Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 7
Apple Watch Ultra 3 (2025, listed at $799) and Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 (2024, listed at $299) are both smartwatches, so the choice comes down to specifics.
Specs last updated · prices are list prices
Apple Watch Ultra 3
Apple's 2025 adventure flagship — satellite messaging, 5G, and the longest-ever Apple Watch battery.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7
The flagship Wear OS smartwatch for Android — body composition, sleep coaching and dual-frequency GPS.
The verdict
On the numbers we track, Apple Watch Ultra 3 wins on battery life (1.7 days vs 1.5 days), tracked features (9 vs 7) and water rating (10ATM vs 5ATM); Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 wins on weight (34 g vs 61 g) and price ($299 vs $799).
Check your phone first. The Apple Watch Ultra 3 works with iPhone only; the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 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
| Spec | Apple Watch Ultra 3 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery (rated) | 1.7 days | 1.5 days |
| Weight | 61 g | 34 g |
| List price | $799 | $299 |
| Water rating | 10ATM | 5ATM |
| Tracked features | 9 | 7 |
| Case size | 49 mm | 44 mm |
| Display | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Works with | iPhone only | Android only |
| Listed best for | multisport and triathlon, outdoor adventure, running and health tracking | everyday wellness, health tracking, gym and strength work and running |
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
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 (7)
- built-in GPS
- ECG
- blood-oxygen (SpO₂)
- on-device music
- contactless payments
- AMOLED display
- swim tracking
Only Apple Watch Ultra 3 (2)
- LTE / cellular
- offline maps
Only Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 (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 1.5 days.
- You need LTE / cellular and offline maps, which the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 does not list.
- Your main use is multisport and triathlon and outdoor adventure: it is listed for that and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is not.
- You use an iPhone: the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 does not pair with it.
- You want the newer model (2025 vs 2024).
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 Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 if…
- You want to spend less: it lists for $500 less.
- You want a lighter watch: 34 g vs 61 g.
- Your main use is everyday wellness and gym and strength work: 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 1.5 days per charge.
Frequently asked questions
Which has better battery life, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 or the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7?
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 has the longer rated battery life: about 1.7 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 3 or the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7?
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 has the lower list price: $299 against $799 in our database. List prices change often, so check Amazon for today's price.
Do the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 work with iPhone and Android?
Check your phone first. The Apple Watch Ultra 3 works with iPhone only; the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 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 Samsung Galaxy Watch 7?
Apple Watch Ultra 3: 10ATM is suitable for swimming and surface water sports. It is not a dive rating unless the maker says so. Samsung Galaxy Watch 7: 5ATM is suitable for showering and pool swimming, but not for high-speed water sports or diving.
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.
Take the free quizWhere each one ranks #1 in our quiz
Apple Watch Ultra 3
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It is not the top pick for any standard quiz profile.
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