Apple Watch Ultra (China, 49 mm) Specs
Identifiers: Watch Ultra - MNHQ3CH/A* - Watch6,18 - A2859* - 8098*
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Please note that this A2859 Apple Watch Ultra (China, 49 mm)model is compatible with LTE bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 39, 40, 41, and 66 as well as UMTS 2100 MHz, 1900 MHz, 1700/2100 MHz, 850 MHz, and 900 MHz. It is not compatible with LTE bands 12 (700 MHz), 13 (700c MHz), 14 (700 PS), and 17 (700b MHz). It was sold only in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau.
Certified to "relevant aspects" of military durability standards (MIL-STD- 810H) and swimproof and recreational dive to 40m capable (EN13319), the Apple Watch Ultra is Apple's first foray into endurance watches for those interested in sports and outdoor activities. It is significantly bigger and advertised as "brighter and stronger" than earlier and contemporary Apple Watch models, as well.
All Apple Watch Ultra models are capable of being connected to the Internet without a "tethered" iPhone, but it still is intended to be used with an iPhone 8 or later running iOS 16 or later for some functions.
Each Apple Watch Ultra device is controlled with a Digital Crown with haptic feedback and a touch capable display in addition to two buttons -- a silver one beneath the Digital Crown and an orange "Action" button on the opposite side of the housing. All Apple Watch Ultra models use a 49 mm housing and feature a 410x502 "Always-On Retina" LTPO OLED screen with sapphire crystal glass packed in a "natural" silver colored Titanium case as well as a ceramic and sapphire crystal back that connects to the charger, too.
Battery life is an Apple estimated "up to 36 hours" overall in modest use; the "Low Power Mode" option can extend battery life to up to 60 hours by disabling the Always-On Display and other functions.
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- What are the differences between the Apple Watch Ultra and Apple Watch Series 8 models?
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| Introduction Date: |
September 7, 2022 |
Discontinued Date: |
September 12, 2023 |
| Details: |
The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.
*This model was announced on September 7, 2022, became available for pre-order on September 9, 2022, and was first available for purchase/started arriving to customers on September 23, 2022. |
| Processor Speed: |
N/A |
Processor Type: |
Apple S8* |
| Details: |
*Apple provides little technical information about the Apple Watch Ultra, but it is a dual core Apple "S8" processor. The clockspeed is unspecified. It also has a "W3" Apple wireless chip, a "1U" Ultra Wideband chip, a Blood Oxygen sensor (SpO2), an Electrical heart sensor (ECG app), a third-generation optical heart sensor, an "always on" altimeter, dual temperature sensors, a depth gauge with water temperature sensor, and more. |
| Onboard RAM: |
1 GB* |
Storage Capacity: |
32 GB |
| Details: |
All Apple Watch Ultra models have 32 GB of internal flash storage. |
| Song Capacity: |
N/A |
Photo Capacity: |
N/A |
| Details: |
*Apple does not provide an estimate of song and photo capacity instead opting just for GB. |
| Case Type: |
Watch |
Form Factor: |
Apple Watch Ultra (49 mm) |
| Details: |
This Apple Watch Ultra model has a 49 mm form factor and uses a "natural" (silver) colored Titanium case. |
| Housing Color: |
Titanium* |
Controller: |
Digital Crown |
| Details: |
*This Apple Watch Ultra model uses a "natural" (silver) colored housing made of titanium. |
| Built-in Display: |
1.92" OLED* |
Display Resolution: |
410x502 |
| Details: |
*The face of the 49 mm size Apple Watch Ultra contains a roughly 1.92" (410x502) LTPO OLED "Always-On Retina" display. It has rounded corners and a 1185 square mm display area. It has a brightness of 2000 nits. All Apple Watch Ultra models use a Titanium case with the display covered by "Sapphire" crystal. |
| Standard Wireless: |
802.11b/g/n 2.4/5 GHz |
Standard Bluetooth: |
5.3 |
| Details: |
All Apple Watch Ultra models have built-in support for 802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz as well as Bluetooth 5.3 and support for L1 and L5 GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, and BeiDou.
This specific Apple Watch Ultra model also has L1 GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, and BeiDou support in addition to support for LTE bands 1 (2100 MHz), 2 (1900 MHz), 3 (1800 MHz), 4 (AWS), 5 (850 MHz), 7 (2600 MHz), 8 (900 MHz), 18 (800 MHz), 19 (800 MHz), 20 (800 DD), 25 (1900 MHz), 26 (800 MHz), 28 (700 APT MHz), 39 (TD 1900), 40 (TD 2300), 41 (TD 2500), and 66 (AWS-3) as well as UMTS 2100 MHz, 1900 MHz, 1700/2100 MHz, 850 MHz, and 900 MHz.It does not support LTE bands 12 (700 MHz), 13 (700c MHz), 14 (700 PS), and 17 (700b MHz). |
| Battery Type: |
Lithium Ion (542 mAh) |
Battery Life: |
36 Hours* |
| Details: |
*The Apple Watch Ultra uses a built-in, proprietary Lithium Ion battery. Apple reports that this device provides "up to 36 hours" of battery life which includes "180 time checks, 180 notifications, 90 minutes of app use, and a 60-minute workout with music playback from Apple Watch via Bluetooth, over the course of 36 hours." Apple estimates up to 18 hours of use over LTE. The "Low Power Mode" option can extend battery life to 60 hours by temporarily disabling the "Always-On Retina Display, workout autostart, heart health notifications, and more." |
| Apple Order No: |
MNHQ3CH/A* |
Apple Subfamily: |
Watch Ultra |
| Details: |
This model only was sold in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau.
*MNHQ3CH/A is the order number for this Apple Watch Ultra with a small Green Alpine Loop sold in mainland China.
Other Apple Watch Ultra options including the housing and a bundled band in mainland China include a medium Green Alpine Loop (MQF83CH/A), large Green Alpine Loop (MQF93CH/A), small Starlight Alpine Loop (MQFA3CH/A), medium Starlight Alpine Loop (MQFC3CH/A), large Starlight Alpine Loop (MQFD3CH/A), small Orange Alpine Loop (MNHP3CH/A), medium Orange Alpine Loop (MQFJ3CH/A), large Orange Alpine Loop (MQF73CH/A), small-medium Black/Gray Trail Loop (MQFG3CH/A), medium-large Black/Gray Trail Loop (MQFH3CH/A), small-medium Blue/Gray Trail Loop (MNHT3CH/A), medium-large Blue/Gray Trail Loop (MQFF3CH/A), small-medium Yellow/Beige Trail Loop (MNHR3CH/A), medium-large Yellow/Beige Trail Loop (MQFE3CH/A), Midnight Ocean Band (MQF63CH/A), White Ocean Band (MNHM3CH/A), and Yellow Ocean Band (MNHN3CH/A). |
| Apple Model No: |
A2859* (EMC 8098*) |
Model ID: |
Watch6,18 |
| Details: |
*This model number is unique, but the EMC number is shared by multiple models. The model number is externally listed on the housing in the "groove" where the strap connects. It also is listed on the box and within software. The EMC number is listed within software under Settings > General > Regulatory.
If you have purchased an Apple Watch Ultra model in mainland China, Hong Kong, or Macau and it has a different EMC number than is documented here, please get in touch with details. Thank you.
Also see: All Apple Watch models with the A2859* Model Number, the 8098* EMC Number, and the Watch6,18 Model Identifier. |
| Pre-Installed OS: |
watchOS 9 (20R361) |
Maximum OS: |
Current |
| Details: |
This Apple Watch fully supports the final version of watchOS 9 and watchOS 10. It fully supports the current version of the watchOS -- watchOS 11 -- as well.
watchOS 9 also requires an iPhone 8 or later running iOS 16 or later, watchOS 10 also requires an iPhone XS or iPhone XR or later running iOS 17 or later, and watchOS 11 also requires an iPhone XS or iPhone XR or later running iOS 18 or later. |
| Dimensions: |
1.92 x 1.73 x 0.57 |
Avg. Weight: |
2.16 ounces |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth (49 mm x 44 mm x 14.4 mm). It weighs 2.16 ounces (61.3 grams). |
| Original Price: |
N/A* |
Est. Current Retail: |
N/A |
| Details: |
*This model was not sold in the United States. Prices vary by location, but in mainland China, all standard 49 mm Apple Watch Ultra models were RMB 6299 with default band selections. All use a Titanium case.
Photo Credit: Apple, Inc. |
Global original prices for the Apple Watch Ultra (China, 49 mm) in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region.
For global original prices for all Apple Watch models in one particular country on a single page, please refer to Everyi.com's Global Original Prices section.
Original Prices - North & South America
| Mexico: |
N/A |
United States: |
N/A* |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
N/A |
Belgium: |
N/A |
| Denmark: |
N/A |
Finland: |
N/A |
| Luxembourg: |
N/A |
Netherlands: |
N/A |
| Norway: |
N/A |
Portugal: |
N/A |
| Switzerland: |
N/A |
United Kingdom: |
N/A |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
RMB 6,299 |
Hong Kong: |
N/A |
| India: |
N/A |
Indonesia: |
N/A |
| Malaysia: |
N/A |
The Philippines: |
N/A |
| Singapore: |
N/A |
Taiwan: |
N/A |
| Thailand: |
N/A |
Vietnam: |
N/A |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
N/A |
New Zealand: |
N/A |
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