Official natural titanium Ultra 4 render with Sand Trail Loop. Image: Apple ↗
Apple · Smartwatches
Apple Watch Ultra 4 (49 mm natural titanium)
49 mm titanium · S11 · dual-frequency GPS
US launch / reference price: $799 · Released 2026-09-18
US launch starting price with a standard band; premium band configurations and cellular service cost extra. Apple announced US preorders for September 9 and retail availability for September 18, 2026. This is a manufacturer-announced date, not a retailer stock check.
Editorial overview
A 49 mm GPS + Cellular watch with an Action button, sapphire-covered display and manufacturer-rated battery life of up to 50 hours in normal use.
This is a sourced product profile with editorial judgments. Specdex has not tested this device in an in-house lab.
Reasons to consider it
- Dual-frequency GPS and physical Action button
- Sapphire display cover
- Up to 50-hour normal-use battery claim
Tradeoffs to check
- Large 49 mm case
- Cellular service requires an eligible plan
- Extended workout modes omit some metrics and alerts
Specifications
Configurations and regional models can differ. A dated source beside a field identifies a specific cross-check; other fields remain catalog reference information.
Display
- Display
- LTPO3 always-on OLED; 422 × 514; 326 ppi; peak 3,000 nitsManufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
Camera & video
- Sensors
- Optical/electrical heart sensors; temperature sensor; depth gauge; water-temperature sensorManufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
Battery & charging
- Battery
- Apple claims up to 50 hours normal use, or 84 hours Low Power ModeManufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
- Charging
- Apple claims 0–80% in about 45 minutes with compatible fast-charging equipmentManufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
Storage
- Storage
- 64 GBManufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
Connectivity
- Connectivity
- Wi-Fi 4, 2.4/5 GHz; Bluetooth 5.3; 5G RedCap/LTE; satellite communicationsManufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
Build & design
- Dimensions
- 49 × 44 × 12 mm (height × width × depth)Manufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
- Weight
- 63.0 g (natural titanium)Manufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
Software & support
- Positioning
- Dual-frequency GPS; second-generation Ultra Wideband chipManufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
Other
- Configuration
- 49 mm GPS + Cellular; natural Grade 5 titanium; Sand Trail LoopManufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
- Front cover
- Flat sapphire crystalManufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
- Chip
- S11; 64-bit dual-core CPU; 4-core Neural EngineManufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
- Controls
- Digital Crown, side button and customizable Action buttonManufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
- Resistance
- 100 m water resistance; IP6X; recreational scuba depth limit 40 mManufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
- Compatibility
- iPhone 11 or later, or iPhone SE (2nd generation or later); iOS 27+Manufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
Prices & availability
US launch / reference: $799. This is not a current retailer offer.
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Price history
Prices apply to the listed configuration and condition. Tax and shipping are not included unless the retailer states otherwise.
Sources & confidence
Manufacturer source: www.apple.com ↗
Catalog source check recorded 2026-09-13. A reference link is not proof that every field has been independently checked. Consult the linked source for model, region and test conditions.
This device has not received an editorial rating yet. Editorial scores use rubric editorial-2026-09; they are not manufacturer ratings or measured benchmark results. Missing information is not scored as zero.
Documented box contents
- Apple Watch Ultra 4
- Trail Loop
- 1 m Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable
