Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Ultra 2025, unveiled on July 9, is getting a tempting pre-order offer — and it might just make the price a little easier to swallow. Amazon is throwing in a $100 gift card with every pre-order, but with last year’s model selling for much less, is the new Ultra really worth it?
The 2025 Galaxy Watch Ultra comes in at $649, bringing a few notable upgrades over the 2024 version. Storage has doubled to 64GB, and there’s a fresh Titanium Blue color option. It runs on Wear OS 6 with One UI 8, and packs a 47mm titanium frame, a 3,000-nit AMOLED display, and Samsung’s Exynos W1000 chip, promising snappy performance and up to 48 hours of battery life.
Amazon’s pre-order deal effectively drops the price to $549 when you factor in the $100 gift card, which comes with no expiration date. However, last year’s Watch Ultra is now discounted to $389 on Amazon, making it a better value for those on a tighter budget — especially if you’re not chasing every new AI feature or minor upgrade. The only major difference is the lack of extra storage and the new color on the 2024 model.
If you’re eyeing something a little less rugged, the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic 46mm LTE is another solid option. Priced at $549 (or $449 after the gift card), it matches the 64GB storage and offers similar AI-powered health features — including Energy Score and sleep tracking — but in a more traditional design. Both the Watch Ultra 2025 and the Watch 8 Classic start shipping on August 4.
While the Watch Ultra 2024’s $389 price is tempting, its trade-in value tops out at $250 toward the 2025 model, which may not make upgrading all that rewarding. The $100 gift card, usable on anything Amazon sells, could tip the scales for some buyers.
If you’re eyeing Samsung’s latest smartwatch, now’s a good time to lock in a deal — pre-orders run through August 3.
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