Apple Watch Ultra vs Apple Watch Series 8

Product
Apple Watch Ultra
799 USD
Apple Watch Series 8
699 USD

Price
799 USD
699 USD
Status
Available
Available
Brand
Apple iPhone
Apple iPhone
Model No
A2684, A2622, A2859
A2773, A2775, A2772, A2774, A2857, A2858

Launch Date
2022, September 23
2022, September 16

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - International, China, HK HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - USA, LATAM, Canada
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - International, China, HK HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - USA, LATAM, Canada
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International, China, HK 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 25, 26, 39, 40, 41, 66 - USA, LATAM, Canada
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International, China, HK 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 25, 26, 39, 40, 41, 66 - USA, LATAM, Canada
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE

Dimensions
49 x 44 x 14.4 mm (1.93 x 1.73 x 0.57 in)
45 x 38 x 10.7 mm (1.77 x 1.50 x 0.42 in)
Weight
61.3 g (2.15 oz)
42.3 g (41mm), 51.5 g (45mm) (1.48 oz)
Build
Sapphire crystal front, ceramic/sapphire crystal back, titanium frame
Glass front, ceramic/sapphire crystal back, stainless steel frame
SIM
eSIM IP6X certified 100m water resistant (WR100) 40m swimproof/diving (EN13319) MIL-STD 810H certified ECG certified (region dependent SW application; HW available on all models)
eSIM IP6X certified 50m water resistant ECG certified (region dependent SW application; HW available on all models)
Colors
Titanium
Graphite, Silver, Gold

Case size
49 x 44 mm
45 x 38 mm
Water resistance
IP6X, water resistant to 100m
IP6X, water resistant to 50m

Type
Retina LTPO OLED, 2000 nits (peak)
Retina LTPO OLED, 1000 nits (peak)
Size
1.92 inches
1.9 inches
Resolution
502 x 410 pixels (~338 ppi density)
484 x 396 pixels (~326 ppi density)

OS
watchOS 9.0
watchOS 9.0
Chipset
Apple S8
Apple S8
CPU
Dual-core
Dual-core
GPU
PowerVR
PowerVR

Storage
32GB
32GB
Card Slot
No
No
RAM
1GB

Capacity
Li-Ion 542 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 308 mAh, non-removable
Charging
Wireless charging
Wireless fast charging

Health sensors
Heart rate, SpO2, Temperature
Heart rate, SpO2, Temperature

Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer, always-on altimeter, compass, SpO2, VO2max, temperature (body), temperature (water) Temperature sensing (0.01˚ accuracy) Depth gauge (±1m accuracy) Natural language commands and dictation (talking mode) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support
Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer, always-on altimeter, compass, SpO2, VO2max, temperature (body) Temperature sensing (0.01˚ accuracy) Natural language commands and dictation (talking mode) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support

Loudspeaker
Yes, with dual speakers (86-decibel)
Yes
3.5mm jack
No
No

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
GPS
Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
NFC
Yes
Yes
Radio
No
No
USB
No
No