Customer Ratings & Reviews

Probably thr worst samaung watch I have ever owned. In thr beginning was ok. Got around thr same amount of days as my Watch5 Pro Titanium. Now I get only 2-3 days battery. And I barely purchased it couple months ago. I have most functions turned off to save battery. However for thr past week barely gettimg 2-3 days of battery, but has thr same battery compacity as thr Watch5 Pro. Only upgraded becuase thiught would be as good as thr Watch5 Pro and had been 2 years. Now i wish i would have kept my Watch5 Pro. Beacuse battery life is thr same and my moms Watch6 classic with a lower battery compacity. Ridiculous and super disappointed. I had thr Watch Active and even that one gave me more battery life than this Samsung Ultra.

Puchased open box excellent. Box was missing the charger. Left a message about it and was never contacted

False advertisement. It listed as excellent condition and it's like new. The watch arrived scratches all over both the front and back (i would rated as fair condition). The bands and charger was in plastic, unfortunately, the watch wasn't in secure protection.

I gifted my husband the Samsung Galaxy Watch, and it has honestly been one of the best gifts I’ve given him. He’s always busy with work and life, so having everything he needs right on his wrist has been a game changer. He can quickly check messages, calls, and reminders without constantly reaching for his phone. What we both love most is the health tracking. It keeps up with his steps, heart rate, workouts, and even his sleep, which has motivated him to stay more active and take better care of himself despite his hectic schedule. The watch looks sleek and professional, so he can wear it to work, the gym, or anywhere without it feeling bulky. The battery life is great and it connects seamlessly to his phone. Seeing how much he uses it every day makes me so happy I chose this gift. If you’re looking for something practical, stylish, and thoughtful for a hardworking husband, the Samsung Galaxy Ultra (2025) Watch is absolutely worth it.

Enamel around the display defective. Discoloration after a week of use.

I’ve been using the Galaxy Watch Ultra for a few weeks, and overall, it has been a strong performer. The titanium build feels premium and noticeably more durable than previous Samsung models I’ve owned. The bright display is easy to read outdoors and the LTE connectivity has been reliable for calls and texts without my phone. The main strengths for me are fitness-tracking accuracy, battery life, and rugged design. Sleep tracking has also improved and feels more consistent. Charging is relatively quick, and I can usually get close to 2 days on a single charge with moderate use. A few drawbacks: the watch feels larger and heavier than expected, so it may not be ideal for smaller wrists. Also, while the health and workout features are robust, some of Samsung’s software interfaces still feel a bit cluttered. Overall, I’m happy with the purchase and would recommend it to anyone looking for a durable smartwatch with solid fitness and LTE features.

It was all a scam, I bought the watch because it has a 2-year promotion for texts and data and I have 20 days without being able to activate it, and I have called multiple times and no one knows, I also went to the store where the answer is the same, so far everything seems to be a scam

I upgraded from a Galaxy Watch 5. This watch has a bigger face and more features. The setup was pretty easy. It utilizes the smart switch app to download all the settings and apps on the previous watch. One of the noticeable features is the button in the middle. This button can be customized to open and app, or start a stopwatch or something else. The battery has lasted for three days so far without charging and at 24%. Other features on this watch include measuring your heart rate and stress level. Contactless payments can be setup to use your watch to pay at cashier's kiosks. The watch face turns white and can be used as a "light". There is no turn dial like in previous models but you can touch scroll around like one. The watch faces are fully customizable. From displaying heart rate, step counts, battery level, sunrise to sunset times, weather and other colors and fonts. I like the custom watch face that allows you to upload pictures to your watch. The pictures rotate everytime the watch turns on. This gives the watch a personal touch. Overall this watch is not heavy and very durable. The face is bigger that my previous model but it's not a bad thing.

Let’s get the elephant in the room immediately out of the way: the Galaxy Watch Ultra copied a lot from its competitor’s Ultra watch. But that watch isn’t compatible with Android phones while the Galaxy Watch Ultra is. So, if you were envious of the other watch, know that the Galaxy Watch Ultra takes a lot of design cues from it. The watch has a square encased in a square but the display itself is still circular. Some people call it a squircle. Some call it cushioned. The display has a 1.5” diameter, which is the same size as the Galaxy Watch 7 44mm’s display. The Galaxy Watch Ultra is only labeled at 47mm because it includes the case, but as you can see, that method of marketing is deceptive. There is a clear advantage to the 47mm over the 44mm but it has nothing to do with the display and more to do with the other internal hardware. Internally, the larger space allows the Dynamic Lug System, which is used for switching bands on the Ultra, to fit. Band installation is fool proof. You simply push the band into the watch until it clicks. No more finding tiny pinholes, and aligning the band’s pins to fit inside them like traditional bands or the Galaxy Watch 7. Removing bands on the Galaxy Watch Ultra is as simple as pressing the eject buttons on the back of the watch. At the same time, they will never eject accidentally no matter how hard I forcefully push the watch against my skin or clothes. Unlike its doppelganger from another company, the Galaxy Watch Ultra has speakers that you can play content with. It comes with LTE, so if you use it with a mobile plan, you can use it independently without your phone to stream music from apps like Spotify while you’re on a run. The speakers are also convenient for playing back voice memos. Or for your alarm to wake you up when you wear the watch to sleep. What makes the Galaxy Watch Ultra different from the previous generations of Samsung watches is that the Ultra has the best sounding speakers yet. They’re the loudest and open sounding that they don’t sound like they’re coming from inside a tin can. Not just for music and video, they also enhance the quality of phone calls with the watch. Calls can be heard as clear as a phone’s speakerphone and people on the other side of the line couldn’t tell I was using my watch to answer their call. At no point did either of us ask to repeat anything because the calls were so clear. Despite the heavier weight, the Galaxy Watch Ultra is very comfortable to wear. Maybe it has something to do with the stock watch band evening out the around your wrist. I’m not sure. The watch band itself is very breathable and doesn’t irritate my skin. The part of the band that holds the tail end of the band in place is metal, but more importantly, it stays in place when worn. I never have to fidget with it, worrying about it sliding off and not keeping my band in place like other watch bands of this type. The disadvantage of this is that it hits the palm rest and edge of my laptop. I worry about it scratching my laptop, so I usually take it off. This can be remedied by using a different watch band. The processor is one of the highlights of Samsung’s latest release of smart watches, which includes the Watch 7 and the Galaxy Watch Ultra. With Samsung’s previous releases, I’ve never noted the processor’s performance, but with the Galaxy Watch Ultra (and I assume the Watch 7 as well since they use the same processor) the improvement is a lot more noticeable! Everything feels so much more responsive. Apps like Samsung’s Internet browser are the big winners for this. Unfortunately, if you’re using it as a Wi-fi device, the Watch Ultra will prioritize the Bluetooth tethered connection with your phone over actual Wi-fi so using the Internet app will still appear sluggish due to it using the internet data over bluetooth from your phone. There is no way to keep it on Wi-Fi because while you can connect to it manually, it will eventually automatically disconnect. Wi-Fi is mainly used for updates as was the case with the older Wear OS Wi-Fi Galaxy Watches. What separates the Ultra from the 7 are a few things. One of them is the battery life. I ignored Samsung’s Watch6 line because they didn’t release a watch that was comparable to or better than my Watch5 Pro. Not even with the Watch6 Classic, which saw the return of the physical bezel. The Galaxy Watch Ultra uses a 590mAh battery, the same rating as the Watch5 Pro. Using the Photo watch face with no monitoring complications except for battery, I was able to fit 2 workouts across 2 days, with a battery life span of 44 hours. However, with the Ultra Info Board watch face, which has the heart rate monitor, compass, and battery complications, under the same usage I got 41 hours of battery life. With that said, it lasts one whole day with a session of sleep easily under heavy usage. I found this more or less similar to my Watch5 Pro. The Ultra also has a Quick button which isn’t present on the Watch 7. It’s a customizable button that’s unfortunately extremely limited to Samsung’s own Health app and a few system functions- Stopwatch, Flashlight, Water Lock. Or you can set it to no function at all. It’s setting it to the Health app that makes it truly convenient because you have the option to assign it to a specific exercise. Even better than that is during workouts, a single press of the Quick button will pause or resume the workout tracking. A double press records a lap when running or biking. And my favorite: a press and hold will finish the exercise. I no longer have to slide a menu open to pause or end an exercise, which was so inconvenient. It’s a shame Samsung doesn’t allow you to assign the button to third party apps. But if the quick button suits your needs, it’s a moot point. Holding the Quick button for 5 seconds activates a siren which is loud and piercing. My issue with it though is that after it’s activated, it uses up 10 seconds to make a blaring sound- like a warning sound- before it gets to the piercing siren sound. I imagine for dire emergencies when you need immediate attention from people that can be very frustrating and counterproductive. Unlike the 7, the Ultra is made of titanium instead of aluminum, so it’s more durable and resistant to dents. However, it still won’t help prevent scratches so keep that in mind, especially with the black paint on the bezel. Both use sapphire crystal glass which make them very resistant to scratches, which is great to have when you’re touching the screen a lot of the time. Bear in mind, sapphire crystal isn’t for preventing damage on impact, so it can still crack. I can’t speak to the accuracy of its health monitoring other than the heart rate monitor matches what I get on a treadmill when I’m running at the gym. It has other gimmicky monitoring like ECG and sleep apnea, but the watch itself warns you of its accuracy and that it shouldn’t be substituted for actual medical equipment. To monitor sleep apnea, you need to sleep with the watch twice over a 10 day span. After that, if you don’t have sleep apnea, the Watch Ultra simply tells you it didn’t detect it. I can’t tell you what it tells you or what information it provides if you do since apparently, I don’t experience sleep apnea for the watch to trigger it. The library of apps and watch faces is one of the main reasons to choose a Wear OS watch over a fitness watch and the Galaxy Watch Ultra is arguably the best one currently on the market. It runs on the latest Wear OS 5 thanks to its partnership with Google. Besides having the latest features, it also ensures compatibility with the newer apps that get released or updated, unlike some other Wear OS watches out there. Historically, Samsung has been great with releasing updates for its Wear OS watches as well. The cons going against the Galaxy Watch Ultra is despite it being marketed as a fitness watch for fitness enthusiasts and adventurers, it doesn’t deliver the way other sports smartwatches do. For starters, there is no physical control option for when you’re really drenched. Many have complained about the absence of the physical bezel on the Watch Ultra but it’s more than that. They could have added buttons for physical control navigation. They could have made the Quick button a rotating crown. They didn’t. Without it, using it in the rain or when you’re drenched in sweat, becomes a challenge as the liquid will register accidental inputs and make it behave erratically. And that itself can be a deal breaker for the serious athlete or adventurer. For ECG and sleep apnea tracking, it can only be done with a specific list of Samsung phones since it’s isolated to the Samsung Health Monitor app, which is not compatible with any other Android devices, including older Samsung phones. The Watch Ultra’s battery life pales in comparison to some smartwatches in the market but you have to consider that those watches don’t offer the same user experience as the Watch Ultra either. Their OS can feel more basic and sluggish. Their app library is nowhere near as expansive or active as Wear OS. You’re also paying significantly more for the battery life and wearing a heavier watch compared to the Watch Ultra. So there’s no easy recommendation for everyone since everyone’s different. I wouldn’t recommend the Watch Ultra for the serious athlete because its fitness data and lack of physical controls for navigation is a deal breaker when you can find them on other sports smartwatches. But for the casual user that works out, it’s probably the best you can get for Android phone users. You will be paying more for the battery life, stronger titanium build, and the quick button, but the price is comparable to what other companies charge for this sort of watch- cheaper in some cases. It’s up to you to decide whether it’s worth it.

I was intrigued by the Samsung Galaxy Ultra Titanium Smartwatch primarily because I found my Pixel watch, while a great watch too, a bit "boring" stylistically. The Galaxy Ultra watch has a bit of pizzazz and features a nice, large 47mm screen (41mm on the Pixel 2). It is also a thicker, heavier watch but the weight feels balanced on your wrist. The "BioActive sensor" on this watch is top notch. Per Samsung, the BioActive sensor "more accurately measures health metrics such as heart rate, sleep quality, blood pressure, blood oxygen levels and stress levels. Even the measurement of heart rate during intensive workouts is 30% more accurate compared to its predecessor." Given this Ultra watch is marketed toward those with active or outdoor lifestyles, improvements to accuracy are important for those who track their heartrate, O2, sleep, etc. I did find that my watch wanted me to slide the watch slightly UP my arm to get the most accurate readings, however. Given the weight and size of this watch, it is only natural, then for the watch to slide back down the wrist away from the optimal touchpoint for sensor readings. However, the watchband is very adjustable and comfortable so finding the right "tightness" on the proper spot on your arm for the watch shouldn't be too difficult unless you have fairly thin wrists. Nonetheless, this watch is bonkers if you want a device to help monitor your health and activities! The higher-end materials help push this watch up in price. The storage, processor, and display resolution on the Ultra are the same as the Galaxy 7 watch (44mm version) so the main upgrade over the 7 is the larger capacity battery (590mAh vs. 425mAh) and the higher durability rating (to which I cannot speak to as I am not willing to test "breaking" this watch!)...in addition to the superior materials. The battery has the ability to last well over 24 hours but a lot of that depends on how you set up the watch services--starting with whether or not you "always on" the display. Out of the box, with no real configuration other than to make the watch pair with my phone and my Google account, I drained the battery faster than expected and was caught off guard. Changing the display to "adaptive" and "always on" to off, coupled with Bluetooth ON and wi-fi OFF significantly improved the battery life and gets me well beyond 24 hours. 0%-100% charging seems to take about 2 hours. The "fitness" tools are front and center on this watch and record tons of data. I don't have the means to speak to their accuracy (especially while tracking sleep habits) but the bottom line is you can quickly identify trends and baselines to help improve your workouts and routines. The GPS seems accurate, and I really like the default watchface which includes an always accessible compass. Speaking of faces, there is a fairly decent selection of watchfaces included in the Samsung Wear app. I will admit that I wish this watch would integrate with an Android phone w/o the need to use the Samsung app, but that's just how it is. Setup was easy, although I did have to run through the process twice simply because I screwed up and tried to recover settings from another Samsung watch account unintentionally. I did bump the font size up a notch during setup to help me read the screen with a little less effort. Once I had the watch properly connected to my phone and configured in the Wear app, though, I have not had to touch the app on my phone. One other random thought, the actual screen is slightly recessed. If the watch ever falls and lands face down on a flat, smooth surface, that little bit of a recess should help prevent scratches or cracks. Another nice feature is a "siren" alarm (that I did not test) that will apparently make a VERY LOUD alert to help find you if you need help. It is worth nothing, however, that the siren is not automatically linked to any SOS/911 features. Although bulky, I like the styling of the watch--as well as its features--enough to think that I will make this my daily watch moving forward. If the pricepoint doesn't scare you away, the only real concern you should have is will this bulkier watch feel comfortable all day long on your wrist. Assuming you don't struggle with "normal" watches slipping or fitting correctly, the Samsung Ultra Titanium Watch should make you very happy especially if you had battery issues with previous watches and if you enjoy tracking your health and exercise activities.

Smartwatches have been an increasing part of people's tech lives but they have been somewhat plateaued in what they offer over the last handful of years. That has changed with the introduction of these "ultra" level watches and Samsung came to play with their latest and greatest! PROS: - Unboxing this you immediately can tell how premium and next level this watch is. It has a a really nice build, good size, and just has that rugged do it all look to it. Really nice design overall! - When you turn it on and set it up the screen is amazing! It's a large display, I like the circular design, and just is super crisp and clear. Obviously you want the screen to look nice and the Ultra pays off. - With the ultra branding comes the next level battery and this delivers. Being able to wear it multiple days without charging is great especially using those extra features like GPS or LTE or fitness tracking. - Speaking of LTE, this is also an incredible feature to have! Being able to leave your phone at home and bring this on runs or hikes or swims while still being able to take calls or texts or listen to streaming music on the go is a really nice feature to have! - The Ultra comes loaded with so many features as well. I particularly like the health features and tracking like sleep tracking and getting your metrics on your heart and of course all of the fitness tracking letting you know how active you were for the day. - Also on features you have the dial and buttons which although the touchscreen is really responsive, the buttons just add a nice level of being able to quickly get to certain features and easily navigate. CONS: - This is apparent with its bigger screen and battery, but watch is more bulky than typical smart watches. Once again, I understand but it's something to consider. BOTTOM LINE: - There are a lot of compelling reasons to make the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra your daily driver. The screen is brilliant, its comes with an incredible amount of features, has a battery that last for days, and can go anywhere you push yourself to go from a physical or outdoor perspective. It's simply the best watch any Samsung user can buy but it may be too much for some depending on their use. Overall though its a fantastic watch and will really change how you use your smartwatch!

I've had many smartwatches over the years since the Moto360. Loved the size of that one but it got outdated soo fast. Then makers decided smaller watches were where it's at. The last watch I had was the pixel and it's good but I wanted bigger! Release the Galaxy watch Ultra. What a great size! It is nice and big, with a beautiful, easy to read screen. I have an 8 inch wrist and this fits perfectly. Before smart watches, I loved my big chunky analog watches so I love this design. Something still different, not just round, not a rectangle, love the squircle! It is noticeably heavier than the pixel but I got used to it quickly. It feels solid! Being made from durable titanium and sapphire glass will keep it looking great for a long time. I didn't really care for the included band. I like the bands that have the ability to tuck the end under the rest so there is nothing to get caught. There are plenty to choose from online already and more to come. Setting up the watch to the phone was a breeze, it connects and syncs seamlessly but... This ultra is LTE, so I wanted the watch to have it's own plan. It's own number away from the phone. (it's nice to leave my phone behind if I don't want to carry the huge brick around) So far Verizon couldn't do it after trying for an hour over the phone. I had to get a prepaid plan and ended up getting us cellular to work. It did take an entire day and hopefully I can save some people some headache. It is absolutely samsungs fault in the wear app. When setting up the ultra, it asks to set up a lte plan, and it only "checks with provider", I hadn't told it what provider I wanted so this was confusing. (If you're linking with your current phone plan, I suspect there won't be issues) They don't have a simple scan qr code button! (you get a qr code to enable the esim you purchase) You can find out how to enable it by searching reddit. There's a secret menu to find. Once I had that, I was up and running in 5 minutes. The ultra watch is fast and snappy, swiping screens is fluid. Battery life so far is fine for me. I can get 2 days on a charge. It really depends on the watch face you choose (there are soo many to choose from) if I use the ultra analog, I get a day and a half. You can dramatically increase the battery life if you turn off the aod but that's not the point of having a watch like this. Also turn off the "hey Google" and just use the button to activate. I think the charging is pretty fast too. I use the Insignia travel 25 watt charger and it only takes an hour and a half to go from 2% to full. I like the fact the watch stays on when charging so you can use it as a clock. I would like to be able to charge the ultra with any wireless charger but you have to use the one from samsung or equivalent. The screen is great outside, nice and bright! I have no problem reading it in the sun. It's nice that it's soo bright so the flashlight is actually usable. The buttons on the side are customizable but not as much as I'd like them to be. There should be different button presses you can program and options for any action you'd like. So far it's limited on what you can choose. Hopefully they'll fix that in an update. This watch is really designed around your health. The dual GPS is great for running, hiking and biking. Soo many workout options to select. Tracking your sleeping habits and stress, sensors for your heart and bmi. Soo much is packed into this watch! I suggest getting cozy and watching YouTube vids to get a handle on it. I am going to enjoy this watch for many years!

The Galaxy Watch Ultra is a bold departure from Samsung's previous watch designs. Its "squircle" shape is a unique aesthetic that, while growing on me, lacks the tactile satisfaction of a rotating bezel. Nonetheless, the watch is a solid piece of hardware built for endurance, both in daily wear and fitness activities. The sapphire crystal display is impressively resistant to scratches and its brightness ensures excellent visibility in any light. I've worn it from everything from casual strolls to intense workouts, and it's held up flawlessly. The LTE capability is a game-changer, offering freedom and convenience that cannot be understated. Being able to leave my phone behind without sacrificing connectivity is a luxury I didn't know I needed and now never want to give up. Battery life has exceeded my expectations, consistently delivering 2-3 days of use on a single charge, even with heavy reliance on features like GPS and music playback. The audio output is surprisingly robust, making calls and alarms clear and effective. The emergency siren is VERY loud, which is the point, of course. While the watch seamlessly integrates with Samsung devices, offering a full suite of features, its compatibility with other Android phones is somewhat limited. It's a minor drawback considering the overall package, but it would be great if Samsung opened up all features for all Android phones. For those seeking a durable, feature-rich smartwatch that can handle the rigors of an active lifestyle, the Galaxy Watch Ultra is a compelling choice. Its combination of rugged design, impressive display, and robust performance make it a standout in the smartwatch market.

First off, watch was pictured with orange band, mine had black/gray band. Not tragic, I don't wear rubber/silicone watch bands and had a metal band ready to go. Double check when your watch arrives. Now, a quick rundown about the watch. WOW! This Ultra watch is packed with everything. It tracks everything a man or woman might want to track from exercise, women's cycle, sleeping, snoring and falls. Plus there is all that heart health stuff (ECG/EKG still Samsung Only). And first new feature I have ever encountered, an emergency siren alarm. Haptics (vibration motor) are the best in any watch I have ever owned. And a clear and very audible speaker for notifications, calls, music and that siren. So, if you like your exercise to be rewarded with trophies like on video games. Your gonna love the Samsung Ultra. It even celebrates when you finally move, lol. Pros: 2 day+ battery Great haptics and speakers Large screen for easy to ready text Infinitely customizable Nearly every human metric can be monitored Built like a tank Meet new people when wearing Cons: Price ECG/EKG is Samsung only, shame Setup/Customization: There is too many things to say about this beast of a watch. You might need to download a few new Samsung apps and you do need to know how to setup techie devices. The watch is user friendly, but so many features as a non-Samsung phone user might have required me to do more settings tweaks as the default option did not activate everything my other Wear OS watches did by default. And some unlabeled Samsung icons were unfamiliar to me. I did have to turn on email notifications, even though my email app was already installed. If watch is not getting alerts when your phone chimes, look for the: Wear OS app on phone, watch settings, notification, app notification. Most stuff was ticked to off. A few other minor things like sleep (digital wellbeing bedtime) times since my phone did not initialize the nightly do not disturb mode, I had to set bedtime up on watch. 2AM chirps and vibrations equal grumpy mornings. Ultimately, once you get it setup. The Ultra is a joy to have. So many options for chimes for notifications. Many of the watch faces are customizable with dozens of options for colors, hands and complications. These are on the Wear OS app, and most settings are just easier from the phone app vs the watch. If you like custom watch setups as opposed to the forced look from the manufacturer. Samsung made your new favorite watch. Glad this watch is not locked down. Buttons/Crown and Health Tracking: The three buttons are a little less customizable. You can choose a few options and a secondary long press option. Mostly it depends on how active you'll be when using the watch long term. I have defaulted to the top button being home and assistant. Bottom button goes back a screen. And made the middle (Action Button) start my most frequent activity done lately, kayaking, with long press to be the siren. Its a nice setup for the buttons. Just know there is no rotating crown or bezel (fake finger sliding bezel in settings), it is just buttons and touch screen. Also, there is a setting to do the finger tap (thumb and pointing finger) to control phone and media interactions. Little gimmicky, but many might like to try it out. I am far from an exercise expert. I am closer to couch potato than Iron Man athlete and my exercise routines are fairly mild and relaxed. I did not use most of the presets and did have to search for kayak exercise tracking, but its in there. My kayaking is mostly on flat lakes or dammed rivers. Very few rapids. But I do like knowing how far I go and calorie burn. My other main exercise, bike rides, are often 25-50 miles on trails. Online pro's say the Ultra is a fairly accurate watch, and you can trust the metrics. Which makes it easy to keep an eye on how hard my older dad bod is working to not over exert to the point of an issue. My exercise sessions with the watch looks like I am starting a stop watch when I begin. Data can be checked, but best when done. My first kayak paddle workout awarded me "A great start" kayak trophy/badge. Nice motivation to get out there again. Trophies show on watch as awarded, but all can be seen on phone. Bluetooth/LTE If you are more in the, I just want to know messages and email notifications without needing your phone all the time or pulling your phone out to see the notification. This watch is great at that too, but might be overkill. Samsung sells other Galaxy Watches that are cheaper and no less ready for the less extreme active/demanding lifestyle the Ultra was built for. The Ultra has Bluetooth so it will tether to your phone like most smartwatches. It also has LTE which depending on your carrier can go completely independent from you phone and have its own signal and data plan. I have free smartwatch data plan on my phone plan. Unfortunately, I learned while setting it up that Visible will only support the other "fruit brand" ultra watch to be added. Since there are so few Android watches with LTE, they do not currently support them. And when I tried Verizon and T-Mobile to get a watch data plan. I was told they only offer the plans if I port my phones over too. That's just not feasible for how little I pay for "Visible by Verizon" unlimited data for all of North America at Visible. This feature was really what I looked forward to, but will have to wait for my carrier to catch up. Just make sure your carrier knows it is a "Samsung Galaxy Ultra" and it has its own IMEI number, just like cell phones. Sadly I can not speak of the LTE signal and data for the watch, yet. Bluetooth connection is fantastic. Battery: If you go with default always on setup and get many messages per day, stream a little music. And not using it as a phone too often. I am getting 2 days and almost 5 hours (53 hours total) for the last few recharge cycles. That's almost double any other smartwatch I own. If I switched to tilt/touch to wake and tweak a few settings. I can see it going almost 3 days. And this will be up to you if you want a watch all the time, or just sometimes to stretch the battery over a full weekend. Either way you go, it charges up quick enough that its usually ready to go after a typical morning routine of putting on charge, getting ready and get going with the day. I see a possible issue if you replace your phone for only this. In a case like that. Order a secondary work charger since it can only charge off the included puck. No Qi charge from what I have seen. Downsides: The only real downsides aside from Samsung phones having more feature access to the watch than other phone brands, please let all phones access the ECK/EKG sensor. The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is pricey when compared to the other new Galaxy watch. I am sure, sapphire crystal, titanium and testing it to meet spec are not cheap. A ruggedized watch that is accurate will cost what it costs. And I have wanted a rugged watch for active lifestyle days when I kayak or go on bike rides and not worry I might knock my watch around or worry water could damage it. The cool features and a design style of the Samsung Galaxy Ultra Watch made it a must have.

If you’re a Samsung phone and watch user and have the money, the Galaxy Watch Ultra LTE is a no brainer upgrade – especially if you are athletic, exercise or care about your health. But what about coming from another platform? Is it worth it and will it work fully? This review intends to address these questions and provide some insight into making the transition as easy as possible, because in my opinion it is totally worth the effort. I’m coming at this from owning a Pixel Watch 1 and a Pixel 8 Pro, a decidedly non-Samsung platform perspective. The PW1 was not my first smart watch – that would be the Motorola 360 back in 2014 – but it was the first smart watch I was happy enough with to wear all day long. (Or at least until it had to be recharged…) While it took me a little bit of time, effort and research to get the Ultra up and running and get used to the differences, I can honestly say that I don’t think I’ll be able to go back to the Pixel Watch after using it. I’ll get into the setup later but first I’d like to talk about the Ultra itself. First of all, there’s the size. In pictures it looks gigantic and somewhat intimidating. One of the reasons I never wore my previous smartwatches all day long (besides the battery life) was that I was never really comfortable with a watch on my wrist in the first place. Before smart watches, I rarely wore a watch. The PW1 was the first watch I could wear to bed, which is important if you want to capture sleep metrics. But once you get the Ultra on your wrist, it doesn’t FEEL big. And since the body is made out of titanium, it actually felt lighter than my previous watches. Sleeping was no big deal, and I’ve found the data to be more accurate than what I was getting in Fitbit with my PW1. The display on the other hand looks huge, which is what I wanted. It’s super bright and easy to read in full sunlight. The UI response is fluid, and the watch feels ultra-premium. Battery life is, in a word, amazing. I can go a day without a charge or quickly charge it when I take a shower. But for me the biggest difference and also the most compelling reason to switch to the Samsung watch platform is the software, both on the watch and on the phone. The Galaxy Wearables app is head and shoulders above Google’s Wear app and Google should take notes… or simply let Samsung rewrite it. For instance, it is so much easier to customize a watch face on the phone than it is to do on the watch – even with the bigger display – and the Wearables app allows you to do this and easily cycle through the options. You can also sort and customize the apps tray on the watch but it’s much easier on the phone. All of my old faces appear to work, and Samsung includes a number of great looking faces with enough customization options to satisfy anyone. Also, I’m liking Samsung Health Monitor compared to Fitbit. I’m not missing any features, and the layout seems more intuitive to me. On the watch itself, Samsung’s One UI takes the things I didn’t like about the Wear UI and either corrects them or replaces them with something better. More gestures. Easier access to apps. A better and more comprehensive control panel. Again, this is an area where Google should be taking advantage of their watch partnership with Samsung. Things that I had to add on as a separate program (and sometimes pay for) are just built into the UI. When it comes to the UI and support software, it honestly feels like Samsung has outdone Google in their own arena. In short, I was waiting for the Google IO event to see if I would regret my decision to jump ship and I can confidently say that the Galaxy Watch Ultra will be my daily driver for a LONG time. But getting here wasn’t without effort and trials, predominantly because I was coming from a Pixel instead of Samsung phone and I’d like to go over what I experienced in the setup and a few limitations on the Ultra because of it. Firstly, to use any of the health features, you’re going to need to setup a Samsung account. I had one that I set up when I bought a Samsung tablet a few years ago and re-establishing access to it took a few tries and lots of security checks to prove who I was. So much so that the watch setup timed out twice while I was doing it. So set up your account before staring the watch and make sure you can log into it! Also, you will have to install a few programs to complete the setup. If you already own a Samsung phone these apps would normally be preinstalled for the most part, but they’re available on the Play store so do yourself a favor and download them before you attempt to set up. You’ll need the Samsung Galaxy Wearable app, the Samsung Galaxy Watch7 Plugin, Samsung Health Monitor and Samsung Smart Switch Mobile. If you install these BEFORE you set up your Ultra, you’ll be able to power through. I didn’t and once again, my watch timed out and had to reset and re-paired. Including software/firmware updates, this took over an hour. Not all my previously installed Pixel Watch apps were available to install during set up and I had to do those manually, but this wasn’t a problem. I also Installed Health Connect to sync data between Samsung Health Monitor and Fitbit. It seems to be setup properly and there are no errors on sync, but I still am not seeing data in Fitbit, so I’ll have to do more research. (Once you set permissions for both apps, you have to launch each one. Fitbit will give you an HC intro page where you can activate and see permissions. Once this is done, you should see data exchange between the apps.) By the way, it was simple to add my Ultra to my Google Fi account to get LTE services and it disabled my Pixel Watch’s LTE without my having to intervene. LTE works great and on my walk tests, it was able to track my route effectively. One annoyance however was that for some reason when I finally completed my setup my Ultra would only show the weather in metric measurements. This is something Samsung should look into since the very first thing you do after the watch powers up is select your locale so there should be no reason for it to display anything other than imperial measurements since I chose “United States”. It took me two days of research to finally find where to change this! In the Samsung Wearables app, go to Watch Settings and find the Apps options. In Apps, find the Weather app and select it. Under the name, you should see “App Settings”, and this is where you can set the units as well as the locations and refresh times. There are a couple of features that are "exclusive” to Samsung phones and won’t work out of the box on other phone brands, namely the ECG recording, Irregular Heartbeat monitoring, Blood Pressure and Sleep Apnea monitoring. The last one is a heart breaker for me as I have a family history of sleep apnea and wanted to be able to keep an eye on this issue if it develops. Fortunately, there are mods/hacks available to enable the first three features and I have high hopes of the Sleep Apnea being accessed soon. I won’t go into this as it’s out of the scope of this review, but I’ll simply say to Google the XDA Forums if this is something that you might consider. The mods don’t require root and don’t void the warranty so they should be accessible to the average technical user. All in all, I am extremely happy with my Galaxy Ultra LTE and I would recommend it highly whether you own a Samsung phone or any other Android device.

If you need a smart watch – a BIG smart watch – you may want to take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra. Now admittedly, for a lot of people, one of the more moderately sized and priced Samsung watches may be just fine. But if you are involved in a lot of physical activities you like to keep track of, have need of a larger battery and screen, then the Ultra may be worth the extra money. First is the size. The Galaxy Ultra has a large, Sapphire glass, AMOLED 47mm screen that looks really nice and is so bright you can see it easily in sunlight. The body is a mixed bag for me – it’s Titanium which is great and sturdy, but it’s kind of a “round screen on squarish body” design that isn’t my favorite mix, but it does the job. While not an anchor, it’s large and heavy enough that you WILL know you’re wearing a watch, especially with the thick “Marine” style band that comes with it (I’ll be switching to a more stretchable fabric band for comfort). On the right side you have three buttons – a menu/power button, a center action button that can be programmed for a limited number of things when pressed, and a back button. The bezel around the screen does NOT rotate (more on that later). Mine is a darker watch with a dark band, which to me, looks nice. You can also get lighter variations of watch body with a bright orange band or white(ish) band, which by the way, basically just snap in to the watch body, and a quick release button on the back of the watch will release them. MUCH easier then previous bands. The sensors on the back can track a huge number of measurements. Your heart rate, blood oxygen readings, an ECD heart reading, and a ton of fitness tracking features to measure your steps, stairs, swimming, hiking, running, skin temp, fitness comparisons, and so much more. You can customize shortcuts on the watch Wear-OS operating system to more quickly reach the features you want, or don’t. Samsung Pay and Google Pay are usable as well. The watch of course pairs up with your phone quickly and easily via a dedicated app, which allows you to control features, watch faces, and more via that route if you don’t want to adjust settings on the watch face itself. The just under 600 mah battery should keep you going all day, depending on use. The Ultra charges pretty quickly with the included round/disk magnetic charger, but it’s only roughly a couple of feet long – I’d have loved to see a longer cord on it. If you decide to activate and use the 4G LTE feature with your carrier, it will drain the battery a little quicker, but with standard use, it shouldn’t be an issue. I think the speaker works well. I can hear calls and other audibles clearly and loud enough. Those I’ve talked to on calls say the mic is pretty good – they can tell I’m not quite on my phone directly, but have no issues hearing me clearly enough. I get text and call notifications as I should, with customization for the vibrations and tones, although in my opinion, the “ping” that hits your wrist to alert you, even on high, could be stronger. 32 gigs of internal storage is sufficient for many purposes, and 2 gigs of RAM keep things moving smoothly. The Ultra has an IP68 water-resistant rating. This means based on their specs, you can expose the watch to about 10 minutes of saltwater, or 30 minutes of fresh water for a short period of time, but they do not recommend diving/scuba diving with it. Rain should not be an issue or if you wear it in the shower. I’m a bit more paranoid of a person, and I do not wear it in water just to be safe. There is a setting in the menu for water exposure to, perhaps that closes off some ports inside (?). I will have to address the one “inexcusable” flaw in this watch, though… the non-rotating bezel. On some other Samsung Galaxy Watch models, you can turn the bezel around the screen to access menus and adjust settings, and this is a HUGE plus. It makes navigating your watch seamless, and keeps you from having to touch the screen as much. The Watch Ultra’s bezel however, is stationary, causing you to have to use your finger to go around the screen as a substitute. In my opinion, this is a huge flaw for a watch of this level and price range, and I hope they consider adding a rotating bezel to the next model. Overall I do like the Galaxy Watch Ultra. I have large wrists, so the included band fits well and looks good. So far, all of the features seem to work as they should with no issues. The speakers and mic work well. The screen is nice and bright and clear. I would give it 5 stars, but the lack of a rotating bezel knocks a full star off for me. Only you can decide if the extra features of the Galaxy Watch Ultra are worth the increase in price over Samsung’s other offerings for your needs. Still, I would recommend this watch for those who do need something a step above the other standard offerings out there.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra is a formidable contender in the smartwatch arena. Its 47mm Super AMOLED display is a visual treat, offering stunning colors and sharp clarity. Even in bright outdoor conditions, the screen remains easily readable. The watch's performance is exceptional, thanks to the snappy Exynos W1000 processor. Navigating menus, launching apps, and switching between functions is smooth and responsive. Pros: • Impressive performance: The Exynos W1000 processor delivers smooth and responsive performance, enhancing overall user experience. • Stunning display: The 47mm Super AMOLED screen offers vibrant colors, excellent clarity, and good outdoor visibility. • Robust build quality: The titanium build and sapphire crystal display ensure durability for various conditions. • Excellent fitness tracking: Accurate workout detection, GPS performance, and heart rate monitoring make it a great fitness companion. • Improved call quality: Clear audio and enhanced keyboard facilitate better communication. • Exceptional battery life: Easily lasts two days with typical usage. Cons: • Sleep tracking inconsistencies: Sleep stage detection and sleep apnea monitoring could be more accurate. • Uncomfortable band: The metal clasp can cause discomfort during extended wear. • Limited app compatibility: The Wear OS platform offers fewer app options compared to competitors. • Large size: The watch's size might be inconvenient for some users, especially during sleep. Fitness and Health Tracking: The Galaxy 7 Ultra excels as a fitness companion. It accurately tracks a wide range of workouts, from running, walking, cycling, and strength training. The automatic workout detection works reliably, capturing activities without manual intervention. The GPS performance is generally accurate, although downloading maps directly to the watch would enhance its standalone capabilities. The addition of the "my exercises" quick button is a convenient feature for starting workouts on the fly. Call Quality and Smart Features: Making and receiving calls on the Galaxy 7 Ultra is a pleasant experience. Call quality is significantly improved over previous models, with clear audio and reduced background noise. The larger screen accommodates a more comfortable typing experience, making texting on the go more efficient. Beyond fitness and communication, the watch offers a range of smart features. Samsung Pay works seamlessly for contactless payments, and the integration with other Samsung devices is smooth. However, the watch's reliance on the Wear OS platform limits app compatibility. I would like to see more App integration into the Samsung line down the road (Yahoo Mail, Banking Apps, etc.) Design and Comfort: The Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra boasts a rugged yet stylish design, with a titanium build and sapphire crystal display that can withstand the elements. The large size, while providing excellent screen visibility, can be cumbersome for some users, especially during sleep. The included band is comfortable for short periods but can become uncomfortable due to the metal clasp during extended wear. Battery Life: One of the standout features of the Watch 7 Ultra is its impressive battery life. With typical use, including workout tracking, notifications, and music playback, the watch easily lasts two full days on a single charge. This endurance is a significant improvement over previous generations (including my Galaxy 5 Pro). Overall, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra is the strongest contender in the smartwatch market, offering a compelling combination of performance, features, and durability. While improvements in sleep tracking and band comfort would enhance the user experience, it remains a solid choice for active individuals seeking a feature-rich smartwatch. If you're an Android user seeking a feature-rich smartwatch with a focus on fitness and outdoor activities, the Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra is definitely worth considering (the one to literally beat this year).

I have found the Samsung Galaxy Ultra Titanium Smartwatch to fulfill all the requirements I needed in a smartwatch. It is stylish (important) as well as provides many features which I use to monitor my vital stats. I have not yet tested it to determine if it can withstand rugged conditions (hiking, swimming etc.) but if the current performance is any indication I doubt that I will be disappointed. My one area of concern is battery life. I have found that I have to charge the battery after about 36 hours since remaining charge drops to about 25-30 percent. Not sure if that is normal.

I’ve been using the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2025 for a bit now, and honestly, it feels like the natural step up from my Watch 6 Classic, which I really loved. The Classic had such a nice balance of design, features, and reliable health tracking, but the Ultra takes all of that and toughens it up in the best way. The titanium body and sapphire glass make it feel super solid, and with the water resistance and durability ratings, I don’t have to worry about taking it out on hikes, runs, or even just wearing it all day, every day. The battery life is a big win too lasting several days without stressing about charging. It also runs way smoother thanks to the upgraded processor and software, and the new Galaxy AI features like the Energy Score are actually useful for giving me a quick sense of how ready I am for the day. On top of that, it has a ton of extra health tracking options that go beyond the basics, which makes it feel like more than just a smartwatch it’s more like a health coach on my wrist. The screen is super bright and easy to see outside, and the extra storage is a nice bonus since I keep music and apps on it. I loved my Watch 6 Classic for its style and everyday use, but the Ultra just feels like it gives me more of everything I wanted: stronger build, longer battery, and smarter features.

I upgraded from the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro and I am really glad i did. The watch runs much smoother, battery life is great, and the screen is big and bright. I love u using the health apps and I also like that this watch has LTE for times that i do not always want to carry my phone around. I honestly have nothing negative to say about this watch... it's awesome!