Samsung Launches New Galaxy Watch Ultra2, Watch9
Samsung Electronics has announced the all-new Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Galaxy Watch 9, delivering a new era of effortless health where users can unlock in-depth, meaningful health insights simply by wearing these devices.
To support 24/7 wearability, Samsung delivers powerful innovations that maximize comfort while advancing performance with Galaxy Watch’s largest battery and brightest display ever, as well as the Snapdragon Wear® Elite Platform.
Serving as the ultimate gateway to AI-driven health intelligence, this groundbreaking premium lineup transforms complex biometric data into personalized, actionable guidance across the full spectrum of user health.
Manish Jangra, Head of Mobile Experience at Samsung Electronics East Africa highlighted the commitment to supporting tech-savvy consumers in the region, “At Samsung, our priority is to build technology that seamlessly adapts to the active lifestyles of our consumers across East Africa.
The Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 combine advanced wellness intelligence with rugged durability and effortless style.
Whether you are running on the track, tracking your sleep, or managing a full day at the office, these devices act as the ultimate life companions. We are ensuring our Kenyan customers enjoy complete peace of mind wherever their journeys take them”
Serving as the essential central hub for the new smartwatch lineup, the revamped Samsung Health app acts as an intuitive, AI-powered health companion.
By synthesizing data continuously captured by the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9, the enhanced app provides users with holistic, tailored insights into their daily physical performance, sleep quality, and recovery.
With advanced AI algorithms integrated directly into the Samsung Health interface, users receive actionable recommendations that help them better understand their body’s readiness for the day ahead, making health tracking more intuitive, predictive, and personalized than ever before.[1] The new Watch 9 also features battery improvements for improved usage time. The 40mm variant boasts an upgraded 390mAh battery, and the 44mm variant features a 445mAh battery.
Under the hood, both smartwatches introduce a major leap in performance, powered by the new 3nm Snapdragon Wear Elite processor featuring dedicated on-device AI capabilities for faster processing and lower power consumption. The Galaxy Watch Ultra2 boasts an upgraded 800 mAh battery for multi-day endurance, alongside an IP69K-rated titanium design built for extreme durability.
On the wellness front, Samsung Health introduces AI-driven personalized insights, including Energy Score and Daily Cardio Load to optimize recovery and workout intensity, alongside an updated Vitals feature that tracks overnight bio-signals against baseline rest for proactive health management right from your wrist.
Managing device health is now simpler than ever for users running One UI 9 on their Galaxy smartphones. They can access the new Warranty and Care menu directly in their settings hub. This feature provides immediate access to real-time self-diagnostics, as well as instant warranty status checking.
To help users meet their wellness goals, both smartwatches include a complimentary 60-day free trial to Strava, allowing Kenyan runners to tap into a global fitness network of over 195 million active members to log performance data, explore popular local running trails, and share achievements directly from their wrist by simply selecting the Samsung offer in the Strava app settings. Furthermore, the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 expand Samsung’s connected AI ecosystem in East Africa, operating seamlessly alongside the broader Galaxy series across work, fitness, and home environments.
The Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 will be available at authorized Samsung stores across Kenya. The Galaxy Watch9 40mm model is priced at KES 42,200 and comes in Cream and Graphite, while the Galaxy Watch9 44mm model is priced at KES 46,000 and comes in Graphite and Silver. For users seeking ultimate endurance, the 47mm Galaxy Watch Ultra2 is available for KES 79,600 in Titanium Silver or Titanium Gray. To learn more about the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9, please visit samsung.com or the Samsung Global Newsroom.
