Samsung launches AI-powered sleep apnea monitoring feature on the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Galaxy Watch 9. The feature has been approved by ANVISA and will be introduced in Brazil in November.
The new feature uses AI algorithms to analyze breathing interruptions during sleep and classifies apnea levels as mild, occasional and frequent. Samsung also announced the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Galaxy Watch 9 with larger batteries and health features. The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 has an 800 mAh battery, 5,000 nits of brightness and a water resistance certification.
The sleep apnea monitoring feature will be introduced in Brazil on November 11, initially on the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Ring. Samsung plans to expand the feature to other models via software updates. The feature was approved by South Korea's MFDS on September 24, 2023, by the US FDA on February 1, 2024, and by ANVISA in Brazil in 2025. The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Galaxy Watch 9 are open for pre-registration in Brazil, with prices and release dates yet to be confirmed.
Price and availability
| Version | Price | Market | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| All versions | US$ 465 (converted from GBP 349) | United Kingdom | — |
| All versions | US$ 443 (converted from BRL 2,370) | Brazil | — |
| All versions | US$ 505 (converted from GBP 379) | United Kingdom | — |
| All versions | US$ 481 (converted from BRL 2,570) | Brazil | — |
"Not disclosed": the source did not give the figure, and the newsroom does not estimate prices.
Battery and brightness differ between models
Prices not confirmed in Brazil. People who want to monitor sleep apnea with detailed analysis and level classification. Samsung has already expanded health features to other models, such as the Galaxy Buds On and the Galaxy Watch with AI for health. When does the sleep apnea monitoring feature arrive in Brazil? Samsung, according to cnnbrasil, confirmed that the feature will be introduced in Brazil in November. The sleep apnea monitoring feature is a novelty that can help people who want to keep track of their sleep health.
The feature has already been approved in several countries, including Brazil, and will be introduced in November. The new function is an evolution of the trend of smartwatches that have become health tools, capable of monitoring vital data and offering insights to improve the user's well-being. Samsung, which already dominated the smartwatch market with the Galaxy Watch, is now strengthening its position with more advanced features, such as AI for sleep data analysis. With the new function, Samsung reinforces its strategy of integrating health and technology in its devices.
Samsung is replacing traditional sleep tracking with an AI system that accurately measures breathing interruptions, redefining how wearables analyze sleep health. The sleep apnea monitoring function uses AI algorithms to accurately analyze the number of breathing interruptions during sleep, allowing a more detailed assessment of sleep patterns. The function was approved by ANVISA in Brazil in 2025, ensuring that the technology meets safety and efficacy standards, which increases the reliability of the data collected.
Prices converted to US dollars from the original currency at the reference rate of 2026-10-27 (European Central Bank).
Sources
- 삼성전자 한국 식약처 허가로 갤럭시 워치 수면 무호news.samsung.com
- zdnet.co.kr
- Samsung anuncia galaxy watch com bateria maior e ia para saudecnnbrasil.com.br
- Samsung Galaxy Watchen.wikipedia.org
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