Watch Series 12 vs Watch Series 11
Side-by-side specs comparison — Watch family.
Network
Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Launch
Announced
2026, September 09
2025, September 09
Status
Coming soon. Exp. release 2026, September 18
Available. Released 2025, September 19
Body
Dimensions
—
46 x 39 x 9.7 mm (1.81 x 1.54 x 0.38 in)
Weight
36.5/41.7/42.8/44.9/51.3/52.9 g (1.31 oz)
34.6 g (42mm), 43.1 g (46mm) (1.52 oz)
Build
Sapphire crystal front, zirconia back, titanium case (grade 5) or ceramic case
Sapphire crystal front, ceramic/sapphire crystal back, titanium frame (grade 5)
SIM
eSIM
eSIM
Display
Type
Retina LTPO3 OLED, 2000 nits (peak)
Retina LTPO3 OLED, 2000 nits (peak)
Resolution
496 x 416 pixels (~326 ppi density)
496 x 416 pixels (~330 ppi density)
Protection
Sapphire crystal
Sapphire crystal glass
Platform
OS
watchOS 27
watchOS 26, upgradable to watchOS 26.5
Chipset
Apple S11
Apple S10
CPU
Dual-core
Dual-core
GPU
PowerVR
PowerVR
Memory
Internal
64GB
64GB
Main Camera
Cameras
No
No
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
NFC
Yes
Yes
USB
No
No
Features
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, always-on heart rate, barometer, always-on altimeter, compass, SpO2, VO2max, temperature (body), temperature (water)
Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer, always-on altimeter, compass, SpO2, VO2max, temperature (body), temperature (water)
Battery
Battery
Li-Ion
Li-Ion
Misc
Colors
Radiant Gold Titanium, Natural Titanium, Silver Titanium (Hermès only), Pearl White Ceramic, Night Blue Ceramic
Slate, Gold, Natural
Price
€ 449.00
€ 391.62
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Network
Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Launch
Announced
2026, September 09
2025, September 09
Status
Coming soon. Exp. release 2026, September 18
Available. Released 2025, September 19
Body
Dimensions
—
46 x 39 x 9.7 mm (1.81 x 1.54 x 0.38 in)
Weight
36.5/41.7/42.8/44.9/51.3/52.9 g (1.31 oz)
34.6 g (42mm), 43.1 g (46mm) (1.52 oz)
Build
Sapphire crystal front, zirconia back, titanium case (grade 5) or ceramic case
Sapphire crystal front, ceramic/sapphire crystal back, titanium frame (grade 5)
SIM
eSIM
eSIM
Display
Type
Retina LTPO3 OLED, 2000 nits (peak)
Retina LTPO3 OLED, 2000 nits (peak)
Resolution
496 x 416 pixels (~326 ppi density)
496 x 416 pixels (~330 ppi density)
Protection
Sapphire crystal
Sapphire crystal glass
Platform
OS
watchOS 27
watchOS 26, upgradable to watchOS 26.5
Chipset
Apple S11
Apple S10
CPU
Dual-core
Dual-core
GPU
PowerVR
PowerVR
Memory
Internal
64GB
64GB
Main Camera
Cameras
No
No
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
NFC
Yes
Yes
USB
No
No
Features
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, always-on heart rate, barometer, always-on altimeter, compass, SpO2, VO2max, temperature (body), temperature (water)
Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer, always-on altimeter, compass, SpO2, VO2max, temperature (body), temperature (water)
Battery
Battery
Li-Ion
Li-Ion
Misc
Colors
Radiant Gold Titanium, Natural Titanium, Silver Titanium (Hermès only), Pearl White Ceramic, Night Blue Ceramic
Slate, Gold, Natural
Price
€ 449.00
€ 391.62