What are the main differences between Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Series 12 Aluminum?

The main differences include display size, processor, camera specifications, battery capacity, and price. Check the detailed comparison table for complete specifications.

Which device has longer battery life?

Apple Watch Series 12 has battery, compared to Apple Watch Series 12 Aluminum with battery.

Can I compare smartwatch with smartwatch?

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Compare Apple Watch Series 12 vs Apple Watch Series 12 Aluminum
Full Comparison

Watch Series 12

Apple

Watch Series 12 Aluminum

Apple

Main Specs

1.96" Retina LTPO3 OLED

Display

1.96" Retina LTPO3 OLED

Apple S11

CPU

Apple S11

Specifications

Launch

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 2G Bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 3G Bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

LTE 4G Bands LTE

SA/NSA 5G Bands SA/NSA

HSPA, LTE, 5G Speed HSPA, LTE, 5G

Body

46 x 40 x 9.7 mm - titanium / 47 x 41 x 9.9 mm - ceramic Dimensions 46 x 40 x 9.7 mm

36.5 / 41.7 / 42.8 / 44.9 / 51.3 / 52.9 g Weight 31.5/32.2/38.6/39.5 g

Sapphire crystal front, ceramic/zirconia back, titanium frame (grade 5) or ceramic frame Build Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), ceramic/zirconia back, aluminum frame

eSIM SIM eSIM

IP6X certified
50m water resistant
ECG certified (region dependent SW application; HW available on all models)
Depth gauge to 6m Others IP6X certified
50m water resistant
ECG certified (region dependent SW application; HW available on all models)
Depth gauge to 6m

Display

1.96 inches Size 1.96 inches

Retina LTPO3 OLED Type Retina LTPO3 OLED

496x416 pixels Resolution 496x416 pixels

330 PPI Density 330 PPI

2000 nits Peak Brightness 2000 nits

Sapphire crystal Protection Ceramic Shield 2

Wide-angle OLED Others Wide-angle OLED

Processors

Apple CPU Apple

S11 Chipset S11

Dual-core CPU Core Dual-core

PowerVR GPU PowerVR

Software

Memory

Sound

Connectivity

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, dual-band WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, dual-band

5.3 Bluetooth 5.3

GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS Location GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS

Yes NFC Yes

Sensors

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer Sensors Types Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer

Always-on heart rate, always-on altimeter, SpO2, VO2max, temperature (body), temperature (water)
Health Sensing System: third‑generation electrical heart sensor, always‑on optical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, temperature sensor
Temperature sensing (0.01˚ accuracy)
Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip)
Media playback Others Always-on heart rate, always-on altimeter, SpO2, VO2max, temperature (body), temperature (water)
Health Sensing System: third‑generation electrical heart sensor, always‑on optical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, temperature sensor
Temperature sensing (0.01˚ accuracy)
Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip)
Media playback