I tested the new Samsung Galaxy Watch9: The health tracker’s most exciting features

Nypost · Aug 07, 2026 · 1493 words · By Carly Stern

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I tested the new Samsung Galaxy Watch9: The health tracker’s most exciting features See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Add The New York Post on Google Hi, I’m the New York Post’s Wellness Editor — and until a couple weeks ago, I was a smartwatch virgin.

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I wasn’t a wearables virgin (seriously, what do you take me for?).

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Claim 1: “the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra”

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Wikipedia explicitly lists the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and the Z Fold8 Ultra as a series of foldable smartphones manufactured by Samsung Electronics.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a series of high-end Android-based smartphones developed, manufactured, and marketed by Samsung Electronics as part of its flagship Galaxy S series. The phones were announced…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S23

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 (stylized as Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Fold8 Ultra) is a series of high-end Android-based foldable smartphones manufactured, developed, designed and marketed by Samsung …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Z_Fold_8

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Samsung Galaxy Z series (named as Samsung Galaxy Foldables in certain territories since 2022) is a line of foldable smartphones manufactured by Samsung Electronics since 2019, part of the wider ra…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Z_series

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Claim 2: “a University of Michigan found the readings to be pretty accurate, with a 95% correlation to DEXAs.”

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Claim 3: “AGEs (advanced glycation end-products) are harmful compounds that build up when sugar sticks to proteins and fats in your body.”

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Claim 4: “There’s also blood pressure monitoring, which was rolled out in the US earlier this year. It requires an initial reading from a traditional blood pressure cuff to calibrate it.”

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Claim 5: “studies have linked prolonged sitting to heart disease, diabetes, weight gain, depression and even some cancers. Oh — and early death.”

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Three independent web sources link prolonged sitting to heart disease, diabetes, depression, certain cancers, and premature death.

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web search NEUTRAL — Prolonged sitting increases your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and premature death, even if you exercise regularly. Learn the health effects of sedentary behavior and simple strategies to move more…
https://www.zmg.us/local-vitals/sitting-sedentary-lifestyle-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Overall, prolonged sitting has been linked to diabetes, heart disease, depression, dementia and multiple cancers.
https://news.emory.edu/features/2024/12/weighing-weight-loss

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web search NEUTRAL — From weight gain and type 2 diabetes to heart disease, depression, and anxietyProlonged sitting has also been linked to varicose veins and deep vein thrombosis (DVT), making it a threat to both immedi…
https://blog.icliniq.com/prolonged-sitting-a-silent-threat-t…

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Claim 6: “High levels [of AGEs] can trigger oxidative stress and inflammation, which are linked to conditions including Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes and heart disease.”

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Claim 7: “Medically speaking, there are four official vital signs: body temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate and blood pressure.”

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Claim 8: “The Health Monitor app also has an ECG (electrocardiogram) feature, which can detect whether you ahve AFib (irregular heart rhythm).”

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Claim 9: “With an additional $15/month iFit subscription, those workouts are right there under the suggestions”

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No evidence was found regarding an iFit subscription cost for the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9.

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Claim 10: “The 40mm Bluetooth version costs $379.99 (the 44mm is $409.99).”

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One web search result mentions a price of $409.99 for a Galaxy Watch 9, but there is no corroborating evidence for the $379.99 price for the 40mm version across multiple independent sources.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — One UI is a user interface developed by Samsung Electronics for its mobile, computing devices and TVs, including Android-based devices running Android 9 "Pie" and later. It is the successor to Samsung…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_UI

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 (stylized as Samsung Galaxy Watch9) and Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 (stylized as Galaxy Watch Ultra2) are Wear OS-based smartwatches developed and marketed by Samsung Elect…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Watch_9

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Samsung Galaxy Watch series is a line of smartwatches manufactured, designed and produced by Samsung Electronics. The line features various health, fitness, and fashion related features and is int…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Watch_series

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Claim 11: “Samsung’s “Vitals”... measure skin temperature, sleep heart rate, HRV, respiratory rate and blood oxygen”

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Claim 12: “you need to use it with an Android phone — and if you want all the advanced health features, it has to be a Galaxy.”

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While the evidence confirms the Galaxy Watch 9 exists and is a Samsung product, there is no specific evidence provided regarding the requirement of an Android phone or the restriction of advanced health features to Galaxy phones.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Galaxy AI is a collection of artificial intelligence (AI) features developed by Samsung Electronics for use in Galaxy-branded mobile devices. First released with the Samsung Galaxy S24 series in Janua…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galaxy_AI

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Claim 13: “The feature estimates how much of the antioxidant beta-carotene (found in foods like sweet potatoes, carrots, spinach, kale and cantaloupe) you have in your skin.”

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Claim 14: “The body converts beta-carotene into vitamin A, which is important for vision and immune function.”

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Claim 15: “A brand new feature on this watch is the Fitness Index, which compares your fitness level to that of your peers”

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One source from a Samsung UK Wearables Expert explicitly mentions the 'Fitness Index' feature that compares metrics with other users in the same age range.

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web search NEUTRAL — Turn fitness into a friendly competition: Fitness Index[5] , compares your metrics with other Samsung Health users in your age range.
https://news.samsung.com/uk/samsung-uks-wearables-expert-rev…

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web search NEUTRAL — We compare everything from design, build quality, and display to the latest health tracking features, battery life, and performance upgrades. Is the Galaxy Watch 9 a significant jump over the Watch 8,…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9daGOxnxsxM

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web search NEUTRAL — At Rs 44,999, the Galaxy Watch 9 (LTE, 44mm) is still a premium smartwatch, but it comes with a familiar design, a bright display, extensive health and fitness features and Samsung's latest One UI Wat…
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/reviews/samsu…

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Claim 16: “Samsung debuted new sleep coaching to build better habits.”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding new sleep coaching features specifically for the Galaxy Watch 9.

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Claim 17: “There’s also an internet-connected LTE option for $50 more.”

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The provided evidence discusses LTE technology in general and the existence of the Galaxy Watch 9, but does not mention the specific price premium for the LTE version.

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Claim 18: “the “Antioxidant Index,” which debuted with the Samsung Galaxy Watch8”

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Claim 19: “it scores you on five indicators: Cardiorespiratory fitness, Muscular endurance, Muscular strength, Body composition, Flexibility”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of general company information about Samsung and does not mention the specific indicators used by the Fitness Index.

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web search NEUTRAL — Samsung Group ⓘ [1] (Korean: 삼성; pronounced [sʰamsɔŋ]; stylised as SΛMSUNG) is a South Korean multinational manufacturing conglomerate headquartered in the Samsung Town office complex in Seoul.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung

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web search NEUTRAL — Samsung Electronics - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics

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web search NEUTRAL — Discover the latest in electronic & smart appliance technology with Samsung. Find the next big thing from smartphones & tablets to laptops & tvs & more.
https://www.samsung.com/us/

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Claim 20: “Apple Watch, which can only be used with an iPhone.”

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Multiple independent sources (Apple official site, Android Authority, and other web results) explicitly state that the Apple Watch is only compatible with iPhones.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Apple Watch is a line of smartwatches developed and marketed by Apple. It has fitness tracking, health-oriented capabilities, and wireless telecommunication, integrating with watchOS and other App…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Watch

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Apple Watch Ultra is a line of sport smartwatches produced by Apple Inc. as part of the Apple Watch product line. Introduced in September 2022, they are marketed towards endurance athletes and out…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Watch_Ultra

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Apple silicon is a series of system on a chip (SoC) and system in a package (SiP) designs by Apple Inc., primarily using the ARM architecture, along with a range of more specialized chips for other de…
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