Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra
Exynos W1000 · Titanium · 100m WR
89
/ 100
From $649
VS
Apple Watch Ultra 3 wins by 6
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, Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra lands at 89 and Apple Watch Ultra 3 at 95. That puts Apple Watch Ultra 3 ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra if…
- ✓100m water resistance
- ✓Multi-band GPS
- ✓Sapphire glass
Pick Apple Watch Ultra 3 if…
- ✓Satellite connectivity for emergency SOS off-grid
- ✓New blood-pressure trends
- ✓Action Button gets gesture support
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra 89
vs 95 Apple Watch Ultra 3
Score breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra
89 health 90
battery 86
display 92
software 86
durability 96
fitness 0
Apple Watch Ultra 3
95 health 97
battery 82
display 96
software 0
durability 96
fitness 96
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra | Apple Watch Ultra 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Case | 47 mm titanium | — |
| Display | ▲ 480×480 LTPO Sapphire OLED | 49 mm LTPO OLED, 3000 nits |
| Chipset | Exynos W1000 | — |
| Battery | ▲ 100 hr saver mode / 36 hr standard | 48 h (96 h low-power) |
| Connectivity | GPS L1+L5, BT 5.3, Wi-Fi 6, LTE | — |
| Water resist | 100 m + IP68 | — |
| Chip | — | Apple S11 SiP |
| Water | — | 100 m |
| Release year | — | 2025 |
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra
Pros
- +100m water resistance
- +Multi-band GPS
- +Sapphire glass
Cons
- −Battery shorter than Apple Watch Ultra
- −No raise-to-wake on low-power
- −Limited iOS support
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: Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra vs Apple Watch Ultra 3
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra or Apple Watch Ultra 3? +
Apple Watch Ultra 3 scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra worth the price? +
At $649, Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 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 95 — strongest in health.
Does Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 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.