Apple Watch Ultra 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
Apple Watch Ultra 2 (2024, listed at $799) and Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2024, listed at $649) are both smartwatches, so the choice comes down to specifics.
Specs last updated · prices are list prices
Apple Watch Ultra 2
Apple's most rugged smartwatch — dive-rated, dual-frequency GPS, 36-hour battery in low-power mode.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
Samsung's adventure flagship — titanium case, 100m water resistance, dual-frequency GPS.
The verdict
On the numbers we track, Apple Watch Ultra 2 wins on tracked features (9 vs 8); Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra wins on battery life (2.5 days vs 1.5 days), weight (60 g vs 61 g) and price ($649 vs $799).
Check your phone first. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 works with iPhone only; the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra works with Android only. A watch that does not pair with your phone is not an option however good its specs are.
Bottom line: on raw specs the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra leads 3 to 1, but five spec categories are only a starting point. Match it to your phone, your main sport and your budget before you decide, or run the free quiz to see how each ranks for your answers.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Apple Watch Ultra 2 | Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Battery (rated) | 1.5 days | 2.5 days |
| Weight | 61 g | 60 g |
| List price | $799 | $649 |
| Water rating | 10ATM | 10ATM |
| Tracked features | 9 | 8 |
| Case size | 49 mm | 47 mm |
| Display | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Works with | iPhone only | Android only |
| Listed best for | multisport and triathlon, outdoor adventure, running and health tracking | multisport and triathlon, outdoor adventure and running |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
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 (8)
- built-in GPS
- ECG
- blood-oxygen (SpO₂)
- on-device music
- LTE / cellular
- contactless payments
- AMOLED display
- swim tracking
Only Apple Watch Ultra 2 (1)
- offline maps
Only Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (0)
Nothing unique.
Which one should you pick?
Pick the Apple Watch Ultra 2 if…
- You need offline maps, which the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra does not list.
- Your main use is health tracking: it is listed for that and the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is not.
- You use an iPhone: the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra does not pair with it.
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 Ultra if…
- You want to spend less: it lists for $150 less.
- You want fewer charges: about 2.5 days per charge vs 1.5 days.
- You want a lighter watch: 60 g vs 61 g.
- 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 have a small wrist (under about 160 mm) — the 47 mm case we list is large (check whether a smaller size is sold).
- • You are watching your budget — the list price is $649.
Frequently asked questions
Which has better battery life, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 or the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra has the longer rated battery life: about 2.5 days per charge against 1.5 days. These are manufacturer ratings; heavy GPS, always-on display and cellular use will cut both.
Which is cheaper, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 or the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra has the lower list price: $649 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 Ultra work with iPhone and Android?
Check your phone first. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 works with iPhone only; the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 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 Ultra?
Neither has an edge on water rating: both are rated 10ATM. 10ATM is suitable for swimming and surface water sports. It is not a dive rating unless the maker says so.
Not sure either is right for you?
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