Apple Watch Ultra 3 Prepaid
Reviews
4.4
564 reviews
89% of reviewers recommend this product.
Ultra Watch Newbie
JayJay . 4 days ago
DJP2 . 10 days ago
- Emergency SOS, Find My, and Messages via satellite are included for free for two years with the activation of Apple Watch Ultra 3. Connection and response times vary based on location, site conditions, and other factors. Find My and Messages via satellite require a carrier plan. To send and receive SMS/MMS from cellular models of Apple Watch over satellite, your paired iPhone must be powered on and connected to Wi-Fi or an active cellular network, but your iPhone doesn't need to be nearby. SMS message rates may apply. Satellite connectivity provided by Globalstar and its affiliates. See support.apple.com/123924 for more information.
- Battery life varies by use and configuration. See apple.com/watch/battery for more information.
- When angled away from the user as compared with Apple Watch Ultra or Ultra 2.
- Hypertension notifications are not intended for use by people under 22 years old, those who have been previously diagnosed with hypertension, or pregnant persons.
- Apple Watch Ultra 3 has a water resistance rating of 100 meters under ISO standard 22810:2010. It may be used for recreational scuba diving (with compatible third-party app from the App Store) to 40 meters and high-speed water sports. Apple Watch Ultra 3 should not be used for diving below 40 meters. Water resistance is not a permanent condition and can diminish over time. For additional information, see support.apple.com/en-us/109522.
- Requires an Apple Intelligence–enabled iPhone nearby and Bluetooth headphones with device and Siri language set to English. Apple Intelligence is available in beta. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. For feature and language availability and system requirements, see support.apple.com/en-us/121115.
- Emergency SOS requires a cellular 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 cellular service is available. Some cellular 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 cellular network, if isn't set up for cellular service, or if the cellular network does not support emergency calling over IMS. See support.apple.com/108374 and apple.com/watch/cellular for more information.
- Irregular rhythm notification requires the latest versions of watchOS and iOS. It is not intended for use by people under 22 years old or those who have been previously diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AFib).
- Sleep apnea notifications are available on Apple Watch Series 9 and later, Ultra 2 and later, and SE 3. The feature is intended to detect signs of moderate to severe sleep apnea for people 18 years old or older without a diagnosis of sleep apnea.
- The Vitals app is for wellness purposes only and not for medical use.
- The Blood Oxygen app is for wellness purposes only and not for medical use. Measurements are calculated and viewed on iPhone in the Health app.
- Wireless service plan required for cellular service. Contact your service provider for more details. Connection may vary based on network availability. Check apple.com/watch/cellular for participating wireless carriers and eligibility. See support.apple.com/HT207578 for additional setup instructions.
- Data plan required. 5G is available in select markets and through select carriers. Speeds vary based on site conditions and carrier. For details on 5G support, contact your carrier and see apple.com/watch/cellular.
Apple Watch Ultra 3 requires iPhone 11 or later with iOS 26 or later.
Customizable Action Button
Rugged and ready to go
Bright, beautiful display
Multiday battery life
Ultimate running and workout companion
Safety features
Customizable Action Button
Rugged and ready to go
Design
Finishes
Titanium case, Grade 5
Colors
Natural, Black
Durability
Water resistance 100m (swim, snorkel, scuba, high-speed water sports) under ISO standard 22810:2010 | Dust resistance IP6X under IEC 60529 | EN13319 recreational scuba diving to 40m (±1m accuracy) | Tested to MIL-STD 810H against subsections for altitude, high temperature, low temperature, temperature shock, immersion, freeze with thaw, ice and freezing rain, and shock and vibration
Height
49mm
Width
44mm
Depth
12mm
Weight
Weight (natural): 61.6 grams | Weight (black): 61.8 grams
Accessibility
Overall
Features Include: VoiceOver | Zoom | On/Off Labels | Reduce Transparency | Increase Contrast | Color Filters | Text Size | Bold Text | Reduce Motion | Hourly Chimes | AssistiveTouch | Button Click Speed | Touch Accommodations | Auto-Answer Calls | Type to Siri | RTT Support | Audio Volume Balance | Auto Transcription | Live Speech | Accessibility Shortcut | Mono Audio | Taptic Time | Personal Voice | Live Listen
Vision
VoiceOver, Zoom, Large Text
Battery
Usage Time
Up to 72 hours in Low Power Mode
Battery
Multiday battery life, up to 42 hours of normal use | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Charging Cable
Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable
Power
Fast-charge capable | Up to 80% charge in about 45 minutes | 15 minutes for up to 12 hours of normal use | 5 minutes for up to 8 hours of sleep tracking
Network
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Connectivity
L1 and L5 precision dual-frequency GPS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, and BeiDou) | Cellular: 5G and LTE | Support for 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi networks | Second-generation Ultra Wideband chip | NFC: Apple Pay, GymKit | Support for Apple Watch For Your Kids | International roaming
Performance
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.3
Processor
S10 chip with 64-bit dual-core processor
Storage
64GB capacity
Operating System
watchOS
Safety
Satellite connectivity (Emergency SOS, Messages, Find My) | Emergency SOS | International emergency calling | Siren | Flashlight | Crash Detection | Fall Detection | Last Emergency Call Availability Waypoint | Noise monitoring | Backtrack
Display
Type
Flat sapphire crystal display
Screen
Always‑On Retina display with wide‑angle OLEDs and LTPO3 | 1Hz refresh | Active area (422 by 514 pixels, 326 pixels per inch) | Up to 3000 nits peak brightness | 1 nit minimum brightness | Night Mode for Apple Watch Ultra faces (Modular Ultra, Wayfinder, Orienteering)
Size
49mm
SKU#
SKU#
MEWH4LW/A
What's in the box
- Apple Watch Ultra 3
- Band
- Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable (1m)
- Emergency SOS, Find My, and Messages via satellite are included for free for two years with the activation of Apple Watch Ultra 3. Connection and response times vary based on location, site conditions, and other factors. Find My and Messages via satellite require a carrier plan. To send and receive SMS/MMS from cellular models of Apple Watch over satellite, your paired iPhone must be powered on and connected to Wi-Fi or an active cellular network, but your iPhone doesn't need to be nearby. SMS message rates may apply. Satellite connectivity provided by Globalstar and its affiliates. See support.apple.com/123924 for more information.
- Battery life varies by use and configuration. See apple.com/watch/battery for more information.
- When angled away from the user as compared with Apple Watch Ultra or Ultra 2.
- Hypertension notifications are not intended for use by people under 22 years old, those who have been previously diagnosed with hypertension, or pregnant persons.
- Apple Watch Ultra 3 has a water resistance rating of 100 meters under ISO standard 22810:2010. It may be used for recreational scuba diving (with compatible third-party app from the App Store) to 40 meters and high-speed water sports. Apple Watch Ultra 3 should not be used for diving below 40 meters. Water resistance is not a permanent condition and can diminish over time. For additional information, see support.apple.com/en-us/109522.
- Requires an Apple Intelligence–enabled iPhone nearby and Bluetooth headphones with device and Siri language set to English. Apple Intelligence is available in beta. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. For feature and language availability and system requirements, see support.apple.com/en-us/121115.
- Emergency SOS requires a cellular 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 cellular service is available. Some cellular 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 cellular network, if isn't set up for cellular service, or if the cellular network does not support emergency calling over IMS. See support.apple.com/108374 and apple.com/watch/cellular for more information.
- Irregular rhythm notification requires the latest versions of watchOS and iOS. It is not intended for use by people under 22 years old or those who have been previously diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AFib).
- Sleep apnea notifications are available on Apple Watch Series 9 and later, Ultra 2 and later, and SE 3. The feature is intended to detect signs of moderate to severe sleep apnea for people 18 years old or older without a diagnosis of sleep apnea.
- The Vitals app is for wellness purposes only and not for medical use.
- The Blood Oxygen app is for wellness purposes only and not for medical use. Measurements are calculated and viewed on iPhone in the Health app.
- Wireless service plan required for cellular service. Contact your service provider for more details. Connection may vary based on network availability. Check apple.com/watch/cellular for participating wireless carriers and eligibility. See support.apple.com/HT207578 for additional setup instructions.
- Data plan required. 5G is available in select markets and through select carriers. Speeds vary based on site conditions and carrier. For details on 5G support, contact your carrier and see apple.com/watch/cellular.
Apple Watch Ultra 3 requires iPhone 11 or later with iOS 26 or later.
Apple Watch Ultra 3 Prepaid Reviews
4.4
564 reviews
89% of reviewers recommend this product.
Ultra Watch Newbie
JayJay . 4 days ago
DJP2 . 10 days ago
Worth Upgrading!
Jillian . 11 days ago
Love this Ultra 3
13 days ago
Kudos
13 days ago
Easy to use
Ultra 3 . 13 days ago
Best Apple watch ever.
Watch . 13 days ago
Watch for scams
MrMark . 14 days ago
Love my new Apple Watch
Ultra band 3 . 18 days ago
Jenn . 20 days ago
Apple Watch Ultra 3 Prepaid FAQs
Allen . May 13, 2026
Does it have your heart rate and other health related stuff on the watch
Yes this watch does track heart rate as well as pairing with other health related monitoring apps. -Anthony
Alisa . May 9, 2026
If I get a separate number for my watch, can I still connect it to my phone when it’s in range?
Yes, you are able to connect it to your iPhone and have a standalone phone number for your watch. -Luis
Chai . May 4, 2026
Will the apple ultra 3 connect to iPhone 15pro?
Yes. -Jaquetta
Watch ultra . May 2, 2026
Same number as promax
Yes, Verizon uses Number Share - Mobile to allow your Apple Watch Ultra 3 to share the same phone number as your iPhone Pro Max ~Joe M
AG Mayer . May 2, 2026
What is the best Apple Watch for an aging parent that can help with should she fall or begin to have heart related symptoms/issues from CHF? I want to to continue feeling independent and also safe. Is there fall detection or rhythms monitoring on any?
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 supports fall detection and heart monitoring. Learn more about Apple watches many safety features at https://support.apple.com/guide/watch/welcome/watchos -James
Keith . Apr 13, 2026
Can you still listen to Apple Music away from the phone?
Yes, you can listen to Apple Music on your Apple Watch without your phone. -Dee
Keith . Apr 10, 2026
Is there any aftermarket watch bands available for the Ultra 3?
For any addtional product accessories we would recommend a Google search. -Toni
Sharlene . Mar 26, 2026
Side button will not pop out. It is stuck in. Why?
Find our Support link https://www.verizon.com/support/devices/#mobile ~Joe M
Tattoo . Mar 25, 2026
I had the 2 series and it didn’t work as well since I have tattoos. Has that been corrected?
For any help with your device or service, please contact us: https://www.verizon.com/digital/nsa/nos/ui/ngd/contactus -Joseph
Charlie . Mar 15, 2026
Is it necessary to get a new plan on this watch if one just wants it just to tell time and for the simple non data usage.
Please reach out to Customer Service for plan related questions. https://www.verizon.com/digital/nsa/nos/ui/ngd/contactus -Sara