Is the Galaxy Watch Ultra Titanium the Best Smartwatch Ever Made?

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra Titanium SM-L705F is one of the newest smartwatches from Samsung. It was designed for people who want a strong, long-lasting watch with a lot of features. This model has a titanium body, a big AMOLED screen, and it runs on Wear OS. It also supports LTE, so you can use it without your phone nearby.

In this review, I’ll go over everything this watch offers. I’ll talk about how it looks and feels, how it works, and what it’s like to wear it every day. I’ll also look at its health tracking, battery life, and who this watch is really for.

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Design and Build

This watch looks big. It feels heavy at first, but after a few days, it starts to feel normal. The case is made from titanium, which is a very strong metal. Titanium also resists rust and scratches. The front of the watch is covered with sapphire crystal glass, which doesn’t scratch easily.

Samsung says the watch is water resistant up to 100 meters (10 ATM). It also has an IP68 rating, which means it can handle dust and water splashes. It’s also certified with military-grade durability (MIL-STD-810H), which means it should survive tough conditions like heat, cold, shock, and drops.

The strap is replaceable. It comes in different colors depending on which version you buy. It’s a standard 22mm band, so you can use third-party straps if you want.

Size and Comfort

This watch is large. The case size is 47.4mm. If you have a small wrist, it might feel bulky. The watch weighs about 60.5 grams without the strap, which is heavier than most smartwatches. That said, it stays in place well and doesn’t slide around much.

It’s not something you’ll forget is on your wrist. But if you like big watches, or if you’re used to G-Shock or rugged watches, the size will probably feel fine.

Display

The screen is one of the best things about this watch. It’s a 1.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 x 480 pixels. The display is sharp, colorful, and easy to read even in direct sunlight.

It supports Always-On Display (AOD), which means you can keep the screen dimly lit all the time to see the time or other information. Of course, using AOD affects battery life, which I’ll discuss later.

The screen is also very responsive. Swiping through menus feels smooth. The animations are fast, and there’s no lag when switching between screens.

Performance

This model uses Samsung’s new Exynos W1000 chip. It also has 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. That’s more than enough for apps, watch faces, and music downloads.

The chip is fast. Apps open quickly. Scrolling through settings is smooth. Notifications come through without delay. There’s no real lag during daily use, which is a big improvement from some older models.

The 32GB of storage gives you room for things like Spotify downloads or Google Maps offline data. That makes it useful if you want to leave your phone at home during workouts.

Operating System and Software

This watch runs on Wear OS 5, with Samsung’s own One UI Watch 6 skin on top. That means it combines the best of Google and Samsung.

You can download apps from the Google Play Store. That includes Google Maps, YouTube Music, Spotify, Strava, and others. Google Assistant is also available, and it works better than Bixby.

The menus look clean. The main screen shows the time and your chosen watch face. Swiping left shows notifications. Swiping right brings up tiles like weather, fitness, or your calendar. Swiping up opens your app list, and swiping down shows quick settings.

There are a lot of customization options. You can rearrange tiles, change watch faces, and choose which notifications to get.

LTE and Connectivity

The SM-L705F version supports LTE through an eSIM. That means you can use mobile data without your phone nearby. You can get calls, texts, and notifications. You can even stream music or use maps.

This feature is useful for people who run or exercise without carrying a phone. It’s also nice if you just want to leave your phone behind sometimes.

Besides LTE, the watch also has Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi, and NFC. You can use it for Google Pay or Samsung Wallet (depending on your region). It also supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BDS for location tracking.

Health and Fitness Tracking

This watch is packed with health features. It has sensors for heart rate, blood oxygen, temperature, and body composition. It also supports ECG and irregular heart rhythm notifications.

Here’s a closer look at the main features:

Heart Rate: Tracks your heart continuously and warns you if it’s too high or low.
SpO2: Measures blood oxygen levels. This is useful for checking your health during sleep or high-altitude activities.
Sleep Tracking: Shows how long you slept, your sleep stages, and your overall sleep score. It’s quite detailed.
Body Composition: Uses bioelectrical sensors to measure body fat, muscle mass, water levels, and BMI.
ECG: Records your heart’s electrical activity. It checks for signs of AFib or other irregular rhythms.
Skin Temperature: Measures small changes in your temperature, mostly at night.
Stress Monitoring: Shows stress levels based on heart rate variability.
Cycle Tracking: For women, it can track menstrual cycles and predict fertile windows.

The watch supports over 100 workout types. You can choose walking, running, cycling, swimming, rowing, HIIT, and many more. It can also auto-detect some workouts like walking, running, and elliptical.

The GPS works well. It locks quickly and tracks your route accurately during runs or bike rides. Data syncs to Samsung Health, Google Fit, or other apps you prefer.

Daily Use

Wearing this watch daily is a mixed experience depending on your needs. It’s big, and the battery life is decent but not endless. Still, it can handle everything from meetings and texts to workouts and sleep tracking.

Notifications from your phone come through smoothly. You can reply to messages using your voice, quick replies, or an on-screen keyboard. Taking calls from the watch works well. The speaker is loud enough, and the microphone picks up your voice clearly.

Music streaming is possible using Spotify or YouTube Music. You can download tracks for offline use too. That’s useful if you go running without your phone.

Battery Life

This is one of the better parts of the Galaxy Watch Ultra. It has a 590mAh battery, which is larger than most other smartwatches.

Samsung says it lasts up to 80 hours with normal use and AOD off. That’s about 3 full days. With AOD on and frequent workouts, it lasts about 2 days.

If you use LTE heavily or stream music, it drains faster. Using GPS during workouts also uses a lot of battery. But for most people, charging every 2 to 3 days will be enough.

The watch charges wirelessly. It also supports fast charging. In about 30 minutes, you can get enough charge for a full day.

Strengths

Very durable titanium build
Bright and sharp AMOLED screen
Strong performance and fast interface
Detailed health tracking
Long battery life (for a smartwatch)
LTE support for phone-free use
Great app selection via Google Play

Weaknesses

Bulky for small wrists
Battery still needs charging every few days
Best experience only with Samsung phones
Expensive compared to other models
Wear OS still lacks polish in some areas

Who Should Buy It?

This watch is for people who want a rugged, full-featured smartwatch with long battery life. If you’re active and want serious health tracking, it’s a good pick. If you want LTE so you can leave your phone at home, this version makes sense.

It’s best used with a Samsung phone, though it works with other Android phones too. It’s not for iPhone users—many features won’t work properly.

If you have a small wrist or want something light, you might prefer a smaller model like the Galaxy Watch 6.

Final Thoughts

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra Titanium SM-L705F is powerful and tough. It has everything you’d expect in a premium smartwatch. It tracks your health, helps you stay connected, and lasts longer than many other watches.

It’s not perfect. It’s big, and it works best with Samsung phones. But overall, it’s one of the most complete smartwatches available right now—especially if you care about health, fitness, and battery life.