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Apple
Apple Watch Ultra 3
- Always-On Retina LTPO3 OLED with wide-angle OLEDs
- Apple S10 SiP
- 62 g
Available colors
Selected: Natural Titanium
Physical specifications
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Display size
62 g
Weight
49.0 mm
Height
44.0 mm
Width
12.0 mm
Thickness
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Aspect ratio
Everyday usability
Estimated from the watch’s size, weight, battery, display, and intended wearing conditions.
Wrist comfort
Substantial on the wristIts large footprint and mass make it a substantial presence on the wrist.
Sleep comfort
NoticeableUsers sensitive to wrist pressure may prefer a smaller and lighter model overnight.
Battery usability
Data unavailableAvailable battery information is insufficient for a reliable daily-use assessment.
Screen and controls
ExcellentThe large, bright display is easy to read at a glance, with touch input for everyday controls.
Workout usability
BulkyThe larger case provides good glanceability but may feel bulky during high-movement workouts.
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Compare watchesDisplay
- Display technology
- Always-On Retina LTPO3 OLED with wide-angle OLEDs
- Resolution
- 422 × 514
- Peak brightness
- 3000 nits
- Protection
- Flat sapphire crystal
Performance
- Chipset
- Apple S10 SiP
- Storage
- 64 GB
- Expandable storage
- No
Battery & charging
- Charging standard
- Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger
- Battery type
- Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion
Build & durability
- Frame
- Grade 5 titanium
- Front
- Sapphire crystal
- Ingress protection
- Water resistance 100m; IP6X dust resistance
Connectivity
- Cellular
- 5G RedCap and LTE
- Wi‑Fi
- Wi‑Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.3
- NFC
- Yes
- Satellite
- Emergency SOS via satellite
Release and pricing
- Announced
- September 9, 2025
- Released
- September 19, 2025
Buying guide FAQ
Practical upgrade and buying answers based on published specifications and previous-generation comparisons when available.
What’s new in Apple Watch Ultra 3 (2025) compared with Apple Watch Ultra 2 (2023)?
Published changes versus Apple Watch Ultra 2 (2023) include a display technology change from Always-On Retina LTPO OLED to Always-On Retina LTPO3 OLED with wide-angle OLEDs and a chipset change from Apple S9 SiP to Apple S10 SiP. These are specification differences, not measured real-world scores.
Is it worth upgrading from Apple Watch Ultra 2 (2023) to Apple Watch Ultra 3 (2025)?
An upgrade is easiest to justify if you care about a display technology change from Always-On Retina LTPO OLED to Always-On Retina LTPO3 OLED with wide-angle OLEDs and a chipset change from Apple S9 SiP to Apple S10 SiP. If those areas already meet your needs on Apple Watch Ultra 2 (2023), the move is optional rather than urgent.
Is the display improved on Apple Watch Ultra 3 (2025)?
Versus Apple Watch Ultra 2 (2023), the display changes are a display technology change from Always-On Retina LTPO OLED to Always-On Retina LTPO3 OLED with wide-angle OLEDs. Higher refresh or brightness usually helps scrolling smoothness and outdoor visibility more than a small size change alone.
Has performance improved on Apple Watch Ultra 3 (2025)?
Published performance changes versus Apple Watch Ultra 2 (2023) are a chipset change from Apple S9 SiP to Apple S10 SiP. That points to more compute headroom on paper; sustained speed still depends on thermals and software.
Who should buy Apple Watch Ultra 3 (2025)?
Apple Watch Ultra 3 (2025) fits buyers who prefer a compact phone footprint and people moving up from Apple Watch Ultra 2 (2023). This is an editorial reading of size and published differences, not a personalized recommendation.
Who should keep Apple Watch Ultra 2 (2023)?
Keep Apple Watch Ultra 2 (2023) if you do not need the listed generation changes. Moving to Apple Watch Ultra 3 (2025) makes more sense when the listed upgrades match what you actually use.
What are the biggest improvements on Apple Watch Ultra 3 (2025)?
The clearest published improvements are a display technology change from Always-On Retina LTPO OLED to Always-On Retina LTPO3 OLED with wide-angle OLEDs and a chipset change from Apple S9 SiP to Apple S10 SiP. Treat these as catalog differences rather than ranked review scores.
What are the biggest drawbacks of Apple Watch Ultra 3 (2025)?
Against Apple Watch Ultra 2 (2023), the catalog does not show obvious trade-offs such as a higher launch price or a clearly heavier body. That does not mean the device is flawless—only that those drawbacks are not evident in the compared specs.
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Models and configurations
- Storage
- 64 GB
- Connectivity
- 5G RedCap and LTE
- Colors
- Natural TitaniumBlack Titanium
Official sources
Dimensions and specifications are based on manufacturer-published data. Learn more in our Methodology