Samsung has just unveiled its latest high-end wearable, the Galaxy Watch Ultra, and it’s hard not to notice a certain… familiarity. With features that closely mirror Apple’s popular device, Samsung’s new releases seem to borrow heavily from the competition. Let’s break down what’s new and what’s borrowed.
The Galaxy Watch Ultra
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Ultra is positioned as a direct competitor to the Apple Watch Ultra. Made from titanium and featuring an orange “Quick Button,” it also comes with a rugged “marine” band option. Sound familiar? The Apple Watch Ultra offers a similar build and feature set. Samsung’s adoption of a more durable material and added functionality is clearly aimed at the same high-end market Apple has been targeting.
Key Features and Performance
The Galaxy Watch Ultra comes equipped with a larger battery, expected to run Wear OS 5, and includes 32GB of internal storage. It aims to offer enhanced health metrics and improved media playback control. However, critics argue that the design choices are too reminiscent of Apple’s signature look and feel.
Samsung’s new Galaxy Watch Ultra certainly brings high-end features and improvements to the table, but its design and functionality raise questions about originality. While it is poised to be a strong competitor in the wearable market, the shadow of Apple looms large over this new watch.