Samsung Unpacked is underway and we now know that Android followers have two shiny new smartwatches to consider The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is an iterative update of the Galaxy Watch 6, with better health and fitness monitoring technology and smarts, faster processing, better GPS connectivity, and twice the storage capacity

The new Samsung Galaxy Watch Ulta, meanwhile, is a premium model designed to compete with the Apple Watch Ultra series And in many ways, it is, at least on paper The Ultra, with its square case and round screen, is made of all-titanium and boasts 100m water resistance, multi-sport fitness tracking, and advanced workout insights

Both devices feature Samsung's latest BioActive health sensor and a variety of nifty AI features Here's everything you need to know about the new Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra

The Galaxy Watch 7 jumps from $29999 for the smaller 40mm model to $32999 for the larger 44mm model, both Bluetooth only; LTE connectivity adds $50 each

The Galaxy Watch Ultra starts at $64999 for the Bluetooth-only model, $150 less than the Apple Watch Ultra 2's launch price; LTE is another $50 cheaper

The smaller Galaxy Watch 7 comes in green and cream, while the larger model comes in green and silver; the Watch Ultra comes in silver, white, and gray In the US, pre-orders for all models begin today (July 10) and will be available on July 24

The Galaxy Watch 7 looks identical to the Galaxy Watch 6 in design, but Samsung has doubled down on wellness features It's also priced the same as the previous generation Oh, there is no Galaxy Watch 7 Classic model with a rotating bezel, sadly

Battery capacity is also the same as the 6, but the Galaxy Watch 7 has a new processor that is three times faster and 30% more power efficient than the previous generation Samsung has not provided battery life specs for the Ultra, but we have confirmed that the Watch 7 will last up to 40 hours, the same as the Watch 6

Storage has increased from 16GB to 32GB, the GPS antenna is now dual-band, and the Galaxy Watch 7 and Ultra are also the first two smartwatches to feature the latest Wear OS 5 operating system

Updated BioActive health sensors and increased processing power enable new health monitoring and fitness tracking tools; Galaxy Watch 7 and Ultra boast improved AI-supported sleep tracking;

The new Wear OS 5 operating system is the first of its kind in the world

Sleep scores now take into account factors such as movement and sleep latency (or the time it takes to fall asleep completely) Additionally, earlier this year, Samsung received FDA approval for sleep apnea detection, which is now available on Watch 7 (in supported markets)

Thanks to the new BioActive Sensor, the Galaxy Watch 7 can also track advanced glycation end products (AGEs) through the AGE Index This score predicts the user's actual biological age based on health data in addition to dietary and lifestyle factors It is very useful for understanding overall metabolic health and may tell if the user is at risk for heart disease or other conditions

Like its predecessor, the Galaxy Watch 7 also provides insights into body composition, high and low heart rate monitoring, arrhythmia notifications, and in-situ ECG measurements

Other new holistic features include a new daily energy score and custom-made wellness tips based on the multitude of health data collected On the fitness front, users can now save custom workout routines that include multiple activities, and a new race feature allows users to compare their current performance with past attempts in real time

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is the more exciting of the two new products and the most attractive Android smartwatch in recent memory The sporty "cushion case" is larger at 47mm, but features the same 15-inch AMOLED screen as the 44mm Galaxy Watch 7, with a maximum brightness of 3,000 nits for easy viewing even in direct sunlight This is comparable to the Apple Watch Ultra 2

Made of durable titanium, the Galaxy Watch Ultra is still water resistant to 100 meters, the same as the Apple Watch Ultra line, making it suitable for diving It also has an IP68 rating against dust, moisture, and dirt

The case has three physical buttons, including an assignable quick button (the orange button in the center) that can be used to trigger the flashlight, turn on the emergency siren, start recording, or work out

The Ultra has the largest capacity battery of Samsung's new smartwatches at 590 mAh In comparison, the 40 mm Galaxy Watch 7's battery is 300 mAh and the 44 mm battery is 425 mAh

Samsung says the Ultra has a battery life of just over four days in power-saving mode and up to 40 hours in exercise power-saving mode with GPS tracking enabled

AI-powered health and wellness features are also available on the Ultra, including energy scores, wellness tips, improved sleep tracking, AGE index measurement, and sleep apnea detection; an Exynos W1000 processor and 32 GB of storage also matched between the two new Galaxy smartwatches

However, the Galaxy Watch Ultra is more suited to hardcore athletes and adventurers than the 7 Users can track complex multisport activities like triathlons with the Ultra

It also displays personalized heart rate zones for all activities and allows cyclists to calculate functional threshold power (FTP) metrics with relative ease This number represents the maximum sustainable power output for one hour of continuous riding and is a common way to measure cycling performance

The Galaxy Watch Ultra is also guaranteed to operate in extreme conditions up to 500 meters below sea level and 9,000 meters in altitude This is enough coverage to summit Mount Everest

New health features, more storage, faster processing, and improved battery efficiency make the Galaxy Watch 7 a worthy, if modest update to the Galaxy Watch 6 If wellness insights are a big selling point for you, this model represents a major step forward In terms of design, however, it's the same old, same old

Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra, on the other hand, looks quite appealing, both from a design standpoint and a functionality standpoint I love the inclusion of customizable buttons, and I applaud Samsung for building a device as tough as the Apple Watch Ultra 2 It's comparable to the Galaxy Watch 7, but its overall functionality is also impressive

For me, the Ultra's biggest selling point is its battery life, which is on par with the Apple Watch Ultra line and trumps most other Wear OS smartwatches Is all of that enough to justify the $650 price tag? We're going to find out