Apple Watch Series 12 (Aluminum, GPS, 42 mm) Specs
Identifiers: Watch Series 12 42 mm - Pending - Pending - Pending - Pending
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The Apple Watch Series 12 models are similar to their predecessors, but have a newer processor, a "Health Sensing System" with more advanced health sensors, new "dark bronze" and "light gold" case finish options, a stronger "Ceramic Shield 2" glass display cover, and a controversial new "Audio Intelligence" feature to record and transcribe conversations.
This particular model, the Apple Watch Series 12 (Aluminum, GPS, 42 mm) does not have wireless cellular capability, but higher-end models in the series also are capable of being connected to the Internet without a "tethered" iPhone for some functionality. This "GPS" model is required to be connected to an iPhone 11 or later running iOS 27 or later.
All Apple Watch Series 12 devices are controlled with a Digital Crown with haptic feedback and a touch capable display. This particular Apple Watch Series 12, the GPS model in the 42 mm size, features a 374x446 "Always-On Retina" wide angle LTPO3 OLED screen with a minimum of 1 nit of brightness and a maximum of 2000 nits of brightness, and "Ceramic Shield 2" covered glass packed in an aluminum case. Battery life is an Apple estimated "up to 24 hours" overall in modest use.
For this model, there are four aluminum body options, all with a matte finish, "Space Gray" (pictured, left) and "Light Gold" (pictured, right) as well as "Dark Bronze" and Black. A variety of bundled bands in addition to a wide range of additional watch bands are available from Apple via customization, as well.
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| Introduction Date: |
September 9, 2026 |
Discontinued Date: |
N/A |
| Details: |
The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.
This model was announced and became available for pre-order on September 9, 2026. It was first available for purchase/started arriving to customers on September 18, 2026. |
| Processor Speed: |
N/A |
Processor Type: |
Apple S11* |
| Details: |
*Apple provides little technical information about the Apple Watch Series 12, but it has a 64-bit dual core Apple "S11" processor (SiP) with a "4-core Neural Engine". The clockspeed is unspecified.
It also has "Precision L1 GPS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, and BeiDou)", a second generation Ultra Wideband chip, and an array of sensors. Sensors include a new "Health Sensing System" with a second‑generation electrical heart sensor, an always‑on optical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor and temperature sensor as well as a variety of others. |
| Onboard RAM: |
4 GB |
Storage Capacity: |
64 GB |
| Details: |
All Apple Watch Series 12 models have 64 GB of internal flash storage. |
| Song Capacity: |
N/A |
Photo Capacity: |
N/A |
| Details: |
*Apple does not provide an estimate of song and photo capacity instead opting just for GB. |
| Case Type: |
Watch |
Form Factor: |
Apple Watch Series 12 (42 mm) |
| Details: |
This Apple Watch Series 12 model has a 42 mm form factor and uses an anodized aluminum housing with a matte finish. Color options are "Dark Bronze", "Light Gold", Black, and "Space Gray." |
| Housing Color: |
Aluminum* |
Controller: |
Digital Crown |
| Details: |
*This Apple Watch Series 12 model uses an anodized aluminum housing. It is available in matte "Dark Bronze", "Light Gold", Black, and "Space Gray" color options. |
| Built-in Display: |
2.0" OLED* |
Display Resolution: |
374x446 |
| Details: |
*The face of the 42 mm size Apple Watch Series 12 contains a roughly 2.0" (374x446, 326 ppi) wide angle, LTPO3 OLED "Always-On Retina" display. It has rounded corners and a 989 square mm display area. It has a maximum brightness of 2000 nits and a minimum brightness of 1 nit. This Apple Watch Series 12 display is covered by "Ceramic Shield 2" glass said to be "60% tougher" than the Ion-X glass provided by its predecessor. |
| Standard Wireless: |
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
Standard Bluetooth: |
5.3 |
| Details: |
All Apple Watch Series 12 models have built-in support for Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) as well as Bluetooth 5.3.
This specific model also has Precision L1 GPS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, and BeiDou), but not cellular capability. |
| Battery Type: |
Lithium Ion* |
Battery Life: |
24 Hours* |
| Details: |
*The Apple Watch Series 12 uses a built-in, proprietary Lithium Ion battery. Apple reports that this device provides "up to 24 hours" of battery life "in normal use" which 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."
The "Low Power Mode" option can extend battery life to 38 hours by reducing some functionality.
It can "fast charge" up to 80% in about 30 minutes, for up to 12 hours of "normal use" in 15 minutes, and for up to 10 hours of sleep tracking in 5 minutes. |
| Apple Order No: |
Pending |
Apple Subfamily: |
Watch Series 12 42 mm |
| Details: |
Order numbers will be added soon (Pending). |
| Apple Model No: |
Pending (EMC Pending) |
Model ID: |
Pending |
| Details: |
Additional identifiers will be added soon (Pending).
Also see: All Apple Watch models with the Pending Model Number, the Pending EMC Number, and the Pending Model Identifier. |
| Pre-Installed OS: |
watchOS 27 (Pending) |
Maximum OS: |
Current** |
| Details: |
This Apple Watch fully supports the current version of the watchOS -- watchOS 27.
watchOS 27 also requires a minimum iPhone 11 running iOS 27 or later.
Apple Intelligence (AI) features on this model additionally require an iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, or later iPhone running iOS 27 or later. |
| Dimensions: |
1.65 x 1.46 x 0.38 |
Avg. Weight: |
1.14 ounces |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth (42 mm x 37 mm x 9.7 mm, 32.2 grams). |
| Original Price: |
US$399* |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$399* |
| Details: |
*All standard 42 mm Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS) models start at US$399 regardless of finish including a basic watch band; more premium watch bands increase the price.
Photo Credit: Apple, Inc. |
Global original prices for the Apple Watch Series 12 (Aluminum, GPS, 42 mm) in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region.
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Original Prices - North & South America
| Canada: |
C$549 |
Brazil: |
R$5.499 |
| Mexico: |
MXN $8,999 |
United States: |
US$399* |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
€449 |
Belgium: |
€449 |
| Denmark: |
DKK 3,499 |
Finland: |
€469 |
| France: |
€449 |
Germany: |
€449 |
| Ireland: |
€449 |
Italy: |
€459 |
| Luxembourg: |
€434,15 |
Netherlands: |
€449 |
| Norway: |
NOK 4,990 |
Portugal: |
€459 |
| Spain: |
€449 |
Sweden: |
SEK 4.995 |
| Switzerland: |
CHF 369 |
United Kingdom: |
£369 |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
N/A |
Hong Kong: |
HK$3,199 |
| India: |
Rs 56,900 |
Indonesia: |
Pending |
| Japan: |
¥71,800 |
Korea: |
KRW 599,000 |
| Malaysia: |
RM 1,799 |
The Philippines: |
PHP 28,990 |
| Singapore: |
S$599 |
Taiwan: |
NT$13,900 |
| Thailand: |
THB 14,900 |
Vietnam: |
VND 11,499,000 |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
A$679 |
New Zealand: |
NZ$749 |
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