Apple Watch Ultra 2 vs Huawei Watch Ultimate
Apple Watch Ultra 2 (2024, listed at $799) and Huawei Watch Ultimate (2023, listed at $899) are both smartwatches, so the choice comes down to specifics.
Specs last updated · prices are list prices
Apple Watch Ultra 2
Apple's most rugged smartwatch — dive-rated, dual-frequency GPS, 36-hour battery in low-power mode.
Huawei Watch Ultimate
Zirconium-based liquid-metal dive watch — 110m depth rating, dual-band GPS, sapphire bezel.
The verdict
On the numbers we track, Apple Watch Ultra 2 wins on weight (61 g vs 75 g), price ($799 vs $899) and tracked features (9 vs 6); Huawei Watch Ultimate wins on battery life (14 days vs 1.5 days).
Check your phone first. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 works with iPhone only; the Huawei Watch Ultimate works with both iPhone and Android. A watch that does not pair with your phone is not an option however good its specs are.
Bottom line: on raw specs the Apple Watch Ultra 2 leads 3 to 1, but five spec categories are only a starting point. Match it to your phone, your main sport and your budget before you decide, or run the free quiz to see how each ranks for your answers.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Apple Watch Ultra 2 | Huawei Watch Ultimate |
|---|---|---|
| Battery (rated) | 1.5 days | 14 days |
| Weight | 61 g | 75 g |
| List price | $799 | $899 |
| Water rating | 10ATM | 10ATM |
| Tracked features | 9 | 6 |
| Case size | 49 mm | 49 mm |
| Display | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Works with | iPhone only | both iPhone and Android |
| Listed best for | multisport and triathlon, outdoor adventure, running and health tracking | outdoor adventure and multisport and triathlon |
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
Trophy marks the better value on the five measurable specs. Battery is the manufacturer's rating, not our test. How we score is on the methodology page.
Feature overlap
Both have (6)
- built-in GPS
- blood-oxygen (SpO₂)
- on-device music
- AMOLED display
- offline maps
- swim tracking
Only Apple Watch Ultra 2 (3)
- ECG
- LTE / cellular
- contactless payments
Only Huawei Watch Ultimate (0)
Nothing unique.
Which one should you pick?
Pick the Apple Watch Ultra 2 if…
- You want to spend less: it lists for $100 less.
- You want a lighter watch: 61 g vs 75 g.
- You need ECG, LTE / cellular and contactless payments, which the Huawei Watch Ultimate does not list.
- Your main use is running and health tracking: it is listed for that and the Huawei Watch Ultimate is not.
- You want the newer model (2024 vs 2023).
Skip it if…
- • You use an Android phone — it only pairs with iPhone.
- • You do not want to charge often — it is rated for about 1.5 days per charge.
- • You have a small wrist (under about 160 mm) — the 49 mm case we list is large (check whether a smaller size is sold).
Pick the Huawei Watch Ultimate if…
- You want fewer charges: about 14 days per charge vs 1.5 days.
- You use an Android phone: the Apple Watch Ultra 2 does not pair with it.
Skip it if…
- • You have a small wrist (under about 160 mm) — the 49 mm case we list is large (check whether a smaller size is sold).
- • You want something light enough to sleep in — it weighs 75 g.
- • You are watching your budget — the list price is $899.
Frequently asked questions
Which has better battery life, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 or the Huawei Watch Ultimate?
The Huawei Watch Ultimate has the longer rated battery life: about 14 days per charge against 1.5 days. These are manufacturer ratings; heavy GPS, always-on display and cellular use will cut both.
Which is cheaper, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 or the Huawei Watch Ultimate?
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 has the lower list price: $799 against $899 in our database. List prices change often, so check Amazon for today's price.
Do the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Huawei Watch Ultimate work with iPhone and Android?
Check your phone first. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 works with iPhone only; the Huawei Watch Ultimate works with both iPhone and Android. A watch that does not pair with your phone is not an option however good its specs are.
Which is better for swimming, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 or the Huawei Watch Ultimate?
Neither has an edge on water rating: both are rated 10ATM. 10ATM is suitable for swimming and surface water sports. It is not a dive rating unless the maker says so.
Not sure either is right for you?
Nine questions about your phone, sport, wrist and budget, scored against all of our watches with the reasoning shown.
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Apple Watch Ultra 2
It is not the top pick for any standard quiz profile.
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