Leak Says Galaxy Watch 9 To Rise In Price After Foldables
Samsung’s next smartwatches, the Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, are expected to see price increases, according to a new leak that also points to higher prices for the company’s upcoming foldable phones.
The report, published by 9to5Google, says the Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 will “follow foldables” in a broader round of pricing changes across Samsung’s 2026 mobile lineup. Other outlets, including PhoneArena and Gadgets 360, also reported on leaked pricing tied to Samsung’s next foldable and smartwatch families ahead of launch.
The leak centers on Samsung’s 2026 generation of devices, which is expected to include new Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip models alongside updated wearables. While the specific price points vary by report and are not confirmed by Samsung, the consistent takeaway across coverage is that the next watches could cost more than the current generation.
Alongside the pricing talk, additional leaks have pointed to software and feature changes coming to Samsung’s watch lineup. Tech Times reported on an alleged Galaxy Watch 9 app leak that referenced AI-focused additions such as “AI Tiles,” a “Gemini” wrist-raise interaction, and new health tools. Separate reporting from 9to5Google also described a redesigned Galaxy Watch app with a look compared to the Pixel Watch experience, based on leaked images.
Taken together, the reports suggest Samsung is preparing both hardware and software updates for its next wearables, with pricing moving upward in step with the foldable line. For shoppers, that combination matters: smartwatches are often sold as companion devices to flagship phones, and price changes can affect how buyers budget for a complete ecosystem purchase.
A higher sticker price would also raise the stakes for Samsung to deliver meaningful upgrades in health tracking, battery life, performance, and user experience. Wearables are a competitive category, and consumers often weigh incremental gains against the cost of upgrading from a recent model.
What happens next is straightforward: Samsung will need to confirm any final pricing and positioning when it announces the next generation of Galaxy devices. Until then, the numbers and product details circulating in leaks remain unverified.
For now, the emerging picture from multiple reports is that Samsung’s 2026 foldables may not be the only devices getting more expensive, with the Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 also expected to come in at higher prices than their predecessors.
