Apple Watch Series 12 vs 11: Here are the 6 biggest differences
Wellness Smartwatches Apple Watch Series 12 vs 11: Here are the 6 biggest differences Face Off By Jane McGuire Published 12 September 2026 Can’t decide whether to save your money and buy the older watch? Read this first When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Both watches will run the new watchOS 27 software, both have the same battery life, and both look pretty much identical, but there are some key differences.
- ▪Wellness Smartwatches Apple Watch Series 12 vs 11: Here are the 6 biggest differences Face Off By Jane McGuire Published 12 September 2026 Can’t decide whether to save your money and buy the older watch?
- ▪Read this first When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.
- ▪Both watches will run the new watchOS 27 software, both have the same battery life, and both look pretty much identical, but there are some key differences.
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Wellness Smartwatches Apple Watch Series 12 vs 11: Here are the 6 biggest differences Face Off By Jane McGuire Published 12 September 2026 Can’t decide whether to save your money and buy the older watch? Read this first When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Future) Jump To: Heart rate monitor Readiness Charging speed Audio Intelligence Processor Durability Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The Apple Watch Series 12 just dropped, and you might be wondering whether to buy an Apple Watch Series 11 on sale or wait and pre-order the new watch.
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