Apple Watch Ultra 4
Apple's 2026 adventure flagship: 49 mm titanium, a 3,000-nit display, up to 50 hours per charge, 100 m water resistance and satellite connectivity.
The Apple Watch Ultra 4 (2026) is a smartwatch with a list price of $774 in our database. It is rated for about 2.1 days per charge, weighs 63 g with a 49 mm case and an AMOLED display, and includes built-in GPS, ECG, blood-oxygen (SpO₂), on-device music, LTE / cellular, contactless payments and swim tracking. It works with iPhone only.
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Specifications
What it is good at
- Feature-rich: 8 of the 12 features we track (built-in GPS, ECG, blood-oxygen (SpO₂), on-device music, LTE / cellular, contactless payments, AMOLED display and swim tracking).
- Water-ready: rated 10ATM, suitable for swimming and surface water sports.
- Bright, vivid AMOLED display.
Best for
Features
Who should skip it
- You use an Android phone — it only pairs with iPhone.
- You do not want to charge often — it is rated for about 2.1 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).
- You are watching your budget — the list price is $774.
Where it ranks #1 in our quiz
The Apple Watch Ultra 4 is the top pick for these standard profiles. Each page shows the full scoring breakdown.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Apple Watch Ultra 4 battery last?
The manufacturer rates it at about 2.1 days per charge. Always-on display, constant GPS and cellular use shorten that. Among the 35 smartwatches in our database it beats about 38% on rated battery life.
Does the Apple Watch Ultra 4 work with iPhone and Android?
It works with iPhone only. It cannot be used with an Android phone.
Can I swim with the Apple Watch Ultra 4?
10ATM is suitable for swimming and surface water sports. It is not a dive rating unless the maker says so. It also has a swim-tracking mode.
How much does the Apple Watch Ultra 4 cost?
Our database lists $774 (October 2026). That is the manufacturer's list price, not today's price. This page shows Amazon's current price and stock when we have a reading from the last day, and you should confirm it on the Amazon listing before you buy.
Who should not buy the Apple Watch Ultra 4?
It is a poor fit if any of these apply. You use an Android phone — it only pairs with iPhone. You do not want to charge often — it is rated for about 2.1 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). You are watching your budget — the list price is $774.