Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 are expected to debut at Apple’s September 9, 2026, event. Apple has officially confirmed the event, but it has not yet confirmed either watch by name. Recent reports point to faster chips, health and fitness improvements and limited design changes.
Apple Watch Series 12 And Ultra 4 Launch Date
Apple’s special event is scheduled for September 9, 2026, at 10 a.m. PT, or 10:30 p.m. IST. The event will be streamed online. The Series 12 and Ultra 4 are widely expected to be announced alongside Apple’s new iPhone lineup.
Apple has not confirmed pre-order or sale dates yet.
Expected Price In India
Apple has not announced pricing. For reference, the current Apple Watch Series 11 starts at ₹46,900, while the Apple Watch Ultra 3 starts at ₹89,900 in India.
The Series 12 could remain around the current price range, while the Ultra 4 is expected to remain Apple’s premium smartwatch. These are estimates, not confirmed prices.
Expected Design And Key Upgrades
The Apple Watch Series 12 is not expected to receive a major redesign. Recent reporting suggests Apple is focusing on internal upgrades, including faster performance and improved health and fitness tracking. A ceramic case option is also rumoured for the Series 12, but this remains unconfirmed.
The Ultra 4 is also expected to retain the rugged Ultra design. Reports suggest improvements to sensing and health features, although claims of a major redesign remain disputed.
New Chip Could Be Biggest Upgrade
Both watches are expected to receive a new-generation S-series chip. The current Series 11 and Ultra 3 use the S10, while reports point to an S11 or newer chip for the 2026 models. The upgrade could improve performance, particularly as Apple expands AI features on the Watch.
watchOS 27 And Siri AI
watchOS 27 is expected to be a major part of the new experience. Apple has introduced a more capable Siri AI experience, along with a dedicated Siri app, Smart Stack improvements and Workout Buddy features.
Siri AI will not necessarily be exclusive to the Series 12 and Ultra 4, as Apple is bringing the software to compatible existing Apple Watch models as well.
Expected Specifications
| Feature | Apple Watch Series 12 | Apple Watch Ultra 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | Expected Sept. 9, 2026 | Expected Sept. 9, 2026 |
| Chip | New S-series chip expected | New S-series chip expected |
| Display | Always-On Retina expected | Large Always-On Retina expected |
| Case | Aluminium/Titanium expected | Titanium expected |
| Ceramic | Rumoured | Not expected |
| Software | watchOS 27 | watchOS 27 |
| Siri AI | Expected | Expected |
| Health | Improved tracking expected | Advanced health/sensing upgrades expected |
| Connectivity | GPS/Cellular expected | 5G and satellite features expected |
| Price | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
Disclaimer: This article is based on publicly available information. Apple has not officially confirmed the final specifications, prices, colours or features of the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4. Rumoured details may change before or during the official launch.
