Apple has officially introduced Apple Watch Series 12, bringing major improvements to health monitoring, fitness tracking and everyday wellbeing.
The all‑new Health Sensing System works with the S11 chip to provide more frequent heart rate and heart rate variability readings. Apple Watch Series 12 also introduces a readiness score, improved sleep insights, more accurate activity tracking and smarter workout features.
Starting from AED 1,599 in the UAE, Apple Watch Series 12 is designed for users who want to understand their health, monitor their fitness and stay connected throughout the day.
Here is everything you need to know about Apple Watch Series 12.
An All‑New Health Sensing System
The new Health Sensing System is the most important upgrade to Apple Watch Series 12.
Apple has redesigned the optical and electrical sensors and introduced larger, more power‑efficient green LEDs. These updated components work with the S11 chip to collect heart information more frequently and provide users with richer health insights.
Apple Watch Series 12 can take background heart rate readings every five seconds. This is up to 60 times more frequent than Apple Watch Series 11.
Heart rate variability, commonly known as HRV, can be measured as often as every five minutes, making the readings up to 24 times more frequent than on the previous generation.
The updated Heart Rate app and new watch face complications make it easier to view heart information throughout the day.
Users interested in comparing different wearable options can explore the latest smartwatches available in the UAE at Star Gallery.
Understand Your Day With Readiness
Apple Watch Series 12 introduces a new readiness experience that can help users understand their capacity to take on the day.
Every morning, the watch provides a simple readiness score based on information such as:
- Recent physical activity
- Heart rate and other vitals
- Sleep quality
- Recovery information
The score can continue to adjust throughout the day as Apple Watch receives new information.
This can help users decide whether they are ready for an intense workout, should maintain a lighter pace or may benefit from additional recovery.
The feature can be useful for athletes, professionals with busy schedules and anyone trying to balance exercise with daily responsibilities.
Improved Sleep Tracking
Sleep can affect energy, concentration, recovery and overall wellbeing. Apple Watch Series 12 is designed to make sleep information easier to understand.
Its sleep score considers several factors, including:
- Total sleep duration
- Bedtime consistency
- The number of times the user wakes up
- Time spent in different sleep stages
Apple Watch provides a score and classification showing how the result was calculated. This allows users to understand their sleep quality and recognise habits that may be affecting their rest.
Heart rate variability is also included in overnight and daytime vitals. Regular HRV measurements may help users notice how their bodies respond to stress, physical activity and recovery.
Apple Watch health information is intended to support general wellbeing and should not replace advice from a qualified medical professional.
Fitness Tracking for the Ways You Move
Apple Watch Series 12 supports a wide range of exercises through the Workout app.
Users can track activities such as:
- Running
- Walking
- Cycling
- Swimming
- Strength training
- Badminton
- Barre workouts
During a workout, Apple Watch can monitor time, heart rate, calories and other relevant performance measurements.
Apple has also improved step‑counting accuracy, helping users get a clearer picture of their daily movement and activity progress.
Workout Buddy Brings Personalised Motivation
Workout Buddy uses fitness information and Apple Intelligence to provide personalised motivation during exercise.
It can use workout history, activity data and current performance to deliver relevant insights. This creates a more personal experience than standard workout notifications and may help users remain motivated while working towards their fitness goals.
Workout Buddy availability may depend on the paired iPhone, selected language and region.
More Ways to Understand Your Health
Apple Watch Series 12 brings a variety of health tools together in one wearable device.
Alongside heart rate, readiness and sleep information, users can access features such as:
- ECG app
- Cycle Tracking
- Daytime and overnight vitals
- Activity tracking
- Workout measurements
- Recovery insights
Together, these features provide a broader picture of daily health and fitness trends.
Instead of simply displaying numbers, Apple Watch Series 12 is designed to present information in a way that is easier to understand and use.
Ceramic Shield 2 and Everyday Durability
Apple Watch Series 12 is designed for everyday wear, whether the user is working, exercising or spending time outdoors.
Ceramic Shield 2 provides improved display protection, while water and dust resistance help the watch handle different environments and activities.
Water and dust resistance can decrease over time. Users should follow Apple’s care and usage instructions before wearing the watch during swimming or other water activities.
Protective accessories and replacement bands can also help users prepare their watches for different activities. Explore smartwatch accessories online or view this stainless‑steel Apple Watch band.
Battery Life and Fast Charging
Apple Watch Series 12 combines its S11 chip and power‑efficient sensors with battery performance designed to support workouts, notifications and health monitoring throughout the day.
Fast charging makes it easier to recharge the watch during a short break, before going to bed or while getting ready in the morning.
Actual battery life can vary depending on connectivity, workouts, health features and individual usage.
Make Apple Watch Series 12 Your Own
Apple Watch Series 12 can be personalised to match different routines, activities and styles.
Users can select different watch faces, complications and bands. Health information, workouts, calendars, weather and activity progress can all be placed within easy reach.
A Sport Band can be suitable for workouts and daily activities, while metal and fabric bands can create a more formal appearance for work or special occasions.
Browse the latest Apple Watch bands and smartwatch accessories to personalise your wearable.
Apple Watch Series 12 UAE Price and Availability
Apple announced that Apple Watch Series 12 starts from AED 1,599 in the UAE.
Official availability begins on September 18. However, this date does not confirm that Apple Watch Series 12 is currently available for purchase through the Star Gallery website.
Prices and availability may vary depending on the case material, size, connectivity option, selected band and retailer.
Is Apple Watch Series 12 Worth the Upgrade?
Apple Watch Series 12 may be a worthwhile upgrade for users who want richer health information and more frequent heart measurements.
Its main improvements include:
- The all‑new Health Sensing System
- Background heart rate readings every five seconds
- More frequent HRV measurements
- A daily readiness score
- Improved sleep insights
- More accurate step counting
- Personalised Workout Buddy insights
- Ceramic Shield 2 protection
- Fast charging
Users upgrading from an older Apple Watch model are likely to notice the greatest difference in health tracking, fitness insights and overall responsiveness.
A Smarter Watch for Health and Fitness
Apple Watch Series 12 is more than a device for checking messages and notifications.
Its new Health Sensing System, readiness score, sleep tracking and fitness features are designed to help users understand their bodies and daily routines more clearly.
Whether you are training for a goal, improving your sleep, monitoring your activity or simply trying to stay active, Series 12 provides useful information directly from your wrist.
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