Background and Identification

Apple’s Ultra version of its smartwatch is mostly similar to the Series 8 which was also announced on September 7th, 2022.

The Apple Watch Ultra comes in Titanium and is the first Apple Watch to be certified MIL-STD 810H and EN13319. It features an additional button, L1 and L5 GPS, dual speakers, and an 86-decibel siren.

Specifications

Sizes: 49 mm

Display:

  • Always-on Retina display
  • Up to 2000 nits brightness
  • 410 by 502 pixels

Processor: S8 System in Package (SiP) with 64-bit dual-core processor, W3, U1

Battery: 542 mAh / 2.07 Wh

Operating System: WatchOS 9

Sensors:

  • Third-generation optical heart sensor
  • Electrical heart sensor
  • Blood-oxygen sensor
  • Temperature sensing
  • High-g accelerometer
  • High dynamic range gyroscope
  • Always-on altimeter
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Three-microphone array with beamforming and wind noise mitigation

Wireless Connectivity:

  • LTE and UMTS in cellular models
  • L1 and L5 GPS (also GNSS, Galileo, QZSS, and BeeiDou)
  • 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi
  • Bluetooth 5.3
  • International roaming

Compatibility: Requires iPhone 6s or later with iOS 15 or later

Haptic Feedback: Taptic Engine

Miscellaneous Features:

  • Water-resistant and swim-proof up to 100 meters (Dive ready to 40 m/130 ft.)
  • Certified IP6X dust resistance
  • Depth gauge and water temperature sensor
  • Customizable Action button
  • Dual speakers
  • Compass
  • Apple Pay
  • Qi wireless charging

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