Review

Apple Watch Series 12

Koyel Sen

Apple Watch Series 12 has introduced some great features to Apple's range of smartwatches in terms of health sensors, AI functions, and charging speed. The smartwatch comes with a new S11 chip and an enhanced Health Sensing System, a background heart rate sensor, a readiness score, and health age indicators. It also has good audio intelligence features such as sound recognition, Live Rewind and Siri Recap. Though the battery capacity still provides 24 hours of power, the charging time has become quicker. Considering the bright always-on display, elegant design, advanced fitness tracking options, and integration within the Apple ecosystem, Apple Watch Series 12 can be an excellent choice for iPhone users.

General Specifications

Here are the Apple Watch Series 12 Specifications.

General Specification
BrandApple
ModelApple Watch Series 12
Operating SystemwatchOS
ProcessorApple S11 chip with 64-bit dual-core processor and 4-core Neural Engine
Storage64GB
Sizes42mm and 46mm
Case OptionsAluminium, Titanium and Ceramic
Target UsersiPhone users, fitness enthusiasts, health-conscious users and everyday smartwatch users
Display & Design Specification
DisplayAlways-On Retina display with wide-angle OLED and LTPO3
Resolution374 × 446 pixels (42mm), 416 × 496 pixels (46mm)
Peak BrightnessUp to 2,000 nits
Minimum Brightness1 nit
Refresh RateUp to 1Hz for improved power efficiency
Display ProtectionCeramic Shield 2 on aluminium models; sapphire crystal on titanium and ceramic models
ColoursSpace Grey, Black, Light Gold and Dark Bronze: aluminium; Natural and Radiant Gold: titanium; Pearl White and Night Blue: ceramic
Performance & Health Specification
ChipApple S11
AI FeaturesApple Intelligence and Siri AI
Audio IntelligenceSound Recognition, Live Rewind, Siri Recap and Shazam integration
Health FeaturesReadiness score, Health Age, ECG, Blood Oxygen, heart rate, HRV, sleep tracking and wrist temperature
Heart Rate TrackingNew Health Sensing System with continuous high-frequency background tracking
SensorsThird-generation electrical heart sensor, always-on optical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor and temperature sensor
Fitness FeaturesTraining Load, Heart Rate Zones, VO2 Max, custom workouts, cycling, swimming, running and multisport tracking
Battery & Connectivity Specification
Battery LifeUp to 24 hours of normal use
ChargingFast charging
Charging TimeUp to 80% in around 30 minutes
ConnectivityWi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, Ultra Wideband, LTE and 5G support on compatible models
Durability & Safety
Water Resistance50 metres, swimproof
Dust ResistanceIP6X
Safety FeaturesEmergency SOS, Fall Detection, Crash Detection, Check In and Backtrack
Other FeaturesDigital Crown, Double Tap gesture, Wrist Flick, speaker, microphone and voice isolation

Pros and Cons

Here are the Pros and Cons of  Apple Watch Series 12.

ProsCons
Great health and fitness tracking features.Upgrades may not justify switching from Series 11.
New Readiness score makes daily fitness planning easier.Quite expensive.
Faster charging is useful for everyday users.Best experience is limited to the Apple ecosystem.
Bright and premium Always-On display.Some advanced health features may vary by region.
Audio Intelligence adds useful smart features.Daily charging is still likely for most users.

Final Verdict

The Apple Watch Series 12 has some great features like the newly designed S11 chip, upgraded Health Sensing System, Readiness score and Audio Intelligence features which make the device better than its predecessor, while  the increase in charging speed also adds more convenience to its usage. Its display, fitness capabilities, safety features, and seamless interaction with the iPhone remain strong suits. On the other hand, there may not be enough improvements for the users of the Apple Watch Series 11 to get the new model right away.

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