Samsung is equipping the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 with 5G network support, but it might be limited to the US, as a new leak signals 4G version exclusivity in Europe.

The European version of the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 carries model number SM-L715F, and early test firmware for that moniker has already been spotted, via GalaxyClub.

Standalone 5G on a smartwatch isn’t the same transformative leap it is on a phone. However, it matters for latency on calls, responsiveness when the watch is untethered from your phone, and future-proofing for health and emergency services.

Samsung’s 5G watch ambitions were supposed to be a big deal. It was reported weeks ago that the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 would become the company’s first smartwatch with a 5G modem.

If accurate, European consumers paying premium prices for a product called “Ultra” deserve the same hardware as American customers. The word “Ultra” implies no compromises; a 4G-only modem in 2026 is a compromise.

Could Samsung announce a 5G variant for Europe later?

Samsung may take some time to bring a 5G-compatible variant. But right now, development resources on are clearly pointed at the 4G version, and there’s been no indication that a 5G European variant is even in the pipeline.

The development of Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 is underway. Samsung may introduce these new smartwatches alongside the next-gen foldables. All the devices are expected to go official at an Unpacked event around July 2026.

Source – Samsung Mobile Press

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