Wear OS smartwatch to beat?

Galaxy Watch Ultra2