Samsung Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra2 smartwatches assist Australians take a extra proactive method to sleep, health and wellbeing, as 53% of Australian girls specific curiosity in a smartwatch that acts as a private well being coach.
SYDNEY, Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Samsung Electronics Australia has launched the brand new Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra2[1] smartwatches, its most well being and wellness-focused watches but, as new analysis suggests the timing is correct. 53%[2] of Australian girls say they’d contemplate investing in a smartwatch that acts as a private well being coach, serving to with sleep, health and general wellbeing, whereas Samsung’s personal gross sales knowledge reveals girls account for 73% of Galaxy Watch9 40mm customers in Australia.
Kylie Mason, Head of Wearables, Cellular eXperience at Samsung Electronics Australia, stated: “Australian girls are embracing a extra holistic method to their wellbeing, with rising curiosity in expertise that may assist assist every thing from sleep and motion to long-term well being habits. It is no shock that 53% of Australian girls would contemplate investing in a smartwatch that acts as a private well being coach, and that is precisely what we have constructed into the Galaxy Watch9 and Watch Ultra2. Whether or not it is higher understanding sleep patterns, staying lively or monitoring progress in direction of private objectives, wearable expertise helps Australians take a extra proactive position of their wellbeing.”
The findings spotlight the rising position wearable expertise is enjoying within the lives of Australian shoppers who’re more and more looking for smarter methods to construct wholesome habits, perceive their wellbeing and keep motivated all through the day. As personalised well being experiences grow to be more and more vital, Samsung’s newest smartwatch lineup combines superior well being monitoring, Galaxy AI-powered insights and on a regular basis comfort to assist Australians take better management of their wellness journey.
The rising demand for wearable expertise displays broader modifications in how Australians method well being and wellbeing. Nature’s State of the Nation Report lately discovered 86% of Australians consider well being extends past weight loss program and train to incorporate general bodily and psychological wellbeing, highlighting the shift in direction of a extra holistic view of wellness.
Australian girls are already embracing wearables as a part of their on a regular basis routines. 66%[2] of Australian girls say they already personal or plan to purchase a wearable expertise gadget to trace wellness indicators like superior well being monitoring, coronary heart price and sleep, as properly having the ability to reply to messages and for security.
Sleep well being is a precedence for Australian girls, with 55%[2] saying enhancing sleep is a prime well being purpose. 30% stated that monitoring options, together with bedtime steerage and sleep apnoea warnings, are among the many most vital capabilities when selecting a wearable gadget.
These findings mirror broader shifts in how Australians are approaching their well being and wellbeing, with many Australian shoppers more and more looking for expertise that delivers personalised insights slightly than merely gathering knowledge. From motion monitoring and sleep monitoring to coronary heart well being and restoration insights, smartwatches have gotten a invaluable software for serving to Australians make extra knowledgeable selections about their every day wellbeing.
Constructed to assist these evolving Australian shopper wants, Galaxy Watch9 has been designed as Samsung’s on a regular basis wellness companion, combining enhanced consolation, improved battery life[3] and clever well being monitoring options to assist Australians higher perceive their sleep, exercise and restoration.[4] Powered by Samsung Well being[4] and Galaxy AI[5], Galaxy Watch9 delivers personalised wellness insights designed to assist customers create more healthy routines and keep on monitor with their objectives.
For Australians on the lookout for extra superior efficiency options, Galaxy Watch Ultra2 delivers Samsung’s most succesful Galaxy Watch expertise but. That includes specialised sports activities monitoring, superior well being monitoring and enhanced toughness, Galaxy Watch Ultra2 is designed for customers pursuing formidable health objectives, out of doors adventures and high-performance coaching.
Collectively, Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra2 supply Australians a selection of smartwatch experiences tailor-made to totally different life and wellness priorities, whether or not centered on on a regular basis well being, health development or performance-driven coaching.
What well being options does Samsung Galaxy Watch9 supply?
Samsung Galaxy Watch9 is designed to assist Australians higher perceive and proactively handle their wellbeing by means of superior well being options together with sleep monitoring[7], Vitals monitoring[6], Coronary heart Well being Rating[7], Day by day Cardio Load[8], Health Index[9] and Listening to alerts[10]. Powered by Samsung Well being and Galaxy AI, Galaxy Watch9 converts steady well being knowledge into personalised insights and actionable suggestions, delivering a extra holistic and clever wellness expertise.
Can Samsung Galaxy Watch9 assist enhance sleep habits?
Samsung Galaxy Watch9 contains sleep monitoring capabilities designed to assist customers higher perceive their sleep patterns, construct more healthy bedtime routines and acquire personalised insights into their nightly restoration. [11]
How does Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 assist health and coaching?
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 combines superior health monitoring, well being monitoring[4] and performance-focused options for Australians trying to assist coaching, out of doors actions and on a regular basis wellness objectives.
Galaxy Watch Ultra2’s devoted monitoring modes for out of doors sports activities assist customers excel and safely push their limits. The unique Path Run[12] characteristic tracks detailed elevation, climbing progress and terrain affect that will help you higher tempo your self and scale back damage danger. It additionally supplies real-time hydration steerage by means of Vitamin Alert[13], a brand new addition to the present Sweat Loss characteristic. By estimating sweat loss relative to physique weight, it supplies steerage on when and the way a lot to hydrate, serving to customers obtain their operating objectives.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 is pushed by the newest Qualcomm Snapdragon® Elite platform[14], which establishes a brand new benchmark in energy, velocity and GPS monitoring.
What’s the distinction between Samsung Galaxy Watch9 and Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2?
Samsung Galaxy Watch9 is designed as an on a regular basis wellness smartwatch centered on consolation, well being insights and every day wellbeing. Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 is constructed for Australians looking for superior health monitoring, sturdiness and performance-oriented options for extra demanding actions.[4]
Findings are based mostly on analysis performed by Pureprofile on behalf of Samsung Electronics Australia from 7–11 July 2026 amongst a nationally consultant pattern of 1,017 Australians.
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[1] Availability and options might fluctuate relying on market, mannequin and the smartphone paired. All performance, options, specs and different product data supplied on this doc together with, however not restricted to, the advantages, design, pricing, parts, efficiency, availability and capabilities of the product are topic to alter with out discover.
[2] Samsung analysis performed between July 7 2026 and July 11 2026 by PureProfile on behalf of Samsung Electronics Australia on a pattern of 1017 Australians.
[3] Galaxy Watch Ultra2 has an 800mAh capability battery and Galaxy Watch Extremely (2025) has a 590mAh capability battery
[4] Samsung Well being, Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 aren’t medical/therapeutic units. It’s solely meant for health and wellness functions solely and isn’t meant to be used within the analysis of illness or different situations; or within the treatment, mitigation, remedy or prevention of illness; or for the prevention or management of conception or being pregnant. Samsung recommends that you just seek the advice of along with your physician or doctor earlier than collaborating in any train program.
[5] Galaxy AI fundamental options supplied by Samsung are free. Future releases might embrace enhanced options or new providers which might be supplied on a paid foundation. Totally different phrases might apply for AI options supplied by third events. Galaxy AI fundamental options are these listed below “Superior Intelligence” within the present Samsung T&C’s. For particulars go to www.samsung.com/au/.
[6] Vitals is on the market on Samsung Galaxy telephones and requires Samsung Well being app. Samsung Account login required. Requires preliminary setup sporting the Galaxy Look ahead to 7 out of 28 nights. Vitals isn’t a medical/therapeutic characteristic. It’s solely meant for health and wellness functions solely and isn’t meant to be used within the analysis of illness or different situations; or within the treatment, mitigation, remedy or prevention of illness; or for the prevention or management of conception or being pregnant. Samsung recommends that you just seek the advice of along with your physician or doctor earlier than collaborating in any train program
[7] Coronary heart well being is on the market on Android telephones (Android 13 or above) and requires Samsung Well being app (v7.0 or above). Samsung Account login required. Requires preliminary setup sporting watch for twenty-four hours (together with awake and asleep). To calculate Coronary heart well being rating, knowledge on associated way of life components – together with sleep period, BMI, vascular tendencies and stress, and reasonable to vigorous exercise time – should be collected. To make use of this characteristic, you want a Galaxy Watch7 or above with One UI 9 or above. Coronary heart well being rating isn’t a medical/therapeutic characteristic. It’s solely meant for health and wellness functions solely and isn’t meant to be used within the analysis of illness or different situations; or within the treatment, mitigation, remedy or prevention of illness; or for the prevention or management of conception or being pregnant. Samsung recommends that you just seek the advice of along with your physician or doctor earlier than collaborating in any train program.
[8] Day by day Cardio Load is on the market on Samsung Galaxy telephones and requires Samsung Well being app. Samsung Account login is required. To make use of the Day by day Cardio Load options, a minimum of 7 days of exercise data are required, whereas 28 days of steady put on is really useful for optimum accuracy. Please be aware that values might enhance in every day conditions the place coronary heart price rises, similar to throughout pressure, anxiousness, or stress. Day by day Cardio Load isn’t a medical/therapeutic characteristic. It’s solely meant for health and wellness functions solely and isn’t meant to be used within the analysis of illness or different situations; or within the treatment, mitigation, remedy or prevention of illness; or for the prevention or management of conception or being pregnant. Samsung recommends that you just seek the advice of along with your physician or doctor earlier than collaborating in any train program.
[9] Health Index on Galaxy Watch9 is on the market on Android telephones (Android 13 or above) and requires the Samsung Well being app v7.0 or above. Samsung account login required. To make use of the characteristic, BIA and VO2Max every must be measured a minimum of as soon as, together with 2 days of exercise data and step rely knowledge. It’s solely meant for health and wellness functions solely and isn’t meant to be used within the analysis of illness or different situations; or within the treatment, mitigation, remedy or prevention of illness; or for the prevention or management of conception or being pregnant. Samsung recommends that you just seek the advice of along with your physician or doctor earlier than collaborating in any train program.
[10] To make use of the options, activation from the Watch is required (Samsung Well being > Listening to > Settings > Sound Monitoring “On”).
[11] Sleep Monitoring requires sleep knowledge of a minimum of 7 days (together with 1 workday and 1 day without work). Sleep Monitoring characteristic doesn’t act as a medical/therapeutic gadget. It’s solely meant for health and wellness functions solely and isn’t meant to be used within the analysis of illness or different situations; or within the treatment, mitigation, remedy or prevention of illness. Samsung recommends that you just seek the advice of along with your physician or doctor earlier than collaborating in any train program.
[12] Path Run is on the market on Android telephones (Android 13 or above) and requires the Samsung Well being app (v7.0 or above). Samsung account login required. Service solely accessible with Galaxy Watch Ultra2.
[13] To activate Vitamin Alert, go to the train settings and allow the Vitamin characteristic. Please be aware that the Vitamin Alert is barely supported for sure particular actions.
[14] Snapdragon branded merchandise are merchandise of Qualcomm Applied sciences, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.
