Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
Exynos W1000 · Titanium · 100 m WR
89
/ 100
From $649
VS
Apple Watch Ultra 3 wins by 5
Apple
Apple Watch Ultra 3
S10 chip · 49 mm titanium · 3000 nits
94
/ 100
From $799
Specdex verdict
Apple Watch Ultra 3 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra lands at 89 and Apple Watch Ultra 3 at 94. That puts Apple Watch Ultra 3 ahead by 5 points — a decisive 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 3 if…
- ✓49 mm titanium chassis
- ✓3000 nit peak display
- ✓Up to 42 hours normal use
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 89
vs 94 Apple Watch Ultra 3
Score breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
89 health 90
battery 86
display 92
software 86
durability 96
fitness 0
Apple Watch Ultra 3
94 health 96
battery 84
display 96
software 0
durability 96
fitness 96
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra | Apple Watch Ultra 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Case | 47 mm titanium | 49 mm titanium |
| Display | 480×480 LTPO Sapphire OLED | ▲ Up to 3000 nits |
| Chipset | Exynos W1000 | — |
| Battery | ▲ 100 h power-saver / 36 h standard | Up to 42 hours; up to 72 hours in Low Power Mode |
| Connectivity | GPS L1+L5, BT 5.3, Wi-Fi 6, LTE | — |
| Water resist | 100 m + IP68 | — |
| Chip | — | Apple S10 chip |
| Water resistance | — | 100 m (ISO 22810:2010) |
| Starting price | — | $799 |
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
Pros
- +100 m water resistance
- +Multi-band GPS L1+L5
- +Sapphire glass + titanium case
Cons
- −Battery shorter than Apple Watch Ultra
- −No raise-to-wake on low-power
- −Limited iOS support
Apple Watch Ultra 3
Pros
- +49 mm titanium chassis
- +3000 nit peak display
- +Up to 42 hours normal use
Cons
- −Same chassis as Ultra 2
- −Expensive at $799
- −Battery only extends to 72 h in low-power
FAQ: Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra vs Apple Watch Ultra 3
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra or Apple Watch Ultra 3? +
Apple Watch Ultra 3 scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. 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 3 worth the price? +
At $799, Apple Watch Ultra 3 delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in display.
Does Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 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.