Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra
Exynos W1000 · Titanium · 100m WR
89
/ 100
From $649
VS
Apple
Apple Watch Ultra (Sport Band)
2022 · Fitness + health
89
/ 100
From $829
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra lands at 89 and Apple Watch Ultra (Sport Band) at 89. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra if…
- ✓100m water resistance
- ✓Multi-band GPS
- ✓Sapphire glass
Pick Apple Watch Ultra (Sport Band) if…
- ✓Multi-day fitness tracking
- ✓GPS + heart rate
- ✓Notification mirroring
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra 89
vs 89 Apple Watch Ultra (Sport Band)
Score breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra
89 health 90
battery 86
display 92
software 86
durability 96
fitness 0
Apple Watch Ultra (Sport Band)
89 health 87
battery 72
display 88
software 0
durability 86
fitness 89
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra | Apple Watch Ultra (Sport Band) |
|---|---|---|
| Case | 47 mm titanium | — |
| Display | 480×480 LTPO Sapphire OLED | — |
| Chipset | Exynos W1000 | — |
| Battery | 100 hr saver mode / 36 hr standard | — |
| Connectivity | GPS L1+L5, BT 5.3, Wi-Fi 6, LTE | — |
| Water resist | 100 m + IP68 | — |
| Release year | — | 2022 |
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 (Sport Band)
Pros
- +Multi-day fitness tracking
- +GPS + heart rate
- +Notification mirroring
Cons
- −Battery life varies dramatically
- −Companion phone required
- −Screen-on drains battery
FAQ: Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra vs Apple Watch Ultra (Sport Band)
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra or Apple Watch Ultra (Sport Band)? +
Both score 89 on our weighted rubric — tied. 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 (Sport Band) worth the price? +
At $829, Apple Watch Ultra (Sport Band) delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in fitness.
Does Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra or Apple Watch Ultra (Sport Band) 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.