A work of heart.

Two Apple Watch Series 12 devices, aluminum case, dark bronze color with olive Sport Band, one showing the Heart Rate app, the other with the Health Sensing System on the back of the watch, with glowing green LED lights

The Health Sensing System delivers the most accurate heart rate sensing in a wearable.Refer to legal disclaimers.

The Health Sensing System delivers the most accurate heart rate sensing in a wearable.Refer to legal disclaimers.
More frequent heart rate variability, or HRV, readings help provide insights on stress and recovery.
Should you rest or put yourself to the test? Now a personal readiness score lets you know.
Advanced health tracking keeps you informed,
from sleep quality to cycle tracking.Refer to legal disclaimers.
Track your workouts and stay motivated with advanced metrics.
Help is at hand with Emergency SOS, Crash Detection, and Fall Detection.
With cellular, you can call, text, and more — even without your iPhone.Refer to legal disclaimers.

Worth the upgrade? Absolutely.

A few ways Series 12 gives you more.

Up to

24 hours

of battery lifeRefer to legal disclaimers.
Most accurate heart rate sensing in a wearableRefer to legal disclaimers.
Readiness and Vitals with HRV, blood oxygen, and moreRefer to legal disclaimers.
Sleep score 
Sleep apnea notificationsRefer to legal disclaimers.
Advanced Cycle TrackingRefer to legal disclaimers. with wrist temperature sensingRefer to legal disclaimers.

Up to

24 hours

of battery lifeRefer to legal disclaimers.
Most accurate heart rate sensing in a wearableRefer to legal disclaimers.
Readiness and Vitals with improved HRVRefer to legal disclaimers.
All‑day high‑frequency heart rate
Sleep apnea notificationsRefer to legal disclaimers.
Advanced Cycle TrackingRefer to legal disclaimers. with wrist temperature sensingRefer to legal disclaimers.

Up to

24 hours

of battery lifeRefer to legal disclaimers.
Most accurate heart rate sensing in a wearableRefer to legal disclaimers.
Readiness and Vitals with improved HRVRefer to legal disclaimers.
All‑day high‑frequency heart rate
Sleep apnea notificationsRefer to legal disclaimers.
Thinnest Apple Watch ever, with a larger display

Up to

24 hours

of battery lifeRefer to legal disclaimers.
Most accurate heart rate sensing in a wearableRefer to legal disclaimers.
Readiness and Vitals with improved HRVRefer to legal disclaimers.
All‑day high‑frequency heart rate
Thinnest Apple Watch ever, with a larger display

Most accurate heart rate sensing in a wearableRefer to legal disclaimers.
Readiness and Vitals with improved HRVRefer to legal disclaimers.
All‑day high‑frequency heart rateRefer to legal disclaimers.
Up to

24 hours

of battery lifeRefer to legal disclaimers.

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Aluminum

Aluminum

Dark Bronze, Light Gold, Black, Space Gray

Aluminum not applicable

Aluminum

Midnight, Starlight

Titanium

Titanium

Radiant Gold, Natural

Titanium

Natural, Black

Titanium not applicable

Ceramic

Ceramic

Pearl White, Night Blue

Ceramic not applicable

Stainless steel

Stainless steel not applicable

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Case Size

46mm or 42mm case size

49mm case size

44mm or 40mm case size

Display

Always‑On Retina display

Up to 2000 nits

Wide‑angle OLED

LTPO3

Always‑On Retina display

Up to 3000 nits

Wide‑angle OLED

LTPO3

Always‑On Retina display

Up to 1000 nits

OLED

LTPO

Heart Health

Recovery HRV

High‑frequency background heart rate tracking

ECG appRefer to legal disclaimers.

High and low heart rate notifications

Irregular rhythm notificationsRefer to legal disclaimers.

Low cardio fitness notifications

Blood Oxygen appRefer to legal disclaimers.

Recovery HRV

High‑frequency background heart rate tracking

ECG appRefer to legal disclaimers.

High and low heart rate notifications

Irregular rhythm notificationsRefer to legal disclaimers.

Low cardio fitness notifications

Blood Oxygen appRefer to legal disclaimers.

HRV

Heart Rate Tracking

ECG app not applicable

High and low heart rate notifications

Irregular rhythm notificationsRefer to legal disclaimers.

Low cardio fitness notifications

Blood Oxygen app not applicable

Sleep

Sleep tracking

Sleep apnea notificationsRefer to legal disclaimers.

Sleep score

Sleep tracking

Sleep apnea notificationsRefer to legal disclaimers.

Sleep score

Sleep tracking

Sleep apnea notificationsRefer to legal disclaimers.

Sleep score

Vitals

Vitals app featuring heart rate, respiratory rate, wrist temperature, blood oxygen, and HRVRefer to legal disclaimers.

Vitals appRefer to legal disclaimers. featuring heart rate, respiratory rate, wrist temperature, and sleep durationRefer to legal disclaimers.

Women's Health

Wrist temperature sensingRefer to legal disclaimers.

Cycle TrackingRefer to legal disclaimers.

Improved period predictions

Fertile window estimates

Retrospective ovulation estimates

Perimenopause and menopause supportRefer to legal disclaimers.

Wrist temperature sensingRefer to legal disclaimers.

Cycle TrackingRefer to legal disclaimers.

Improved period predictions

Fertile window estimates

Retrospective ovulation estimates

Perimenopause and menopause supportRefer to legal disclaimers.

Wrist temperature sensingRefer to legal disclaimers.

Cycle TrackingRefer to legal disclaimers.

Improved period predictions

Fertile window estimates

Retrospective ovulation estimates

Perimenopause and menopause supportRefer to legal disclaimers.

Apple Intelligence

Apple IntelligenceRefer to legal disclaimers.

All-day high-frequency heart rate

Siri AIRefer to legal disclaimers.

Apple IntelligenceRefer to legal disclaimers.

All-day high-frequency heart rate

Siri AIRefer to legal disclaimers.

Apple IntelligenceRefer to legal disclaimers.

not applicable

Siri AIRefer to legal disclaimers.

Safety

Emergency SOSRefer to legal disclaimers.

International emergency callingRefer to legal disclaimers.

Fall Detection and Crash DetectionRefer to legal disclaimers.

Emergency siren not applicable

Emergency SOSRefer to legal disclaimers.

International emergency callingRefer to legal disclaimers.

Fall Detection and Crash DetectionRefer to legal disclaimers.

Siren

Emergency SOSRefer to legal disclaimers.

International emergency callingRefer to legal disclaimers.

Fall Detection and Crash DetectionRefer to legal disclaimers.

Emergency siren not applicable

Water resistance

Water resistant 50mRefer to legal disclaimers.

Swim, snorkel

Depth gauge to 6m

Water temperature sensor

Water resistant 100mRefer to legal disclaimers.

Swim, snorkel, scuba, high‑speed water sports

Depth gauge to 40m

Water temperature sensor

Water resistant 50mRefer to legal disclaimers.

Swim

Depth gauge not applicable

Water temperature sensor not applicable

Connectivity

Precision L1 GPS

Cellular optionsRefer to legal disclaimers.

5G capableRefer to legal disclaimers.

Precision dual‑frequency GPS

CellularRefer to legal disclaimers.

5G capableRefer to legal disclaimers.

GPS

Cellular optionsRefer to legal disclaimers.

5G capableRefer to legal disclaimers.

Chip

S11 chip

Wrist flick gesture

Single and double tap gestures

Siri AIRefer to legal disclaimers.

Precision Finding for iPhoneRefer to legal disclaimers.

S11 chip

Wrist flick gesture

Single and double tap gestures

Siri AIRefer to legal disclaimers.

Precision Finding for iPhoneRefer to legal disclaimers.

S10 chip

Wrist flick gesture

Single and double tap gestures

Siri AIRefer to legal disclaimers.

Find iPhone

Power and Battery Life

Up to 24 hoursRefer to legal disclaimers.

Up to 38 hours in
Low Power ModeRefer to legal disclaimers.

Fast‑charge capable
(0‑80% in about 30 minutes; 15 minutes for up to 12 hours)Refer to legal disclaimers.

Up to 50 hoursRefer to legal disclaimers.

Up to 84 hours in
Low Power ModeRefer to legal disclaimers.

Fast‑charge capable
(0‑80% in about 45 minutes; 15 minutes for up to 18 hours)Refer to legal disclaimers.

Up to 18 hoursRefer to legal disclaimers.

Up to 32 hours in
Low Power ModeRefer to legal disclaimers.

Fast‑charge capable
(0‑80% in about 45 minutes; 15 minutes for up to 8 hours)Refer to legal disclaimers.

Bands

Style for miles.

New materials, new styles, new colors. Refer to legal disclaimers. Redefine your style with the latest collection of Apple Watch bands.

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Apple Watch Series 11 bands: purple fog Sport Band, anchor blue Ocean band, light blue Alpine Loop

Apple Watch Series 11 bands: purple fog Sport Band, anchor blue Ocean band, starlight Sport Band, light blue Alpine Loop

Apple Watch and AirPods

Made for each other.

You can do so much with just Apple Watch and AirPods — all without your iPhone. Refer to legal disclaimers. Take calls, stream music and podcasts, and hear incoming notifications.

Apple Watch Series 12, aluminum case, black color, black Sport Band, Apple Music app open, paired with AirPods 4

Legal Disclaimers

All Day Battery Life SE 3: All‑day battery life is based on the following use: 300 time checks, 90 notifications, 15 minutes of app use, and a 60‑minute workout with music playback from Apple Watch via Bluetooth, over the course of 18 hours; Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS) usage includes connection to iPhone via Bluetooth during the entire 18‑hour test; Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS + Cellular) usage includes a total of 4 hours of cellular connection and 14 hours of connection to iPhone via Bluetooth over the course of 18 hours. Battery life in Low Power Mode including sleep tracking is based on the following use: 430 time checks, 130 notifications, 20 minutes of app use, a 60‑minute workout with music playback from Apple Watch via Bluetooth, and 6 hours of sleep tracking over the course of 32 hours; Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS) usage includes connection to iPhone via Bluetooth during the entire 32‑hour test; Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS + Cellular) usage includes on-demand cellular connection and 24 hours of connection to iPhone via Bluetooth over the course of 32 hours. Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2025 using preproduction Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS) and Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS + Cellular), each paired with an iPhone; all devices tested with prerelease software. Battery life varies by use, configuration, cellular network, signal strength, and many other factors; actual results will vary.
All Day Battery Life Series 12: All‑day battery life testing includes: 300 time checks, 90 notifications, 15 minutes of app use, a 60‑minute workout with music playback from Apple Watch via Bluetooth, and 6 hours of sleep tracking over the course of 24 hours; Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS) usage includes connection to iPhone via Bluetooth during the entire 24-hour test; Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS + Cellular) usage includes a total of 4 hours of cellular connection and 20 hours of connection to iPhone via Bluetooth over the course of 24 hours. Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2026 using preproduction Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS) and Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS + Cellular), each paired with an iPhone; all devices tested with prerelease software. Battery life varies by use, configuration, cellular network, signal strength, and many other factors; actual results will vary.
Apple Intelligence: Some Apple Intelligence features are not available on Apple Watch SE 2, Apple Watch Series 6, Series 7, and Series 8, and Apple Watch Ultra. Learn more at support.apple.com/en-us/121115. Apple Intelligence features require an Apple Intelligence–enabled device set to a supported language.
Audio: Sound Recognition and faster Shazam require Apple Watch Series 12 or Apple Watch Ultra 4.
Bands: Bands for illustrative purposes only and subject to availability.
Blood Oxygen: The Blood Oxygen app is for wellness purposes only and not for medical use.
Cellular and Wireless: Wireless service plan required for cellular service. Contact your service provider for more details. Connection may vary based on network availability. Check apple.com/watch/cellular for participating wireless carriers and eligibility. See support.apple.com/HT207578 for additional setup instructions.
Charge 0-80%, SE 3: Charge times are from 0–80% and 0–100% using the included Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB‑C Cable. Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2025 using preproduction Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS) and Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS + Cellular), each paired with an iPhone; all devices tested with prerelease software, Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB‑C Cable (Model A2515), and Apple 20W USB‑C Power Adapter (Model A2305). Fast‑charge testing conducted with drained Apple Watch units. Times measured from the appearance of the Apple logo as the unit started up. Charge time varies with adapter, region, settings, initial battery levels, usage, and environmental factors; actual results will vary.
Charge 0-80%, Series 12: Charge times are from 0–80% and 0–100% using the included Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB‑C Cable. Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2026 using preproduction Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS) and Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS + Cellular), each paired with an iPhone; all devices tested with prerelease software, preproduction Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB‑C Cable (Model A3277), and Apple 20W USB‑C Power Adapter (Model A2305). Fast-charge testing conducted with drained Apple Watch units. Times measured from the appearance of the Apple logo as the unit started up. Charge time varies with adapter, region, settings, initial battery levels, usage, and environmental factors; actual results will vary.
Charge 0‑80%, Ultra 4: Charge times are from 0–80% and 0–100% using the included Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB‑C Cable. Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2026 using preproduction Apple Watch Ultra 4 paired with an iPhone; all devices tested with prerelease software, preproduction Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB‑C Cable (Model A3277), and Apple 20W USB‑C Power Adapter (Model A2305). Charge time varies with adapter, region, settings, initial battery levels, usage, and environmental factors; actual results will vary.
Charge for 15 minutes, SE 3: Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2025 using preproduction Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS) and Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS + Cellular), each paired with an iPhone; all devices tested with prerelease software, Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB‑C Cable (Model A2515), and Apple 20W USB‑C Power Adapter (Model A2305). Charge time varies with adapter, region, settings, initial battery levels, usage, and environmental factors; actual results will vary.
Charge for 15 minutes, Series 12: Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2026 using preproduction Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS) and Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS + Cellular), each paired with an iPhone; all devices tested with prerelease software, preproduction Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB‑C Cable (Model A3277), and Apple 20W USB‑C Power Adapter (Model A2305). Charge time varies with adapter, region, settings, initial battery levels, usage, and environmental factors; actual results will vary.
Charge for 15 minutes, Ultra 4: Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2026 using preproduction Apple Watch Ultra 4 paired with an iPhone; all devices tested with prerelease software, preproduction Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB‑C Cable (Model A3277), and Apple 20W USB‑C Power Adapter (Model A2305). Charge time varies with adapter, region, settings, initial battery levels, usage, and environmental factors; actual results will vary.
Compatibility: Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4, and Apple Watch SE 3 require iPhone 11 or later with iOS 27 or later.
Cycle Tracking: The Cycle Tracking app should not be used for birth control or to diagnose a health condition. Cycle deviation notifications are based solely on the user’s logged cycle history. Cycle deviation notifications inclusive of perimenopause are for people 40 years old or older. These notifications are not intended to replace traditional methods of diagnosis, monitoring, or treatment of perimenopause or menopause.
ECG: The ECG app is available on Apple Watch Series 4 and later (excluding Apple Watch SE models) and all Apple Watch Ultra models and can generate an ECG similar to a single‑lead electrocardiogram. Intended for use by people 22 years old or older.
Fall and Crash Detection: Emergency SOS requires a cellular connection, cellular connection, or Wi‑Fi calling with an internet connection from your Apple Watch or nearby iPhone. You can use cellular models of Apple Watch to make an emergency call in many locations, provided that cellular service is available. Some cellular networks may not accept an emergency call from your Apple Watch if your Apple Watch isn’t activated, if it isn’t compatible with or configured to operate on a particular cellular network, if it isn’t set up for cellular service, or if the cellular network does not support emergency calling over IMS. See support.apple.com/108374 and apple.com/watch/cellular for more information.
Fast Charging: Fast charging is compatible with Apple Watch Series 7 and later, Apple Watch SE 3, and all Apple Watch Ultra models.
Feature Availability: Features are subject to change. Some features, applications, and services may not be available in all regions or all languages and may require specific hardware and software. For more information, see apple.com/watchos/feature-availability for complete list.
5G Cellular and Wireless: Data plan required. 5G is available in select markets and through select carriers. Speeds vary based on site conditions and carrier. For details on 5G support, contact your carrier and see apple.com/watch/cellular.
Heart Rate Sensing: Based on data from an Apple‑conducted study of heart rate accuracy, during July and August 2026, utilizing commercially available best-selling wearables available as of June 2026. For more information, visit apple.com/HRAccuracy.
International Emergency Calling: International emergency calling requires an Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) or later, Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) or later, or Apple Watch Ultra or later. For a list of supported countries and regions, see apple.com/watchos/feature-availability.
IRN (Irregular Rhythm Notification): Irregular rhythm notifications are not intended for use by people under 22 years old or those who have been previously diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AFib).
Power and Battery: Battery life varies by use and configuration. See apple.com/watch/battery for more information.
Multi-Day Battery Life Ultra 4: Multi-day battery life testing includes: 630 time checks, 190 notifications, 30 minutes of app use, two 60‑minute workouts with music playback from Apple Watch via Bluetooth, and 12 hours of sleep tracking over the course of 50 hours; Apple Watch Ultra 4 usage includes a total of 10 hours of cellular connection and 40 hours of connection to iPhone via Bluetooth over the course of 50 hours. Battery life testing in Low Power Mode includes: 1100 time checks, 330 notifications, 55 minutes of app use, two 60‑minute workouts with music playback from Apple Watch via Bluetooth, and 18 hours of sleep tracking over the course of 84 hours; Apple Watch Ultra 4 usage includes on‑demand cellular connection and 68 hours of connection to iPhone via Bluetooth over the course of 84 hours. Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2026 using preproduction Apple Watch Ultra 4 paired with an iPhone; all devices tested with prerelease software. Battery life varies by use, configuration, cellular network, signal strength, and many other factors; actual results will vary.
Precision Finding for iPhone: Requires an iPhone and Apple Watch with second‑generation Ultra Wideband chip. Ultra Wideband availability varies by region. For more information, visit support.apple.com/109512.
Siri AI: Apple Intelligence is available with Siri and device language set to Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, or Vietnamese. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. Some devices may not be available in all regions. Siri AI is available in beta in watchOS 27 and requires an Apple Intelligence–enabled device set to a supported language. Available in English to start. Siri AI will not be initially available in the EU on watchOS. Certain Apple Intelligence features that rely on server-side models are subject to daily usage limits, including but not limited to Siri AI. Daily limits may vary by feature, request complexity, system demand, system policies, and other factors. Expanded access to such features will be available for a fee in the future. Use of these features is subject to the Apple Intelligence Terms and Conditions. Learn more at apple.com/apple-intelligence.
Sleep Apnea Notifications: Sleep apnea notifications are available on Apple Watch Series 9 and later, Ultra 2 and later, and SE 3. The feature is intended to detect signs of moderate to severe sleep apnea for people 18 years old or older without a diagnosis of sleep apnea.
Temperature Sensing: The temperature sensing feature is not intended for medical use. Temperature sensing is available on Apple Watch Series 8 and later, Apple Watch SE 3, and all Apple Watch Ultra models.
Water and Dust Resistance: Apple Watch Series 2 and later and Apple Watch SE and later have a water resistance rating of 50 meters under ISO standard 22810:2010. This means that they may be used for shallow-water activities like swimming in a pool or ocean. Series 10 and later can also be used for snorkeling to 6 meters. However, they should not be used for scuba diving, waterskiing, or other high-velocity water sports. Apple Watch Ultra models have a water resistance rating of 100 meters under ISO standard 22810:2010. They may be used for recreational scuba diving (with compatible third-party app from the App Store) to 40 meters and high-speed water sports. They should not be used below 40 meters. Water resistance is not a permanent condition and can diminish over time. For more information, see support.apple.com/109522. Apple Watch Series 7 and later and Apple Watch Ultra models are rated IP6X dust resistant.
Vitals: The Vitals app is for wellness purposes only and not for medical use.