Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 Leak with New Health and Fitness Features

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With Galaxy Unpacked getting closer by the day, the flood of leaks surrounding Samsung’s next-generation wearables isn’t slowing down. After recent references inside the Galaxy Wearable app, newly leaked images are now giving us a closer look at several new health and fitness features. These features could debut with the Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2.

Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 may get a new exclusive watch face

New leaked images shared by @GalaxyTechie on X show the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 sporting what appears to be a fresh watch face. The design resembles the existing Ultra Analog watch face. However, it offers even more room for complications while maintaining a classic analog appearance. This watch face could end up being another exclusive for Samsung’s Ultra lineup.

Another image reveals a new Heart Health Score feature. It is similar to the Energy Score introduced back in 2024 with Galaxy Watch 7, Galaxy Watch Ultra, and Galaxy Ring. Samsung has already confirmed this feature for the upcoming watches.

According to the leaked Samsung Health app (special thanks to Project Cipher for the APK), this feature calculates this score using multiple factors. These include Vascular load (exclusive to Galaxy Watch 8 series and Watch Ultra), Sleep quality, Exercise activity from the previous day, and Body Mass Index (BMI). The resulting score aims to give users a better understanding of how well their heart is functioning overall. In addition, this feature will be available on the Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Watch 7, and newer models. 

New Hearing metric warns you about loud environments

Samsung also appears to be introducing a completely new Hearing metric. This feature, which may be exclusive to the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Galaxy Watch 9 series, monitors environmental noise levels. It also warns users when they’re exposed to loud sounds for extended periods.

Long-term exposure to high noise levels can contribute to hearing loss, and Samsung’s system seems designed to help users prevent that. This feature uses color indicators: green, yellow, and red, to visualize the severity of sound exposure. It also tracks decibel levels, exposure duration, and how frequently you’re exposed to those sounds.

Vitals Score combines five sleep measurements

Another addition is the Vitals Score, which focuses on overnight health data. Samsung appears to calculate this score using five metrics measured while sleeping. These are: Heart rate, Heart rate variability (HRV), Respiratory rate, Skin temperature, and Blood oxygen saturation (SpO2).

You will need to wear the device during sleep for at least seven nights to establish a baseline. Samsung notes that additional nights improve the accuracy of the readings. Unlike some of the new features, Vitals Score will work not only with the Galaxy Watch 7, Galaxy Watch Ultra, and newer Galaxy watch modes, but also with the Galaxy Ring.

Trail Run could be another Ultra-exclusive feature

One image showcases a new Trail Run workout mode. Although Samsung hasn’t confirmed anything yet, based on this image, which shows a Galaxy Watch Ultra model, the feature could be exclusive to the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2. This fits well with the rugged nature of the Ultra lineup. For instance, the interface shows route guidance and navigation tools designed for outdoor runners.

Workout screen gets a small refresh, too

Samsung also appears to be refreshing its workout monitoring screens on the Galaxy Watch. The leaked image shows an updated interface displaying heart rate zones and the usual workout information, such as elapsed time, distance, calories burned, and heart rate. These screens look cleaner and align with the overall visual changes from One UI 8.5 and One UI 9.0 on phones.

A mysterious underwater feature appears in the leaks

One of the images shows a screen saying: “Measurement begins when you’re underwater.” At the moment, it’s unclear what exactly this feature does. However, judging by the wording, it could be something designed specifically for divers or users engaging in underwater activities. It wouldn’t be surprising if this ends up being another Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Galaxy Watch 9 exclusive.

The final set of images reveals Daily Cardio Load. This feature uses heart rate data together with personal information such as age, gender, height, and weight to estimate a recommended daily cardiovascular workload.

Samsung also includes warnings for users with existing heart conditions during setup. For the most accurate measurements, the company recommends enabling continuous heart rate monitoring, or at least setting measurements to every 10 minutes inside Samsung Health. Daily Cardio Load will support Galaxy Watch 7, Galaxy Watch Ultra, and newer modes.

Samsung’s 2024 sensors are finally getting utilized

As these leaks show, many of the upcoming health features are limited to the Galaxy Watch 7, Galaxy Watch Ultra, and newer devices. And honestly, that makes sense.

Samsung invested heavily in research and development for the new BioActive sensors introduced with its 2024 wearables. It was only a matter of time before the company started taking fuller advantage of those sensors and turning all that hardware into genuinely useful health tools.

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Written by

David Buliga

David Buliga is a Romanian writer at SammyGuru, where he covers the Samsung and Android ecosystem with a focus on apps, software features, and the trends shaping how we actually use our devices — from Galaxy Watch apps to One UI 9, plus the occasional opinion piece. He joined SammyGuru in 2026 after previously creating entertainment content on YouTube, producing animations and gameplay videos. Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Applied Electronics and Telecommunications, David is passionate about consumer technology and enjoys getting under the hood of smartphones to see what makes them tick. Outside of tech, he loves listening to music, reading books, photography, and exploring the random ideas that often inspire his next story.

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