Apple Watch Ultra 3
Apple Watch Ultra 3
Display System
Always-On Retina display with wide-angle OLEDs and LTPO3
Up to 3000 nits peak brightness and 1Hz refresh are listed
Chip and Storage
S10 chip with 64-bit dual-core processor
4-core Neural Engine and 64GB capacity are listed
Health Sensors
Electrical heart sensor, third-generation optical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, temperature sensor, depth gauge, water temperature sensor, compass, always-on altimeter, high-g accelerometer, and high dynamic range gyroscope are listed
Hypertension notifications, ECG app, sleep score, and sleep apnea notifications are listed
Controls
Customisable Action button, Digital Crown with haptic feedback, side button, double-tap, and wrist-flick gestures are listed
Siri with on-device processing is listed
Battery and Charging
Up to 42 hours of typical use and up to 72 hours in Low Power Mode are listed
Fast charging is listed, including up to 80% in around 45 minutes
Connectivity and Durability
Wi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 5.3, precision dual-frequency GPS, second-generation Ultra Wideband, Apple Pay, GymKit, and satellite connectivity are listed
100m water resistance, IP6X dust resistance, and EN13319 support to 40m are listed
Model and Product Details
- Brand / Product: Apple Watch Ultra 3
- Model identifiers: A3281 / A3282
- Release date: 2025-09-19
- Case material: Grade 5 titanium
- Case size: 49mm
- Display area: 422 x 514 pixels
Technical Specifications
The provided records list Apple Watch Ultra 3 as a GPS + Cellular smartwatch with a 49mm titanium case, Always-On Retina display, S10 chip, and 64GB capacity. Apple also lists a 4-core Neural Engine, on-device Siri processing, and a flat sapphire crystal display.
- Dimensions and weight: 49mm high, 44mm wide, 12mm deep; 61.6 g for natural titanium and 61.8 g for black titanium.
- Display: Always-On Retina display with wide-angle OLEDs, LTPO3, 1Hz refresh, 326 ppi, and up to 3000 nits peak brightness.
- Processing: S10 chip with 64-bit dual-core processor and 4-core Neural Engine.
- Storage: 64GB capacity.
- Materials: Grade 5 titanium case, ceramic back, and recycled-content materials list provided by Apple.
Connectivity and Requirements
Apple lists Wi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 5.3, precision dual-frequency GPS, second-generation Ultra Wideband, Apple Pay, and GymKit. The cellular model A3281 supports RedCap for 5G and LTE, while Apple support materials list A3282 as a China mainland regional variant.
- Wireless: 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Bluetooth 5.3.
- Location: L1 and L5 precision dual-frequency GPS with GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, and BeiDou.
- Cellular: 5G and LTE support are listed for A3281.
- Satellite: Emergency SOS, Messages, and Find My via satellite are listed.
- Compatibility: iPhone 11 or later with iOS 26 or later.
Feature System
The source materials emphasise health, safety, and outdoor features. Apple lists blood oxygen, ECG, cycle tracking with retrospective ovulation estimates, heart rate, irregular rhythm notifications, sleep score, and hypertension notifications. Safety features include Emergency SOS, international emergency calling, crash detection, fall detection, Backtrack, flashlight, siren, and noise monitoring.
- Health sensors: Electrical heart sensor, third-generation optical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, temperature sensor, depth gauge, water temperature sensor, compass, always-on altimeter, high-g accelerometer, and gyroscope.
- Workout and navigation: Advanced running metrics, custom workouts, Race Route, Pacer, downloadable offline maps, Waypoints, and Backtrack are listed.
- Durability: 100m water resistance, IP6X dust resistance, EN13319 recreational scuba diving to 40m, and MIL-STD 810H testing are listed.
Design and Dimensions
Apple lists natural and black titanium finishes, a ceramic back, and an orange ring on the Digital Crown in the product support material. The watch is also listed with 40% recycled content and 100% fibre-based packaging.
- Case size: 49mm.
- Measurements: 49mm x 44mm x 12mm.
- Weight: 61.6 g natural titanium; 61.8 g black titanium.
- Materials: Grade 5 titanium, flat sapphire crystal, ceramic back, recycled cobalt battery content, recycled rare earth magnets, and other recycled materials listed by Apple.
In the Box
- Apple Watch Ultra 3
- Band
- Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable (1m)
Apple Watch Ultra 3 - Summary
Apple Watch Ultra 3 is listed as a 49mm GPS + Cellular smartwatch with A3281 as the primary model number and A3282 as a regional variant in Apple support materials. The provided records consistently list a starting price of US$799, a 19 September 2025 availability date, up to 42 hours of typical use, and satellite connectivity.
| Launch Price (MSRP): | Current market price: |
|---|---|
| US$799 |