{"id":5850,"date":"2026-07-02T10:45:50","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T15:45:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/okdiario.com\/techy\/en\/?p=5850"},"modified":"2026-07-02T10:45:50","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T15:45:50","slug":"leaked-high-quality-images-reveal-samsungs-next-galaxy-watch-ultra-2-and-the-sapphire-glass-and-10-atm-rating-hint-at-who-its-really-built-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/okdiario.com\/techy\/en\/leaked-high-quality-images-reveal-samsungs-next-galaxy-watch-ultra-2-and-the-sapphire-glass-and-10-atm-rating-hint-at-who-its-really-built-for\/5850\/","title":{"rendered":"Leaked high-quality images reveal Samsung’s next Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, and the sapphire glass and 10 ATM rating hint at who it’s really built for"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Samsung\u2019s next rugged smartwatch may be closer than expected, and the latest leak is not just about a sharper screen or a tougher case. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

High-quality images attributed to Evan Blass suggest the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 could keep Samsung\u2019s rounded-square body, add a more classic numbered bezel, and arrive with a 1.85 inch case, sapphire crystal, LTE, GPS, 10 ATM water resistance (roughly the pressure equivalent of 328 feet of water), and a larger 800 mAh battery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But there is a bigger question hiding under the spec sheet. Could a premium smartwatch help slow the churn of electronic waste<\/a>, or will it become one more tiny screen in a drawer? That matters because the world generated about 68 million U.S. tons of e-waste in 2022, while only 22.3 percent was formally collected and recycled, according to the Global E-waste Monitor<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A familiar Ultra with a tougher pitch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The leaked images show a device that still looks very much like a Samsung Ultra watch. The circular AMOLED display appears to sit inside the same \u201csquircle\u201d case shape, but the bezel now carries numbers from 1 to 12, giving it a more traditional watch feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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That change has sparked talk of a possible rotating bezel, although there is no official confirmation. The renders also show three physical buttons, including the orange quick button that has become part of Samsung\u2019s Ultra identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Samsung already sells a Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) in a 1.85 inch size at $649.99 in the U.S., so the Ultra line clearly sits in premium territory. At that price, toughness is not just an optional design feature but a prerequisite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The battery story matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The reported 800 mAh battery may be one of the most important rumored upgrades. More capacity could mean fewer charges, longer outdoor use, and less battery anxiety for people who track hikes, runs, sleep, and daily health data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still, a bigger battery is not automatically a greener one. It only helps the environmental case if the watch stays useful for longer, keeps performing after software updates, and avoids pushing users into a quick replacement cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The chipset question matters here too. Qualcomm announced Snapdragon Wear Elite in March 2026, describing it as a wearable platform with a dedicated NPU for on-device AI and up to 30 percent longer battery life versus the previous generation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Qualcomm also listed Samsung among its partners, and Samsung executive InKang Song said the platform would help the next-generation Galaxy Watch deliver \u201cmore efficient and personalized experiences, right from your wrist.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Leaked press images suggest the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 will maintain its rugged aesthetic while integrating a significantly larger 800 mAh battery.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Samsung\u2019s environmental test<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Samsung already has an official sustainability story<\/a> for the existing Galaxy Watch Ultra. The company says that model includes recycled plastic from discarded water barrels, recycled rare earth elements, recycled copper, and packaging made with 100 percent recycled paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company also announced in February 2026 that it had achieved its four 2025 \u201cGalaxy for the Planet\u201d goals and was expanding the initiative through 2030. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The next phase focuses on circularity, water stewardship, and biodiversity, which steers the conversation beyond nice packaging and towards how devices are designed, made, used, repaired, and recovered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s where the Watch Ultra 2 could become interesting. If the leaked strap connection really remains compatible with older bands, as reports suggest, that would be a small but useful step. A drawer full of old straps is still waste, even if each one looks harmless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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