Apple Watch Series 12 vs Apple Watch Ultra 4
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Apple Watch Series 12
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Apple Watch Ultra 4
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Even
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Apple Watch Series 12 | Apple Watch Ultra 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 1.96 | 1.98 |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution Height | 416 | 422 |
| Resolution Width | 496 | 514 |
| Peak Brightness | 2000 | 3000 |
| PPI | 326 | 326 |
| Glass Type | Sapphire crystal | Sapphire crystal |
| unknown | Wide-angle OLED | Wide-angle OLED |
Platform
| Spec | Apple Watch Series 12 | Apple Watch Ultra 4 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Dual-core | Dual-core |
| GPU | PowerVR | PowerVR |
| Chipset Name | Apple S11 | Apple S11 |
Memory
| Spec | Apple Watch Series 12 | Apple Watch Ultra 4 |
|---|---|---|
| cardslot | No | No |
| Variants | 64GB | 64GB |
Battery
| Spec | Apple Watch Series 12 | Apple Watch Ultra 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | — |
Body
| Spec | Apple Watch Series 12 | Apple Watch Ultra 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Sapphire crystal front, zirconia back, titanium case (grade 5) or ceramic case | Sapphire crystal front, ceramic and zirconia back, titanium frame (grade 5) |
| SIM | eSIM | eSIM |
| Height (mm) | 46 | 49 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.7 | 12 |
| unknown | IP6X certified 50m water resistant ECG certified (region dependent SW application; HW available on all models) Depth gauge to 6m | IP6X certified 100m water resistant (22810:2010) 40m swimproof/diving (EN13319) MIL-STD-810H compliant ECG certified (region dependent SW application; HW available on all models) |
| Weight (g) | — | 63 |
| Width (mm) | 40 | 44 |
Launch
| Spec | Apple Watch Series 12 | Apple Watch Ultra 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, September 09 | 2026, September 09 |
| Status | Coming soon. Exp. release 2026, September 18 | Coming soon. Exp. release 2026, September 18 |
Network
| Spec | Apple Watch Series 12 | Apple Watch Ultra 4 |
|---|---|---|
| 2gbands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3gbands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4gbands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66, 71 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 53, 66, 71 |
| 5gbands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71 SA/NSA | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 53, 66, 71 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple Watch Series 12 | Apple Watch Ultra 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Apple Watch Series 12 | Apple Watch Ultra 4 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 5mmjack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with dual speakers (86-decibel) |
Features
| Spec | Apple Watch Series 12 | Apple Watch Ultra 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, always-on heart rate, barometer, always-on altimeter, compass, SpO2, VO2max, temperature (body), temperature (water) | Accelerometer, gyro, always-on heart rate, barometer, always-on altimeter (-500m to 9000m), compass, SpO2, VO2max, temperature (body), temperature (water) |
| unknown | Health Sensing System: third‑generation electrical heart sensor, always‑on optical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, temperature sensor Temperature sensing (0.01˚ accuracy) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Media playback | Health Sensing System: third‑generation electrical heart sensor, always‑on optical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, temperature sensor Temperature sensing (0.01˚ accuracy) Depth gauge (±1m accuracy) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS via satellite |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
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