Apple Watch Series 10 vs. Series 12 Buyer's Guide: Should You Upgrade?
Series 12 Buyer's Guide: Should You Upgrade?Tuesday September 22, 2026 9:13 AM PDT by Hartley CharltonThe Apple Watch Series 12 is now available, two years after the Series 10 introduced the current thinner design. While last year's Series 11 brought just four changes, the Series 12 is a much more substantial update, with a new chip, twice as much RAM, redesigned health sensors, exclusive health and audio features, tougher cover glass, 5G connectivity, and new case materials. The Series 12 starts at the same $399 price as the Series 10 did in 2024.
- ▪Series 12 Buyer's Guide: Should You Upgrade?Tuesday September 22, 2026 9:13 AM PDT by Hartley CharltonThe Apple Watch Series 12 is now available, two years after the Series 10 introduced the current thinner design.
- ▪While last year's Series 11 brought just four changes, the Series 12 is a much more substantial update, with a new chip, twice as much RAM, redesigned health sensors, exclusive health and audio features, tougher cover glass, 5G connectivity
- ▪The Series 12 starts at the same $399 price as the Series 10 did in 2024.
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Apple Watch Series 10 vs. Series 12 Buyer's Guide: Should You Upgrade?Tuesday September 22, 2026 9:13 AM PDT by Hartley CharltonThe Apple Watch Series 12 is now available, two years after the Series 10 introduced the current thinner design. But is it worth upgrading? While last year's Series 11 brought just four changes, the Series 12 is a much more substantial update, with a new chip, twice as much RAM, redesigned health sensors, exclusive health and audio features, tougher cover glass, 5G connectivity, and new case materials. The Series 12 starts at the same $399 price as the Series 10 did in 2024. Apple has now discontinued the Series 10, but remaining units may still be available from third-party retailers and on the refurbished or second-hand market.
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