Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Ultra and Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS). Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| GENERAL | Apple Watch Ultra | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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| Operating System | WatchOS | WatchOS 10 |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS 16 or later | iOS 17 or later |
| Activity/Sport | Multisport | - |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | Three-microphone array | Microphone |
| Audio Output | Dual speakers | Speaker |
| Body Details | Case only: 61.3 g | Case only: 31.9 g |
| Body Material | Aerospace-grade titanium | 100% recycled aluminium |
| Protection | Water-resistant, splash-resistant, corrosion resistant, dust-resistant | Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Apple Watch Ultra | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Sensors | 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 | Digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter, temperature sensor, high-g accelerometer, gyroscope with high dynamic range |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, rapid eye movement (REM), depth | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, mental wellbeing |
| Modes | Night mode | - |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 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 | Fall detection, Emergency SOS, brightness: 2000 nits, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, fast charge, precision finding for iPhone, elevation view |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness | Calendar, SMS, Email, applications, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver |
| Payment Technology | Apple Pay | Apple Pay |
| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | Siri | Siri |
| IoT Voice Controlled | Direct | Direct |
| CELLULAR | Apple Watch Ultra | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) | - |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | - |
| SIM Card Type | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Ultra | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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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, LTE, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3 | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3 |
| DISPLAY | Apple Watch Ultra | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Type | Retina LTPO OLED - colour | Retina LTPO OLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 410 x 502 pixels | 352 x 430 pixels |
| Screen Protection | Flat sapphire front crystal with display edge protection | Ion-X glass |
| Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Ultra | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen, customisable action button, side button | Touch sensitive screen, side button, double tap gesture |
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| CASE | Apple Watch Ultra | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Case Size | 49 mm | 41 mm |
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| Case Shape | Rectangular | Rectangular |
| Case Back | - | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
| Case Details | Titanium | Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Midnight aluminium | Pink aluminum | Silver aluminium |
| Crown Type | Digital with haptic feedback | Digital with haptic feedback |
| BAND | Apple Watch Ultra | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Band Type | Alpine Loop | Sport band |
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| Band Size | S | M/L |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-160 mm | 150-200 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | G-hook | Pin-and-tuck |
| Band Material | Textile | Fluoroelastomer |
| Band Colour | Orange | Green | Yellow/beige | Blue/gray | Starlight | Black/gray | White | Yellow | Midnight | Starlight | Red | Midnight | Light pink | Storm blue | Winter blue |
| STORAGE | Apple Watch Ultra | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB |
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| CPU | Apple Watch Ultra | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Manufacturer | Apple | Apple |
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| CPU Type | S8 SiP | S9 SiP |
| Features | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip | W3 Apple wireless chip, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine |
| BATTERY | Apple Watch Ultra | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Life | 36 hours | 18 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) |
Typical usage - up to 18 hour(s) Low power mode - up to 36 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Ultra | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Included Accessories | Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) | Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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| Preloaded Software | GymKit, Oceanic+ | GymKit |
| Compliant Standards | IP6X, MIL-STD-810H, EN13319 | IP6X, BFR-free, PVC-free, Beryllium-free, Mercury-free, Arsenic-free |
| SAR Value | 0.35 W/kg (head), 0.6 W/kg (limb) | - |
| Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) | - | 0.12 W/kg (head) 0.29 W/kg (limb) |
| Carbon Footprint | - | 0 kg carbon emissions |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | 55 °C | - |
| Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |
| Manufacturer Model Number | A2684 | A2978 |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |
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