Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Vs Galaxy Watch Ultra: Which One Should You Pick?

Samsung introduced two new smartwatches -- the Galaxy Watch 7 and the Galaxy Watch Ultra at its second Unpacked of 2024, held in Paris. With this, the brand is now competing in the flagship smartwatch market its first-ever Ultra model in the Galaxy Watch series, featuring a titanium body and the longest battery life.

While the Galaxy Watch Ultra is a bit expensive compared to the Galaxy Watch 7, the former stands out from the crowd with some of its unique features and design. Here is an in-depth comparison of the two latest smartwatches from Samsung, which should help you to choose the right one.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Vs Galaxy Watch Ultra: Design and Display

The Galaxy Watch 7 boasts a stylish aluminium body and is available in two sizes: 40mm and 44mm, and looks similar to its predecessor the Watch 6. The smaller 40mm variant of the Galaxy Watch 7 has a 1.3-inch (432x432 pixels) Super AMOLED with an always-on display feature, while the 44mm model sports a larger 1.5-inch (480x480 pixels) display. The smaller variant weighs 28.8g, whereas the larger weighs more at 33.8g.

The Galaxy Watch Ultra is available in a single size of 47mm and weighs 60.5g. It features a 1.5-inch (480x480 pixels) Super AMOLED always-on display with a peak brightness of up to 3,000 nits and is slightly bigger and heavier than the Watch 7.

The Galaxy Watch 7 has a 5ATM waterproof rating, making it capable of surviving depths up to 50 meters 164 feet for up to ten minutes. In contrast, the Ultra variant has a 10ATM rating, allowing it to endure depths up to 100 meters or 328 feet.

While both models feature Super AMOLED displays, the Ultra variant stands out with its higher brightness levels and better IP rating making it ideal for avid swimmers.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Vs Galaxy Watch Ultra: Health Features

Both Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra come with heart rate, oxygen, sleep, electrocardiogram (ECG) and blood pressure monitoring. While both watches offer robust health and fitness tracking features, the Galaxy Watch Ultra offers additional features like a new multi-sports tile, enabling users to track multiple workouts within one session.

Another notable feature in the Ultra variant is the functional threshold power (FTP) feature which measures the maximum cycling power. Based on your specific fitness tracking requirements, you can consider one.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Vs Galaxy Watch Ultra: Processor, Battery, Connectivity

Both models are powered by the 3nm Exynos W1000 processor paired with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of inbuilt storage. They also run Google's Wear OS-based One UI 6 Watch.

In terms of battery, the Galaxy Watch 7 40mm variant packs a 300 mAh battery while the 44mm variant comes with a 425 mAh battery. On the other side, the Ultra variant is backed by a 590 mAh battery. However, both watches support WPC-based wireless fast charging, the biggest battery ever featured on a Galaxy Watch.

Moreover, the Ultra variant is claimed to be the first watch in the Galaxy Watch lineup, that offers up to 100 hours of battery in power-saving mode and up to 48 hours in exercise power-saving mode.

Both Galaxy Watches come with dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC for payments, LTE, and improved GPS connectivity with dual-frequency L1+L5 GPS.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Vs Galaxy Watch Ultra: Price

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 price in India starts at Rs 29,999 for the 40mm Bluetooth version and goes up to Rs 36,999 for the 44mm LTE version. On the other hand, the Galaxy Watch Ultra is priced at Rs 59,999.

Which One Should You Buy

Both the Galaxy Watches offer high-end features, while the Ultra is a bit expensive compared to the regular version, but it does offer some additional features and a more premium build quality for the asking price. For those who are looking for the most advanced smartwatch between the two the Watch Ultra is a clear choice, while the Watch 7 can be for those, who need a modern smartwatch that does not cost as much as a flagship phone.