What you need to know
- A new leak claims that the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 could have a bright 5,000 nit display.
- Samsung is also rumored to increase the battery capacity from 590 mAh to 800 mAh.
- The next Ultra could get an IP69K durability rating, offering stronger protection against high-pressure, high-temperature water than the current IP68 certification.
Samsung is gearing up to release the next generation of its flagship smartwatch, and if a new leak is to be believed, the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is coming hot. Or rather, brilliant.
Tipster Ice Universe, who has a good track record with Samsung leaks, revealed Weibo said the company is working on a significant hardware update for its next-generation wearable device. The leak suggests that Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 it can be as bright as 5,000 nits at its peak. That’s a big jump from the current Galaxy Watch Ultra, which has 3,000 nits.
If this is true, it could make a real difference. More brightness means less squinting and fewer moments to cover the screen with your hand.
Battery life will also receive an update. The leak says that Samsung will pack the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 with an 800mAh battery, up from the current model’s 590mAh battery. This confirms the previous reportand that’s a big jump in capacity, and if Samsung backs it up with efficient software and hardware optimizations, it could translate into longer times between charges.
Samsung could make the watch more robust. The Galaxy Watch Ultra is already aimed at those with an active lifestyle, but a new leak suggests that the sequel will receive an IP69K rating. This is a more robust standard than the current IP68 certification, which covers high-pressure, high-temperature water flows.
Samsung hasn’t confirmed any of these details, so take the leak with the usual dose of skepticism. But with the company’s next Galaxy Unpacked event on the horizon, we won’t have to wait long to find out how true this report is.
Android Central’s Take
Personally, I’d take these kinds of improvements over another AI-powered smartwatch gimmick any day. I’d like to see a screen that’s actually readable in bright afternoon sun, battery life that makes me less stressed about charging, and tougher protection long after launch. My only concern is that Samsung can’t count on ever-increasing hardware upgrades. There comes a point where brighter screens and bigger batteries aren’t enough, and the company will have to show why the upgrade from the first Galaxy Watch Ultra is worth the investment.
