Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4
Apple has announced the Series 12 and Ultra 4 smartwatches, with the Series 12 carrying forward the current design language but featuring an upgraded Health Sensing System and S11 chip for more frequent heart rate and HRV readings. The Ultra 4 retains its case dimensions and materials while incorporating the same health sensors and offering significantly extended battery life, particularly in a new Max Extended Workout mode.
- Apple Watch Series 12 starts at $399 for aluminum, $699 for titanium, and $899 for ceramic.
- Apple Watch Ultra 4 starts at $799.
- Both models are available for pre-order today, with general availability on September 18th.
- Apple Watch Series 12 battery life: Up to 24 hours of normal use, up to 38 hours in Low Power Mode.
- Apple Watch Ultra 4 battery life: Up to 50 hours of normal use, up to 84 hours in Low Power Mode.
- Apple Watch Series 12 water resistance: 50m.
- Apple Watch Ultra 4 water resistance: 100m.
The Series 12 features a new Health Sensing System paired with the S11 chip, enabling heart rate readings every five seconds and HRV measurements up to 24 times more often.
A new 'Readiness' score from 0-10, based on activity, training load, vitals, and sleep, is a key software feature for the Series 12 and Ultra 4.
The Series 12 offers two new aluminum colors, a ceramic option in pearl white and night blue, and tougher Ceramic Shield 2 glass.
The Series 12 comes in aluminum (dark bronze, black, light gold, space gray), titanium (radiant gold, natural), and ceramic (pearl white, night blue).
The Ultra 4 maintains last year's 3D-printed titanium case and dimensions, with everyday use battery life now reaching 50 hours and a new Max Extended Workout mode tracking for up to 45 hours.
The Apple Watch Hermès Series 12 is available in 42mm and 46mm in silver and radiant gold.
The Apple Watch Hermès Ultra 4 includes a new Grand H titanium band and Fathom and Wonder watch faces.
The Series 12's outdoor workout tracking climbs 25 percent to 10 hours, and 15 minutes of charging adds 12 hours of battery.