Google
Pixel Watch 3
Snapdragon W5+ · 45 mm · Fitbit-deep
87
/ 100
From $399
VS
Apple Watch Ultra 3 wins by 7
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, Pixel Watch 3 lands at 87 and Apple Watch Ultra 3 at 94. That puts Apple Watch Ultra 3 ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Pixel Watch 3 if…
- ✓Best Wear OS experience
- ✓Full Fitbit integration
- ✓Loss of Pulse detection
Pick Apple Watch Ultra 3 if…
- ✓49 mm titanium chassis
- ✓3000 nit peak display
- ✓Up to 42 hours normal use
Pixel Watch 3 87
vs 94 Apple Watch Ultra 3
Score breakdown
Pixel Watch 3
87 battery 76
display 92
fitness 90
health 90
durability 82
Apple Watch Ultra 3
94 battery 84
display 96
fitness 96
health 96
durability 96
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Pixel Watch 3 | Apple Watch Ultra 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 1.2″/1.4″ AMOLED | ▲ Up to 3000 nits |
| Battery | 24 h | ▲ Up to 42 hours; up to 72 hours in Low Power Mode |
| Water | 5 ATM | — |
| Chip | — | Apple S10 chip |
| Case | — | 49 mm titanium |
| Water resistance | — | 100 m (ISO 22810:2010) |
| Starting price | — | $799 |
Pixel Watch 3
Pros
- +Best Wear OS experience
- +Full Fitbit integration
- +Loss of Pulse detection
Cons
- −Only ~24h battery
- −Gemini still rough
- −Expensive LTE option
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: Pixel Watch 3 vs Apple Watch Ultra 3
Which is better, Pixel Watch 3 or Apple Watch Ultra 3? +
Apple Watch Ultra 3 scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Pixel Watch 3 worth the price? +
At $399, Pixel Watch 3 delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in display.
Is Apple Watch Ultra 3 worth the price? +
At $799, Apple Watch Ultra 3 delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in display.
Does Pixel Watch 3 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.