Apple Watch Series 12

Apple Watch Series 12 introduces an all-new Health Sensing System, the S11 chip, higher-frequency health measurements, and a new personal readiness score — all in Apple’s latest smartwatch.

Why Apple Watch Series 12?

❤️ All-New Health Sensing System
New optical and electrical sensors deliver higher-frequency heart rate and HRV measurements, with heart rate measured every five seconds throughout the day.

📊 Personal Readiness Score
Understand how ready your body is for the day using insights from recent activity, training load, vitals, and sleep.

🧠 S11 Chip
Apple’s new S11 chip powers the Health Sensing System and enables new intelligence features on Apple Watch.

🤖 Siri AI & Audio Intelligence
watchOS 27 brings Siri AI to Apple Watch, while Audio Intelligence features are designed to help with remembering important moments and staying alert to sounds.

🏃 Better Fitness Tracking
A redesigned pedometer model and machine-learning algorithms improve step and distance tracking during workouts.

⚡ Fast Charging
Get up to 24 hours of normal battery life, with 15 minutes of charging providing up to 12 additional hours.

🛡️ Ceramic Shield 2
Aluminum models feature Ceramic Shield 2, which Apple says is 60% tougher than Ion-X glass.

Design

Apple Watch Series 12 comes in 42mm and 46mm sizes, with aluminum, titanium, and a new ceramic option.

Available finishes include:

Dark Bronze
Light Gold
Black
Space Gray
Radiant Gold
Natural Titanium
Pearl White Ceramic
Night Blue Ceramic

Built for Health & Fitness

Apple Watch Series 12 combines health monitoring, workout tracking, sleep tracking, heart health notifications, ECG, sleep apnea notifications, and built-in safety features such as Fall Detection and Emergency SOS.

Pricing & Availability

Apple Watch Series 12 starts at $399 USD. Pre-orders are available now, with availability beginning September 18, 2026.

The Bottom Line

Apple Watch Series 12 takes Apple’s smartwatch further into health and intelligent fitness tracking. With the new Health Sensing System, S11 chip, readiness insights, improved tracking, and a wider range of finishes, it’s designed to be an everyday health and fitness companion.

Starting at $399.