I just went hands-on with Motorola's first LTE smartwatch — and Google and Samsung should be worried

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One of the biggest surprises out of IFA 2026 in Berlin, from a wearable tech perspective, is the debut of Motorola’s first LTE smartwatch. The new Moto Watch Ultra boasts some darn impressive features and specs, like support for Gemini AI, detailed sleep insights, and a brushed stainless steel case, but can it really compete with the best smartwatches out there?I got my first look at the new Motorola Moto Watch Ultra at IFA 2026 and was pleasantly surprised by all that it offers. So, should Google and Samsung be worried? Maybe! Here’s everything you need to know about the Moto Watch Ultra.Moto Watch Ultra: price and availability

(Image credit: Anthony Spadafora/Tom's Guide)The Moto Watch Ultra will initially debut in European markets for around 429 euros. According to Motorola, it should hit store shelves within the next few weeks.In Uncle Sam's house, the Moto Watch Ultra will be available starting on September 10th for $349 via Motorola and Amazon. That makes it a better value than other flagship smartwatches, like the Google Pixel Watch 5 (from $399), Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 (from $379), and Apple Watch Series 11 (from $399).Moto Watch Ultra: design