Apple Watch Ultra 3 - Should You Buy In 2026? (6 Months Later)

Apple Watch Ultra 3 — should you buy in 2026? After 6 months in the real world, here's my honest review on Apple's best smartwatch — and whether you should wait for the Apple Watch Ultra 4 instead. I've been wearing the Apple Watch Ultra 3 every single day for just over 6 months, and there are three big questions you need to ask before spending $799 on Apple's flagship smartwatch in 2026. Does the 42-hour battery life actually hold up in the real world? Is the upgrade from the Apple Watch Ultra 2 genuinely worth it — or are you better off picking up the older model second-hand? And with the Apple Watch Ultra 4 rumoured to land later this year, do you buy now or wait? I'm covering all of it. The brighter screen, the new chip, hypertension alerts, satellite communications and the big catch for anyone outside the US, the AI Workout Buddy and why it's not quite what Apple is selling. Plus seven things you ought to know before you buy — including the three things I genuinely don't like about this watch. If you've got an Ultra 2 and you're sitting on the fence, this video is for you. If you're choosing between the Ultra 3 and the Series 11, this video is for you too. ✅ Should you buy the Apple Watch Ultra 3 in 2026? ✅ How long does the Apple Watch Ultra 3 battery actually last in the real world? ✅ Is the Apple Watch Ultra 3 worth the upgrade over the Apple Watch Ultra 2? ✅ Should you wait for the Apple Watch Ultra 4 instead? ✅ Is the Apple Watch Ultra 3 worth $799 / £799? ✅ How accurate is the Apple Watch Ultra 3 GPS and fitness tracking? ✅ Does the Apple Watch Ultra 3 work with my iPhone? ✅ How accurate is the Apple Watch Ultra 3 sleep tracking? 0:00 — Should You Buy The Apple Watch Ultra 3 In 2026? 0:25 — Battery Life — Does 42 Hours Hold Up In The Real World? 1:41 — Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Ultra 2 — Is The Upgrade Worth It? 3:45 — 3 Things I DON'T Like About The Apple Watch Ultra 3 4:57 — Is The Ultra 3 Really Worth The Price? 5:35 — The UI — WatchOS 26 6:25 — Watch Straps That ACTUALLY Match The Titanium 7:30 — Fitness Tracking & The AI Workout Buddy Catch 8:41 — iPhone Compatibility / Android Compatibility — Will It Work With Yours? 9:13 — Running Accuracy In The Real World 10:17— Waterproofing & Durability After 6 Months — How Has It Held Up? 11:07 — Sleep Tracking — Accurate Or Not? 11:57 — Final Verdict — Buy Now Or Wait For The Ultra 4?