Apple Watch Ceramic Series 12 46mm in Pearl White, Front view

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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

Sources and measurement notes

Sizometry compares published specifications and calculates differences. These are not hands-on measurements or tests of comfort, performance or pocket fit.

Check the exact model, year, region and configuration on the linked page. References may cover several variants. Folded and unfolded dimensions differ; cases and camera protrusions may change the space a device needs. Drawings share a relative scale and are not calibrated to life size on your screen.

Sizometry Analysis

Everyday usability

Estimated from the watch’s size, weight, battery, display, and intended wearing conditions.

  • Wrist comfort

    Moderately noticeable

    You will notice its presence on the wrist, though it should stay manageable for daily use.

  • Sleep comfort

    Noticeable

    Users sensitive to wrist pressure may prefer a smaller and lighter model overnight.

  • Battery usability

    Data unavailable

    Available battery information is insufficient for a reliable daily-use assessment.

  • Screen and controls

    Excellent

    The large, bright display is easy to read at a glance, with touch input for everyday controls.

  • Workout usability

    Good

    It 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

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