Apple Watch Ultra 3 Wins
Winner
Apple Watch Ultra 3
8.9
Outdoor adventurers and athletes who want premium build quality with Apple ecosystem
VS
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
8.6
Outdoor enthusiasts and athletes wanting rugged Android smartwatch durability
Score Comparison
Criteria
Apple Watch Ultra 3
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
Overall Score
8.9
8.6
Health Insights & AI
9.0
9.2
Sleep Tracking
8.5
8.8
Battery Life
7.5
7.5
Value for Money
6.5
6.5
Design & Comfort
9.2
9.2
Activity Tracking
9.5
9.0
App & Ecosystem
9.5
9.0
Pricing & Features
Specification
Apple Watch Ultra 3
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
Price
$799
$649
Released
19-Sep-25
25-Jul-25
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Apple Watch Ultra 3
Outdoor adventurers and athletes who want premium build quality with Apple ecosystem
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is the ultimate fitness watch for iPhone users who demand rugged durability, satellite connectivity, and the most accurate GPS tracking available.
Strengths
- Best-in-class GPS accuracy with dual-frequency
- Satellite SOS and messaging when off-grid
- Rugged titanium build with sapphire crystal
- Hypertension detection and comprehensive health monitoring
Limitations
- Premium $799 price tag
- Requires iPhone
- Large 49mm case may not suit smaller wrists
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
