Apple Watch Series 12 Aluminum

Name: Apple Watch Series 12 Aluminum
Brand: Apple

Apple Watch Series 12 Aluminum is a smartwatch released in September 2026. Key specs: case size 46 mm, screen size 1.96″, AMOLED / OLED display, water resistance 5 ATM.

9.0Score

Display8.8

Health tracking9.2

Sports & outdoor8.0

Smart features9.0

Build & durability5.7

price range$410–510Reference price converted from EUR

Full specifications

Released: September 2026
Type: Smartwatch
Brand: Apple
Popularity: #627 of 796
Series: Apple Watch Series Aluminum · 8 generations
Model numbers: A3582A3587

46 mmCase size

1.96″Screen size

YesAMOLED / OLED display

5 ATMWater resistance

39.5 gWeight

YesNFC payments

Spec guide

How it ranks among smartwatches of 2026

Spec guide

Screen size · 1.96″Top 8%Water resistance · 5 ATMBottom 37%Weight · 39.5 gTop 29%

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

compared with other smartwatches

Why is Watch Series 12 Aluminum 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

In rankings

#20Best smartwatches #25Thinnest smartwatches #6Best Apple smartwatches #21Best smartwatches of 2026

Specifications

Full specifications

Design & durability

Case size: 46 mm
Weight: 39.5 g
Thickness: 9.7 mm
Height: 46 mm
Width: 40 mm
Lens / cover glass: Ceramic Shield 2
Water resistance: 5 ATM
Ingress protection: IP6X
Colours: Dark Bronze, Light Gold, Black, Space Gray

Display

Screen size: 1.96″
Display technology: OLED
Panel: Retina LTPO3 OLED
AMOLED / OLED 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 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
Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, always-on heart rate, barometer, always-on altimeter, compass, SpO2, VO2max, temperature (body), temperature (water)

Sports & navigation