Comparison
Compare Apple Watch Series 11 vs Apple Watch Ultra 3
Design
| Spec | Apple Watch Series 11 | Apple Watch Ultra 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size i | 1.96" | 1.98" Best |
| Display type i | OLED/AMOLED | OLED/AMOLED |
| Water resistance i | Water resistant | Waterproof |
| ATM rating i | — | 10 ATM |
| Ingress Protection (IP) rating i | IP68 | IPX6 |
| Waterproof depth rating i | 50 m Best ⬆ 50% better | 100 m |
| Always-On Display i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Pixel density i | 330 ppi Best | 326 ppi |
| Resolution i | 416 x 496 px | 422 x 514 px Best |
Sensors
| Spec | Apple Watch Series 11 | Apple Watch Ultra 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Monitors blood oxygenation levels i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Has a heart rate monitor i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Has GPS i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Has an accelerometer i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Has a temperature sensor i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Has a compass i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Has a barometer i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Has a gyroscope i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Has a cadence sensor i | ✖ | ✖ |
Activity tracking
| Spec | Apple Watch Series 11 | Apple Watch Ultra 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tracks your sleep i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Tracks distance i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Tracks steps taken i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Measures pace i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Provides sleep reports i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Detects activities automatically i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Has a route tracker i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Tracks elevation i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Has multi-sport mode i | ✔ | ✔ |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple Watch Series 11 | Apple Watch Ultra 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Has a cellular module i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Is compatible with iOS i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Is compatible with Android i | ✖ | ✖ |
| Bluetooth version i | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Supports Wi-Fi i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Wi-Fi version i | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Supports ANT+ i | ✖ | ✖ |
| SIM cards i | 1 eSIM | 1 eSIM |
| Has NFC i | ✔ | ✔ |
Battery
| Spec | Apple Watch Series 11 | Apple Watch Ultra 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life i | 1 days | 1.75 days Best ⬆ 75% better |
| Battery power i | 327 mAh | — |
| Charge time i | 1.2 hours Best ⬆ 20% better | 1.5 hours |
| Battery life in power save mode i | 38 hours | 72 hours Best ⬆ 89% better |
| Has wireless charging i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Has a rechargeable battery i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Has a solar power battery i | ✖ | ✖ |
App & Software
| Spec | Apple Watch Series 11 | Apple Watch Ultra 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Provides activity reports i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Has inactivity alerts i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Counts how many calories you've burned i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Has goal setting i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Has achievements i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Free app i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Has exercise diary i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Ad-free i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Has coaching i | ✖ | ✖ |
Miscellaneous
| Spec | Apple Watch Series 11 | Apple Watch Ultra 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Has a battery level indicator i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Has crash detection i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Has aptX i | ✖ | ✖ |
| Has auto pause i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Has passcode i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Compatible with smart scales i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Compatible with external heart rate monitors i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Is compatible with Windows i | ✖ | ✖ |
| Has an external memory slot i | ✖ | ✖ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which one has better battery life in power save mode?
Apple Watch Ultra 3 leads with 72 hours vs Apple Watch Series 11's 38 hours — a 47% difference.
Which one has better battery life?
Apple Watch Ultra 3 leads with 1.75 days vs Apple Watch Series 11's 1 days — a 43% difference.
Which one has better charge time?
Apple Watch Series 11 leads with 1.2 hours vs Apple Watch Ultra 3's 1.5 hours — a 20% difference.