Samsung is poised to raise prices across its upcoming wearable lineup, with new details indicating that the Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra2 will both see cost increases when they are formally introduced. According to newly surfaced pricing information, the devices are scheduled to make their debut during a Galaxy Unpacked event on Wednesday, July 22, alongside the company’s latest foldable smartphones.
Incremental Price Hikes Across the Galaxy Watch9 Series
The entry-level price for the smallest Galaxy Watch9 model is climbing by €30 compared to its predecessor. The base variant, featuring a 40-millimeter case and Bluetooth connectivity, will reportedly carry a recommended retail price of €409. Samsung intends to charge an additional €50 for the LTE cellular modem and another €30 to step up to the larger 44-millimeter case. As a result, the flagship 44-millimeter LTE version will reach €489.
The adjustments mean the complete Galaxy Watch9 line is shifting upward in identical proportion, preserving a predictable premium for users who require mobile network access and a bigger display.
Galaxy Watch Ultra2 Adds a Premium and a New Bezel
Enthusiasts looking toward the more rugged, adventure-focused model will also face a higher cost. The Galaxy Watch Ultra2 is listed at €749, representing a €50 increase over the first-generation Ultra. Notably, the Ultra2 is expected to be sold exclusively with an integrated LTE modem. On the hardware side, the design is said to introduce a newly labeled bezel that may support rotation, an update that hints at improved navigation. At its core, the device—along with the entire Watch9 series—should deliver substantially larger battery capacity and a generational leap in processing power thanks to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear Elite platform.
- Galaxy Watch9 (40mm, Bluetooth): €409
- Galaxy Watch9 (40mm, LTE): €459
- Galaxy Watch9 (44mm, Bluetooth): €439
- Galaxy Watch9 (44mm, LTE): €489
- Galaxy Watch Ultra2 (LTE only): €749
Competitive Timing and Context
Samsung’s price adjustments arrive as the broader smartwatch market braces for fresh competition and an evolving wearable landscape. While the company is refining its wrist-worn devices with bigger batteries and new silicon, the wider ecosystem surrounding Galaxy wearables continues to evolve. Speculation around connected smart glasses linked to Galaxy phones and Android XR, for instance, points to a future where watches may serve as just one component of a more integrated wearable network. For now, the Galaxy Watch9 and Watch Ultra2 remain the centerpiece of Samsung’s immediate hardware push, balancing incremental cost increases with targeted feature upgrades ahead of the July Unpacked showcase.
Source: winfuture.de