Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 and Ultra 2 Full Specs and Pricing Leak Ahead of July Unpacked

A comprehensive spec leak has revealed the full lineup of Samsung's next-generation smartwatches ahead of the expected July 22 Unpacked event. The Galaxy Watch 8, Watch 8 Classic, and Watch Ultra 2 all share the new Snapdragon Wear Elite chipset and Wear OS 7 with One UI 9 Watch.

Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 Highlights

• 590mAh battery: The largest battery in any Samsung smartwatch, promising multi-day life with always-on display
• Snapdragon Wear Elite (3nm): Dedicated AI processing for Samsung Health features and Gemini AI widgets
• 5G connectivity: Samsung's first 5G smartwatch, with a Bluetooth-only variant also available at a lower price
• 47mm titanium case: Same size as the original Ultra but with refinements to the rotating bezel
• 3,000-nit display: 1.47-inch screen with 327 PPI and sapphire crystal glass
• 64GB storage: Double the storage of the current Galaxy Watch Ultra

Pricing Estimates

The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 5G is expected around $699, with the Bluetooth variant at $549-599. The standard Galaxy Watch 8 starts around $299 and the Watch 8 Classic at $379.

What This Means for Buyers

With the July launch roughly two months away, current smartwatch buyers face a choice. The Apple Watch Ultra 3 at $610 on Amazon is a strong buy today if you're in the Apple ecosystem. If you want Samsung, waiting for July makes sense given these substantial upgrades. The current Galaxy Watch Ultra is discounted to $639 but will drop further after the new models launch. See our full buying analysis and compare all smartwatches in our smartwatch guide.