Watch · Apple Silicon · 2022
Apple Watch Ultra
Apple Watch goes adventuring: a rugged 49 mm titanium case, sun-defying 2000-nit screen, a dive computer, precision dual-frequency GPS and the orange Action Button.
Biggest, brightest, toughest Apple Watch: titanium, 100 m water resistance, the Action Button.
Apple Watch Series 9 (2023)
Apple Watch Ultra: key facts
When was the Apple Watch Ultra released?
The Apple Watch Ultra arrived on September 23, 2022. Apple discontinued it in September 2023.
How much did the Apple Watch Ultra cost?
The Apple Watch Ultra launched at $799 in 2022, about $855 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Apple S8 (64-bit dual-core) at 1.80 GHz, 1 GB RAM, 32 GB storage, 1.92" LTPO OLED, 502×410, 2000 nits display.
Why does the Apple Watch Ultra matter?
Biggest, brightest, toughest Apple Watch: titanium, 100 m water resistance, the Action Button.
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple S8 (64-bit dual-core) · 1.80 GHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 2 |
| Memory (RAM) | 1 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB |
| Display | 1.92" LTPO OLED, 502×410, 2000 nits |
| GPU | Integrated |
| Ports | Magnetic charging, Action Button |
| Weight | 61 g |
| Dimensions | 49 mm titanium case |
| Operating system | watchOS 9 |
| Released | September 23, 2022 |
| Discontinued | September 2023 |
| Launch price | $799 |
How the Apple Watch Ultra compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 16× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 1.80 GHz, the clock is roughly 1.8× slower than a single performance core of a 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro, and that is before counting cores, width and IPC.
This held about 8,190 modern phone photos, a respectable library even today.
Launched at $799 in 2022, about $855 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker, Wikimedia Commons image credits.
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Last updated: 2026-08-11