Apple Watch Series 12
iOS Smartwatch / OLED Display / 416 × 496 pixels / 5G / GPS / eSIM / Unisex / iOS compatible
Original price was: $502.57.$477.94Current price is: $477.94.
Product overview Apple Watch Series 12
The Apple Watch Series 12 is Apple’s latest smartwatch for everyday wear, placing a strong emphasis on health, fitness, and intelligent features. It’s available in 42mm and 46mm sizes, and for the first time, in addition to aluminum and titanium, also with a ceramic case. Inside, the new S11 chip powers the watch with a 64-bit dual-core processor and a quad-core Neural Engine.
One of the most important new features of the Apple Watch Series 12 is the Health Sensing system with redesigned optical and electrical heart sensors. Heart rate is measured in the background every five seconds, enabling more detailed information on heart rate variability and the new Daily Fitness Score. The always-on Retina display uses LTPO3 and reaches up to 2,000 nits. It also includes comprehensive sports features, depth and water temperature measurement, and watchOS 27 with Apple Intelligence and Siri AI.
Quick Overview
- 42 mm and 46 mm cases
- Aluminum, titanium or ceramic
- Always-On Retina Display
- Wide-angle OLED with LTPO3
- Up to 2,000 nits peak brightness
- Down to 1 nit minimum brightness
- 374 × 446 pixels for the 42 mm model
- 416 × 496 pixels for the 46 mm model
- 326 ppi pixel density
- S11 chip
- 64-bit dual-core processor
- 4-Core Neural Engine
- 64 GB storage
- Health Sensing System
- Heart rate measurement every five seconds
- EKG
- Blood oxygen measurement
- Temperature detection
- High-frequency heart rate measurement in the background
- HFV during recovery
- Daily form
- Sleep index
- Sleep apnea messages
- Hypertension notifications
- Depth gauge up to 6 meters
- Water temperature sensor
- GPS
- watchOS 27
Design
Apple continues to offer the Watch Series 12 in two sizes. Users can choose between a more compact 42mm case and a larger 46mm version. A significant new feature is the expanded material selection. In addition to aluminum and titanium, the Series 12 is also available in a ceramic version.
- 42 mm case
- 46 mm case
- Aluminum housing
- Titanium case
- ceramic housing
- Digital Crown with haptic feedback
- Side button
- Touchscreen operation
- Gesture control
The color options depend on the case material. The aluminum version is offered in dark bronze, black, light gold, and space gray. The titanium model is available in brilliant gold and natural finish. The ceramic version comes in pearl white and midnight blue.
- Aluminum in dark bronze
- Aluminum in black
- Aluminum in light gold
- Aluminum in Space Grey
- Titanium in brilliant gold
- Titanium in nature
- Pearl white ceramic
- Ceramic in midnight blue
The flat and relatively slim case is designed for all-day wear and sleep tracking. Different wristbands allow for adaptation to sports, everyday life, and more formal occasions.
Build quality
The construction of the Apple Watch Series 12 varies depending on the chosen case variant. In the aluminum versions, Ceramic Shield 2 protects the display. Apple states that this material is 60 percent more durable than the Ion-X glass of previous aluminum versions. The titanium and ceramic models, on the other hand, use sapphire crystal.
- Aluminum, titanium or ceramic housing
- Ceramic Shield 2 for aluminum
- Sapphire crystal on titanium
- Sapphire glass in ceramics
- Water-resistant housing
- Suitable for swim training
- Depth gauge up to 6 meters
- Water temperature sensor
Apple uses fully recycled aluminum for the aluminum case. The 3D-printed titanium case is also made from fully recycled titanium. In total, at least 40 percent of the Apple Watch Series 12 is made from recycled materials.
The ceramic version adds a premium case option to the Apple Watch Series 12 lineup. Matching Sport Bands are offered with a ceramic clasp that is visually coordinated with the respective case.
Display
The Apple Watch Series 12 features an always-on Retina display with wide-angle OLEDs and LTPO3 technology. The display size and resolution differ between the two case variants. The 42mm model offers an active area of 374 x 446 pixels, while the 46mm version has 416 x 496 pixels. Both variants have a pixel density of 326 ppi.
- Always-On Retina Display
- Wide-angle OLED
- LTPO3 technology
- 374 × 446 pixels for the 42 mm model
- 416 × 496 pixels for the 46 mm model
- 326 ppi for both sizes
- Refresh rate down to 1 Hz
- Up to 2,000 nits peak brightness
- Down to 1 nit minimum brightness
- Ceramic Shield 2 for aluminum
- Sapphire crystal for titanium and ceramic
LTPO3 technology enables a refresh rate of just 1 Hz. This allows information to remain permanently visible on the always-on display without unnecessarily increasing energy consumption.
With up to 2,000 nits of brightness, the display remains easily readable even outdoors. In dark environments, the brightness can be reduced to as low as 1 nit. This is particularly convenient at night or during sleep tracking.
Performance
The Apple Watch Series 12 uses the new S11 chip. It combines a 64-bit dual-core processor with a 4-core Neural Engine. 64 GB of storage is available for apps, music, and other locally stored content.
- Apple S11 chip
- 64-bit dual-core processor
- 4-Core Neural Engine
- 64 GB internal storage
- Apple Intelligence
- Siri AI
- Audio Intelligence
- Live Rewind
- Siri Recap
- Shazam
- Sound detection
In addition to classic smartwatch functions, the S11 also processes data from the new Health Sensing System. This system combines an optical heart sensor, a third-generation electrical heart sensor, a blood oxygen sensor, and a temperature sensor.
- Health Sensing System
- Third generation electrical heart sensor
- Permanently active optical heart sensor
- blood oxygen sensor
- temperature sensor
- Accelerometer
- Gyro sensor with high dynamic range
- ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Always-active altimeter
- Depth gauge up to 6 meters
- Water temperature sensor
A significant improvement is the continuous heart rate monitoring. Larger and more energy-efficient green LEDs enable heart rate measurements every five seconds throughout the day. This higher measurement frequency also improves the data basis for fitness and health features.
These health features include:
- Heart rate app
- ECG app
- Blood oxygen app
- Heart rate measurement every five seconds
- High-frequency heart rate measurement in the background
- HFV during recovery
- High heart rate alerts
- Low heart rate notifications
- Notifications regarding irregular heart rhythm
- Hypertension notifications
- Vital Signs App
- Wrist temperature monitoring
- Enhanced cycle logging features
- Sleep monitoring
- Sleep phases
- Sleep index
- Sleep apnea messages
New is the Daily Fitness Score. The Apple Watch Series 12 analyzes recent activity, workout load, vital signs, and sleep data to help assess how resilient and rested the body is on a given day.
More frequent heart rate and HRV measurements are also incorporated into the vital signs. In addition to data from the previous night, this allows users to better track changes in their values throughout the day.
For sports and fitness, the Apple Watch Series 12 offers numerous workout types and metrics. Besides running, cycling, and strength training, it can also track swimming and other activities. The depth gauge and water temperature sensor expand the functionality for water activities.
With watchOS 27, the watch also receives Apple Intelligence and Siri AI. This allows Siri to better understand personal context and handle more complex requests. Some features require a compatible iPhone with Apple Intelligence enabled.
Battery
The Apple Watch Series 12 is designed for all-day use, including sleep tracking. The energy-efficient S11 chip and LTPO3 display help keep power consumption low despite the significantly more frequent heart rate measurements.
- Integrated lithium-ion battery
- All-day battery life
- Power saving mode
- Fast charging function
- Optimized energy consumption through S11
- LTPO3 display with a minimum refresh rate of 1 Hz
Fast charging is especially helpful for users who wear their Apple Watch at night. Short charging breaks can be used to provide enough power for sleep tracking or additional hours of use throughout the day.
Low Power Mode further extends the possible usage time. It reduces selected functions and background activity to lower energy consumption.
Conclusion
The Apple Watch Series 12 takes Apple’s classic smartwatch to the next level, particularly in health monitoring, materials, and intelligent data processing. The new Health Sensing system measures heart rate every five seconds, providing a significantly more comprehensive data set for heart rate, HRV, vital signs, and the new Daily Fitness Score. The S11 chip with its quad-core Neural Engine handles the processing of this data and simultaneously enables new Apple Intelligence and Audio Intelligence features.
The always-on Retina display reaches up to 2,000 nits and continues to be available in two case sizes. With aluminum, titanium, and, for the first time, ceramic, Apple also offers an unusually wide range of materials. Ceramic Shield 2 enhances display protection on the aluminum versions, while titanium and ceramic are combined with sapphire crystal. This makes the Apple Watch Series 12 ideal for users seeking a versatile smartwatch for health, fitness, and everyday life, without requiring the larger and more extreme-sport-oriented case of the Apple Watch Ultra 4.
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