Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025)
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2024, listed at $649) and Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) (2025, listed at $649) are both smartwatches, so the choice comes down to specifics.
Specs last updated · prices are list prices
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
Samsung's adventure flagship — titanium case, 100m water resistance, dual-frequency GPS.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025)
Refined titanium adventure flagship — new Titanium Blue colorway and Galaxy AI workouts.
The verdict
On the numbers we track, Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) wins on battery life (2.7 days vs 2.5 days) and tracked features (9 vs 8).
Bottom line: on raw specs the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) leads 2 to 0, 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 | Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery (rated) | 2.5 days | 2.7 days |
| Weight | 60 g | 60 g |
| List price | $649 | $649 |
| Water rating | 10ATM | 10ATM |
| Tracked features | 8 | 9 |
| Case size | 47 mm | 47 mm |
| Display | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Works with | Android only | Android only |
| Listed best for | multisport and triathlon, outdoor adventure and running | multisport and triathlon, outdoor adventure and running |
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
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 Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (0)
Nothing unique.
Only Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) (1)
- offline maps
Which one should you pick?
Pick the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra if…
- You prefer its look and ecosystem: on paper it matches the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) on every axis we measure.
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.
Pick the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) if…
- You want fewer charges: about 2.7 days per charge vs 2.5 days.
- You need offline maps, which the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra does not list.
- You want the newer model (2025 vs 2024).
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 Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025)?
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) has the longer rated battery life: about 2.7 days per charge against 2.5 days. These are manufacturer ratings; heavy GPS, always-on display and cellular use will cut both.
Which is cheaper, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025)?
They have the same list price ($649) in our database. Check Amazon for today's price.
Do the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) work with iPhone and Android?
Yes, they have the same phone support: Android only.
Which is better for swimming, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025)?
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?
Nine questions about your phone, sport, wrist and budget, scored against all of our watches with the reasoning shown.
Take the free quizWhere each one ranks #1 in our quiz
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
It is not the top pick for any standard quiz profile.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025)
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