Samsung
Galaxy Watch 7
Exynos W1000 · 40/44 mm · AGEs sensor
86
/ 100
From $299
VS
Apple Watch Ultra 3 wins by 9
Apple
Apple Watch Ultra 3
S11 SiP · 49 mm titanium · Satellite
95
/ 100
From $799
Specdex verdict
Apple Watch Ultra 3 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Galaxy Watch 7 lands at 86 and Apple Watch Ultra 3 at 95. That puts Apple Watch Ultra 3 ahead by 9 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Galaxy Watch 7 if…
- ✓Galaxy AI features
- ✓New AGEs Index health metric
- ✓Android-ecosystem integration
Pick Apple Watch Ultra 3 if…
- ✓Satellite connectivity for emergency SOS off-grid
- ✓New blood-pressure trends
- ✓Action Button gets gesture support
Score breakdown
Galaxy Watch 7
86 battery 80
display 90
fitness 90
health 90
durability 82
Apple Watch Ultra 3
95 battery 82
display 96
fitness 96
health 97
durability 96
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Galaxy Watch 7
Apple Watch Ultra 3
Display
Super AMOLED
49 mm LTPO OLED, 3000 nits
Battery
300 mAh / 425 mAh
48 h (96 h low-power)
Water
5 ATM
100 m
Chip
—
Apple S11 SiP
Release year
—
2025
Galaxy Watch 7
Pros
- +Galaxy AI features
- +New AGEs Index health metric
- +Android-ecosystem integration
Cons
- −Battery ~40 h
- −Design conservative
- −iPhone unsupported
Apple Watch Ultra 3
Pros
- +Satellite connectivity for emergency SOS off-grid
- +New blood-pressure trends
- +Action Button gets gesture support
Cons
- −~48 h battery still
- −Expensive
- −Large case
FAQ: Galaxy Watch 7 vs Apple Watch Ultra 3
Which is better, Galaxy Watch 7 or Apple Watch Ultra 3? +
Apple Watch Ultra 3 scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 9. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Galaxy Watch 7 worth the price? +
At $299, Galaxy Watch 7 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in display.
Is Apple Watch Ultra 3 worth the price? +
At $799, Apple Watch Ultra 3 delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in health.
Does Galaxy Watch 7 or Apple Watch Ultra 3 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.