Apple recently dropped its 2025 smartwatch trio: the all-powerful Apple Watch Ultra 3, the refined Apple Watch Series 11, and the upgraded budget-friendly Apple Watch SE 3. All three run the new watchOS 26, support Apple Intelligence, and bring enhanced health, fitness, and connectivity features. But with prices ranging from $249 to $799, which Apple Watch is right for you?

Let’s break it down.

Apple Watch Ultra 3

If you want the absolute best Apple has to offer, no compromises, this is it.

The Ultra 3 isn’t just a smartwatch. It’s a rugged satellite-connected survival tool, high-performance fitness companion, and luxury watch in one titanium-clad package. It features Apple’s largest and brightest display yet, thanks to a new LTPO3 and wide-angle OLED panel with 24 percent thinner bezels. The always-on display now updates once per second, meaning you actually see a real ticking second hand, stopwatch, or timer at a glance.

It’s the first Apple Watch to integrate two-way satellite communications, so you can send texts and your location while off the grid. Perfect for hikers, skiers, and endurance athletes. Add 5G cellular, 42 to 72 hour battery life, 20 hour GPS workouts, and advanced health tools like hypertension notifications and sleep score, and you’re looking at a beast built for anything.

Buy it if:
You need extreme battery life, outdoor navigation, adventure-ready durability, satellite messaging, or just want the most overengineered smartwatch ever made.

Starting price: $799

Apple Watch Series 11

Sitting squarely in the middle, the Series 11 hits the sweet spot for most people.

It brings the same hypertension notifications and sleep score as the Ultra 3 but packages them into a sleeker, lighter body with improved Ion X cover glass that’s twice as scratch-resistant. You still get 5G cellular, a redesigned Workout app, and the new Workout Buddy experience powered by Apple Intelligence.

Battery life is solid at 24 hours, and fast charging means 15 minutes gets you 8 more hours. Perfect for overnight sleep tracking. It even supports wrist flick gestures and Live Translation in Messages, thanks to Apple Intelligence.

What you miss from the Ultra 3 are satellite communications, extreme battery life, and ultra-premium build. But for most, that’s a fair trade-off.

Buy it if:
You want all the core health, fitness, and smart features in a lighter, more wearable, and less rugged design.

Starting price: $399

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Apple Watch SE 3

The new Apple Watch SE 3 is no longer just the cheap option. It’s a surprisingly capable smartwatch in its own right.

Thanks to the S10 chip, it now supports an Always-On display, fast charging, 5G, and even some Apple Intelligence features like Workout Buddy and the wrist flick gesture. You still get the new Sleep Score, wrist temperature sensing, sleep apnea notifications, and a surprisingly durable Ion X glass build.

There’s no hypertension detection, no blood oxygen sensor, and no ECG, but for many users, these are bonuses, not essentials. The SE 3 also supports Apple Watch for Kids, making it an excellent family-friendly option.

Buy it if:
You’re new to Apple Watch, don’t need deep health features, or want an affordable model with all-day battery life, a solid display, and fast performance.

Starting price: $249

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Ingram Micro India is one of the platforms through which the latest Apple devices can be purchased. The retailer platform has outlined the pricing and financial schemes for those looking forward to purchasing the iPhone 17 series, iPhone Air, Watch Ultra 3, Watch Series 11, Watch SE 3, and AirPods Pro 3. The offers include instant cashback, no-cost EMI options, exchange bonuses and a special buyback program.

Cashback, EMI and buyback schemes

Customers purchasing the iPhone 17 are eligible for Rs 6,000 instant cashback along with six-month no-cost EMI options on ICICI and SBI bank cards.

The iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max and iPhone Air are available with Rs 4,000 instant cashback and similar EMI benefits. The “iPhone for life” plan offers buyers the choice of paying 75% of the cost over 24 months, with the remaining 25% either paid later or covered by an assured buyback at the 24th month.

Apple Watch Ultra 3 carries an instant cashback of Rs 3,000, the Apple Watch Series 11 has Rs 2,500, and the Apple Watch SE 3 comes with Rs 2,000 cashback, all paired with six-month no-cost EMI. AirPods Pro 3 buyers receive Rs 2,000 instant cashback and the same EMI option.

Loan and exchange offers

Loan partners include Bajaj Finance, HDB Financial, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, IDFC First Bank and TVS Credit. Customers can avail of up to 24 months of no-cost EMI on the iPhone 17 and AirPods Pro 3, and up to 16 months on Apple Watches. Exchange benefits are also part of the package, with up to Rs 7,000 bonus on the iPhone 17 series and iPhone Air, and up to Rs 2,000 on Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Series 11.

Ingram Micro India will kick off the sales of the new Apple devices starting Sept. 19.

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Apple has shared the official India pricing for its new smartwatch lineup and the latest AirPods model. The announcement includes the Watch Ultra 3, Watch Series 11, Watch SE 3, and the AirPods Pro 3, all of which will be available from September 19. Here is a complete breakdown of the models, case types, sizes, and corresponding price tags.

Apple Watch Ultra 3 pricing in India

The Apple Watch Ultra 3 (49mm with titanium case) is available in Black and Natural finishes. Prices start at Rs 89,900 ($1,020) with Alpine, Trail, or Ocean Band, while the Titanium Milanese Loop edition is Rs 1,04,900 ($1,190).

Apple Watch Series 11 pricing in India

The Apple Watch Series 11 aluminium case models come in Space Grey, Silver, Rose Gold and Jet Black. The 42mm size is Rs 46,900 ($530) for GPS and Rs 56,900 ($645) for GPS + Cellular. The 46mm size costs Rs 49,900 ($565) for GPS and Rs 59,900 ($680) for GPS + Cellular.

For the Series 11 titanium case, only GPS + Cellular versions are available in Natural, Gold and Slate colours. Prices are Rs 79,900 ($905) and Rs 84,900 ($960) for the 42mm Sports Band and Milanese Loop, respectively, while the 46mm versions cost Rs 84,900 ($960) and Rs 89,900 ($1,020).

Apple Watch SE 3 pricing in India

The Apple Watch SE 3 (aluminium case) comes in Midnight and Starlight. The 40mm models cost Rs 25,900 ($295) for GPS and Rs 30,900 ($350) for GPS + Cellular. The 44mm versions are Rs 28,900 ($330) for GPS and Rs 33,900 ($385) for GPS + Cellular.

AirPods Pro 3 pricing in India

Alongside the watches, Apple has also revealed the AirPods Pro 3 will be available at Rs 25,900 (~$295).

With the Sept.19 release date, Indian buyers now have clarity on both pricing and options across Apple’s latest wearables and audio devices.

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Apple has announced the Watch Ultra 3, its most advanced smartwatch yet, alongside the Watch SE 3. The Ultra 3 introduces built-in satellite connectivity, a larger and brighter display, longer battery life, and new health tools, including hypertension detection and sleep scoring.

Apple Watch Ultra 3 & SE 3 Specs

The Watch Ultra 3 features Apple’s largest display on a smartwatch, using a new LTPO3 wide-angle OLED panel with thinner bezels and improved brightness. The display supports a 1Hz refresh rate in always-on mode, which now updates every second. Apple claims this enables a more responsive experience for features like Stopwatch, Timer, and various watch faces.

Talking about battery life, the Ultra 3 reaches up to 42 hours under normal usage and extends to 72 hours in Low Power Mode. The watch supports fast charging, with 15 minutes of charge delivering up to 12 hours of use.

Apple has also added support for two-way satellite communication. When users are out of cellular or Wi-Fi coverage, they can send and receive text messages, alert emergency services, and share their location. This feature also supports Find My updates every 15 minutes and works with end-to-end encrypted Messages. Apple includes two years of free satellite service with the Watch Ultra 3. The Ultra 3 also adds 5G connectivity.

The Ultra 3 introduces new health tools, including a hypertension notification system. This system uses the optical heart sensor to monitor changes in blood vessel behavior and alerts users to potential signs of chronic high blood pressure. Apple expects the feature to help identify over one million undiagnosed cases in the first year. The new sleep score system analyzes sleep quality using data like wake frequency, duration, and sleep stages.

The watch also adds Workout Buddy, a personalized coaching feature powered by Apple Intelligence. It uses fitness history, heart rate, and pacing data to provide spoken motivation during workouts. The redesigned Workout app supports features like Pacer, Race Route, and customizable views for different sports.

The Watch SE 3 has also been updated. It now includes an always-on display, fast charging, and key health features such as sleep apnea notifications, wrist temperature sensing, and retrospective ovulation estimates. The SE 3 runs on the new S10 chip and supports one-handed gestures like double-tap and wrist flick.

Both models run on WatchOS 26, which brings a new Liquid Glass UI design, enhanced Smart Stack widgets, Live Translation in Messages, and a redesigned watch face gallery. The OS leans on Apple Intelligence to drive features like on-device Siri, Workout Buddy, and context-aware message suggestions.

Pricing and Availability

The Watch Ultra 3 starts at $799 and comes in natural and black titanium finishes. The Watch SE 3 starts at $249. Both models are available for pre-order now and will go on sale September 19.

Apple also introduced the AirPods Pro 3 at the event, featuring improved active noise cancellation, heart rate monitoring, and real-time translation support.

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The Apple Watch SE (2022) launched with a plastic/sapphire crystal back and aluminum frame. Now it is rumored that the next-generation Apple Watch SE will come with a plastic casing. Based on the previous release dates, it is expected that the product will be launched in September this year.

The news comes from a Bloomberg report, that claims that the next-generation Apple Watch SE plans to abandon the metal case and use a plastic case instead.

If true, it will be the first Apple Watch SE to come with a plastic frame. Reportedly the aim behind this move is to reduce costs in the hope of reducing the retail price to about $200. However, there could be other benefits of using the new material such as easier manufacturing. As compared to plastic, metal surfaces are harder to paint and it’s easy to provide a variety of color options with a plastic material. In addition to that, the reduced price (if true) can make the product affordable to a wider range of users.

It can be especially beneficial for school students who are not allowed to take their phones with them to the school. Here the watches can become an alternative to the more expensive smartphones that can help the parents stay connected.

Apple Watch SE 2022 specifications:

In order to give you an idea of what to expect from the next-generation Apple Watch SE, here are some of the specifications of the predecessor.

The Watch SE 2022 supports LTE connectivity, offers a 448 x 368 pixels display that reaches a peak brightness of 1000 nits, and is 1.78″ in size. It is protected with Ion-X strengthened glass. it packs 32GB storage and 1GB RAM and is powered by a dual-core chipset. It supports wireless charging and packs a bunch of sensors including an accelerometer, gyro, heart rate (2nd gen), barometer, always-on altimeter, and compass.

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Apple’s annual fall event is just a month away. The Cupertino-based tech giant conducts an event in September every year where it launches the latest generation iPhones, Watch Series, iPad Pro’s, and even a MacBook. Leaks and rumors have revealed plenty of information about the iPhone 15 lineup. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman shares information about upcoming Apple products in his weekly ‘Power On’ newsletter. This time around he has revealed about the upcoming Apple Watch Series 9. 

Apple Watch Series 9 details leaked

In his latest newsletter, Gurman revealed that Apple will launch three smartwatches this year. These include the 41mm and 45mm variants of the Apple Watch Series 9 and the third is the second-generation Apple Watch Ultra. Notably, the company will skip the Watch SE 3 this year. This isn’t surprising considering Apple follows the tradition of launching SE devices every two years. The Watch SE debuted in 2020 with its successor i.e. the second-generation arriving last year. Hence, the third-generation Watch SE is expected to come next year. 

As per Gurman, the three upcoming Apple Watch models will reportedly be powered by the new S9 processor. It is said to deliver significant performance upgrades compared to the current-generation Watch Series 8. Gurman adds that this will be the first time since the Series 6 that will offer performance improvement. 

As for the Apple Watch Ultra 2, it is tipped to arrive in a dark titanium color option. The company had tested it on the last year’s model but eventually skipped it because the designers did not like the appearance. As per previous report, the second-gen Ultra is tipped to be lighter than its predecessor. 

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