Apple - Watch Ultra 2 vs Samsung - Galaxy Watch 7 (44mm)
Between the Watch Ultra 2 and Galaxy Watch 7 (44mm), the Watch Ultra 2 comes out ahead in display size and water resistance, while the Galaxy Watch 7 (44mm) wins on weight and battery life. Overall, the Watch Ultra 2 scores 60.5 and the Galaxy Watch 7 (44mm) scores 48.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Watch Ultra 2 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 11.6 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Watch Ultra 2 if you care most about display size and water resistance. The biggest gaps in its favor are display size, water resistance.
Pick the Galaxy Watch 7 (44mm) if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. Its strongest claims are weight, battery life.
Both ship with comparable ecg, cellular, spo2, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Watch Ultra 2 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Apple - Watch Ultra 2 wins
- ▲Display size — 30.61% more. 1.92 " vs 1.47 ".
- ▲Water resistance — 5.00 ATM more. 10 vs 5.
Why Samsung - Galaxy Watch 7 (44mm) wins
- ▲Weight — 27.40 g less. 34 vs 61.4.
- ▲Battery life — 11.11% more. 40 h vs 36 h.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Apple - Watch Ultra 2 | Samsung - Galaxy Watch 7 (44mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Case size | 49 mmlead | 44 mm |
| Weight | 61.4 g | 34 glead |
| Case material | titanium | aluminum |
| Water resistanceⓘ | 10 ATMlead | 5 ATM |
Display
| Spec | Apple - Watch Ultra 2 | Samsung - Galaxy Watch 7 (44mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Display size | 1.92 "lead | 1.47 " |
| Always-on display | true | true |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 3000 nits | 3000 nits |
Health & Fitness
| Spec | Apple - Watch Ultra 2 | Samsung - Galaxy Watch 7 (44mm) |
|---|---|---|
| ECG | true | true |
| SpO2 | true | true |
| Temperature sensor | true | true |
| Sleep tracking | true | true |
| Blood pressure | false | truelead |
Battery & Connectivity
| Spec | Apple - Watch Ultra 2 | Samsung - Galaxy Watch 7 (44mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 36 h | 40 hlead |
| GPS | true | true |
| Cellular | true | true |
| NFC | true | true |
| OS | watchOS | WearOSlead |
Frequently asked
Which has longer battery life, Watch Ultra 2 or Galaxy Watch 7 (44mm)?+
Galaxy Watch 7 (44mm) lasts 40h vs 36h.
Do Watch Ultra 2 or Galaxy Watch 7 (44mm) support ECG?+
Both support ECG.
Which has cellular, Watch Ultra 2 or Galaxy Watch 7 (44mm)?+
Both offer cellular variants.
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