Samsung Galaxy Watch is offering Ultra for free, but a catch
Samsung has announced the second edition of its “Walk-e-Thon India” fitness challenge with reward for users. Participants who complete the required number will either get a chance to grab the Galaxy Watch Ultra for free or will get a remarkable discount on its purchase.
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Samsung has announced the second edition of its “Walk-e-Thon India” fitness challenge with reward for users. Participants who complete the required number will either get a chance to grab the Galaxy Watch Ultra for free or will get a remarkable discount on its purchase. Here is everything you need to know.
The challenge being organized through the Samsung Health app started on 21 April and will continue till May 20, 2025. To qualify, users will have to walk a total of 2 lakh steps during this one month window. At the end of the event, three winners will be chosen through a lucky draw and rewarded with a Galaxy Watch Ultra. Meanwhile, all other participants achieving the target will be eligible for a 25 percent discount on smartwatch.
Samsung is asking health-conscious users to participate in the Samsung Health app by registering through the tab ‘together’ tab. This offer is available only to those using the Samsung Galaxy smartphone, in which the app is installed.
However, it is not enough to complete the step count. Participants will have to see the app again from 26 May to 15 June so that their reward can be officially claimed. Those who remember this step will not be eligible for rewards or exemption.
This new version comes after the first Walk-e-Thon India campaign held in February, in which the participation of more than one lakh users was observed across the country. With the latest campaign, Samsung is not only promoting its fitness features, but also creating discussion around its high end weeks.
The Galaxy Watch Ultra, The Highlight of the Offer, is one of the top level smartwatches of Samsung, aimed at the objective of users who seek advanced health tracking and rugged performance. Connecting it with a fitness challenge, the company is hoping to create a strong association with its health ecosystem.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch is selling Rs 51,999 on platforms like Ultra Reliance Digital. It is available in 47 mm size with titanium build and bright 1.5-inch Super AMOLED display. It shares the same processor and software as the Galaxy Watch 7, but adds a rugged design with 10atm water resistance. The 590mAh battery promises to use the watch in power-saving mode for 100 hours. The clock includes new additions such as standard health facilities, as well as a multi-sport tile and a cycling-centric FTP metric to track complex workouts. AI-powered heart rate area, a quick button for workouts, night mode and an emergency siren.
