The Apple Watch Ultra is a smartwatch that was designed, manufactured, and currently sold by Apple since 2022 as part of the Apple Watch series. The Watch Ultra has been introduced on September 7, 2022, released on September 23, 2022, and its price started at $799.
The all-new Watch Ultra comes in one size 49 mm case and has been made in one color version – Natural Titanium. Every watch is shipped with a new paired band of your choice: Alpine Loop, Ocean Band, or Trail Loop.
The all-new Apple Watch features a 1.9-inch LTPO OLED Retina always-on Display with Force Touch covered by flat Sapphire crystal, Dual-Core 64-bit Apple S8 processor, Apple W3 chip, Ultra-Wideband Apple U1 chip, 32 GB of flash memory, Taptic Engine, Digital Crown, NFC for Apple Pay, Dual L1 and L5 GPS, customizable Action button, Bluetooth 5.3, ambient light sensor, ECG based on electrical heart sensor, third-generation heart rate sensor, blood oxygen sensor, high-g accelerometer, high dynamic range gyroscope, temperature sensor, barometric altimeter, magnetometer, built-in 86-decibel Siren to attract attention, dual speakers, three-microphone array with beamforming and wind noise mitigation, water temperature sensor, depth gauge, water-resistance up to 100 meters (EN13319 certification), IP6X dust resistance, wireless charging, LTE and UMTS connectivity, and up to 36 hours of battery life.
The Apple Watch Ultra has been designed to survive in extreme environments such as desert, underwater, or in extremely low temperatures. Watch Ultra features a completely new design, inspired by explorers and athletes. The Apple watch case is made of titanium, flat sapphire crystal glass, and ceramic back. This Watch comes with one of three new bands: Trail Loop, Alpine Loop, and Ocean Band.
Apple Watch Ultra is completely different from Series 8. Watch Ultra features more precise GPS, customizable Action button, 86-decibel Siren, larger and brighter display, more durable case, longer battery life, special night mode, water temperature sensor, better water resistance, built-in Cellular connectivity as standard, Bluetooth 5.3, and much more.
Today Apple Watch Ultra is 108 weeks old!
Apple Watch Ultra Release Date and Original Price
| Introduced | September 7, 2022 |
| Released | September 23, 2022 |
| Model Identifier | Watch6,18 |
| Model Number | A2684 A2622 A2859 |
| EMC | 8098 |
| Order Number | US Market MNHC3LL/A, MQEW3LL/A, MQEX3LL/A, MQEY3LL/A, MQF13LL/A, MNHA3LL/A, MQEU3LL/A, MQEV3LL/A, MQF43LL/A, MQF53LL/A, MNHE3LL/A, MQF33LL/A, MNHD3LL/A, MQF23LL/A, MQET3LL/A, MNH83LL/A, MNH93LL/A UK Market MNHJ3B/A, MQFN3B/A, MQFP3B/A, MQFQ3B/A, MQFR3B/A, MQFT3B/A, MNHH3B/A, MQFL3B/A, MQFM3B/A, MQFW3B/A, MQFX3B/A, MNHL3B/A, MQFV3B/A, MNHK3B/A, MQFU3B/A, MQFK3B/A, MNHF3B/A, MNHG3B/A |
| Generation | 1st (Ultra) |
| Original Price | $799 |
| Colors | Natural Titanium |
| Case | Titanium |
| Weight | 2.15 oz. – 61 Grams |
| Dimensions | 1.93” H x 1.73” W x 0.57″ D 49 mm H x 44 mm W x 14.4 mm D |
Tech Specs
Processor
| Processor | Apple S8 Apple W3 Apple U1 |
| Processor Speed | Unknown |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Number of Cores | 2 |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM |
Storage
| Storage | 32 GB |
Display
| Display Materials | Sapphire crystal |
| Display | 1.92″ LTPO OLED Retina always-on Display |
| Display Size | 1164 mm2 |
| Resolutions | 410 x 502 |
| Brightness | Up to 2000 cd/m2 when active 500 cd/m2 when the wrist is down or indoors |
| Pixel Density | 338 ppi |
Input
| Input Method | Digital Crown Multi-Touch Force Touch Digital Touch Side Button Customizable Action Button |
Sensors
| Sensors | Ambient light sensor Optical heart sensor (ECG) Blood Oxygen sensor (VO2 max) Electrical Heart sensor Temperature sensor High-G Accelerometer Depth sensor Barometric altimeter Magnetometer High Dynamic Range Gyroscope |
| Tactile Feedback | Taptic Engine |
Connections
| Wi-Fi | 802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz |
| Networks | LTE and UMTS |
| SIM Slot | None – Built-in Apple SIM (eSIM) |
| NFC | NFC for Apple Pay FeliCa |
| Location | L1 + L5 GPS/GNSS Compass |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Audio In | 3 – Microphone |
| Audio Out | 2 – Speaker 1 – Siren (86-decibel) |
Software
| Original OS | watchOS 9.0 |
| Maximum OS | The latest release of watchOS |
| System Requirements | iPhone 8 / iPhone 8 Plus or later iOS 16 or later |
| Intelligent Assistant | Siri |
Power
| Battery | Pending |
| Battery Capacity | 542 mAh |
| Battery Life | Up to 36 hours |
References:
Apple Support – Apple Watch Ultra: Technical Specifications