Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025)
Each platform's answer to the rugged-smartwatch category, so the real decision was usually made when you picked your phone, but on paper, Ultra 3 costs $150 more and edges out a slightly higher rating.
AppleApple Watch Ultra 3
SamsungSamsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025)
- •You're on iPhone, so this is the only Ultra you can actually use
- •Satellite features and Apple's slightly higher rating are worth the extra $150
- •You're on Android, so this is the only Ultra that pairs with your phone
- •You want rugged titanium durability for $150 less
Ultra 3 stretches Apple Watch battery life further than any other model and adds genuine durability for outdoor use. It's still not a training-analytics powerhouse next to Garmin or Coros, but as an everyday smartwatch that can also handle long runs, it's excellent.
The Galaxy Watch Ultra pairs a rugged titanium case with genuinely long battery life for a Samsung device. It's the clear pick for Android users who want an outdoor-ready smartwatch without switching to Garmin or Coros.
*Estimated — this model's exact GPS battery life isn't published by the manufacturer. All figures are standard GPS mode, midsize case, no solar boost.
†Estimated — this model launched too recently to have an established customer rating yet.
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