Samsung unveiled its latest Galaxy Watch9 series and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 at the Galaxy Unpacked event on July 22, 2026, alongside new foldable phones. The new watches focus on health tracking, including a daily health rating based on overall behaviours.
However, the Galaxy Watch9 and Ultra 2 cost upwards of £600, making them inaccessible for price-conscious users. Fortunately, several other Galaxy watches offer many of the same features at lower prices.
Samsung Galaxy Watch7 40mm
The Galaxy Watch7 features a Super AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours. Powered by an Exynos processor, it tracks metrics via a BioActive sensor, including ECG, sleep tracking, and sleep apnoea detection. Sky Mobile offers a 40mm model for £9 a month on a 36-month contract, with green and cream colours available.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
The rugged Galaxy Watch Ultra has a bulky titanium casing and 10ATM water resistance for swimming. It uses Galaxy AI to compile health insights. O2 offers it for £15.45 a month with a £1 upfront payment on a 48-month contract.
Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm
The Galaxy Watch8 includes AI capabilities for health tracking, sleep coaching, and real-time fitness coaching. It has a 3nm processor for fast performance and a breathable silicone sports band. Priced from £369 to £309.
Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic
The Watch8 Classic features a cushion design with rotating bezels and a quick button, plus a Dynamic Lug System for easy band switching. It runs Samsung's One UI 8 for quick app access. Reduced from £499 to £399.
Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro (Renewed)
The older Galaxy Watch5 Pro still offers health monitoring and fitness tracking. It has a 45mm casing suitable for various wrist sizes. Available via the Amazon Renewed Store for £96; it may show signs of wear but should work as expected.
Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
The Watch6 Classic provides fast performance, real-time health monitoring, a sleek design, and built-in GPS. Wowcher offers a refurbished model for £99 (down from £229), though it may have had previous owners and show wear.
Samsung Galaxy Fit3
The Galaxy Fit3 is a smaller square-shaped fitness tracker. Available in Pink Gold for £39.89 (down from £59) on Amazon, with black and white options at varying prices.
Apple Watch SE Series 2
For Apple ecosystem users, the Apple Watch SE Series 2 offers fitness tracking and health metrics via the Apple Health app. Back Market sells a professionally refurbished model for £124 (down from £299).
Google Pixel Watch 4
The Google Pixel Watch 4 provides health metric tracking and a slim, domed display. It is compatible with Google Gemini for hands-free AI use with a compatible Android device. Priced at £349.
