Samsung’s Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 will arrive in different shapes and colorways, according to a fresh leak published on 23 June. The Watch9 lands in 40mm and 44mm sizes with three finishes split between them; the Ultra 2 returns in two titanium shades and drops the Bluetooth-only tier its predecessor offered. Both watches are expected to share the stage at Samsung’s summer Unpacked event, rumored for 22 July in London. PhoneArena, citing Seoul Economic Daily, reports Samsung may launch six devices at the show, putting the watches on a busier bill than last year.
The leak closes off some of the guesswork that had built around the Watch9, particularly the color count and the LTE-versus-Bluetooth split per size. The Ultra 2’s titanium-only palette keeps the rugged model at the top of the watch stack. Battery capacities from earlier leaks round out the picture, with the Ultra 2 carrying a larger cell than the smaller Watch9.
The Watch9 Splits Two Sizes Across Three Colors
CAD-based renders outed on 23 June give the clearest picture yet of the Galaxy Watch9’s lineup. The watch will ship in two case sizes and three finishes, with the colors split across the two sizes. Both sizes will offer the same two connectivity variants, according to the leak. The CAD files, attributed to leaks aggregated by Digital Citizen Life and Android Headlines, are typically close enough at this stage to inform accessory maker production.
The renders show a case shape largely unchanged from last year’s Watch, with three finishes that are a tighter palette than Samsung has typically shipped on recent Watch generations. Graphite is the only color shared across both case sizes, becoming the de facto baseline. Cream and Silver are the distinguishing finishes, one for each size.
The color-by-size split, rather than a uniform palette across both cases, is the kind of detail only a parts pipeline can confirm this early. It also signals Samsung is treating the Watch9 as a generational update with continuity to last year’s design. The leak covers CAD files, not final production assets, so the renders are close but not definitive. The full breakdown is detailed in the full CAD-based color and size breakdown.
- 40mm Galaxy Watch9: Cream and Graphite; Bluetooth-only and LTE
- 44mm Galaxy Watch9: Graphite and Silver; Bluetooth-only and LTE
- Shared across both sizes: Graphite
The Ultra 2 Drops Bluetooth and Goes Titanium
The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is taking a different approach. The rugged flagship will come in two colors only: Titanium Gray and Titanium Silver. The leak lists LTE support for both colorways and does not mention a Bluetooth-only option.
The two-tone titanium palette keeps the Ultra line at a single premium tier for 2026. The titanium case, which the leak says we should expect, builds on the material Samsung introduced with the original Watch Ultra. By listing only LTE for both colorways, Samsung is also narrowing the entry price of the Ultra line to whatever the LTE-equipped model costs. The color count of two is a step down from the wider palette Samsung has offered on the standard Galaxy Watch line. The previous Watch Ultra launched in a single Titanium Gray finish, so the addition of Titanium Silver is the more notable shift in the lineup.
A 400 mAh and 800 mAh Battery Split
Battery capacities leaked earlier this month round out the picture. The 40mm Galaxy Watch9 is reported to carry a 400 mAh cell. The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is reported to carry an 800 mAh battery. The 44mm Watch9’s battery has not yet surfaced in the leaks reviewed here. The earlier battery figures are detailed in the 400 mAh and 800 mAh battery figures.
An 800 mAh cell in a smartwatch case is on the larger end of what Wear OS watches ship with today. The split, with the Ultra 2 carrying more capacity than the smaller Watch9, tracks with Samsung’s positioning of the rugged model as the multi-day endurance option.
Samsung has not commented on either figure, and both come from pre-launch leaks rather than regulatory filings or official statements. The 800 mAh figure is the more notable number, given that the Ultra line is the one Samsung pitches at multi-day use. The 400 mAh figure for the 40mm Watch9 is the more modest number, fitting the smaller case. The 44mm Watch9’s battery is the one number still missing from the leaks reviewed here. Both watches are expected to be fully unveiled at next month’s Unpacked.
Two Watches Join a Six-Device London Unpacked
The two watches are now expected to appear at a summer Unpacked event that, on the latest reporting, will be unusually busy. PhoneArena, citing Seoul Economic Daily, reports Samsung is preparing to launch six devices at the same show. The event is rumored for 22 July in London.
The six-device list includes the Galaxy Z Flip 8, the Galaxy Z Fold 8, and the wider Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide, alongside the Galaxy Watch9 and the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2. The sixth device is reported to be Samsung’s rumored smart glasses, internally referenced as Galaxy Glasses. The smart glasses are expected to lack a display, with cameras, microphones, and speakers instead, according to PhoneArena. They are also expected to run on Android XR and to use Gemini for some on-device analysis, with Perplexity and Bixby also mentioned as possible AI options. The two watches, on a lineup like that, are no longer the only thing on stage. The full reporting on the lineup is in the rumored 22 July London Unpacked lineup.
For watch buyers, the bigger stage has tradeoffs. A busier event means more marketing attention and possibly a longer window of pre-order pricing on the new watches. It also means more direct competition for the Unpacked headlines from the foldables and the glasses.
London has been the rumored venue for this Unpacked in earlier reporting. The 22 July date remains a rumor from Seoul Economic Daily as relayed by PhoneArena, not from Samsung directly. Samsung has not officially confirmed either the date or the city. The exact event time has not yet leaked.
| Device (rumored) | Category |
|---|---|
| Galaxy Z Flip 8 | Foldable phone |
| Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Foldable phone |
| Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide | Foldable phone |
| Galaxy Watch 9 | Smartwatch |
| Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 | Smartwatch |
| Galaxy Glasses | Smart glasses, Android XR (per PhoneArena) |
Where This Leaves the Lineup
The full lineup will only become clear at Unpacked, but the leaks reviewed here suggest Samsung is taking a quieter approach with its watches than with its phones. The Watch9’s three finishes and familiar two-size split suggest a generational update on last year’s design. The Ultra 2’s titanium-only palette and LTE-only connectivity keep the rugged model at the top of the stack.
The Watch9’s reported 400 mAh cell and the Ultra 2’s reported 800 mAh cell are the most concrete hardware numbers in this leak cycle. Samsung’s choice to keep both watches on Wear OS rather than shift platforms is one of the things the leaks do not change. The Unpacked on 22 July, if it lands as rumored, will be the moment Samsung confirms the rest of the spec sheet. The two watches will share the stage with four other devices, including foldables and a possible smart glasses debut. Watch buyers who have been waiting on colors and connectivity will get their answers at the same show that introduces the new foldables.
- 3 finishes across the Galaxy Watch9’s two sizes
- 2 titanium finishes for the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2
- 400 mAh reported battery for the 40mm Galaxy Watch9
- 800 mAh reported battery for the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2
- 6 devices rumored for Samsung’s 22 July London Unpacked
Frequently Asked Questions
When will Samsung announce the Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2?
Both watches are expected to appear at Samsung’s summer Unpacked event, which PhoneArena, citing Seoul Economic Daily, reports is rumored for 22 July 2026 in London. Samsung has not officially confirmed the date.
What colors will the Galaxy Watch9 come in?
The 40mm Galaxy Watch9 is reported in Cream and Graphite, while the 44mm version is reported in Graphite and Silver. Graphite is the only finish shared across both case sizes, giving the Watch9 lineup three colors in total.
What colors will the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 come in?
The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is reported in two titanium shades: Titanium Gray and Titanium Silver. The leak lists LTE support for both colorways and does not mention a Bluetooth-only option.
How large are the batteries in the new watches?
The 40mm Galaxy Watch9 is reported with a 400 mAh battery, while the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is reported with an 800 mAh battery. The 44mm Watch9’s battery capacity has not yet surfaced in the leaks reviewed.
How many devices is Samsung expected to launch at the next Unpacked?
PhoneArena, citing Seoul Economic Daily, reports Samsung may launch six devices: the Galaxy Z Flip 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide, Galaxy Watch9, Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, and the rumored Galaxy Glasses.
