Apple Watch Series 12

Name: Apple Watch Series 12
Brand: Apple

Apple Watch Series 12 is a smartwatch released in September 2026. Key specs: case size 46 mm, screen size 1.96″, AMOLED / OLED display, battery life (smartwatch mode) 1 days.

6.1Score

Display8.3

Battery life2.9

Health tracking8.2

Sports & outdoor6.4

Smart features7.9

Build & durability4.8

price range$420–520Reference price converted from EUR

Full specifications

Released: September 2026
Type: Smartwatch
Brand: Apple
Popularity: #449 of 796
Series: Apple Watch Series · 7 generations
Model numbers: A3582A3587

46 mmCase size

1.96″Screen size

YesAMOLED / OLED display

1 daysBattery life (smartwatch mode)

5 ATMWater resistance

52.9 gWeight

YesNFC payments

Spec guide

How it ranks among smartwatches of 2026

Spec guide

Screen size · 1.96″Top 8%Battery life (smartwatch mode) · 1 daysBottom 2%Water resistance · 5 ATMBottom 37%Weight · 52.9 gBottom 48%

Compared with smartwatches released in 2026. Bars show the share of models it beats.

compared with other smartwatches

Why is Watch Series 12 a good choice?

Screen size: 1.96″better than 90% of smartwatches

Thickness: 9.7 mmbetter than 93% of smartwatches

Storage: 64 GBbetter than 91% of smartwatches

Weak points

Water resistance: 5 ATMworse than 90% of smartwatches

Battery life (smartwatch mode): 1 daysworse than 96% of smartwatches

In rankings

#24Thinnest smartwatches #12Best Apple smartwatches

Specifications

Full specifications

Design & durability

Case size: 46 mm
Weight: 52.9 g
Thickness: 9.7 mm
Height: 46 mm
Width: 40 mm
Sapphire crystal: Yes
Lens / cover glass: Sapphire crystal
Water resistance: 5 ATM
Ingress protection: IP6X
Water rating (maker): 50 m / 5 bar / 5 ATM
Colours: Radiant Gold Titanium, Natural Titanium, Silver Titanium (Hermès only), Pearl White Ceramic, Night Blue Ceramic

Display

Screen size: 1.96″
Display technology: OLED
Panel: Retina LTPO3 OLED
AMOLED / OLED display: Yes
Always-on display: Yes
Resolution (width): 416 px
Resolution (height): 496 px
Pixel density: 326 ppi
Peak brightness: 2,000 nits
LTPO display: Yes
Refresh rate: 60 Hz

Battery

Battery life (smartwatch mode): 1 days
Battery life (hours): 24 h
Battery capacity: 377 mAh
Battery type: Li-Ion
Wireless charging: Yes
Charged in 30 min: 80%

Health sensors

Optical heart rate: Yes
Blood oxygen (SpO2): Yes
ECG: Yes
Skin temperature: Yes
Temperature sensor: Yes
HRV tracking: Yes
Sleep tracking: Yes
Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, always-on heart rate, barometer, always-on altimeter, compass, SpO2, VO2max, temperature (body), temperature (water)