Apple Watch comparison
Apple Watch Series 11 vs Apple Watch Ultra 3
Compare Apple Watch Series 11 vs Apple Watch Ultra 3 side by side: chip, memory, storage, display, ports, launch price and how each fits in Apple history.
Apple Watch Series 11Series 11 continues the thinner, larger-screen Watch direction with the current S-series chip and watchOS feature set.
Apple Watch Ultra 3Ultra 3 keeps the large titanium adventure-watch tier current, with the biggest battery and toughest positioning in Apple’s Watch lineup.At a glance
Both launched in 2025. 5 of 13 specs differ.
The Apple Watch Series 11 and Apple Watch Ultra 3 line up closely on chip, memory, storage and display. Launch price rises from $399 to $799.
- Launch price$399$799
Unchanged memory, storage.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Apple Watch Series 11 | Apple Watch Ultra 3 |
|---|---|---|
| ReleaseSame | September 19, 2025 | September 19, 2025 |
| Launch price | $399 | $799 |
| Price today | $403 | $807 |
| ChipSame | Apple S10 SiP · 1.80 GHz | Apple S10 SiP · 1.80 GHz |
| GraphicsSame | Integrated | Integrated |
| CPU coresSame | 2 | 2 |
| MemorySame | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| StorageSame | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Display | LTPO OLED | Large high-brightness LTPO OLED |
| WeightSame | Varies | Varies |
| Dimensions | 42 mm or 46 mm case | 49 mm titanium case |
| Ports | Magnetic fast charging | Magnetic fast charging, Action Button |
| Operating systemSame | watchOS | watchOS |
Highlighted cells win clear more-is-better specs (memory, storage, lighter weight). Historical pricing uses approximate US CPI; clock speeds are not full real-world performance.
Why each matters
Apple Watch Series 11
Current mainstream Apple Watch generation.
Apple Watch Ultra 3
Current rugged Ultra generation.
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Last updated: 2026-10-02