Apple Watch Ultra 3
Our verdict
Carry on.
It’s fully supported. There’s nothing to rescue.
I
Keep using it
It runs watchOS 26 and receives every security update Apple ships.
II
When the time comes
Apple Trade In or a private sale — this model still holds real value.
SupportedTops out at watchOS 26.
The record
Introduced
2025
Model identifier
Watch7,12, Watch11,5
Variants
49mm GPS + Cellular · GPS + Cellular
Chip
Apple S10-class SiP
Architecture
64-bit ARM
Latest official release
watchOS 26
With OpenCore Patcher
Not applicable
Security updates
Current — receiving all updates on watchOS 26.
Apple hardware status
Current
Data confidence
medium
Common questions
What is the newest watchOS for the Apple Watch Ultra 3?
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 officially tops out at watchOS 26.
Is the Apple Watch Ultra 3 still getting security updates?
Yes — it runs the current release and receives every security update Apple ships.
Is the Apple Watch Ultra 3 vintage or obsolete?
Neither — Apple still services this model.
The fine print
a
apple_device_models_2013_present.csv (Apple June 2026 identification page) says Watch7,12 · task1_models.csv (earlier compilation) says Watch11,5. We use: Watch7,12.
b
Rows for this model carry medium confidence in the source data; verify before you buy or sell.
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