The Apple Watch Ultra 3 was officially announced on September 9, 2025, with release set for September 19, 2025. Designed as Apple’s most durable and advanced smartwatch, the Ultra 3 builds on its predecessor with watchOS 26, the powerful Apple S10 chipset, and new health, fitness, and outdoor capabilities.
Available in two versions — A3281 (Global) and A3282 (China) — the watch supports 5G connectivity via eSIM, making it a fully independent device. Its rugged design features a titanium frame (grade 5), sapphire crystal front, and ceramic/sapphire crystal back, ensuring premium durability. The Ultra 3 is IP6X certified, 100m water-resistant, 40m dive-ready, and MIL-STD-810H compliant, making it suitable for extreme conditions.
The 1.98-inch Retina LTPO3 OLED display delivers 3000 nits peak brightness, offering superb outdoor visibility. Advanced sensors such as ECG, SpO2, VO2 max, depth gauge, body and water temperature sensors, and UWB Gen2 elevate both health monitoring and sports tracking.
Battery performance remains strong, with fast wireless charging (0-80% in 45 minutes). Dual speakers with 86-decibel output, satellite-enabled Emergency SOS, and wide-ranging GPS precision tracking make the Apple Watch Ultra 3 one of the most capable smartwatches ever.
Apple Watch Ultra 3 Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Versions | A3281 (Global), A3282 (China) |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 (Intl/China); HSDPA 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 (USA/Canada) |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 39, 40, 41, 66 (Intl/China); 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 25, 26, 39, 40, 41, 66 (USA/Canada) |
| 5G bands | SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Launch | Announced Sept 9, 2025; Release Sept 19, 2025 |
| Body | 49 x 44 x 12 mm, 61.6g or 61.8g (black), titanium frame, sapphire crystal, ceramic back |
| Durability | IP6X, 100m water-resistant, 40m swim/diving, MIL-STD-810H |
| Display | 1.98″ Retina LTPO3 OLED, 3000 nits peak |
| Resolution | 514 x 422 pixels (~326 ppi) |
| Protection | Sapphire crystal glass |
| OS | watchOS 26 |
| Chipset | Apple S10 |
| CPU | Dual-core |
| GPU | PowerVR |
| Memory | 64GB internal storage, no card slot |
| Camera | None |
| Sound | Dual speakers (86dB), no 3.5mm jack |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n dual-band, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, eSIM |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer, altimeter, compass, SpO2, VO2max, body temp, water temp, depth gauge, ECG, UWB Gen2 |
| Emergency Features | Emergency SOS via satellite |
| Battery | Li-Ion, wireless charging, 0-80% in 45 min |
| Colors | Natural, Black |
| Models | A3281, A3282 |
| Price | About €900 |
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 combines extreme durability, advanced health monitoring, precise GPS, and next-generation connectivity in one powerful package. Whether for athletes, adventurers, or health-focused users, it delivers rugged reliability with premium Apple design.
