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Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 targets runners and divers
Samsung has launched the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, a rugged smartwatch designed for marathon runners, trail runners, climbers and divers, reports ABP Live. It packs an 800mAh battery, a 35 per cent…
The Story in Brief
Samsung has launched the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, a rugged smartwatch designed for marathon runners, trail runners, climbers and divers, reports ABP Live. It packs an 800mAh battery, a 35 per cent increase over the previous Ultra, and a 1.52-inch Super AMOLED display with 5,000-nit peak brightness. The titanium casing, sapphire crystal screen and certifications including 10ATM, IP69K, MIL-STD-810H and EN13319 make it suitable for harsh outdoor use.
A dedicated Trail Run mode tracks elevation, terrain impact and sweat loss to suggest hydration. Diving automatically records depth, time and water temperature; a partnership with Mares will add ascent and descent tracking later this year. The watch runs on a new Snapdragon Wear Elite 3nm processor with 2GB RAM and 64GB storage. Separately, Hindustan Times notes that Apple Watch works only with iPhone, while Galaxy Watch pairs best with Android phones, so the choice depends on your smartphone ecosystem.
The Indian Opinion
Tech review hype usually treats every new smartwatch as a revolution. But calling the Ultra 2 a game-changer ignores that most buyers still want a phone companion first. ABP Live’s first impressions confirm the Ultra 2 is genuinely rugged, with a 5000-nit display and 800mAh battery. The real test will be whether Samsung delivers the Mares diving app on time and how GPS accuracy holds up during a full marathon. Until then, treat certifications as potential, not proof.
Sources (2): hindustantimes.com, news.abplive.com
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