Apple Watch Ultra 3 and SE 3 both leaked for 2025, but only one is ready for a redesign
- Apple is expected to unveil three new Apple Watch models in 2025
- There will reportedly be a new Ultra 3, SE 3 and Apple Watch Series 11
- Rumor has it that the SE will have a new design, while the Ultra and Series 11 probably won’t
According to a reliable source, Apple is expected to unveil three new Apple Watch models in 2025.
Apple releases a new Apple Watch alongside the new iPhone for this year, usually in September during the main keynote, and according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, 2025 will be no different.
In his Turn on newsletter, Gurman says Apple will offer its “usual big announcements” in the second half of 2025, including the iPhone 17 and upgrades to the top Apple Watches.
Specifically, Gurman says Apple is planning a “fresh” version of the Apple Watch SE with “a new look.” We can also expect a new Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Apple Watch Series 11; however, the report suggests that these are “likely to remain roughly the same”. What else can we expect from these new models?
Apple Watch SE 3 and Ultra 3 details
Gurman notes that the Apple Watch Ultra 3 can add both satellite connectivity and 5G RedCap (Reduced Capability) network access. Gurman also says it’s “very likely” that high blood pressure detection will be added to both the Series 11 and Ultra 3.
The rumored redesign of the Apple Watch SE 3 is particularly notable and makes sense considering the current lineup. The design of the Apple Watch SE 2 stands out from the rest of the range – it hasn’t changed since the first generation of the Apple Watch SE, which was in turn based on the Apple Watch Series 6.
As such, the design language of the current model lacks the slimmer bezels and thinner bezels of today’s best Apple Watch models. Gurman doesn’t say exactly what will change with the Apple Watch SE 3, but it’s likely that Apple plans to bring its budget model in line with the more modern look of the main range.
The Apple Watch SE 2 is without a doubt one of the best budget smartwatches available right now, so a design tweak, plus the usual array of upgraded internals we can probably expect, should be enough to allow Apple to gain an edge on this area for a while longer. year or two. Other likely upgrades include a new chip – the SE 2 runs on the older S8 SiP – and possibly a larger 41/45mm form factor.
Any way you look at it, 2025 will be a very exciting year for Apple Watch fans.