Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra vs WHOOP Life
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Key specifications and important differences. Full details follow below.
| Feature |  Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra |  WHOOP Life |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 45,000.00 | KSh 55,500.00 |
| Display | 1.5-inch Super AMOLED | — |
| Battery capacity | 590 mAh | — |
| Water resistance | 10 ATM | IP68, water-resistant to 10 m; suitable for swimming and showering, not diving; ECG readings must be taken dry |
| Processor | Exynos W1000 (3 nm) | — |
| RAM | 2 GB | — |
| Storage | 32 GB | — |
| Operating system | Wear OS Powered by Samsung; One UI Watch | — |
| Network / cellular | LTE and UMTS; availability varies by carrier and region | — |
| Positioning / GNSS | Built-in dual-frequency L1 + L5 GPS; GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo | — |
| Health & wellness features | Heart-rate monitoring, ECG, blood pressure, body composition, blood oxygen, skin temperature and Energy Score; availability varies by market and paired phone | Continuous heart rate and skin-temperature tracking; Recovery, Strain and Healthspan insights; Heart Screener with ECG, irregular-rhythm notifications and Blood Pressure Insights are region-, age- and eligibility-dependent and are not diagnostic |
Full specifications
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| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra | WHOOP Life |
|---|---|---|
| Identity & design | ||
| Brand | Samsung | WHOOP |
| Model | Galaxy Watch Ultra | WHOOP MG with 12-month Life membership |
| Announced | July 2024 | — |
| Dimensions | 47.4 × 47.1 × 12.1 mm | 34.7 × 24 × 10.6 mm |
| Weight | 60.5 g | Approximately 27.3 g with band |
| Build materials | Grade 4 titanium case; sapphire-crystal display | Compact matte-black sensor with brushed-metal detailing and conductive ECG clasp |
| Strap / band | — | SuperKnit Luxe band with ECG-compatible conductive clasp |
| Controls / buttons | Touchscreen; Quick button; Home and Back buttons | Screen-free wearable; measurements and controls are managed through the WHOOP app |
| Display | ||
| Display | 1.5-inch Super AMOLED | — |
| Screen resolution | 480 × 480 pixels | — |
| Display protection | Sapphire crystal | — |
| Display features | Full-colour Always-On Display; up to 3,000 nits | — |
| Performance & software | ||
| Processor | Exynos W1000 (3 nm) | — |
| CPU | 5-core CPU up to 1.6 GHz | — |
| RAM | 2 GB | — |
| Storage | 32 GB | — |
| Operating system | Wear OS Powered by Samsung; One UI Watch | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Network / cellular | LTE and UMTS; availability varies by carrier and region | — |
| SIM / eSIM | eSIM | — |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11a/b/g/n, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.0 or later required for ECG and Blood Pressure Insights |
| NFC | Supported | — |
| Positioning / GNSS | Built-in dual-frequency L1 + L5 GPS; GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo | — |
| Audio & communication | ||
| Speaker | Speaker and siren | — |
| Microphone | Microphone | — |
| Calling | Standalone LTE calling and Bluetooth calling; carrier support required | — |
| Sensors, health & fitness | ||
| Sensors | Samsung BioActive Sensor (optical heart-rate, electrical heart and bioelectrical impedance analysis), infrared temperature sensor, accelerometer, barometer, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor and light sensor | Enhanced PPG biometric sensor, accelerometer, skin-temperature sensor and ECG-ready contact pads |
| Health & wellness features | Heart-rate monitoring, ECG, blood pressure, body composition, blood oxygen, skin temperature and Energy Score; availability varies by market and paired phone | Continuous heart rate and skin-temperature tracking; Recovery, Strain and Healthspan insights; Heart Screener with ECG, irregular-rhythm notifications and Blood Pressure Insights are region-, age- and eligibility-dependent and are not diagnostic |
| Sleep tracking | Sleep tracking, sleep coaching and sleep-apnoea features where available | Sleep duration, stages, performance, consistency, debt and coaching through the WHOOP app |
| Sports / workout modes | Multiple workout modes including multisport and automatic workout detection | Automatic and manual activity tracking across supported workouts in the WHOOP app |
| Training & outdoor features | Dual-frequency GPS; GPX routes; Track Back; personalised heart-rate zones; Functional Threshold Power | Strain, Recovery, VO2 max, training load and personalized coaching insights |
| Safety & emergency features | Fall detection, SOS and siren features when configured | — |
| Battery & durability | ||
| Battery capacity | 590 mAh | — |
| Battery life | Up to 80 hours with Always-On Display off; up to 60 hours with Always-On Display on; up to 100 hours in Power Saving Mode | Up to 14 days |
| Charging | WPC-based wireless charging | Magnetic Wireless PowerPack or USB-C Basic Charger; approximately 120 minutes; not compatible with WHOOP 4.0 chargers |
| Water resistance | 10 ATM | IP68, water-resistant to 10 m; suitable for swimming and showering, not diving; ECG readings must be taken dry |
| Durability / certifications | IP68; MIL-STD-810H | — |
| Compatibility | ||
| Phone compatibility | Android 11 or later with more than 1.5 GB RAM and Google Mobile Services; compatibility varies by market and device | Compatible phone running the current WHOOP app; iOS 16 or later, with Bluetooth 5.0+ required for ECG and Blood Pressure Insights |
| Companion app | Galaxy Wearable and Samsung Health | WHOOP app with included 12-month WHOOP Life membership |
| Colors | Titanium Gray; Titanium White; Titanium Silver | Obsidian sensor with premium SuperKnit Luxe band |
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