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Apple Watch Series 12 Has Smaller Screens and Bigger Cases
macrumors.com • • technology
Key Points:
- The Apple Watch Series 12 features a smaller display area compared to Series 10 and 11, with a 2% reduction for the 46mm model and a 1.9% drop for the 42mm model, while maintaining the same pixel resolution.
- Despite the smaller screen, the Series 12 case is slightly larger in width, increasing the footprint by approximately 2.6% for the 46mm and 2.8% for the 42mm versions, with case depth remaining unchanged.
- This combination results in thicker borders around the display, enhanced by design tweaks that recess the casing and expand the front glass, making bezels appear more prominent.
- The Series 12 continues a design trend seen from Series 9 to Series 10, where case size grew but visible bezel thickness increased despite an overall smaller aluminum edge; however, the Series 12 changes are less drastic.
- The Apple Watch Series 12 will be available starting at $399, with a launch date set for September 18.
