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Apple Watch Ultra 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2: which should you buy?

Answer worked out Oct. 11, 2026. Prices and the answer are worked out again every few minutes.

The answer

Apple Watch Ultra 4

FINE TO BUY

No reason to wait, and no deal to chase.

The Apple Watch Ultra 4 came out Sep 18, 2026, and its best price today is $799 at Apple. For a model this new, iDevice's advice is to buy it if you want it, not to wait for a drop.

$799 at Apple

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2

NO RUSH

No need to rush.

$699.99 at Samsung matches its lowest price in the last 90 days, and iDevice's price verdict still reads No rush. At about $664 or less, the answer turns to Buy now.

$699.99 at Samsung

Better purchase today: Apple Watch Ultra 4. It reads FINE TO BUY against NO RUSH for Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2.

Better product: No clear winner. Pick by what each one is best for.

The Apple Watch Ultra 4 costs $99.01 more than the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 today ($799 at Apple against $699.99 at Samsung).

Key differences

  • Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 5,000 nitsApple Watch Ultra 4: 3,000 nits (LTPO3 OLED, 3,000 nits, flat sapphire) ConfirmedSourceSamsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2: 5,000 nits (AMOLED, up to 5,000 nits) ReportedSource

From each maker's own specifications. A point is listed only when both makers state a figure and the two differ; a point either maker does not state is left out, never guessed.

Who should buy which

  • Pick the Apple Watch Ultra 4 for health.Health: It reads your heart, blood oxygen and temperature. The blood pressure feature reported for it did not arrive. Reported
  • Pick the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 for diving.Diving: It is dive certified and water resistant to 10 ATM. ConfirmedSource

From what each Guide names the product best for. Both Guides also name outdoor adventure and fitness. This does not rank the two.

Side by side

What is comparedApple Watch Ultra 4Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2
Best price today$799 at ApplePrice checked Oct. 11, 2026$699.99 at SamsungPrice checked Oct. 11, 2026
Lowest in 90 days$799Seen Sept. 10, 2026$699.99Seen Oct. 10, 2026
Launch priceNot shown$699.99 (47mm (titanium))news.samsung.com
Works withConfirmed Works with Apple Watch Ultra 4: iPhone: Works. Android: Does not work.Source: AppleConfirmed Works with Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2: iPhone: Does not work. Android: Works.Source: Samsung
TimingOur read No newer model is expected in the next 90 days.Source: iDevice GuideOur read No newer model is expected in the next 90 days.Source: iDevice Guide
PriceOur read The lowest price checked in the last 90 days is $799 (Sep 10, 2026).Source: iDevice GuideOur read Nothing's forcing the decision right now, so there's no need to rush. The lowest price checked in the last 90 days is $699.99 (Oct 10, 2026).Source: iDevice Guide
What could change it
  • If a newer model is announced or reported inside 90 days, the answer becomes Wait.
  • If the price falls to about $664 or less, iDevice's price verdict turns to Buy now, as long as a replacement is not close.
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