vs
8.8Display9.7
9.2Health tracking8.6
8.0Sports & outdoor8.0
9.0Smart features6.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
Watch Series 12 AluminumWatch D3
| Watch Series 12 Aluminum | Watch D3 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 46 mm | 46.5 mm | −0.5 mm |
| Width | 40 mm | 41 mm | −1 mm |
| Thickness | 9.7 mm | 11.3 mm | −1.6 mm |
| Weight | 40 g | 40 g | −0 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Watch Series 12 Aluminum better than Watch D3?
- LTE (cellular)Yes · Watch D3: No
- eSIMYes · Watch D3: No
- Screen size1.96″ vs 1.92″+2%
- Thickness9.7 mm vs 11.3 mm+16%
Why is Watch D3 better than Watch Series 12 Aluminum?
- Peak brightness2,000 nits vs 3,000 nits+50%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Case size | 46 mm | 46 mm |
| Weight | 39.5 g | 40 g |
| Thickness | 9.7 mm | 11.3 mm |
| Height | 46 mm | 46.5 mm |
| Width | 40 mm | 41 mm |
| Case material | — | Aluminium |
| Lens / cover glass | Ceramic Shield 2 | 2.5D-Glas |
| Strap material | — | Textil |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | — |
| Ingress protection | IP6X | — |
| Colours | Dark Bronze, Light Gold, Black, Space Gray | Black, Gold |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.96″ | 1.92″ |
| Display technology | OLED | AMOLED |
| Panel | Retina LTPO3 OLED | AMOLED |
| AMOLED / OLED display | Yes | Yes |
| Always-on display | — | Yes |
| Resolution (width) | 416 px | 408 px |
| Resolution (height) | 496 px | 480 px |
| Pixel density | 326 ppi | 328 ppi |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | 3,000 nits |
| LTPO display | Yes | — |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | — | 6 days |
| Battery capacity | 377 mAh | — |
| Battery type | Li-Ion | — |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| Charging | — | kabellos, magnetische Ladeschale |
| Charged in 30 min | 80% | — |
| Health sensors | ||
| Optical heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | Yes |
| ECG | Yes | Yes |
| Skin temperature | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep tracking | — | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, always-on heart rate, barometer, always-on altimeter, compass, SpO2, VO2max, temperature (body), temperature (water) | Accelerometer, gyro, compass, heart rate, SpO2, thermometer (skin temperature), differential pressure sensor, barometer |
| Sports & navigation | ||
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite systems | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | — |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC payments | Yes | Yes |
| LTE (cellular) | Yes | No |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6 |
| Ultra Wideband | Yes | — |
| Smart features | ||
| Speaker | Yes | Yes |
| Storage | 64 GB | — |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | watchOS 27 | HarmonyOS |
| Platform | watchOS | HarmonyOS |
| Works with | — | iOS, Android |
| Chipset | Apple S11 | — |
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