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LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | Watch Ultra 3 | fēnix 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 9, 2025 (at Apple event) | 2026, August 25 |
| Released | 2025, September 19 | 2026-08-25 |
| Status | Available | Available |
NETWORK6 fields
| Specification | Watch Ultra 3 | fēnix 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | Yes | — |
| 3G Bands | Yes | — |
| 4G LTE | Yes | — |
| 5G | Yes (supported in select markets) | — |
| SIM | eSIM (embedded; no physical SIM) | — |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE | No cellular (LTE only on fēnix 9 Pro inReach) |
BODY6 fields
| Specification | Watch Ultra 3 | fēnix 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Grade 5 Titanium case, sapphire crystal front | Fiber-reinforced polymer case, titanium bezel and rear cover, sapphire crystal lens, leakproof buttons |
| Colors | Natural Titanium, Black Titanium | 43mm: Titanium/Fog Gray, Titanium/Pebble Gray; 47mm/51mm: Titanium/Pebble Gray, Carbon Gray DLC Titanium/Black |
| Dimensions | 49 x 44 x 12 mm (1.93 x 1.73 x 0.47 in) | 43 x 43 x 13.8 mm (43mm), 47 x 47 x 13.8 mm (47mm), 51 x 51 x 14.7 mm (51mm) |
| IP Rating | 100 m (ISO 22810) + IP6X dust resistance | 10 ATM, dive-rated to 40 m |
| Strap | Interchangeable (various Apple bands) | — |
| Weight | Natural Titanium: ~61.6 g; Black Titanium: ~61.8 g | 61 g (43mm), 75 g (47mm), 91 g (51mm) |
DISPLAY6 fields
| Specification | Watch Ultra 3 | fēnix 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Always-On Display | Yes | — |
| Brightness | — | About 2000 nits |
| Protection | Sapphire Crystal | Sapphire crystal |
| Resolution | 422 × 514 pixels | 454 x 454 pixels (47mm) |
| Size | 1.96 inches (largest Apple Watch display area) | 1.3 inches (43mm), 1.4 inches (47mm, 51mm) |
| Type | Retina LTPO OLED (wide-angle always-on) | AMOLED, always-on |
PLATFORM4 fields
| Specification | Watch Ultra 3 | fēnix 9 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Dual-core | — |
| Chipset | Apple S10 | — |
| GPU | Integrated Apple graphics | — |
| OS | watchOS 26 (latest version on launch) | — |
MEMORY2 fields
| Specification | Watch Ultra 3 | fēnix 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | — |
| Internal | 32 GB | 64GB |
MAIN CAMERA1 field
| Specification | Watch Ultra 3 | fēnix 9 |
|---|---|---|
| MAIN CAMERA | No | — |
SOUND3 fields
| Specification | Watch Ultra 3 | fēnix 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeaker | Yes (dual speakers) | Yes, built-in speaker/microphone (Bluetooth calls, voice assistant) |
| Microphones | Yes | — |
| Microphones jack | No | — |
COMMUNICATION7 fields
| Specification | Watch Ultra 3 | fēnix 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | Yes (plus ANT+) |
| NFC | Yes (Apple Pay) | Yes (Garmin Pay) |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | — |
| Positioning | Yes, with A-GPS | Multi-band GNSS, built-in routable maps |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | No | — |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4/5 GHz) | Yes |
FEATURES2 fields
| Specification | Watch Ultra 3 | fēnix 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Health Features: | Heart rate alerts, ECG, blood oxygen tracking, sleep tracking, hypertension notifications (via watchOS) | — |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer, compass, light sensor, optical heart rate, blood oxygen (SpO₂), ECG, skin temperature, depth/pressure sensor (for diving) | Elevate Gen 5 heart rate, ECG, pulse oximeter, barometric altimeter, compass, gyroscope, accelerometer, thermometer, ambient light, skin temperature, depth sensor |
BATTERY5 fields
| Specification | Watch Ultra 3 | fēnix 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Activity mode | — | 12 hours with music to 81 hours max battery (47mm) |
| Battery Life | Up to 42 hours (typical use); Up to 72 hours (Low Power Mode) | Up to 29 days smartwatch mode (51mm); up to 16 days smartwatch / 18 days expedition (47mm) |
| Capacity | 599 mAh | — |
| Charging Type | Wireless (magnetic) | Garmin proprietary plug charger |
| Type | Li-Ion, non-removable | Li-ion (rechargeable, built-in) |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION4 fields
| Specification | Watch Ultra 3 | fēnix 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Compatibility | iPhone (iOS required) | iPhone, Android |
| Launch Price (USD) | $841.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $999.99 (43mm), $999.99 (47mm), $1,099.99 (51mm) (US launch price) |
| Models | A3281, A3282 | 43mm, 47mm, 51mm |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦1,177,000 | ₦1,400,000 – ₦1,540,000 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |