Samsung once again has major competition for the Galaxy Watch Ultra in the Android world.Motorola has unveiled the Moto Watch Ultra, its most advanced Wear OS smartwatch yet — and with a few advantages over its Korean counterpart.The new model has a large case (46mm), IP68 dust and water resistance, and 5ATM dive protection.
However, it also comes in a sleeker, polished stainless steel body that's as much at home at a formal occasion as a workout.Motorola even ships two straps (one silicone, one leather) in the box.The design is reminiscent of the OnePlus Watch 3 you can't buy in the U.S., but with a more refined look.
Close This is also Motorola's first cellular watch, offering LTE calls and data for when you want to leave your phone at home.It's likewise the first wearable to use Lenovo's in-house Qira AI for conversation-like questions synced across the company's devices.Fitness watchmaker Polar is once again providing more advanced health data that includes recovery measurements, active intensity zones, and metabolic insights.
Like more and more fitness trackers, there's a running coach to guide on-foot workouts.It boasts a reasonably quick Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 chip and dual-GPS location tracking.Motorola touts two days of "active use" with the always-on display turned off, although that still means you'll be charging every night with full functionality.
A 15-minute charge is enough for 24 hours with the always-on mode disabled.Moto Watch Ultra price and release date Affordable for what you get The Moto Watch Ultra will be available in the "coming weeks" across multiple regions.It will sell for $350 in the U.S.
starting September 10 (€429 in the EU), and should reach major American carriers on September 24.Related After two years with a Pixel Watch, I realized Samsung's smartwatch approach is still unbeatable But the gap is closing...for the wrong reasons.Posts 11 By Joe Fedewa That makes the new smartwatch far more affordable than the $700 Galaxy Watch Ultra 2.
It's not yet clear how real battery life and performance will compare, but it's safe to say the Motorola option will make the most sense if you're value-minded but still want a tougher-than-usual wearable.Google, meanwhile, has no direct answer.The Pixel Watch 5 has Google's AI coaching, but it's very much aimed at everyday wearers who are more interested in daily exercise than diving expeditions.
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