Apple Watch Ultra 2 vs Apple Watch Ultra: Price in India, Specifications Compared

Apple Watch Ultra 2 was launched in India earlier this month and replaces the Apple Watch Ultra that made its debut in 2022.

Written by David Delima, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 29 September 2023 15:56 IST

Apple Watch Ultra 2 vs Apple Watch Ultra: Price in India, Specifications Compared

Apple Watch Ultra 2 (left) is the successor to the first generation Apple Watch Ultra model

Highlights

Apple Watch Ultra is equipped with the company's new Apple S9 processor
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 features a more powerful ultra-wideband chip
Both Apple Watch Ultra models offer up to 72 hours of battery life

Apple Watch Ultra 2 was unveiled earlier this month alongside the iPhone 15 series of smartphones. The company's latest premium smartwatch comes with a few hardware upgrades over last year's Apple Watch Ultra, which was the first smartwatch from the company with a 49mm display and a titanium body. These include a new processor that is also present on the Apple Watch Series 9 model. Wearers will also be able to control the smartwatch with a double tap gesture, a new feature introduced on this year's models.

The company's new Apple Watch Ultra 2 went on sale in global markets and in India on September 22, while the first-generation Apple Watch Ultra is no longer listed on Apple's website a year after it was launched. Here's a quick comparison between the Apple Watch Ultra 2 price in India and specifications with the Apple Watch Ultra.

Apple Watch Ultra 2 vs Apple Watch Ultra: Price in India

Apple Watch Ultra 2 price in India is set at Rs. 89,900 and the wearable can be purchased via the company's website, official Apple stores in Mumbai and Delhi, and authorised resellers in the country. The smartwatch, like its predecessor, is available in a Natural Titanium colour option.

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On the other hand, the first-generation Apple Watch Ultra, which was also launched in India at Rs. 89,900 last year, is currently not listed on Apple's website. However, it is priced at Rs. 84,990 on Amazon and Rs. 79,900 via Croma.

The prices of both wearables might also be lowered during the upcoming Amazon Great Indian Festival sale and Flipkart's Big Billion Days sale.

Apple Watch Ultra 2 vs Apple Watch Ultra: Specifications

Both the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and the first-generation Apple Watch Ultra sport a 1.91-inch Retina LTPO OLED display with an always-on mode, a 502x410-pixel resolution and a pixel density of 338ppi. However, the panel on the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is has a peak brightness of 3,000 nits unlike last year's model that has a peak brightness of 2,000 nits.

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The company's new Apple S9 SiP powers the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and it represents the biggest chip upgrade on the company's watches in a few years. The previous model is equipped with the Apple S8 SiP that is similar to the processor found on the Apple Watch Series 7 and Apple Watch Series 6. Both smartwatches are compatible with watchOS 10 — the Apple Watch Ultra 2 runs on the latest OS out-of-the-box.

Both models are equipped with the same sensors, including an accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer, compass, altimeter, and a depth gauge. Health monitoring sensors on board the smartwatches include a heart rate sensor, blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) monitor, VO2Max sensor, and a temperature sensor. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is equipped with a new Ultra-Wideband 2 chip, with improved tracking compared to last year's model.

Connectivity options on both the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and the first-generation Apple Watch Ultra include dual-band Wi-Fi, LTE, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, and GPS. They both pack a non-removable battery can be charged wirelessly. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 and last year's Apple Watch Ultra offer 64GB and 32GB of inbuilt storage, respectively.

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Apple Watch Ultra 2 vs Apple Watch Ultra comparison

	Apple Watch Ultra 2	Apple Watch Ultra
Key Specs
Display Size	49mm	49mm
Compatible OS	iOS	-
Dial Shape	Rectangle	Rectangle
Display Type	OLED Retina	OLED Retina
Ideal For	Unisex	Unisex
GENERAL
Brand	Apple	Apple
Model	Watch Ultra 2	Watch Ultra
Release date	September 12, 2023	September 7, 2022
Model Name	Watch Ultra 2	Watch Ultra
Dial Shape	Rectangle	Rectangle
Size	Large	Large
Water Resistant	Yes	Yes
Water Resistance Depth	100m	40m
Usage	Fitness & Outdoor	Fitness & Outdoor
Ideal For	Unisex	Unisex
PRODUCT DETAILS
Maximum Operating Altitude	9000	-
Sensor	Compass, Always-On Altimeter, heart rate sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, and Ambient light sensor	Compass, Always-On Altimeter, third-gen optical heart rate sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, and Ambient light sensor
Compatible Device	iOS	-
Notification	Yes	Yes
Battery Type	Lithium Ion	Lithium Ion
Battery Life	36 Hours	-
Rechargeable Battery	Yes	Yes
CONNECTIVITY FEATURES
Call Function	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Call Features	International Emergency Calling	International Emergency Calling
Other Connectivity Features	Emergency SOS	Emergency SOS
PLATFORM AND STORAGE FEATURES
Operating System	watchOS 10	watchOS 9
Compatible Operating System	iOS	-
Processor Name	S9 SiP	-
CAMERA AND DISPLAY FEATURES
Display Size	49mm	49mm
Display Type	OLED Retina	OLED Retina
Backlight Display	Yes	Yes
Other Display Features	LTPO OLED Always-On Retina display	LTPO OLED Always-On Retina display
FITNESS AND WATCH FUNCTIONS
Step Count	Yes	Yes
Calorie Count	Yes	Yes
Heart Rate Monitor	Yes	Yes
Altimeter	Yes	Yes
Compass	Yes	Yes
Calendar	Yes	Yes
Alarm Clock	Yes	Yes
Date & Time Display	Yes	Yes
Language	English	English
Other Fitness Features	Blood Oxgen Sensor, ECG sensor	Blood Oxgen Sensor, ECG sensor
AUDIO AND VIDEO FEATURES
Speaker	Yes	Yes
Microphone	Yes	Yes

Apple Watch Ultra 2

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display Size 49mm

Compatible OS iOS

Dial Shape Rectangle

Display Type OLED Retina

Ideal For Unisex

More Apple Smartwatches

Apple Watch Ultra

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display Size 49mm

Dial Shape Rectangle

Display Type OLED Retina

Ideal For Unisex

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