The new Apple Watch Ultra 3 (2025) is already knocking on the door and, like every autumn presentation from Cupertino, it promises a lot. According to all the known rumors, we are waiting for a watch that will not shake the world with its appearance, but with quiet determination will bring exactly what we miss the most: even more performance, even more endurance and - finally - satellite communication.
If you were hoping the new Apple Watch Ultra 3 (2025) would look like something from another galaxy, look again at the Ultra 2. The new generation will retain the 49mm titanium case, orange action button, and industrial aesthetic that won't let go. The screen might be just a shade larger (up to 2.12 inches), and the case might be a little thinner, meaning you might be able to wear it under a tight cuff for the first time.
The color spectrum remains restrained: natural titanium and matte black, maybe a new “space gray” shade will appear. Either way, Apple clearly believes that the Ultra design does not need a revolution. And if we're being honest - they're right.
Almost everything new inside
Underneath the sleek body is new hardware: the S10 chip, which is said to be faster and smarter, with a better neural engine. The display? No microLED, unfortunately – but the fifth-generation OLED LTPO brings 40 % more brightness and better energy efficiency. In practice, this means you'll finally be able to see what time it is on a mountaintop.
The real treat, though, is connectivity. The new Apple Watch Ultra 3 (2025) is said to support satellite communication – yes, you read that right. Sending messages in the wilderness without a signal? Possible. Plus, we get 5G (RedCap), which means the watch will be faster, smarter, and – hopefully – won’t eat up the battery in half a day.
When the watch says: “I’m measuring your blood pressure”
In the health department, the new Apple Watch Ultra 3 (2025) finally ventures into high-pressure waters. There's talk of a blood pressure detection feature - not a meter, but smart enough to alert you. In addition, it's said to improve the accuracy of heart rate, SpO2 (if it's not legally blocked), and general "wellness" - whatever that means in Apple parlance.
For athletes, everything you love remains: dual frequency GPS, depth sensor, barometer, altitude measurement, dive data - in short, a complete set for your inner Bear Grylls.
watchOS 12 and smart AI assistant
The new Apple Watch Ultra 3 (2025) also comes with watchOS 12. The new software will bring a fresh user interface and deeper integration with Apple's intelligent services. The watch will be able to better manage notifications, display more data, and may even ask you if you've had enough to drink today - if not, to save you from the abyss.
The Ultra model will get a few more exclusive features: a power-saving mode for navigation, new faces with more information, and maybe even an AI assistant that will tell you if you're too stressed. And to go for a walk.
The battery remains stubbornly durable
The new Apple Watch Ultra 3 (2025) will offer about 36 hours of use, or 72 hours in power saving mode. That's not a week like the Garmin, but it's also not a daily plug-in - a compromise that Apple has long offered. Maybe we'll get faster charging, as the watch is said to have a larger inductive coil. Durability? Same: 100 meters of water resistance, MIL-STD-810H certification, all weather conditions, all excuses are gone.
Price and outcome: familiar, but still exclusive
The new Apple Watch Ultra 3 (2025) is expected to cost $799 (probably the same in euros in Europe). Apple doesn't just raise the prices of its Ultra models, so it should remain unchanged. The watch will almost certainly be unveiled in September 2025 at the traditional fall Apple event, along with the new iPhone.
Conclusion
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 (2025) is not a revolution, but a finely honed evolution. It offers more connectivity, a better display, a better battery, and – most importantly – more features for those who don’t stay on the asphalt. If you’ve ever thought that a smartwatch can’t help you in the mountains, at sea, or in nature, the Ultra 3 might convince you otherwise.
