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MacRumors · October 6, 2026 — 18:16

Apple Watch Series 9 vs. Series 12 Buyer's Guide: Is It Worth Upgrading?

Apple Watch Series 9 vs. Series 12 Buyer's Guide: Is It Worth Upgrading?
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The Apple Watch Series 12 is now available, three years after the Series 9. In that time, Apple has introduced a thinner design, larger displays, faster charging, new water sensors, and a substantially more capable health sensing system. Is that enough to justify replacing a Series 9? Apple discontinued the Series 9 in 2024. The older watch still supports watchOS…

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