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Apple Watch Ultra 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 7

Apple Watch Ultra 2 (2024, listed at $799) and Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 (2024, listed at $299) are both smartwatches, so the choice comes down to specifics.

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Apple Watch Ultra 2
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Apple Watch Ultra 2

Apple's most rugged smartwatch — dive-rated, dual-frequency GPS, 36-hour battery in low-power mode.

$799list price
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 7
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 7

The flagship Wear OS smartwatch for Android — body composition, sleep coaching and dual-frequency GPS.

$299list price
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The verdict

On the numbers we track, Apple Watch Ultra 2 wins on tracked features (9 vs 7) and water rating (10ATM vs 5ATM); Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 wins on weight (34 g vs 61 g) and price ($299 vs $799).

Check your phone first. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 works with iPhone only; the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 works with Android only. A watch that does not pair with your phone is not an option however good its specs are.

Bottom line: there is no clear winner on specs (2 to 2). Decide on phone support, how often you are willing to charge, your main sport and your budget, or run the free quiz to see how each ranks for your answers.

Spec by spec

Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 specifications
SpecApple Watch Ultra 2Samsung Galaxy Watch 7
Battery (rated)1.5 days1.5 days
Weight61 g34 g
List price$799$299
Water rating10ATM5ATM
Tracked features97
Case size49 mm44 mm
DisplayAMOLEDAMOLED
Works withiPhone onlyAndroid only
Listed best formultisport and triathlon, outdoor adventure, running and health trackingeveryday wellness, health tracking, gym and strength work and running
Released20242024

Trophy marks the better value on the five measurable specs. Battery is the manufacturer's rating, not our test. How we score is on the methodology page.

Feature overlap

Both have (7)

  • built-in GPS
  • ECG
  • blood-oxygen (SpO₂)
  • on-device music
  • contactless payments
  • AMOLED display
  • swim tracking

Only Apple Watch Ultra 2 (2)

  • LTE / cellular
  • offline maps

Only Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 (0)

Nothing unique.

Which one should you pick?

Pick the Apple Watch Ultra 2 if…

  • You need LTE / cellular and offline maps, which the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 does not list.
  • Your main use is multisport and triathlon and outdoor adventure: it is listed for that and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is not.
  • You use an iPhone: the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 does not pair with it.
  • You swim or paddle: 10ATM vs 5ATM.

Skip it if…

  • • You use an Android phone — it only pairs with iPhone.
  • • You do not want to charge often — it is rated for about 1.5 days per charge.
  • • You have a small wrist (under about 160 mm) — the 49 mm case we list is large (check whether a smaller size is sold).

Pick the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 if…

  • You want to spend less: it lists for $500 less.
  • You want a lighter watch: 34 g vs 61 g.
  • Your main use is everyday wellness and gym and strength work: it is listed for that and the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is not.
  • You use an Android phone: the Apple Watch Ultra 2 does not pair with it.

Skip it if…

  • • You use an iPhone — it needs an Android phone for full features.
  • • You do not want to charge often — it is rated for about 1.5 days per charge.

Frequently asked questions

Which has better battery life, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 or the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7?

They are rated the same, at about 1.5 days per charge. Real-world life depends on GPS, display and cellular use.

Which is cheaper, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 or the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7?

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 has the lower list price: $299 against $799 in our database. List prices change often, so check Amazon for today's price.

Do the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 work with iPhone and Android?

Check your phone first. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 works with iPhone only; the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 works with Android only. A watch that does not pair with your phone is not an option however good its specs are.

Which is better for swimming, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 or the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7?

Apple Watch Ultra 2: 10ATM is suitable for swimming and surface water sports. It is not a dive rating unless the maker says so. Samsung Galaxy Watch 7: 5ATM is suitable for showering and pool swimming, but not for high-speed water sports or diving.

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