Apple Watch Ultra 4 Official: $799, Blood Pressure Monitoring Pending FDA, 10% Thinner Titanium Case

The Apple Watch Ultra 4 is official at $799, matching the Ultra 3's launch price while delivering meaningful hardware upgrades across the board.

Thinner, Lighter, Tougher

The Ultra 4 features a 10% thinner titanium case compared to the Ultra 3, accomplished without sacrificing the 72+ hour battery life that defines the Ultra line. Apple achieved this through a redesigned internal layout and more efficient S12 chip. The case retains its 100m water resistance and MIL-STD-810H certification.

Blood Pressure: The Feature Everyone's Watching

Apple confirmed a high blood pressure notification feature for the Ultra 4, but with a catch: it remains under FDA review and will not be available at launch. Apple submitted a more advanced real-time blood pressure alert for regulatory clearance — beyond the 30-day hypertension trend feature that leaked earlier. If approved, it would arrive as a software update later this year.

Doubled Sensors

The Ultra 4 shares the Series 12's Health Sensing System but goes further with roughly double the sensor components of the Ultra 3, enabling more accurate readings during high-intensity activities and extreme conditions.

Who Should Buy

If you need the larger display, multi-day battery, and rugged build, the Ultra 4 at $799 is the clear choice over the Series 12. But if blood pressure monitoring is your primary reason to upgrade, wait for FDA clearance. The Apple Watch Ultra 3 at $620 on Amazon is the best value right now. Browse all options at our smartwatch guide.