Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
Exynos W1000 · Titanium · 100 m WR
Apple Watch Ultra 2 Stainless 41mm
2023 · Fitness + health
Apple Watch Ultra 2 Stainless 41mm takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra lands at 89 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 Stainless 41mm at 93. That puts Apple Watch Ultra 2 Stainless 41mm ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra if…
- ✓100 m water resistance
- ✓Multi-band GPS L1+L5
- ✓Sapphire glass + titanium case
Pick Apple Watch Ultra 2 Stainless 41mm if…
- ✓Multi-day fitness tracking
- ✓GPS + heart rate
- ✓Notification mirroring
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testDurability
Samsung Galaxy Watch UltraCompared on the durability sub-score
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra leads on durability (96 vs 86).
Health
TieCompared on the health sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Display
Samsung Galaxy Watch UltraCompared on the display sub-score
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra leads on display (92 vs 88).
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy Watch UltraSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra more score per dollar ($649 vs $999).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra | Apple Watch Ultra 2 Stainless 41mm |
|---|---|---|
| Case | 47 mm titanium | — |
| Display | 480×480 LTPO Sapphire OLED | — |
| Chipset | Exynos W1000 | — |
| Battery | 100 h power-saver / 36 h standard | — |
| Connectivity | GPS L1+L5, BT 5.3, Wi-Fi 6, LTE | — |
| Water resist | 100 m + IP68 | — |
| Release year | — | 2023 |
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
- +100 m water resistance
- +Multi-band GPS L1+L5
- +Sapphire glass + titanium case
- −Battery shorter than Apple Watch Ultra
- −No raise-to-wake on low-power
- −Limited iOS support
Apple Watch Ultra 2 Stainless 41mm
- +Multi-day fitness tracking
- +GPS + heart rate
- +Notification mirroring
- −Battery life varies dramatically
- −Companion phone required
- −Screen-on drains battery
FAQ: Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra vs Apple Watch Ultra 2 Stainless 41mm
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra or Apple Watch Ultra 2 Stainless 41mm? +
Apple Watch Ultra 2 Stainless 41mm scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra worth the price? +
At $649, Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in durability.
Is Apple Watch Ultra 2 Stainless 41mm worth the price? +
At $999, Apple Watch Ultra 2 Stainless 41mm delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in fitness.
Does Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra or Apple Watch Ultra 2 Stainless 41mm 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.
Which is better for durability, Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra or Apple Watch Ultra 2 Stainless 41mm? +
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra — leads on durability (96 vs 86). Compared on the durability sub-score.
Which is better for display, Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra or Apple Watch Ultra 2 Stainless 41mm? +
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra — leads on display (92 vs 88). Compared on the display sub-score.