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TL;DR
- A new report claims the upcoming Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 could be Samsung’s first smartwatch with built-in 5G connectivity.
- Current Galaxy Watches with cellular support use 4G/LTE, so this would represent a significant connectivity boost.
- The watch is expected to launch around July alongside the Galaxy Watch 9 and Samsung’s next foldables.
Samsung’s next generation of smartwatches is expected to arrive this summer, and the latest leak suggests the company may be preparing a significant connectivity upgrade. According to a new report, the upcoming Galaxy Watch Ultra successor could become Samsung’s first smartwatch to support 5G.
Dutch outlet Galaxy Club reports that the device, widely expected to launch as the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, will feature a built-in 5G modem. The site says the previously leaked model number, SM-L716, already hinted at the change, and the information it has received now confirms that the watch is being developed with 5G connectivity.
