The Apple watch series 12 requires an iPhone 11 or later with iOS 27 or later.
(1) Based on a study conducted by Apple on the accuracy of heart rate measurement, August 2026. For more information, visit apple.com/de/HRAccuracy.
(2) Hypertension messages are not intended for use by persons under the age of 22, persons who have already been diagnosed with chronic hypertension (hypertension), or pregnant women.
(3) The APP cycle protocol should not be used as a method of contraception or for the diagnosis of a disease. Messages in case of cycle deviations, including perimenopause, are intended for persons over 40 years of age.
(4) Vitals APP is only suitable for use in wellness and is not intended for medical purposes.
(5) The blood oxygen APP is only suitable for wellness use and is not intended for medical purposes. Measurements are calculated on the iPhone and displayed in the Health APP. The blood oxygen APP is available on the Apple Watch Series 6 and later (except Apple WATCH SE models) and on all Apple WATCH ULTRA models.
(6) Emergency Call SOS requires a mobile phone connection or Wi-Fi calls with an Internet connection from your Apple watch or your nearby iPhone. Apple watch models with mobile phones allow you to make an emergency call in many places, if there is network coverage. Some mobile networks will not allow your Apple watch to call you when your Apple watch is not enabled, if it is incompatible or not configured to use on a particular network, if mobile is not set up, or if the mobile network does not support emergency calls via IMS. For more information, visit support.apple.com/de-de/108374 and visit apple.com/de/watch/cellular.
(7) Battery life varies depending on usage and configuration. For more information, visit apple.com/de/watch/battery.
(8) The tests were conducted by Apple in July and August 2026 using prototypes of the Apple watch series 12 (GPS) and the Apple watch series 12 (GPS + cellular), each connected to an iPhone; All devices have been tested using software prototypes, the Apple WATCH magnetic quick-charge unit on USB C cable (model A3277) and Apple 20W USB C Power adapter (model A2305). The charging duration varies depending on power supply, region, settings, output charge level, usage and ambient conditions. Actual results may vary.