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Apple Watch Series 11 42mm vs Apple Watch Series 12 46mm

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Watch Series 11 42mm

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Watch Series 12 46mm

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Retail price starting at: $499.99

All monthly pricing req's 0% APR, 36-mo. installment agmt. $0 down for well-qual. customers. Tax on full price due at sale. Restrictions apply.

Retail price starting at: $599.99

All monthly pricing req's 0% APR, 36-mo. installment agmt. $0 down for well-qual. customers. Tax on full price due at sale. Restrictions apply.

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Key differences

Screen

42.0 x 36.0 x 9.7

Aluminum, Titanium: 46 x 40 x 9.7 Ceramic: 47 x 41 x 9.85

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Processor

Chipset S10 chip with 64-bit dual-core processor

Chipset S11 chip with 64-bit dual-core processor

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Memory

64GB

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Dimensions

Size (mm)

42.0 x 36.0 x 9.7

Size (inches)

Aluminum, Titanium: 46 x 40 x 9.7

Ceramic: 47 x 41 x 9.85

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Display

Pixels

374 by 446 pixels

326 pixels per inch

Pixels

416 by 496 pixels

326 pixels per inch

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Battery

Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Yes

Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Yes

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Processor

Chipset

S10 chip with 64-bit dual-core processor

Chipset

S11 chip with 64-bit dual-core processor

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Memory

Operating system

watchOS

Subject to change based on future operating system updates

watchOS

Subject to change based on future operating system updates

Siri

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

Siri

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.

5G (U.S. and other countries)*
Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71
5G (U.S. and other countries)*
Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71
4G LTE
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66, 71
4G LTE
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66, 71
UMTS/HSPA+**
850, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100MHz
NumberSync Capable
Required to use smartwatch over cellular; rate plan required
NumberSync Capable
Required to use smartwatch over cellular; rate plan required
Wi-Fi connectivity
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi connectivity
Wi‑Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth technology
v5.3

Bluetooth technology
v5.3
SIM type
Electronic SIM
SIM type
Electronic SIM

Workout
Improved Workout app with new metrics, new views, and advanced ways to train.
Workout
Improved Workout app with new metrics, new views, and advanced ways to train.
Advanced safety features
Noise monitoring
Fall Detection
Emergency SOS
Crash Detection
Advanced safety features
Emergency SOS
International emergency calling
Fall Detection
Crash Detection
Last Emergency Call Availability Waypoint
Flashlight
Backtrack
Noise monitoring
Activity
Track your daily activity on Apple Watch, and see your trends in the Fitness app on iPhone.
ECG
Generates an ECG similar to a single-lead electrocardiogram.
ECG
Generates an ECG similar to a single-lead electrocardiogram.
Heart Rate
Keep tabs on your resting, walking, and workout recovery heart rate.
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.

Sensors
Electrical heart sensor
Third-generation optical heart sensor
Blood oxygen sensor
Temperature sensor
Compass
Always-on altimeter
High-g accelerometer
High dynamic range gyroscope
Ambient light sensor
Depth gauge to 6 meters
Water temperature sensor
Sensors
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
Temperature sensor
Yes
Temperature sensor
Yes

Apple Watch Series 11 42mm vs Apple Watch Series 12 46mm

Watch Series 11 42mm

Watch Series 12 46mm

Key differences

Size (mm)

Size (inches)

Pixels

Pixels

Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Chipset

Chipset

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