Too Close to Call
VS
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
8.6
Outdoor enthusiasts and athletes wanting rugged Android smartwatch durability
Score Comparison
Criteria
Apple Watch SE 3
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
Overall Score
8.6
8.6
Health Insights & AI
8.5
9.2
Sleep Tracking
8.2
8.8
Battery Life
6.5
7.5
Value for Money
8.0
6.5
Design & Comfort
9.0
9.2
Activity Tracking
8.8
9.0
App & Ecosystem
9.5
9.0
Pricing & Features
Specification
Apple Watch SE 3
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
Price
$249
$649
Released
09-Sep-25
25-Jul-25
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Apple Watch SE 3
iPhone users wanting the best smartwatch-fitness hybrid without premium pricing
Apple Watch SE 3 delivers nearly everything the Series 11 offers at $150 less, making it the smartwatch to beat for iPhone users.
Strengths
- Workout Buddy AI provides spoken motivation
- Always-on display (new for SE)
- Seamless iPhone integration
- Vast App Store ecosystem
Limitations
- Only 1-2 day battery life
- iPhone required
- No ECG or blood oxygen
When to Choose Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
Outdoor enthusiasts and athletes wanting rugged Android smartwatch durability
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra brings rugged adventure-ready features to Android users, offering a compelling alternative to Apple Watch Ultra for those in the Samsung ecosystem.
Strengths
- Rugged titanium construction for extreme sports
- 100-hour battery in power saving mode
- Dual-frequency GPS for superior accuracy
- Water resistant to 10ATM (100m)
Limitations
- Premium $649 price tag
- Large 47mm case may overwhelm smaller wrists
- Still shorter battery than Garmin alternatives
