Apple Watch Ultra 4 is the ultimate running and sports watch with multiday battery life to go the distance.2 It delivers game-changing health and fitness tracking, enabled by the most accurate heart rate sensing in a wearable.1 With high-frequency HRV readings for insights on stress, recovery and your readiness to take on the day. And now every day is more effortless with Siri AI3 and Audio Intelligence.4
Key Features
Multi-day battery life
Ultra 4 is a smartwatch with ultramarathon battery stamina2, perfect for runners to go the distance — with up to 45 hours of Max Extended Workout tracking.5 And you can fast-charge in just 15 minutes for up to 18 hours of use.6
Stay closer to your heart health
The most accurate heart rate sensing in a wearable1, Ultra 4 now measures HRV as often as every five minutes for insights on stress and recovery, and background heart rate readings every five seconds.
A full-featured health tracker
Better understand your body with advanced health insights. View your overnight health metrics with the Vitals app7 and get a daily sleep score, track your menstrual cycle8 and take readings of your blood oxygen.9
Check your readiness for the day
Know when to rest or put yourself to the test. The readiness experience gives you one clear score and can help you determine your capacity to take on the day by analysing your recent activity, vitals and sleep.
Ultimate running and workout companion
A superior fitness tracker for distance running, triathlons, mountain biking, strength training and more. Ultra 4 has precision dual-frequency GPS, Pacer, Heart Rate Zones, Custom Workouts, training load and more.
Keep help close at hand
A smartwatch that puts your safety first. Ultra 4 can detect a hard fall or severe car crash.10 If you don’t have mobile service or Wi-Fi, built-in satellite communications let you text emergency services to get help.11
Siri AI and Audio Intelligence
Using just your voice, engage in natural, back-and-forth conversations, brainstorm ideas and more with Siri AI.3 Audio Intelligence helps catch what you missed and summarise conversations with Live Rewind and Siri Recap.4 Siri AI is rolling out in English. Some Audio Intelligence features coming in beta late 2026. Usage limits may apply.
Rugged and ready to go
Ultra 4 is built for extreme environments with a tough titanium case and a strong sapphire crystal display. Water resistant up to 100 m, this smartwatch is great for swimmers, divers and fans of high-speed water sports.12
Freedom calls
With just your smartwatch, you can take and make calls, stream music and podcasts, and listen with your AirPods — even without your iPhone.13
Technical specifications
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Legal
Apple Watch Ultra 4 requires iPhone 11 or later with iOS 27 or later.
1 Based on Apple-conducted study of heart rate accuracy, August 2026. Visit apple.com/HRAccuracy.
2 Battery life varies by use and configuration; see apple.com/nz/watch/battery for more information.
3 Apple Intelligence is available with Siri and device language set to Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish or Vietnamese. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. Some devices may not be available in all regions. Siri AI is available in beta in watchOS 27 and requires an Apple Intelligence–enabled device set to a supported language. Available in English to start. Siri AI will not be initially available in the EU on watchOS. Certain Apple Intelligence features that rely on server-side models are subject to daily usage limits, including but not limited to Siri AI. Daily limits may vary by feature, request complexity, system demand, system policies and other factors. Expanded access to such features will be available for a fee in the future. Use of these features is subject to the Apple Intelligence terms and conditions. Learn more at apple.com/nz/apple-intelligence.
4 Audio Intelligence includes Live Rewind, Siri Recap, Sound Recognition and faster Shazam, and requires Apple Watch Series 12 or Apple Watch Ultra 4. Live Rewind and Siri Recap will be available in beta in late 2026 and require an Apple Intelligence–enabled iPhone 16 or later (excluding iPhone 16e). Will be available in English to start, and will not initially be available in the EU. Certain Audio Intelligence features that rely on server-side models are subject to daily usage limits, including but not limited to Live Rewind and Siri Recap. For more information, visit support.apple.com/148354.
5 Workout tested without iPhone and with heart rate sensor on during outdoor run workout sessions. Extended Workout turns on Low Power Mode during the workout; running form metrics will be unavailable. Max Extended Workout turns on Low Power Mode during the workout and turns off alerts and splits; certain metrics will be unavailable. Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2026 using preproduction Apple Watch Ultra 4; all devices tested with prerelease software. Battery life varies by use, configuration, mobile network, signal strength and many other factors; actual results will vary.
6 Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2026 using preproduction Apple Watch Ultra 4 paired with an iPhone; all devices tested with prerelease software, preproduction Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable (Model A3277) and Apple 20W USB-C Power Adapter (Model A2305). Charge time varies with adapter, region, settings, initial battery levels, usage and environmental factors; actual results will vary.
7 The Vitals app is for wellness purposes only and not for medical use.
8 The Cycle Tracking app should not be used for birth control or to diagnose a health condition. Cycle deviation notifications inclusive of perimenopause are for people 40 years old or older.
9 The Blood Oxygen app is for wellness purposes only and not for medical use. The Blood Oxygen app is available on Apple Watch Series 6 and later (excluding Apple Watch SE models) and all Apple Watch Ultra models.
10 Emergency SOS requires a satellite connection, mobile network connection, or Wi-Fi calling with an internet connection from your Apple Watch or nearby iPhone. You can use cellular models of Apple Watch to make an emergency call in many locations, provided that a mobile network is available. Some mobile networks may not accept an emergency call from your Apple Watch if your Apple Watch isn’t activated, if it isn’t compatible with or configured to operate on a particular mobile network, if it isn’t set up for mobile service or if the mobile network does not support emergency calling over IMS. See support.apple.com/108374 and apple.com/nz/watch/cellular for more information.
11 Emergency SOS and Find My via satellite are included for free for two years with the activation of Apple Watch Ultra 3 or later. Connection and response times vary based on location, site conditions and other factors. Find My via satellite requires a carrier plan. Satellite connectivity is provided by Globalstar and its affiliates. See support.apple.com/123924 for more information.
12 Apple Watch Series 2 and later and Apple Watch SE and later have a water resistance rating of 50 metres under ISO standard 22810:2010. This means that they may be used for shallow-water activities like swimming in a pool or ocean. Series 10 and later can also be used for snorkelling to 6 metres. However, they should not be used for scuba diving, waterskiing or other high-velocity water sports. Apple Watch Ultra models have a water resistance rating of 100 metres under ISO standard 22810:2010. They may be used for recreational scuba diving (with compatible third-party app from the App Store) to 40 metres and high-speed water sports. They should not be used below 40 metres. Water resistance is not a permanent condition and can diminish over time. For more information, see support.apple.com/109522. Apple Watch Series 8 and later and Apple Watch Ultra models are rated IP6X dust-resistant.
13 Carrier plan required for cellular service. Contact your service provider for more details. Connection may vary based on network availability. International roaming is not supported. Check apple.com/nz/watch/cellular for participating carriers and eligibility. See support.apple.com/HT207578 for additional setup instructions.