Price & Availability

The all-newGalaxy Watch Ultra(Wi-Fi + 4G LTE) costs $649.99.

It is available in three colors: Titanium Gray, Titanium White, and Titanium Silver.

TheApple Watch Ultra 2(GPS + Cellular) is listed on the company’s website for $799.

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It is available with three different bands Alpine, Trail, and Ocean each with its own colorways.

you could get the unit through an Apple Store and all the leading online/offline stores.

The Apple Watch Offers a Larger Screen

TheGalaxy Watch Ultra ships with a 1.5-inch Super AMOLED screen.

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There’s also a Night Mode for optimal readability in the dark.

For a comfortable viewing experience in the dark, the screen can go as low as a nit.

The gear carries a 10ATM water resistance and anIP68 dust resistance rating.

A Galaxy Watch Ultra next to a Apple Watch Ultra.

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It also comes with the MIL-STD-810H certification, instilling confidence in using the machine during harsh conditions.

In fact, the smartwatch is also fit for scuba diving under the EN13319 standard.

That is not to say that the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is a slouch.

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Samsung also says that the watch can last up to 80 hours with always-on display disabled.

Wear OS 5 vs. watchOS 10: Which Is Your Favorite?

Out of the box, Samsung’s Ultra watch runs on One UI 6 atopGoogle’s Wear OS 5.

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On the other hand, the Watch Ultra 2 featureswatchOS 10.

Both operating systems have some key standout features.

For instance, Wear OS provides a detailed sleep analysis, whereas watchOS features the popular workout rings.

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With Wear OS, users get Google Wallet and Google Assistant, whereas watchOS offers Apple Pay and Siri.

Which Is Right for You?

The answer is simple.

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra sitting on a table next to the Apple Watch Ultra

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If you own aSamsung Galaxy smartphone, the Galaxy Watch Ultra is the way to go.

Similarly, if youown an iPhone, Apple Watch Ultra 2 is an obvious choice.

But what if someone owns both a Galaxy smartphone and an iPhone?

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In that case, one must prioritize the features they want.

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The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is designed for serious athletes, boasting 10 ATM water resistance and a long-lasting battery that endures for days.

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