Apple Watch Series 12 42mm Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews 0
—No ratings yet
0
0
0
0
0
No reviews yet
Be the first to review Apple Watch Series 12 42mm.
Write a Review
No ratings yet
Be the first to review Apple Watch Series 12 42mm.
Write a Review
Explore aluminum in Dark Bronze, Light Gold, Black, or Space Gray; titanium in Radiant Gold or Natural; and ceramic in Pearl White or Night Blue. Availability depends on the selected store configuration.
Updated optical and electrical sensors work with the S11 chip to collect heart information more frequently.
Aluminum models have Ceramic Shield 2. Titanium and ceramic models use a sapphire front crystal.
Swimproof to 50m with IP6X dust resistance. The depth gauge supports readings down to 6m. Water resistance can diminish over time.
Up to 24 hours of normal use or 38 hours in Low Power Mode. Fast charging can reach 80% in about 30 minutes. Results depend on use and conditions.
Choose a watch face and compatible band that suit your day. The supplied band depends on the selected product configuration.
A closer view of Apple’s case finishes. Choose your available size, material, and band in the store’s product options.
Health and Fitness
The Health Sensing System combines revised optical and electrical sensors with the S11 chip. Larger, more efficient green LEDs help collect richer heart data throughout your day.
Series 12 can sample HRV every five minutes and background heart rate every five seconds. Review readings in the Heart Rate app or supported watch face complications.
A daily score brings recent activity, sleep, and vitals together. It updates as the day unfolds, helping you understand your capacity for a workout or a busy schedule.
See how sleep duration, regular bedtimes, awakenings, and sleep stages contribute to a nightly score. Review its calculation to understand your sleep patterns.
Review HRV alongside daytime and overnight vitals. Frequent measurements can help reveal changes in recovery and stress before an overnight summary.
Follow your progress with activity tracking, running metrics, and supported Workout Buddy insights. Pick the views and information that suit the way you train.
Track activities from swimming and cycling to strength training. Review elapsed time, heart rate, and calories in the Workout app.
Follow pace, heart rate zones, and running metrics. Use Custom Workouts, Pacer, and Race Route to structure supported sessions.
Review daily steps and distance, whether you are walking outdoors or using a treadmill.
Receive spoken encouragement informed by pace, distance, and progress. Supported language and a cellular or Wi-Fi connection are required.
Explore heart, cycle, and wellness information together. Health features have regional and eligibility requirements.
Log your cycle and review period predictions, fertile windows, and retrospective ovulation estimates. Supported perimenopause and menopause information depends on regional availability and eligibility.
Supported notifications identify potential patterns over 30-day periods. Regional and eligibility restrictions apply; this feature does not diagnose hypertension.
Use supported sensor readings and the Health app on iPhone to review on-demand and background blood oxygen measurements. Availability varies by region.
Record a supported single-lead ECG on your wrist and share the result with a healthcare provider. Regional and age requirements apply.
Redesigned Health app · Coming late 2026
The redesigned Health app brings daily readings, long-term trends, and personalized insights together. Apple Intelligence features depend on supported language and region.
Review daily trends across heart, sleep, fitness, vitals, readiness, and cycle information.
Explore a perspective on health and longevity informed by supported health and fitness data.
Follow longer-term health patterns alongside your daily measurements.
Receive suggestions informed by your own activity, sleep, and health information.
Wearable AI Assistant
Ask questions, explore ideas, and continue conversations using your voice. Audio Intelligence combines the microphone, S11 chip, and supported Apple Intelligence features. Siri AI is rolling out in English; some Audio Intelligence features arrive in beta late 2026. Usage limits may apply.
Review summaries and key points from supported conversations in the Siri app. You control when this feature takes notes. Coming in beta late 2026; usage limits may apply.
Continue an iCloud-synced conversation from another supported Apple device and pin it for quick access.
Double-click the Digital Crown to review a transcript of the preceding 15 seconds. Coming in beta late 2026; usage limits may apply.
Receive supported notifications for important sounds such as sirens, alarms, doorbells, or a crying baby.
See supported song and artist information in the Music Recognition widget, Shazam app, or Siri.
Audio Intelligence is designed around user control and secure processing. Live Rewind transcripts and Siri Recaps use end-to-end encryption when syncing through iCloud.
Everyday Essentials
Call, message, and listen with supported connectivity. Cellular service requires a compatible GPS + Cellular model and carrier plan. Safety features depend on country, connection, and service availability.
Press and hold the side button to access supported emergency calling and location sharing.
Supported detection can initiate an emergency call after a hard fall if you do not respond.
Supported detection can help contact emergency services following a severe car crash.
Make contactless payments with a supported bank and region. Availability depends on your payment provider.
Use a supported single-tap gesture to open a relevant widget when your hands are occupied.
Listen to music and supported personalized workout playlists. An Apple Music subscription may be required.
Explore sensing, recovery, and everyday features alongside those on your current Apple Watch.
Revised optical and electrical sensors with the S11 chip.
A daily readiness score and frequent HRV measurements.
A clearer view of your sleep patterns.
Daily and longer-term insights. Redesigned experience coming late 2026.
Supported cycle information and wrist temperature sensing.
Normal-use battery life, or up to 38 hours in Low Power Mode. Actual results depend on settings and use.
Compare Apple Watch Series 12 42mm specs, features and price with similar smartwatches and alternatives.
Apple Watch Series 12 42mm
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 47mm
Google Pixel Watch 5 45mm
Apple Watch Series 12 46mm| Specification | Apple Watch Series 12 42mm | Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 47mm | Google Pixel Watch 5 45mm | Apple Watch Series 12 46mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Samsung | Apple | |
| Model | Apple Watch Series 12 (42mm and 46mm configurations) | Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 47mm | Google Pixel Watch 5 (41 mm and 45 mm configurations) | Apple Watch Series 12 (42mm and 46mm configurations) |
| Announced | 9 September 2026 | 2026, July 22 | 2026, August 12 | 9 September 2026 |
| Dimensions | 42mm: aluminum/titanium 42 × 37 × 9.7 mm; ceramic 43 × 37 × 9.85 mm. 46mm: aluminum/titanium 46 × 40 × 9.7 mm; ceramic 47 × 41 × 9.85 mm. | 47.4 × 47.1 × 10.7 mm | 41 mm or 45 mm diameter × 12.3 mm height | 42mm: aluminum/titanium 42 × 37 × 9.7 mm; ceramic 43 × 37 × 9.85 mm. 46mm: aluminum/titanium 46 × 40 × 9.7 mm; ceramic 47 × 41 × 9.85 mm. |
| Weight | 42mm: aluminum GPS 32.2 g, GPS + Cellular 31.5 g, titanium 36.5 g, ceramic Pearl White 41.7 g / Night Blue 42.8 g. 46mm: aluminum GPS 39.5 g, GPS + Cellular 38.6 g, titanium 44.9 g, ceramic Pearl White 51.3 g / Night Blue 52.9 g. | 61.5 g without band | 41 mm: 31 g; 45 mm: 36.7 g, without band | 42mm: aluminum GPS 32.2 g, GPS + Cellular 31.5 g, titanium 36.5 g, ceramic Pearl White 41.7 g / Night Blue 42.8 g. 46mm: aluminum GPS 39.5 g, GPS + Cellular 38.6 g, titanium 44.9 g, ceramic Pearl White 51.3 g / Night Blue 52.9 g. |
| Build materials | Aluminum, titanium or ceramic case, depending on configuration | Titanium case | Aluminum case | Aluminum, titanium or ceramic case, depending on configuration |
| Wrist size | 42mm: 130–200 mm; 46mm: 140–245 mm | Not specified | 41 mm: small 130–175 mm, large 165–210 mm; 45 mm: small 150–185 mm, large 165–215 mm | 42mm: 130–200 mm; 46mm: 140–245 mm |
| Strap / band | Band supplied; material and size depend on the selected configuration | Marine silicone; PeakForm hybrid; Trail fabric | Second-generation Active Band; soft-touch HNBR | Band supplied; material and size depend on the selected configuration |
| Controls / buttons | Digital Crown with haptic feedback; side button; band-release button; single tap, double tap and wrist flick gestures | Touchscreen; Home and Back buttons; customizable Quick Button | Touchless one-handed gestures Side button Haptic crown Gen 3 premium haptics | Digital Crown with haptic feedback; side button; band-release button; single tap, double tap and wrist flick gestures |
| Specification | Apple Watch Series 12 42mm | Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 47mm | Google Pixel Watch 5 45mm | Apple Watch Series 12 46mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | Always-On Retina LTPO3 wide-angle OLED | 1.52-inch Super AMOLED | 41 mm: 1.2-inch; 45 mm: 1.4-inch Actua 360 LTPO AMOLED | Always-On Retina LTPO3 wide-angle OLED |
| Screen resolution | 42mm: 374 × 446 pixels, 970 mm² display area. 46mm: 416 × 496 pixels, 1196 mm² display area. Both: 326 ppi. | 498 × 498 pixels | 41 mm: 408 × 408; 45 mm: 456 × 456 pixels; 320 ppi | 42mm: 374 × 446 pixels, 970 mm² display area. 46mm: 416 × 496 pixels, 1196 mm² display area. Both: 326 ppi. |
| Display protection | Ceramic Shield 2 on aluminum cases; sapphire front crystal on titanium and ceramic cases | Sapphire crystal | 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Ceramic Shield 2 on aluminum cases; sapphire front crystal on titanium and ceramic cases |
| Display features | 1 Hz refresh; up to 2,000 nits peak brightness; 1 nit minimum brightness | 5000 nits (peak) | Always-on display; 1–60 Hz; DCI-P3 colour | 1 Hz refresh; up to 2,000 nits peak brightness; 1 nit minimum brightness |
| Specification | Apple Watch Series 12 42mm | Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 47mm | Google Pixel Watch 5 45mm | Apple Watch Series 12 46mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple S11 chip; 4-core Neural Engine | Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear Elite, 3 nm | Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2; Cortex-M55 coprocessor | Apple S11 chip; 4-core Neural Engine |
| CPU | 64-bit dual-core | 5-core | Quad-core (4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) | 64-bit dual-core |
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB eMMC | 64 GB |
| Operating system | watchOS 27 | Wear OS 7; One UI 9 Watch | Wear OS 7 | watchOS 27 |
| RAM | Not specified | 2 GB | 3 GB | Not specified |
| GPU | Not specified | Not specified | Adreno A702 | Not specified |
| Specification | Apple Watch Series 12 42mm | Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 47mm | Google Pixel Watch 5 45mm | Apple Watch Series 12 46mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network / cellular | 5G RedCap and LTE on GPS + Cellular models; international roaming supported | GSM / HSPA / LTE | LTE and UMTS on cellular editions | 5G RedCap and LTE on GPS + Cellular models; international roaming supported |
| SIM / eSIM | eSIM on GPS + Cellular models | eSIM | LTE edition: eSIM | eSIM on GPS + Cellular models |
| Wi-Fi | Wi‑Fi 4 (802.11n), 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz | Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax; 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz | Wi‑Fi 4 (802.11n), 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| NFC | Supported; Apple Pay | Supported | Supported | Supported; Apple Pay |
| Positioning / GNSS | Precision L1 GPS; GLONASS; Galileo; QZSS; BeiDou | Dual-frequency GPS, L1 + L5 | Dual-band L1 + L5; GPS; Galileo; GLONASS; BeiDou; QZSS | Precision L1 GPS; GLONASS; Galileo; QZSS; BeiDou |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) | Second-generation Ultra Wideband chip | Not specified | Supported | Second-generation Ultra Wideband chip |
| Satellite features | Not specified | Not specified | Satellite SOS on LTE edition; regional availability | Not specified |
| Specification | Apple Watch Series 12 42mm | Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 47mm | Google Pixel Watch 5 45mm | Apple Watch Series 12 46mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speaker | Speaker with media playback | Supported | Supported | Speaker with media playback |
| Microphone | Microphone with Voice Isolation | Supported | Supported | Microphone with Voice Isolation |
| Calling | Bluetooth calling; cellular calling on GPS + Cellular models; international emergency calling | Bluetooth calling with a connected smartphone; standalone calling on LTE editions | Yes | Bluetooth calling; cellular calling on GPS + Cellular models; international emergency calling |
| Specification | Apple Watch Series 12 42mm | Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 47mm | Google Pixel Watch 5 45mm | Apple Watch Series 12 46mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | High-g accelerometer; high dynamic-range gyroscope; compass; always-on altimeter; ambient-light sensor; second-generation electrical heart sensor; always-on optical heart sensor; blood-oxygen sensor; temperature sensor; depth gauge; water-temperature sensor | Samsung BioActive: optical heart-rate, electrical heart signal, bioelectrical impedance analysis; temperature; accelerometer; barometer; gyroscope; geomagnetic; light sensor | Compass; altimeter; red and infrared SpO₂ sensors; electrical ECG sensors; multipath optical heart-rate sensor; accelerometer; gyroscope; ambient-light sensor; cEDA skin-conductance sensor; far-field skin-temperature sensor; barometer; magnetometer | High-g accelerometer; high dynamic-range gyroscope; compass; always-on altimeter; ambient-light sensor; second-generation electrical heart sensor; always-on optical heart sensor; blood-oxygen sensor; temperature sensor; depth gauge; water-temperature sensor |
| Health & wellness features | Heart rate and HRV; Blood Oxygen; ECG; respiratory rate; wrist temperature; Readiness and Vitals; high/low heart-rate and irregular-rhythm notifications; cycle tracking; hypertension notifications | Heart rate; SpO₂; ECG; body composition; temperature; stress; Vitals; Heart Health Score | Continuous heart rate; ECG; SpO₂; skin temperature; stress tracking; cEDA | Heart rate and HRV; Blood Oxygen; ECG; respiratory rate; wrist temperature; Readiness and Vitals; high/low heart-rate and irregular-rhythm notifications; cycle tracking; hypertension notifications |
| Sleep tracking | Sleep duration and stages; sleep score; sleep-apnea notifications | Sleep-stage tracking; sleep-apnea risk detection; sleep Vitals | Sleep stages; sleep score; overnight health metrics | Sleep duration and stages; sleep score; sleep-apnea notifications |
| Sports / workout modes | Running; hiking; cycling; pool and open-water swimming; skiing; snowboarding; rowing; paddling; golf; walking; HIIT; yoga; strength; dance; Pilates; Tai Chi; kickboxing; multisport and more | Running; trail running; cycling; swimming; multisport and other automatic/manual workouts | Not specified | Running; hiking; cycling; pool and open-water swimming; skiing; snowboarding; rowing; paddling; golf; walking; HIIT; yoga; strength; dance; Pilates; Tai Chi; kickboxing; multisport and more |
| Training & outdoor features | Custom workouts and views; Training Load; heart-rate zones; VO₂ max; Race Route; Pacer; running dynamics; automatic track detection; offline maps, routes, waypoints and Backtrack | Daily Cardio Load; Fitness Index; workout and recovery guidance | Not specified | Custom workouts and views; Training Load; heart-rate zones; VO₂ max; Race Route; Pacer; running dynamics; automatic track detection; offline maps, routes, waypoints and Backtrack |
| Safety & emergency features | Emergency SOS; international emergency calling; Fall Detection; Crash Detection; flashlight; Check In; noise monitoring; emergency waypoints | 86 dB safety siren; automatic Fall Detection; Emergency SOS by five Home-button presses | Emergency SOS; fall detection; safety check | Emergency SOS; international emergency calling; Fall Detection; Crash Detection; flashlight; Check In; noise monitoring; emergency waypoints |
| Diving / depth features | Depth gauge to 6 m; water-temperature sensor | Automatic depth, dive-time and water-temperature tracking | 5 ATM | Depth gauge to 6 m; water-temperature sensor |
| Specification | Apple Watch Series 12 42mm | Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 47mm | Google Pixel Watch 5 45mm | Apple Watch Series 12 46mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery life | Up to 24 hours normal use; up to 38 hours Low Power Mode; up to 10 hours outdoor workout | Up to 60 hours with AOD on | 41 mm: 30 hours AOD, 48 hours Battery Saver; 45 mm: 40 hours AOD, 72 hours Battery Saver | Up to 24 hours normal use; up to 38 hours Low Power Mode; up to 10 hours outdoor workout |
| Charging | Fast-charge capable; up to 80% in about 30 minutes; 15 minutes for up to 12 hours normal use; 5 minutes for up to 10 hours sleep tracking | Fast wireless charging, WPC-based | USB-C magnetic pin charging | Fast-charge capable; up to 80% in about 30 minutes; 15 minutes for up to 12 hours normal use; 5 minutes for up to 10 hours sleep tracking |
| Water resistance | 50 m swimproof under ISO 22810:2010 | 10 ATM; IP69K | 5 ATM; IP68 | 50 m swimproof under ISO 22810:2010 |
| Durability / certifications | IP6X dust resistance | MIL-STD-810H; EN13319 | Custom 3D Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5 | IP6X dust resistance |
| Battery capacity | Not specified | 800 mAh | 41 mm: 332 mAh; 45 mm: 465 mAh | Not specified |
| Specification | Apple Watch Series 12 42mm | Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 47mm | Google Pixel Watch 5 45mm | Apple Watch Series 12 46mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phone compatibility | iPhone 11 or later, including iPhone SE (2nd generation or later), with iOS 27 or later | Android 13.0 or later; more than 1.5 GB RAM; Google Mobile Services | Android 12 or later; Google account | iPhone 11 or later, including iPhone SE (2nd generation or later), with iOS 27 or later |
| Companion app | Apple Watch app on iPhone; Health and Fitness apps for associated data | Galaxy Wearable; Samsung Health | Google Pixel Watch; Fitbit | Apple Watch app on iPhone; Health and Fitness apps for associated data |
| Colors | Aluminum: Dark Bronze, Light Gold, Black, Space Gray; titanium: Radiant Gold, Natural; ceramic: Pearl White, Night Blue | Titanium Silver; Titanium Gray | 41 mm: Obsidian, Fog, Olive, Canyon; 45 mm: Obsidian, Fog, Olive | Aluminum: Dark Bronze, Light Gold, Black, Space Gray; titanium: Radiant Gold, Natural; ceramic: Pearl White, Night Blue |
| Specification | Apple Watch Series 12 42mm | Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 47mm | Google Pixel Watch 5 45mm | Apple Watch Series 12 46mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flashlight | Supported | Not specified | Not specified | Supported |
| Display material | LTPO3 wide-angle OLED | Not specified | Not specified | LTPO3 wide-angle OLED |
| Pixels per inch | 326 ppi | Not specified | 320 ppi | 326 ppi |
| Peak brightness | Up to 2,000 nits peak; 1 nit minimum | 5,000 nits peak | 3,000 nits peak; 1 nit minimum | Up to 2,000 nits peak; 1 nit minimum |
| Cover / touchscreen | Supported | Not specified | Not specified | Supported |
| Charging time | About 30 minutes to 80%; 15 minutes for up to 12 hours normal use; 5 minutes for up to 10 hours sleep tracking | 100% in 90 minutes; 40% in 30 minutes | 41 mm: 15/25/45 minutes to 50/80/100%; 45 mm: 15/30/60 minutes | About 30 minutes to 80%; 15 minutes for up to 12 hours normal use; 5 minutes for up to 10 hours sleep tracking |
| Packing list | Apple Watch Series 12; band; 1 m magnetic fast-charger to USB-C cable | Not specified | Watch; small and large bands; charging dock or cable; quick start guide | Apple Watch Series 12; band; 1 m magnetic fast-charger to USB-C cable |
| Release status | Available. Released 2026, September 18 | Available. Released 2026, August 07 | Available. Released 2026, August 20 | Available. Released 2026, September 18 |
| Model numbers | A3582, A3587 | SM-L715F, SM-L715U | G0F3Y, G1XJ6, G25QD, GFW3R | A3582, A3587 |
| Card slot | No | No | No | No |
| Camera | No | No | No | No |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No | No | No |
| USB | No | No | No | No |
| Radio | No | No | No | No |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66, 71 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66, 71 | LTE | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66, 71 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71 SA/NSA | Not specified | Not specified | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71 SA/NSA |
| Network speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Additional hardware features | Health Sensing System: third‑generation electrical heart sensor, always‑on optical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, temperature sensor; Temperature sensing (0.01˚ accuracy); Media playback | Not specified | Not specified | Health Sensing System: third‑generation electrical heart sensor, always‑on optical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, temperature sensor; Temperature sensing (0.01˚ accuracy); Media playback |
| Case material | Not specified | Titanium | 100% recycled aluminum | Not specified |
| SAR (US) | Not specified | 0.44 W/kg (body) | Not specified | Not specified |
| SAR (EU) | Not specified | 0.42 W/kg (body) | Not specified | Not specified |
| Third-party fitness apps | Not specified | Not specified | Google Play apps; Google Maps; Google Wallet; Google Assistant | Not specified |
Apple Watch Series 12 42mm specifications
| Brand | Apple |
|---|---|
| Model | Apple Watch Series 12 (42mm and 46mm configurations) |
| Announced | 9 September 2026 |
| Dimensions | 42mm: aluminum/titanium 42 × 37 × 9.7 mm; ceramic 43 × 37 × 9.85 mm. 46mm: aluminum/titanium 46 × 40 × 9.7 mm; ceramic 47 × 41 × 9.85 mm. |
| Weight | 42mm: aluminum GPS 32.2 g, GPS + Cellular 31.5 g, titanium 36.5 g, ceramic Pearl White 41.7 g / Night Blue 42.8 g. 46mm: aluminum GPS 39.5 g, GPS + Cellular 38.6 g, titanium 44.9 g, ceramic Pearl White 51.3 g / Night Blue 52.9 g. |
| Build materials | Aluminum, titanium or ceramic case, depending on configuration |
| Wrist size | 42mm: 130–200 mm; 46mm: 140–245 mm |
| Strap / band | Band supplied; material and size depend on the selected configuration |
| Controls / buttons | Digital Crown with haptic feedback; side button; band-release button; single tap, double tap and wrist flick gestures |
| Display | Always-On Retina LTPO3 wide-angle OLED |
|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 42mm: 374 × 446 pixels, 970 mm² display area. 46mm: 416 × 496 pixels, 1196 mm² display area. Both: 326 ppi. |
| Display protection | Ceramic Shield 2 on aluminum cases; sapphire front crystal on titanium and ceramic cases |
| Display features | 1 Hz refresh; up to 2,000 nits peak brightness; 1 nit minimum brightness |
| Display material | LTPO3 wide-angle OLED |
| Pixels per inch | 326 ppi |
| Peak brightness | Up to 2,000 nits peak; 1 nit minimum |
| Cover / touchscreen | Supported |
| Processor | Apple S11 chip; 4-core Neural Engine |
|---|---|
| CPU | 64-bit dual-core |
| Storage | 64 GB |
| Operating system | watchOS 27 |
| Network / cellular | 5G RedCap and LTE on GPS + Cellular models; international roaming supported |
|---|---|
| SIM / eSIM | eSIM on GPS + Cellular models |
| Wi-Fi | Wi‑Fi 4 (802.11n), 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| NFC | Supported; Apple Pay |
| Positioning / GNSS | Precision L1 GPS; GLONASS; Galileo; QZSS; BeiDou |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) | Second-generation Ultra Wideband chip |
| USB | No |
| Radio | No |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66, 71 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71 SA/NSA |
| Network speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Speaker | Speaker with media playback |
|---|---|
| Microphone | Microphone with Voice Isolation |
| Calling | Bluetooth calling; cellular calling on GPS + Cellular models; international emergency calling |
| Sensors | High-g accelerometer; high dynamic-range gyroscope; compass; always-on altimeter; ambient-light sensor; second-generation electrical heart sensor; always-on optical heart sensor; blood-oxygen sensor; temperature sensor; depth gauge; water-temperature sensor |
|---|---|
| Health & wellness features | Heart rate and HRV; Blood Oxygen; ECG; respiratory rate; wrist temperature; Readiness and Vitals; high/low heart-rate and irregular-rhythm notifications; cycle tracking; hypertension notifications |
| Sleep tracking | Sleep duration and stages; sleep score; sleep-apnea notifications |
| Sports / workout modes | Running; hiking; cycling; pool and open-water swimming; skiing; snowboarding; rowing; paddling; golf; walking; HIIT; yoga; strength; dance; Pilates; Tai Chi; kickboxing; multisport and more |
| Training & outdoor features | Custom workouts and views; Training Load; heart-rate zones; VO₂ max; Race Route; Pacer; running dynamics; automatic track detection; offline maps, routes, waypoints and Backtrack |
| Safety & emergency features | Emergency SOS; international emergency calling; Fall Detection; Crash Detection; flashlight; Check In; noise monitoring; emergency waypoints |
| Diving / depth features | Depth gauge to 6 m; water-temperature sensor |
| Battery life | Up to 24 hours normal use; up to 38 hours Low Power Mode; up to 10 hours outdoor workout |
|---|---|
| Charging | Fast-charge capable; up to 80% in about 30 minutes; 15 minutes for up to 12 hours normal use; 5 minutes for up to 10 hours sleep tracking |
| Water resistance | 50 m swimproof under ISO 22810:2010 |
| Durability / certifications | IP6X dust resistance |
| Phone compatibility | iPhone 11 or later, including iPhone SE (2nd generation or later), with iOS 27 or later |
|---|---|
| Companion app | Apple Watch app on iPhone; Health and Fitness apps for associated data |
| Colors | Aluminum: Dark Bronze, Light Gold, Black, Space Gray; titanium: Radiant Gold, Natural; ceramic: Pearl White, Night Blue |
| Flashlight | Supported |
|---|
| Charging time | About 30 minutes to 80%; 15 minutes for up to 12 hours normal use; 5 minutes for up to 10 hours sleep tracking |
|---|
| Packing list | Apple Watch Series 12; band; 1 m magnetic fast-charger to USB-C cable |
|---|
| Release status | Available. Released 2026, September 18 |
|---|---|
| Model numbers | A3582, A3587 |
| Card slot | No |
|---|
| Camera | No |
|---|
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No |
|---|
| Additional hardware features | Health Sensing System: third‑generation electrical heart sensor, always‑on optical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, temperature sensor; Temperature sensing (0.01˚ accuracy); Media playback |
|---|
We are here to serve you
Keep a link to this cart, or ask us to send it to you. Reminders are optional.
You may send me reminders about this cart on the channels I select. I can opt out at any time.
Only the details you provide here or in checkout are used. Reminders are optional. Privacy notice
Write a Review