Detailed comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) and Apple Watch Ultra. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.
| GENERAL | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch Ultra |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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| Operating System | WatchOS 4 | WatchOS |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS 11 or later | iOS 16 or later |
| Activity/Sport | - | Multisport |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | Microphone | Three-microphone array |
| Audio Output | Speaker | Dual speakers |
| Width | 34 mm | - |
| Height | 39.2 mm | - |
| Depth | 11.8 mm | - |
| Weight | 40.1 g | - |
| Body Details | - | Case only: 61.3 g |
| Body Material | Ceramic | Aerospace-grade titanium |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant, splash-resistant, corrosion resistant, dust-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch Ultra |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, depth gauge, electrical heart sensor, ECG sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, water temperature sensor, temperature sensing, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, rapid eye movement (REM), depth |
| Modes | - | Night mode |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, text messages handling | Call handling, store & play music, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, heart rate zones, brightness: 2000 nits, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Siren (86-decibel), Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | - | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver |
| Payment Technology | - | Apple Pay |
| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | Siri | Siri |
| IoT Voice Controlled | - | Direct |
| CELLULAR | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch Ultra |
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| Technology | - | WCDMA (UMTS) |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G |
| SIM Card Type | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) |
| Messaging Services | SMS | - |
| Supported Mobile Messaging Services | SMS | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch Ultra |
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| 3M UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10 |
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| 4G LTE Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3 |
| DISPLAY | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch Ultra |
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| Type | OLED - colour | Retina LTPO OLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 272 x 340 pixels | 410 x 502 pixels |
| Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | Flat sapphire front crystal with display edge protection |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch Ultra |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | Touch sensitive screen, customisable action button, side button |
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| CASE | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch Ultra |
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| Case Size | 38 mm | 49 mm |
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| Case Shape | - | Rectangular |
| Case Back | Ceramic back | - |
| Case Details | White ceramic | Grey ceramic | Titanium |
| Crown Type | Digital | Digital with haptic feedback |
| BAND | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch Ultra |
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| Band Type | Sport band | Alpine Loop |
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| Band Size | - | S |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-200 mm | 130-160 mm |
| Changeable | - | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Pin-and-tuck | G-hook |
| Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Textile |
| Band Colour | Soft white/pebble | Grey/black | Orange | Green | Yellow/beige | Blue/gray | Starlight | Black/gray | White | Yellow | Midnight |
| STORAGE | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch Ultra |
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| Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB |
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| CPU | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch Ultra |
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| Manufacturer | Apple | Apple |
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| CPU Type | S3 | S8 SiP |
| Features | W2 Apple wireless chip | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip |
| BATTERY | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch Ultra |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Life | 18 hours | 36 hours |
| Battery Life Details | - | Normal use - up to 36 hour(s) With LTE - up to 18 hour(s) Power saving mode - up to 60 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch Ultra |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging dock | Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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| Preloaded Software | Siri | GymKit, Oceanic+ |
| Compliant Standards | - | IP6X, MIL-STD-810H, EN13319 |
| SAR Value | 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.15 W/kg (limb) | 0.35 W/kg (head), 0.6 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | - | 55 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
| Manufacturer Model Number | - | A2684 |
| Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |
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