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Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 leaks reveal new colors, boxier design, and no Classic this year

Marty S.

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Jun 20, 2026

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Samsung is killing the Galaxy Watch Classic this year — and for rotating-bezel holdouts, the new boxier Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 in black, silver, and beige is the only Samsung-shaped option left, making the Garmin Fenix 8 Pro the obvious pivot for fitness buyers who won’t compromise on the bezel.

Marty’s Take:

Killing the Galaxy Watch Classic isn’t a product move — it’s a tell. Samsung is conceding the enthusiast watchface crowd to Garmin while it chases Apple Watch buyers who don’t care about rotating bezels. If you’re a fitness shopper, the takeaway is sharp: shop our best fitness tracker roundup before Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 lands and resets the Samsung-vs-everyone conversation.

Shop mentioned gear: Garmin Fenix 8 Pro | Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 | Galaxy Watch Classic | Galaxy Watch 9 | Samsung

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Marty S.

Marty is a contributor at Fitness Tech Trends, focused on helping readers cut through the noise and make informed decisions about fitness technology. He dives deep into product comparisons, analyzes features that actually matter, and breaks down technical specs into practical insights. Whether readers are choosing between heart rate monitors, deciding on recovery tools, or figuring out which smartwatch fits their training style, Marty aims to provide straightforward, no-hype guidance. When he’s not researching the latest gear, he’s probably testing theories about what makes certain products stick while others fade into the gadget graveyard.

Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 leaks reveal new colors, boxier design, and no Classic this year

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