Samsung may skip this battery upgrade for the Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2

Maybe there will be only two new models after all

One significant detail about the new leak is that it includes only two entries in the Chinese 3C certification database. Those are for devices with model numbers SM-L3550 and SM-L7150, which stand for the Galaxy Watch 9 and the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, respectively.



What’s missing is the Galaxy Watch 9 Classic, which was previously rumored to join the other two models in Samsung’s 2026 smartwatch lineup. The extra device was spotted inside the code of a recent Wear OS update, but launching it would break a pattern for the Korean company. The Galaxy Watch Classic models usually come every two years, and we already had a Galaxy Watch 8 Classic in 2025.

An array of new features is guaranteed

While we know almost nothing about the devices themselves, Samsung recently announced it is preparing major software improvements that will debut on the upcoming smartwatches. The company has a number of new features for the Samsung Health app, including a new layout and AI-based insights.

As I assume these updates will make it to all new models, I can’t stop thinking how much better they would make a potential Galaxy Watch 9 Classic. In our review, Victor was talking about the elegance and the comfort of the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, without missing the slick and curated experience One UI Watch adds to Wear OS. Adding a bunch of new features to what’s already a strong point for this model would make it even more appealing, including when compared to the likes of the Apple Watch Series 12.

Efficiency is more important

My relationship with charging my wearables was always based more on habits than on what they’re really capable of. I learned to put my smartwatch on its charger when I shower, which guarantees it always has some battery available. I’d love to have a faster charging watch, but that won’t change my habits, so it’s not such an important feature for me.