First Look at Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra: What Was Samsung Thinking?

The first look at Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra has been revealed, and honestly, what was Samsung even thinking?

The Bold Design Shift Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra

Samsung has ditched the traditional circular shape for the Watch 7 lineup and opted for a square design. However, the Watch 7 Ultra isn’t just a square or a circle—it’s a funky hybrid of both. Imagine a watch dial that’s neither fully round nor completely square. Yes, you read that right. It seems like Samsung couldn’t decide on a shape, so they went with both.

First Impressions Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra

When you first lay eyes on the Watch 7 Ultra, it’s hard to ignore the strange look of the dial. It feels like someone tried to merge a circle and a square and ended up with this odd hybrid.

Why the change? There are a couple of reasons behind this new design choice.

• Bigger Battery: A square chassis allows for a larger battery.
• Rotating Bezel Backlash: Samsung faced backlash last time they removed the rotating bezel. They didn’t want to risk it again, so they kept the bezel but compromised with a hybrid design.

A Blast from the Past

Interestingly, this isn’t Samsung’s first time with this design. Back in 2017, they launched the Samsung Gear Sport with a similar hybrid dial. It seems like they are revisiting an old concept with the Watch 7 Ultra.

The Positives

Despite the questionable design, Samsung has introduced some new features that might win you over.

• Bigger Speaker Grilles: The Watch 7 Ultra has noticeably bigger speaker grilles than previous models. This could mean better sound quality and loudness.
• A New Button: There’s now a third button on the right side of the watch, positioned in the middle. While its exact function is still unclear, leakers suggest it might be similar to the Action Button on the Apple Watch Ultra. This means you could potentially customize its action based on the app you’re using.

Design Details Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra

Samsung has also made some smaller changes that are worth noting.

• Grooved Bezel: They’ve replaced the numerical markings on the rotating bezel with grooves.
• Health Sensors: On the rear, you’ll find a range of health sensors, including an upwardly positioned temperature sensor in the center.
• Dimensions: The Watch 7 Ultra is slightly larger overall compared to the Watch 6 Classic. It measures 16.4mm thick compared to the 10.9mm thickness of the Classic. Surprisingly, the display remains the same size at 1.5 inches.
• New Band Design: There have been noticeable changes to the watch band design and fitting mechanism.

Conclusion

All things considered, the new features in the Watch 7 Ultra seem promising, except for the design part. But you know how it goes with those OnLeaks’ renders, right? Sometimes the actual product turns out way better than we expect. Here’s hoping that’s the case this time too.

Let me know your thoughts on the new design. Until next time, peace out.