| Apple Watch Ultra | OnePlus Watch | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | $799 | $329★ |
| Subscription | ✓ None | ✓ None |
| Hardware | ||
| Weight | 63g | 50g★ |
| Water resistance | 100m★ | 5ATM |
| Battery | 2.1 days | 5 days★ |
| Always-on display | ✅ | ✅ |
| GPS | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cellular | ✅★ | ❌ |
| Platform | iOS only | Android only |
| Tier | Sports GPS | Smartwatch |
| Buy timing | ||
| Released | Sep 18, 2026 | Apr 10, 2025 |
| Cycle advice | good★ | bad |
| Deals advice | neutral | good★ |
| Next model | — | OnePlus Watch 4 (Announced April 2026 — still no price or release date as of October 2026) |
The Ultra 4 lasts roughly twice as long as the Series 12, with up to 45 hours of GPS workout tracking in Max Extended Workout mode. Satellite Emergency SOS works without cellular or WiFi coverage.
The new health sensing system samples heart rate every five seconds all day and HRV every five minutes, feeding a 0–10 readiness score.
The 49mm titanium case and 3000-nit display make this watch usable in full direct sunlight and water depths up to 100m (recreational scuba diving to 40m).
The dual-engine Snapdragon W5 + BES2800 co-processor architecture delivers up to 5 days in Smart Mode — 2–3× longer than most Wear OS rivals. A 10-minute charge provides a full day of use.
L1 + L5 dual-band GPS gives running and cycling route accuracy typically found only on $500+ sports watches — accurate to within metres even in urban canyons.
Google Maps turn-by-turn navigation, Google Wallet contactless payment, and Play Store app access — plus Google Health Connect integration for the full Android wearables ecosystem.
The right pick depends on what you optimize for.
$329 vs $799 over 3 years.
5 days vs 2.1 days battery.
12 sensors · 0.2 Hz HR sampling.
50g.
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 12.
Full details →Android users who want full Wear OS 5 — Google Maps, Google Wallet, Play Store — with longer-than-average battery life without paying premium Galaxy Watch or Pixel Watch prices. Not for iPhone users: OnePlus Watch 3 does not support iOS.
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