Garmin Fenix 9 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Garmin Fenix 9 leads Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 overall by 5 points (75 vs 70 out of 100).
  • Key differences: battery life, where Garmin Fenix 9 has 384 vs 60 h; only Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 has LTE/cellular.
  • Best value: Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 (from $699.99) — the strongest score-per-dollar of the two.
Garmin Fenix 9 leads overall
Garmin Fenix 9 · 90 overall, #2 of 42
75
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 · 73 overall, #12 of 42
70
Key differences
  • Battery LifeGarmin Fenix 9 384 vs 60 h
  • LTE/CellularSamsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 only

Scores by Category

Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 wins 4 of 6 categories · Fenix 9 wins 1

CategoryFenix 9Galaxy Watch Ultra 2Lead
Battery
+55
Health & Sensors
+3
Display
+18
Connectivity
+27
Build
+19
Software
Tie

Physical Comparison

Galaxy Watch Ultra 2
61.5g
Weight

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Detailed Specifications

Display

Feature
Fenix 9
Galaxy Watch Ultra 2
Display Type
Display Size
N/A
1.52 in
Resolution
N/A
498 × 498 px
Peak Brightness
N/A
5,000 nits
Always-On Display
N/A
Yes

Health & Sensors

Feature
Fenix 9
Galaxy Watch Ultra 2
Heart Rate Monitor
Yes
Yes
ECG
N/A
Yes
SpO2 (Blood Oxygen)
Yes
N/A
Body Temperature
N/A
Yes
GPS
Yes
Yes
Dual-Band GPS
N/A
Yes

Battery

Feature
Fenix 9
Galaxy Watch Ultra 2
Battery Life
384 h540% more
60 h
Fast Charging
N/A
Yes

Connectivity

Feature
Fenix 9
Galaxy Watch Ultra 2
NFC Payments
Yes
Yes
LTE/Cellular
No
Yes
Speaker/Mic
Yes
N/A

Build

Feature
Fenix 9
Galaxy Watch Ultra 2
Weight
N/A
61.5 g
Water Resistance
100 m
100 m

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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