Apple Watch Ultra 3
94/100 editorial
US launch / reference: $799
Manufacturer source ↗Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Apple Watch Ultra 4 (49 mm natural titanium)
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Apple Watch Ultra 4 (49 mm natural titanium)
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US launch / reference: $799
US availability: September 18, 2026
Manufacturer source ↗Start with the tradeoffs
Consider Apple Watch Ultra 3 for
- 49 mm titanium chassis
- 3000 nit peak display
- Up to 42 hours normal use
Tradeoff: Same chassis as Ultra 2
Consider Apple Watch Ultra 4 (49 mm natural titanium) for
- Dual-frequency GPS and physical Action button
- Sapphire display cover
- Up to 50-hour normal-use battery claim
Tradeoff: Large 49 mm case
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Specifications side by side
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| Specification | Apple Watch Ultra 3 | Apple Watch Ultra 4 (49 mm natural titanium) |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Apple S10 chip | S11; 64-bit dual-core CPU; 4-core Neural Engine |
| Case | 49 mm titanium | Not documented |
| Display | Up to 3000 nits | LTPO3 always-on OLED; 422 × 514; 326 ppi; peak 3,000 nits |
| Water resistance | 100 m (ISO 22810:2010) | Not documented |
| Battery | Up to 42 hours; up to 72 hours in Low Power Mode | Apple claims up to 50 hours normal use, or 84 hours Low Power Mode |
| Starting price | $799 | Not documented |
| Configuration | Not documented | 49 mm GPS + Cellular; natural Grade 5 titanium; Sand Trail Loop |
| Dimensions | Not documented | 49 × 44 × 12 mm (height × width × depth) |
| Weight | Not documented | 63.0 g (natural titanium) |
| Front cover | Not documented | Flat sapphire crystal |
| Storage | Not documented | 64 GB |
| Positioning | Not documented | Dual-frequency GPS; second-generation Ultra Wideband chip |
| Connectivity | Not documented | Wi-Fi 4, 2.4/5 GHz; Bluetooth 5.3; 5G RedCap/LTE; satellite communications |
| Controls | Not documented | Digital Crown, side button and customizable Action button |
| Sensors | Not documented | Optical/electrical heart sensors; temperature sensor; depth gauge; water-temperature sensor |
| Charging | Not documented | Apple claims 0–80% in about 45 minutes with compatible fast-charging equipment |
| Resistance | Not documented | 100 m water resistance; IP6X; recreational scuba depth limit 40 m |
| Compatibility | Not documented | iPhone 11 or later, or iPhone SE (2nd generation or later); iOS 27+ |
Apple Watch Ultra 3
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Apple Watch Ultra 4 (49 mm natural titanium)
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