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Moto Watch Ultra: Wear OS & LTE Arrive!
4 Sep
Summary
- Moto Watch Ultra now runs Wear OS 6 with cellular connectivity.
- It features a Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 chip and IP68 rating.
- Battery life is reduced to two days, down from 13 days.
Motorola is re-entering the smartwatch arena with its latest offering, the Moto Watch Ultra, priced at $350. This new model marks a significant departure as it adopts Google's Wear OS 6, moving away from Motorola's proprietary system. The smartwatch is equipped with cellular connectivity, enabling calls and messages independently of a phone.
Featuring a 46mm body with a 1.5-inch OLED display, the Moto Watch Ultra includes a rotating crown and a button for navigation. Its Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 chip supports app functionality, and the device has an IP68 rating with 5ATM water resistance. Color options are silver and black, with plans for colorful watch bands.
The integration of Wear OS brings Google's suite of apps and dual AI assistants, Gemini and Motorola's Quira. Fitness enthusiasts benefit from a partnership with Polar, a new breathing exercise app called Serene, improved sleep tracking, and a Running Coach feature.
However, the enhanced features come at the cost of battery life. Motorola guarantees two days of operation with the always-on display off, a stark contrast to the previous model's 13-day battery life. This reduction is attributed to Wear OS and cellular radios.
Compared to alternatives like the Pixel Watch 5, the Moto Watch Ultra is $50 cheaper, offering a modern operating system as its primary appeal.
