Overdue for a refresh — no successor announced yet. Prices should be at their lowest
Full details →| Apple Watch Ultra | Amazfit Band 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | $799 | $50★ |
| Subscription | ✓ None | ✓ None |
| Hardware | ||
| Weight | 62g | 28g★ |
| Water resistance | 100m★ | 5ATM |
| Battery | 1.75 days | 18 days★ |
| Always-on display | ✅★ | ❌ |
| GPS | ✅★ | ❌ |
| Cellular | ✅★ | ❌ |
| Platform | iOS only | iOS & Android |
| Tier | Sports GPS | Fitness Tracker |
| Buy timing | ||
| Released | Sep 19, 2025 | Sep 22, 2022 |
| Cycle advice | neutral★ | bad |
| Deals advice | neutral | good★ |
| Next model | Apple Watch Ultra 4 (Expected fall 2026) | — |
The Ultra 3 nearly doubles the Series 11 battery life, and satellite emergency SOS works even without cellular or WiFi coverage.
More precise GPS tracking in urban canyons and dense forests — critical for trail running, mountaineering, and triathlon.
The 49mm titanium case and 3000-nit display make this watch usable in full direct sunlight and water depths up to 100m (EN13319 certified for diving).
18 days of typical use with health monitoring — nearly 3 weeks without charging, far beyond any smartwatch competitor.
Ask Alexa for weather, timers, reminders, and smart home controls directly from your wrist — unusual for a sub-$50 fitness band.
Amazfit's Personal Activity Intelligence score aggregates your daily activity into a single 0–100 health index, guiding you toward optimal activity levels.
The right pick depends on what you optimize for.
$50 vs $799 over 3 years · no required subscription.
18 days vs 1.75 days battery.
12 sensors.
28g · no required subscription.
Serious athletes, trail runners, triathletes, and outdoor adventurers who need the most durable, most accurate GPS watch Apple makes. Also for iPhone users who simply want the best Apple Watch regardless of sport, and value the extra battery life over the Series 11.
Full details →Budget-conscious users who want more features than a basic step counter — SpO2, stress, sleep analysis, and workout tracking — without paying for a full smartwatch. Works with both iPhone and Android.
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