The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2’s biggest upgrade may not reach most buyers

Samsung is expected to launch its next Ultra-tier smartwatch this year, and an earlier leak suggested it could bring a major connectivity upgrade. However, this improvement may not be available in all regions if a recent report proves accurate.

Is Samsung planning region-specific variants for the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2?

Back in February, a Samsung device bearing the model number SM-L716 was spotted in the GSMA IMEI database. Based on the company’s naming conventions, it’s believed to be the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, with the “6” in the model number hinting at possible 5G support.

Now, Galaxy Club has spotted an internal firmware build for a device with the model number SM-L715F. Since Samsung typically uses “0” in the model number for Wi-Fi-only models and “5” for 4G/LTE variants, this newly surfaced device could be a 4G/LTE variant of

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