Apple Watch Series 10 42mm vs Apple Watch Series 12 42mm

64GB

64GB

11

Subject to change based on future operating system updates

27

Subject to change based on future operating system updates

Ask Siri to set a reminder, send an invitation, or give you directions, all without your phone.

The next generation of Apple Intelligence is centered around you, integrated into your apps, and built with privacy.

Apple Intelligence powers Siri AI — an entirely new version of Siri that’s more personal, conversational, and powerful, along with helpful features across apps.

Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 25, 26, 39, 40, 41, 66

Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66, 71

850/1700/1900/2100MHz

Required to use smartwatch over cellular; rate plan required

Required to use smartwatch over cellular; rate plan required

Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

Wi‑Fi 4 (802.11n)

2.4GHz and 5GHz

5.3

v5.3

Electronic SIM

Electronic SIM

Yes

Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71

Improved Workout app with new metrics, new views, and advanced ways to train.

Improved Workout app with new metrics, new views, and advanced ways to train.

Emergency SOS

International emergency calling

Fall Detection

Crash Detection

Last Emergency Call Availability Waypoint

Flashlight

Backtrack

Noise monitoring

Track your daily activity on Apple Watch, and see your trends in the Fitness app on iPhone.

Generates an ECG similar to a single-lead electrocardiogram.

Keep tabs on your resting, walking, and workout recovery heart rate.

The most accurate heart rate sensing in a wearable, Series 12 now measures HRV as often as every five minutes for insights on stress and recovery, and takes background heart rate readings every five seconds.

Electrical heart sensor

Third-generation optical heart sensor

Compass

Always-on altimeter

High-g accelerometer

High dynamic range gyroscope

Ambient light sensor

Depth gauge

Water temperature sensor

Health Sensing System: third-generation electrical heart sensor, always-on optical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, and temperature sensor

Compass

Always-on altimeter

High-g accelerometer

High dynamic range gyroscope

Ambient light sensor

Depth gauge to 6 meters

Water temperature sensor

Yes

Yes

Yes

Apple Music®

Apple Music®