Apple Watch Series 12 vs. Apple Watch Ultra 4: Clash of the Newest Apple Watches
Apple has unveiled the new Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4, focusing on software enhancements while maintaining previous price points. The devices offer varying levels of durability and material options for different consumer needs.
Why it matters
As major consumer tech products, these releases influence the wearable technology market and set benchmarks for pricing and feature integration.
The newest Apple smartwatches have premium features — and prices to match.
Read full bio September 11, 2026, 5:27 am ET
The Apple Watch Series 12 (left) versus the Apple Watch Ultra 4 (right). CNET At its Surprise & Shine event on Sept. 9 , Apple revealed its newest devices, including its latest smartwatches. Here’s how the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 compare.
The new Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 are premium wearables running the company’s WatchOS 27 software, which have plenty of features that interact with paired iPhones and a growing number that work even when apart (handy when out on a run). The Series 12 is the standard model, while the Ultra 4 is the higher-end version with more durability and features.
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