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New leak suggests a redesigned Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, new colors, and no Watch Classic

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Why This Matters

The upcoming Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 introduces a refreshed, boxier design with thinner bezels and new color options, signaling Samsung's focus on enhanced aesthetics and user customization. The absence of a Galaxy Watch Classic this year indicates a shift in Samsung's smartwatch lineup strategy, potentially impacting loyal fans. These updates highlight Samsung's ongoing efforts to improve smartwatch functionality and design to stay competitive in the wearable market.

Key Takeaways

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TL;DR According to a new leak, the Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 will come with new band designs, colors, and new watch faces as well.

The Watch Ultra 2 will also be boxier, have thinner bezels, and improved side buttons.

It also suggests that Samsung will not launch a Galaxy Watch 9 Classic this year.

Another week, another Galaxy Watch leak. This time, we’re getting details about the design as well as some color options. Plus, there’s a bit of somber news for the Galaxy Watch Classic fans.

In a new X post, leaker Galaxy Techie has shared alleged details about Samsung’s upcoming smartwatches alongside some software renders. According to them, the Galaxy Watch 9 and the Ultra 2 will also come with new band designs, colors, and watch faces.

GalaxyTechie / X

The new colors will likely include black with a bluish band and silver with a green band. The leak also mentions a beige color that will reportedly be available exclusively on the base variant. It’s unclear whether these are colors for the Watch Ultra 2 or the Watch 9.

The leak also provides additional details about the Ultra 2. It’ll reportedly feature a boxier design and take design cues from the Watch 8 Classic, including a numbered bezel. We don’t know whether this bezel will be rotatable, as it was on the Watch 8 Classic, but the leaker claims that the new Ultra 2 will feature thinner bezels. It will also come with better side buttons, and the quick button will have an orange outline.

Meanwhile, if you were getting excited about rumors of an upcoming Galaxy Watch Classic, there’s some bad news: the leaker says there won’t be a new Classic this year.

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