Description
Apple Watch Ultra 3 GPS + Cellular 49mm Alpine Loop Medium
Band Support
- 4G FDD: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66, 71
- 4G TDD: 38, 39, 40, 41
- 5G FDD: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n66, n71
- 5G TDD: n38, n40, n41, n53
Dimensions
- Height: 49 mm
- Width: 44 mm
- Depth: 12 mm
Display
- Always‑On Retina display with wide‑angle OLEDs and LTPO3
- Up to 3,000 nits peak brightness
- 1 nit minimum brightness
- 326 pixels per inch
Weight
- Titanium case (natural): 61.6 grams
- Titanium case (black): 61.8 grams
Processor
- S10 chip with 64‑bit dual-core processor
- 4‑core Neural Engine
- Second-generation Ultra Wideband chip17Refer to legal disclaimers
Memory
- 64GB
Battery
- Built‑in rechargeable lithium‑ion battery
Additional Features
- Electrical heart sensor
- Third-generation optical heart sensor
- Blood oxygen sensor1Refer to legal disclaimers
- Temperature sensor2Refer to legal disclaimers
- Depth gauge
- Water temperature sensor
- Compass
- Always-on altimeter
- High-g accelerometer
- High-dynamic-range gyroscope
- Ambient light sensor
- Blood Oxygen app1Refer to legal disclaimers
- ECG app3Refer to legal disclaimers
- Cycle Tracking app with retrospective ovulation estimates4Refer to legal disclaimers
- Heart Rate app
- High- and low-heart-rate notifications
- Irregular rhythm notifications5Refer to legal disclaimers
- Medications app
- Mindfulness app with state-of-mind tracking
- Noise app
- Sleep app including sleep stages
- Sleep score
- Sleep apnoea notifications6Refer to legal disclaimers
- L1 and L5 precision dual-frequency GPS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou)
- 4G LTE16Refer to legal disclaimers
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Support for 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi networks
- Bluetooth® 5.3
- NFC: Apple Pay18 Refer to legal disclaimers, GymKit
- Support for Apple Watch For Your Kids19Refer to legal disclaimers
Operating System
- watchOS
Available Colours
- Natural Titanium
- Black Titanium
Model Numbers
- Model A3281
Network
- 4GX
SIM Type
- eSIM
Blue Tick
- No
FTM / Exclusivity
- Parity
Legal disclaimers
- The Blood Oxygen app is for wellness purposes only and not for medical use.
- The temperature sensing feature is not intended for medical use. Temperature sensing is available only on Apple Watch Series 8 and later, Apple Watch SE 3 and all Apple Watch Ultra models.
- The ECG app is available on Apple Watch Series 4 and later (excluding Apple Watch SE models) and can generate an ECG similar to a single-lead electrocardiogram. Intended for use by people 22 years old and over. Always follow directions for use. The device is not intended to replace traditional methods of diagnosis. Consult a doctor if atrial fibrillation is detected or if you have symptoms of a heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular conditions.
- The Cycle Tracking app should not be used for birth control or to diagnose a health condition.
- Irregular rhythm notification requires the latest version of watchOS and iOS. It is not intended for use by people under 22 years old or those who have been previously diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AFib). Always follow directions for use. The device is not intended to replace traditional methods of diagnosis. Consult a doctor if atrial fibrillation is detected or if you have symptoms of a heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular conditions.
- Sleep apnoea notifications are available on Apple Watch Series 9 and later, Ultra 2 and later and SE 3. The feature is intended to detect signs of moderate to severe sleep apnoea for people aged 18 years or older without a diagnosis of sleep apnoea. Always follow directions for use. The feature is not intended for use in screening for, diagnosing, treating or managing sleep apnoea. Even without a notification, sleep apnoea may still be present. Consult a medical practitioner if you have symptoms of sleep apnoea, or any other breathing disturbance.
- Multi-day battery life including sleep tracking is based on the following use: 600 time checks, 180 notifications, 30 minutes of app use, a 60-minute workout with music playback from Apple Watch via Bluetooth, and 6 hours of sleep tracking over the course of 42 hours; Apple Watch Ultra 3 usage includes a total of 8 hours of mobile network connection and 34 hours of connection to iPhone via Bluetooth over the course of 42 hours. Battery life in Low Power Mode including sleep tracking is based on the following use: 900 time checks, 270 notifications, 45 minutes of app use, two 60-minute workouts with music playback from Apple Watch via Bluetooth, and 18 hours of sleep tracking over the course of 72 hours; Apple Watch Ultra 3 usage includes on-demand mobile network connection and 60 hours of connection to iPhone via Bluetooth over the course of 72 hours. Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2025 using preproduction Apple Watch Ultra 3 paired with an iPhone; all devices tested with prerelease software. Battery life varies by use, configuration, mobile network, signal strength and many other factors; actual results will vary.
- Charge times are from 0–80% and 0–100% using the included Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable. Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2025 using preproduction Apple Watch Ultra 3 paired with an iPhone; all devices tested with prerelease software, Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable (Model A2515) and Apple 20W USB-C Power Adapter (Model A2305). Charge time varies with adapter, region, settings, initial battery levels, usage and environmental factors; actual results will vary.
- Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2025 using preproduction Apple Watch Ultra 3 paired with an iPhone; all devices tested with prerelease software, Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable (Model A2515) and Apple 20W USB-C Power Adapter (Model A2305). Charge time varies with adapter, region, settings, initial battery levels, usage and environmental factors; actual results will vary.
- A subscription is required for Oceanic+. Available on the App Store. Apple Watch Series 11 supports snorkelling to 6 metres; Apple Watch Ultra 3 supports recreational scuba diving to 40 metres. Always follow diving protocols, dive with a companion and have a secondary device.
- Emergency SOS and Find My via satellite are included for free for two years with the activation of Apple Watch Ultra 3. Connection and response times vary based on location, site conditions and other factors. Find My via satellite requires a carrier plan. Satellite connectivity is provided by Globalstar and its affiliates. See Apple Support for more information.
- Emergency SOS requires a satellite connection, mobile network connection or Wi-Fi calling with an internet connection from your Apple Watch or nearby iPhone. You can use cellular models of Apple Watch to make an emergency call in many locations, provided that a mobile network is available. Some mobile networks may not accept an emergency call from your Apple Watch if your Apple Watch isn’t activated, if it isn’t compatible with or configured to operate on a particular mobile network, if it isn’t set up for mobile service or if the mobile network does not support emergency calling over IMS. See Use Emergency SOS on your Apple Watch and Apple Watch GPS + Cellular for more information.
- Requires Apple Watch Series 7, SE, Ultra or later. For a list of supported countries and regions, see watchOS 26 Feature Availability page.
- Apple Watch Ultra 3 has a water resistance rating of 100 metres under ISO standard 22810:2010. It may be used for recreational scuba diving (with compatible third-party app from the App Store) to 40 metres and high-speed water sports. Apple Watch Ultra 3 should not be used for diving below 40 metres. Water resistance is not a permanent condition and can diminish over time. For additional information, see About Apple Watch water-resistance.
- Apple Watch Ultra 3 is rated IP6X dust-resistant.
- Carrier plan required for cellular service. Contact your service provider for more details. Connection may vary based on network availability. International roaming is not supported. Check Apple Watch GPS + Cellular for participating carriers and eligibility. See Set up cellular on Apple Watch for additional setup instructions.
- Ultra Wideband availability varies by region.
- To use Apple Pay you need a supported card from a participating card issuer. To check if your card is compatible with Apple Pay, contact your card issuer. Apple Pay is not available in all markets. View Apple Pay countries and regions.
- Not all features will be available if the Apple Watch is set up through Apple Watch For Your Kids. Check Set up Apple Watch for a family member for details. Carrier plan required for cellular service. Check Apple Watch GPS + Cellular for participating wireless carriers and eligibility.
- Data is accurate as of product launch.
- Product recycled or renewable content is the mass of certified recycled material relative to the overall mass of the device, not including packaging or in-box accessories.
- Our manufacturing electricity is sourced from clean electricity, including a mix of supplier and Apple clean energy projects.
- Apple Watch Ultra 3 meets California Energy Commission’s Energy Efficiency Standards for Small Battery Charger Systems as outlined in the California Code of Regulations.
- Based on retail packaging as shipped by Apple. Breakdown of US retail packaging by weight. Adhesives, inks and coatings are excluded from our calculations of plastic content and packaging weight.
- All established final assembly supplier sites — those that have been Apple suppliers for more than one year — for Apple Watch Ultra 3 are third-party verified as Zero Waste by UL LLC (UL 2799 Standard). UL requires at least 90% diversion through methods other than waste to energy to achieve Zero Waste to Landfill (Silver 90–94%, Gold 95–99% and Platinum 100%) designations.
- Apple’s Regulated Substances Specification describes Apple’s restrictions on the use of certain chemical substances in materials in Apple products, accessories, manufacturing processes and packaging used for shipping products to Apple’s end-customers. Restrictions are derived from international laws or directives, regulatory agencies, eco-label requirements, environmental standards and Apple policies. Every Apple product is free of PVC and phthalates except for AC power cords in India, Thailand (for two-prong AC power cords) and South Korea, where we continue to seek government approval for our PVC and phthalates replacement. Apple products comply with the European Union Directive 2011/65/EU and its amendments, including exemptions for the use of lead such as high-temperature solder. Apple is working to phase out the use of these exempted substances for new products where technically possible.
Apple Watch Ultra 3, Apple Watch Series 11 and Apple Watch SE 3 require iPhone 11 or later with iOS 26 or later.
Features are subject to change. Some features, applications and services may not be available in all regions or all languages. View complete list.
Bands subject to availability.



















