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Apple
Apple Watch Ceramic Series 12 46mm
Watch2026Released
- Always-On Retina LTPO3 OLED with wide-angle OLEDs
- Apple S11 SiP
- 51 g
- From $949
Available colors
Selected: Pearl White
Physical specifications
51 g
Case weight
47.0 mm
Case height
41.0 mm
Case width
9.8 mm
Case thickness
Release and pricing
- Announced
- September 9, 2026
- Released
- September 18, 2026
- Starting price
- $949
- Market
- US
- Configuration
- 46mm GPS + Cellular
Display
- Display technology
- Always-On Retina LTPO3 OLED with wide-angle OLEDs
- Resolution
- 416 × 496
- Peak brightness
- 2000 nits
- Protection
- Sapphire crystal
Performance
- Chipset
- Apple S11 SiP
- Storage
- 64 GB
- Expandable storage
- No
Battery & charging
- Charging standard
- Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger
- Battery type
- Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion
Build & durability
- Frame
- Ceramic
- Front
- Sapphire crystal
- Ingress protection
- Water resistance 50m; IP6X dust resistance
Connectivity
- Cellular
- 5G RedCap and LTE
- Wi‑Fi
- Wi‑Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.3
- NFC
- Yes
Sizometry Analysis
Everyday usability
Estimated from the watch’s size, weight, battery, display, and intended wearing conditions.
Wrist comfort
Moderately noticeableYou will notice its presence on the wrist, though it should stay manageable for daily use.
Sleep comfort
NoticeableUsers sensitive to wrist pressure may prefer a smaller and lighter model overnight.
Battery usability
Data unavailableAvailable battery information is insufficient for a reliable daily-use assessment.
Screen and controls
ExcellentThe large, bright display is easy to read at a glance, with touch input for everyday controls.
Workout usability
GoodIt should handle general workouts, with usable size and documented training-oriented features.
Models and configurations
- Storage
- 64 GB
- Connectivity
- 5G RedCap and LTE
- Colors
- Pearl WhiteNight Blue
