Motorola is finally making a new Wear OS watch and it’s not called the Moto 360

Motorola is back in the Wear OS smartwatch game with its new release, the Moto Watch Ultra. However, it's important to note that this isn't a new version of the popular Moto 360 – the Ultra is a completely separate product. When Motorola last dabbled in the Wear OS market, it was with the Moto 360. That particular model was once a standout in the early days of Android Wear, but after a few generations, Motorola decided to move on.

A brief return to the 360 name in 2020 didn't last long, and Motorola's licensing deal likely played a role in the decision to let the name go.

Motorola hasn't stopped producing smartwatches, but they've all relied on an RTOS (real-time operating system) design. This focus has been on health tracking and battery life, which means these watches have limited functionality compared to others with a proper app ecosystem. The Moto Watch Ultra aims to break that mold, offering a Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 chipset, 2GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage. It runs Wear OS 6 and is powered by Motorola's Qira AI assistant.

Physically, the Ultra features a 1.5-inch pOLED display on a 46mm chassis that's 12.1mm thick. It's protected by Gorilla Glass 3 and comes in stainless steel with a brushed finish in either silver or gunmetal. The watch straps are interchangeable, with options for silicone and leather, but any 22mm band will work as there are no special connectors – just a standard spring pin. NFC for Google Wallet, IP68 + 5ATM dust/water resistance, and LTE support are also included.

Battery life is said to last for two days on the 550 mAh battery, though the Pixel Watch 5 (45mm) with a smaller 465 mAh battery serves as a comparison. Charging is done via a magnetic dock that connects through USB-C.

Motorola isn't resting on its laurels with the Ultra alone. The company has also launched a Swarovski-edition version of the base Razr 2026. This special edition features a dark grey case with Crystals by Swarovski embedded in the back, and it comes with a $100 premium, priced at $899. Both models will be available starting September 10.