Samsung is prepping two new smartwatches for later this year, with model numbers now spotted in the GSMA IMEI database. These are expected to be the Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, with launch timing pointing to the usual August or September Unpacked event. No sign of a new smart ring, though.
Two new models lined up for 2026
The Galaxy Watch 9 looks set to continue the mainline series, possibly with a lighter, thinner build than the current Watch 8. There’s talk of updated health tracking features as well, though nothing concrete has been confirmed. It seems Samsung will stick with its familiar formula here, likely refining rather than overhauling.
As spotted first by Smartprix, the more rugged Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is also on the way. This one’s aimed at users who want durability and more serious sports features. It’s expected to pack advanced GPS and improved health and fitness tracking, which would keep it in line with other Ultra-style smartwatches on the market.
The appearance of these devices in official listings suggests they’re well into development. They’ll probably debut alongside Samsung’s next wave of foldables, Galaxy Z Fold 8, Flip 8 and another unconfirmed model, which are also expected around late summer.
Still no sign of a Galaxy Ring
What’s notably missing from this leak is any mention of the second generation Galaxy Ring. This new round of model numbers doesn’t include any smart ring references, which suggests we may not see one in 2026 at all.
That absence shouldn’t come as a shock. Samsung has been locked in an ongoing legal dispute with Oura, which currently dominates the smart ring market. That kind of friction could delay things further or even put the product on hold indefinitely. Unless there’s a surprise announcement tucked into one of Samsung’s launch events, 2026 might be all about foldables and watches.
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