The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra was unveiled at Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event in Paris, alongside the Galaxy Watch 7, Fold 6, Flip 6, Galaxy Buds 3, and Samsung Galaxy Ring. The device lives up to the rumors and speculations that circulated before the event.
As the main rival to the Apple Watch Series 2, the Galaxy Watch Ultra boasts a 1.5-inch Super AMOLED sapphire glass screen, Exynos W1000 processor, and a large 590mAh battery. However, despite its similarities with Apple’s smartwatch, does the Galaxy Watch Ultra offer compatibility with iPhones? Here’s what you need to know.
Does the Galaxy Watch Ultra Work with the iPhone?
The Galaxy Watch Ultra is not compatible with any iPhone models. This is because Samsung has shifted to using Google Play Services, which iPhones cannot access, for their latest smartwatches, including the Galaxy Watch 4, 5, and 6.
Cross-compatibility between Android and iOS devices for accessories is generally limited. For iPhone users interested in a Samsung smartwatch, older models like the Galaxy Watch 2 Active or Gear S3 are viable options. However, most iPhone users are better off with an Apple Watch model to leverage all health and fitness tracking features.
Does the Galaxy Watch Ultra Work with Any Android Phone?
The Galaxy Watch Ultra is compatible with any Android phone running Android 8.0 or higher and at least 1.5GB of RAM. It should also work seamlessly with Samsung Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6.
Users of non-Samsung phones can utilize the Samsung Wearable and Samsung Health apps to access all the features and customize settings on the Galaxy Watch Ultra.
The Galaxy Watch Ultra boasts IP68 water and dust resistance, 10ATM waterproof rating up to 50 meters, and MIL-STD-810H durability certification. It runs on Samsung One UI Watch 6.0 and supports Bluetooth 5.3, dual-band Wi-Fi, NFC, and GPS dual frequency.
You can pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra for $650.
