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Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Google Pixel Watch 4

Apple Watch Ultra 3 (2025, listed at $799) and Google Pixel Watch 4 (2025, listed at $379) are both smartwatches, so the choice comes down to specifics.

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Leads on raw specs: Apple Watch Ultra 3(3–2)
Apple Watch Ultra 3
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Apple Watch Ultra 3

Apple's 2025 adventure flagship — satellite messaging, 5G, and the longest-ever Apple Watch battery.

$799list price
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Google Pixel Watch 4
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Google Pixel Watch 4

Gemini-powered Pixel Watch — domed Actua 360 display, satellite SOS, repairable design.

$379list price
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The verdict

On the numbers we track, Apple Watch Ultra 3 wins on battery life (1.7 days vs 1.3 days), tracked features (9 vs 8) and water rating (10ATM vs 5ATM); Google Pixel Watch 4 wins on weight (37 g vs 61 g) and price ($379 vs $799).

Check your phone first. The Apple Watch Ultra 3 works with iPhone only; the Google Pixel Watch 4 works with Android only. 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 3 leads 3 to 2, 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

Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Google Pixel Watch 4 specifications
SpecApple Watch Ultra 3Google Pixel Watch 4
Battery (rated)1.7 days1.3 days
Weight61 g37 g
List price$799$379
Water rating10ATM5ATM
Tracked features98
Case size49 mm45 mm
DisplayAMOLEDAMOLED
Works withiPhone onlyAndroid only
Listed best formultisport and triathlon, outdoor adventure, running and health trackingeveryday wellness, health tracking and running
Released20252025

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 (8)

  • built-in GPS
  • ECG
  • blood-oxygen (SpO₂)
  • on-device music
  • contactless payments
  • AMOLED display
  • offline maps
  • swim tracking

Only Apple Watch Ultra 3 (1)

  • LTE / cellular

Only Google Pixel Watch 4 (0)

Nothing unique.

Which one should you pick?

Pick the Apple Watch Ultra 3 if…

  • You want fewer charges: about 1.7 days per charge vs 1.3 days.
  • You need LTE / cellular, which the Google Pixel Watch 4 does not list.
  • Your main use is multisport and triathlon and outdoor adventure: it is listed for that and the Google Pixel Watch 4 is not.
  • You use an iPhone: the Google Pixel Watch 4 does not pair with it.
  • You swim or paddle: 10ATM vs 5ATM.

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 1.7 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 Google Pixel Watch 4 if…

  • You want to spend less: it lists for $420 less.
  • You want a lighter watch: 37 g vs 61 g.
  • Your main use is everyday wellness: it is listed for that and the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is not.
  • You use an Android phone: the Apple Watch Ultra 3 does not pair with it.

Skip it if…

  • • You use an iPhone — it needs an Android phone for full features.
  • • You do not want to charge often — it is rated for about 1.3 days per charge.

Frequently asked questions

Which has better battery life, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 or the Google Pixel Watch 4?

The Apple Watch Ultra 3 has the longer rated battery life: about 1.7 days per charge against 1.3 days. These are manufacturer ratings; heavy GPS, always-on display and cellular use will cut both.

Which is cheaper, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 or the Google Pixel Watch 4?

The Google Pixel Watch 4 has the lower list price: $379 against $799 in our database. List prices change often, so check Amazon for today's price.

Do the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Google Pixel Watch 4 work with iPhone and Android?

Check your phone first. The Apple Watch Ultra 3 works with iPhone only; the Google Pixel Watch 4 works with Android only. 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 3 or the Google Pixel Watch 4?

Apple Watch Ultra 3: 10ATM is suitable for swimming and surface water sports. It is not a dive rating unless the maker says so. Google Pixel Watch 4: 5ATM is suitable for showering and pool swimming, but not for high-speed water sports or diving.

Not sure either is right for you?

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Where each one ranks #1 in our quiz

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