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Apple
Apple Watch Series 12 42mm
Watch2026Released
- Always-On Retina LTPO3 OLED with wide-angle OLEDs
- Apple S11 SiP
- 32 g
- From $399
Available colors
Selected: Black
Physical specifications
32 g
Case weight
42.0 mm
Case height
37.0 mm
Case width
9.7 mm
Case thickness
Release and pricing
- Announced
- September 9, 2026
- Released
- September 18, 2026
- Starting price
- $399
- Market
- US
- Configuration
- 42mm GPS
Display
- Display technology
- Always-On Retina LTPO3 OLED with wide-angle OLEDs
- Resolution
- 374 × 446
- Peak brightness
- 2000 nits
- Protection
- Ceramic Shield 2
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
- Aluminum
- Front
- Ceramic Shield 2
- Ingress protection
- Water resistance 50m; IP6X dust resistance
Connectivity
- Cellular
- 5G RedCap and LTE (GPS + Cellular models)
- 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
Very comfortableIts compact case and low body weight should remain comfortable throughout a full day.
Sleep comfort
ComfortableIts size and weight should remain comfortable for most users 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
ExcellentIts low weight, water resistance, and GPS support make it well suited to running and gym sessions.
Models and configurations
- Storage
- 64 GB
- Connectivity
- 5G RedCap and LTE (GPS + Cellular models)
- Colors
- BlackDark BronzeLight GoldSpace Gray
