Samsung has been in the smartwatch game for a considerable time now. Through a series of incremental — and sometimes major — upgrades over the years, it has managed to remain a force to be reckoned with in the wearables segment. Now, with the launch of the Galaxy Watch Ultra, it’s attempting to strengthen its position and take the fight to Apple and its existing line-up of Ultra smartwatches.
We’ve had the Galaxy Watch Ultra with us for a bit now, giving us the opportunity to test it in-depth and figure out if it’s worth the money that Samsung is asking for it. So read on for all that you need to know about it.
Table of Contents
- Is the Design Trendy Enough
- Can the Hardware Hold Its Own
- Software, Fitness, and Tracking
- How Good Is the Battery Life
- Should You Buy the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
Is the Design Trendy Enough
The watch is clearly not for everyone. The form factor itself can be a turnoff for some. But if you are really looking for an Android watch that is fully loaded and checks off most of the boxes, be it battery, health, and what not, it might just be the watch for you.
So when I opened the box, paired the device, and put it on for the first time, the only thing that came to my mind was, “God, it’s huge for a wristwatch!” Words and photos might not do justice and I would encourage you to try one in a store physically to see if it’s something you can commit to wearing on your wrist daily for the next couple of years.
The watch has a squircle design and a circular screen within it. Everything about the watch’s material and build quality is premium. The grade 4 titanium body and the sapphire crystal that protects the screen are the best out there and will surely protect you from some basic scratches and day-to-day wear and tear.
Now, the watch and band weigh approximately 90 grams, and I must say that again, the watch is not for everyone. Every time I was working on my laptop, even while writing this review, the watch just sat on the desk instead of on my wrist. I wore it to bed just once to track my sleep and was not able to do so again because of its heft—not even for this review.
Interestingly, the bezels are non-rotating. Yes, they are fixed and it might have to do with the fact that the watch is 10 ATM water resistant for up to 10 minutes and is IP68 rated. So forget about swimming, you can even take it diving.