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Apple Watch Series 12 · UK MJFP4MP/A · 42mm · Aluminium · Black · GPSAlways-On Retina display with wide-angle OLEDs and LTPO3; 1Hz refresh; Active area (42mm): 374x446 pixels, 326 pixels per inch; Ceramic Shield 2 (aluminium cases); 2,000 nits peak brightness; 1 nit minimum brightness
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Apple Watch Series 12 · UK MJFP4MP/A · 42mm · Aluminium · Black · GPSNot verified
Apple Watch Series 12 · UK MJFT4MP/A · 46mm · Aluminium · Space Grey · GPSNot verified
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Apple Watch Series 12 · UK MJFP4MP/A · 42mm · Aluminium · Black · GPS
Strap selection is not part of this exact case identifier. · Manufacturer specification · This record identifies the literal watch-case SKU. The manufacturer's configurable strap has no selection in this record; strap style, size, bundle identifier and combined mass remain unspecified.
Apple Watch Series 12 · UK MJFT4MP/A · 46mm · Aluminium · Space Grey · GPS
Strap selection is not part of this exact case identifier. · Manufacturer specification · This record identifies the literal watch-case SKU. The manufacturer's configurable strap has no selection in this record; strap style, size, bundle identifier and combined mass remain unspecified.
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Apple Watch Series 12 · UK MJFP4MP/A · 42mm · Aluminium · Black · GPS
Apple Watch Series 12 · UK MJFT4MP/A · 46mm · Aluminium · Space Grey · GPS
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Apple Watch Series 12 · UK MJFP4MP/A · 42mm · Aluminium · Black · GPS
Apple Watch Series 12 · UK MJFP4MP/A · 42mm · Aluminium · Black · GPS
Manufacturer specification · Apple Intelligence is available with Siri and device language set to Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish or Vietnamese. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. Some devices may not be available in all regions. Siri AI is available in beta in watchOS 27 and requires an Apple Intelligence–enabled device set to a supported language. Available in English to start. Siri AI will not be initially available in the EU on watchOS. Certain Apple Intelligence features that rely on server-side models are subject to daily usage limits, including but not limited to Siri AI. Daily limits may vary by feature, request complexity, system demand, system policies and other factors. Expanded access to such features will be available for a fee in the future. Use of these features is subject to the Apple Intelligence Terms and Conditions. Learn more at apple.com/uk/apple-intelligence .
Apple Watch Series 12 · UK MJFT4MP/A · 46mm · Aluminium · Space Grey · GPS
Manufacturer specification · Apple Intelligence is available with Siri and device language set to Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish or Vietnamese. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. Some devices may not be available in all regions. Siri AI is available in beta in watchOS 27 and requires an Apple Intelligence–enabled device set to a supported language. Available in English to start. Siri AI will not be initially available in the EU on watchOS. Certain Apple Intelligence features that rely on server-side models are subject to daily usage limits, including but not limited to Siri AI. Daily limits may vary by feature, request complexity, system demand, system policies and other factors. Expanded access to such features will be available for a fee in the future. Use of these features is subject to the Apple Intelligence Terms and Conditions. Learn more at apple.com/uk/apple-intelligence .
Digital Crown with haptic feedback Side button Single tap, double tap and wrist flick gestures Siri powered by Apple Intelligence
Digital Crown with haptic feedback Side button Single tap, double tap and wrist flick gestures Siri powered by Apple Intelligence
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Apple Watch Series 12 · UK MJFP4MP/A · 42mm · Aluminium · Black · GPS
Manufacturer specification · Audio Intelligence includes Live Rewind, Siri Recap, Sound Recognition, and faster Shazam and requires Apple Watch Series 12 or Apple Watch Ultra 4. Live Rewind and Siri Recap will be available in beta in late 2026 and require an Apple Intelligence–enabled iPhone 16 or later (excluding iPhone 16e). Will be available in English to start and will not initially be available in the EU. Certain Audio Intelligence features that rely on server-side models are subject to daily usage limits, including but not limited to Live Rewind and Siri Recap. For more information, visit support.apple.com/en-gb/148354 .
Apple Watch Series 12 · UK MJFT4MP/A · 46mm · Aluminium · Space Grey · GPS
Manufacturer specification · Audio Intelligence includes Live Rewind, Siri Recap, Sound Recognition, and faster Shazam and requires Apple Watch Series 12 or Apple Watch Ultra 4. Live Rewind and Siri Recap will be available in beta in late 2026 and require an Apple Intelligence–enabled iPhone 16 or later (excluding iPhone 16e). Will be available in English to start and will not initially be available in the EU. Certain Audio Intelligence features that rely on server-side models are subject to daily usage limits, including but not limited to Live Rewind and Siri Recap. For more information, visit support.apple.com/en-gb/148354 .
S11 chip with 64-bit dual-core processor Audio Intelligence (Live Rewind, Siri Recap, Shazam, Sound Recognition) 4-core Neural Engine 64GB capacity
S11 chip with 64-bit dual-core processor Audio Intelligence (Live Rewind, Siri Recap, Shazam, Sound Recognition) 4-core Neural Engine 64GB capacity
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Apple Watch Series 12 · UK MJFP4MP/A · 42mm · Aluminium · Black · GPS
Manufacturer specification · The Blood Oxygen app is for wellness purposes only and not for medical use. Measurements are calculated and viewed on iPhone in the Health app. The temperature sensing feature is not intended for medical use. Temperature sensing is available on Apple Watch Series 8 and later, Apple Watch SE 3 and all Apple Watch Ultra models.
Apple Watch Series 12 · UK MJFT4MP/A · 46mm · Aluminium · Space Grey · GPS
Manufacturer specification · The Blood Oxygen app is for wellness purposes only and not for medical use. Measurements are calculated and viewed on iPhone in the Health app. The temperature sensing feature is not intended for medical use. Temperature sensing is available on Apple Watch Series 8 and later, Apple Watch SE 3 and all Apple Watch Ultra models.
Health Sensing System: third-generation electrical heart sensor, always-on optical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor and temperature sensor Compass Always-on altimeter High-g accelerometer High dynamic range gyroscope Ambient light sensor Depth gauge to 6 metres Water temperature sensor
Health Sensing System: third-generation electrical heart sensor, always-on optical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor and temperature sensor Compass Always-on altimeter High-g accelerometer High dynamic range gyroscope Ambient light sensor Depth gauge to 6 metres Water temperature sensor
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Apple Watch Series 12 · UK MJFP4MP/A · 42mm · Aluminium · Black · GPS
Apple Watch Series 12 · UK MJFP4MP/A · 42mm · Aluminium · Black · GPS
Manufacturer specification · All‑day battery life testing includes: 300 time checks, 90 notifications, 15 minutes of app use, a 60‑minute workout with music playback from Apple Watch via Bluetooth, and 6 hours of sleep tracking over the course of 24 hours; Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS) usage includes connection to iPhone via Bluetooth during the entire 24‑hour test; Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS + Cellular) usage includes a total of 4 hours of cellular connection and 20 hours of connection to iPhone via Bluetooth over the course of 24 hours. Battery life testing in Low Power Mode includes: 530 time checks, 160 notifications, 26 minutes of app use, a 60‑minute workout with music playback from Apple Watch via Bluetooth, and 6 hours of sleep tracking over the course of 38 hours; Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS) usage includes connection to iPhone via Bluetooth during the entire 38‑hour test; Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS + Cellular) usage includes on‑demand cellular connection and 30 hours of connection to iPhone via Bluetooth over the course of 38 hours. Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2026 using pre‑production Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS) and Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS + Cellular), each paired with an iPhone; all devices tested with pre‑release software. Battery life varies by use, configuration, mobile network, signal strength and many other factors; actual results will vary. Workout tested without iPhone and with heart rate sensor on during outdoor run workout sessions. Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2026 using pre‑production Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS) and Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS + Cellular); all devices tested with pre‑release software. Battery life varies by use, configuration, mobile network, signal strength and many other factors; actual results will vary. Charge times are from 0–80% and 0–100% using the included Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB‑C Cable. Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2026 using pre‑production Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS) and Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS + Cellular), each paired with an iPhone; all devices tested with pre‑release software, pre‑production Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB‑C Cable (Model A3277) and Apple 20W USB‑C Power Adapter (Model A2305). Fast‑charge testing conducted with drained Apple Watch units. Times measured from the appearance of the Apple logo as the unit started up. Charge time varies with adapter, region, settings, initial battery levels, usage and environmental factors; actual results will vary. Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2026 using pre‑production Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS) and Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS + Cellular), each paired with an iPhone; all devices tested with pre‑release software, pre‑production Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB‑C Cable (Model A3277) and Apple 20W USB‑C Power Adapter (Model A2305). Charge time varies with adapter, region, settings, initial battery levels, usage and environmental factors; actual results will vary.
Apple Watch Series 12 · UK MJFT4MP/A · 46mm · Aluminium · Space Grey · GPS
Manufacturer specification · All‑day battery life testing includes: 300 time checks, 90 notifications, 15 minutes of app use, a 60‑minute workout with music playback from Apple Watch via Bluetooth, and 6 hours of sleep tracking over the course of 24 hours; Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS) usage includes connection to iPhone via Bluetooth during the entire 24‑hour test; Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS + Cellular) usage includes a total of 4 hours of cellular connection and 20 hours of connection to iPhone via Bluetooth over the course of 24 hours. Battery life testing in Low Power Mode includes: 530 time checks, 160 notifications, 26 minutes of app use, a 60‑minute workout with music playback from Apple Watch via Bluetooth, and 6 hours of sleep tracking over the course of 38 hours; Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS) usage includes connection to iPhone via Bluetooth during the entire 38‑hour test; Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS + Cellular) usage includes on‑demand cellular connection and 30 hours of connection to iPhone via Bluetooth over the course of 38 hours. Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2026 using pre‑production Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS) and Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS + Cellular), each paired with an iPhone; all devices tested with pre‑release software. Battery life varies by use, configuration, mobile network, signal strength and many other factors; actual results will vary. Workout tested without iPhone and with heart rate sensor on during outdoor run workout sessions. Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2026 using pre‑production Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS) and Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS + Cellular); all devices tested with pre‑release software. Battery life varies by use, configuration, mobile network, signal strength and many other factors; actual results will vary. Charge times are from 0–80% and 0–100% using the included Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB‑C Cable. Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2026 using pre‑production Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS) and Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS + Cellular), each paired with an iPhone; all devices tested with pre‑release software, pre‑production Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB‑C Cable (Model A3277) and Apple 20W USB‑C Power Adapter (Model A2305). Fast‑charge testing conducted with drained Apple Watch units. Times measured from the appearance of the Apple logo as the unit started up. Charge time varies with adapter, region, settings, initial battery levels, usage and environmental factors; actual results will vary. Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2026 using pre‑production Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS) and Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS + Cellular), each paired with an iPhone; all devices tested with pre‑release software, pre‑production Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB‑C Cable (Model A3277) and Apple 20W USB‑C Power Adapter (Model A2305). Charge time varies with adapter, region, settings, initial battery levels, usage and environmental factors; actual results will vary.
All-day battery life, up to 24 hours of normal use Up to 38 hours in Low Power Mode Up to 10 hours outdoor workout Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery Fast-charge capable Up to 80% charge in about 30 minutes 15 minutes for up to 12 hours of normal use 5 minutes for up to 10 hours of sleep tracking Learn more
All-day battery life, up to 24 hours of normal use Up to 38 hours in Low Power Mode Up to 10 hours outdoor workout Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery Fast-charge capable Up to 80% charge in about 30 minutes 15 minutes for up to 12 hours of normal use 5 minutes for up to 10 hours of sleep tracking Learn more
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Apple Watch Series 12 · UK MJFP4MP/A · 42mm · Aluminium · Black · GPS
Manufacturer specification · GPS selected; cellular-only model groups and radio bands are excluded. Ultra Wideband availability varies by region. For more information, visit support.apple.com/en-gb/109512 . Any card used in Apple Pay is offered by the card issuer. To use Apple Pay you need a supported card from a participating card issuer. To check if your card is compatible with Apple Pay, contact your card issuer. Apple Pay is not available in all markets. View Apple Pay countries and regions . Data plan required. 5G is available in selected markets and through selected network providers. Speeds vary based on site conditions and network. For details on 5G support, contact your provider and see apple.com/uk/watch/cellular . Wireless service plan required for mobile service. Contact your service provider for more details. Connection may vary based on network availability. Check apple.com/uk/watch/cellular for participating network providers and eligibility. See support.apple.com/en‑gb/HT207578 for additional setup instructions. Not all features will be available if the Apple Watch is set up through Apple Watch For Your Kids. Check support.apple.com/en‑gb/109036 for details. Wireless service plan required for mobile service. Check apple.com/uk/watch/cellular for participating network providers and eligibility.
Apple Watch Series 12 · UK MJFT4MP/A · 46mm · Aluminium · Space Grey · GPS
Manufacturer specification · GPS selected; cellular-only model groups and radio bands are excluded. Ultra Wideband availability varies by region. For more information, visit support.apple.com/en-gb/109512 . Any card used in Apple Pay is offered by the card issuer. To use Apple Pay you need a supported card from a participating card issuer. To check if your card is compatible with Apple Pay, contact your card issuer. Apple Pay is not available in all markets. View Apple Pay countries and regions . Data plan required. 5G is available in selected markets and through selected network providers. Speeds vary based on site conditions and network. For details on 5G support, contact your provider and see apple.com/uk/watch/cellular . Wireless service plan required for mobile service. Contact your service provider for more details. Connection may vary based on network availability. Check apple.com/uk/watch/cellular for participating network providers and eligibility. See support.apple.com/en‑gb/HT207578 for additional setup instructions. Not all features will be available if the Apple Watch is set up through Apple Watch For Your Kids. Check support.apple.com/en‑gb/109036 for details. Wireless service plan required for mobile service. Check apple.com/uk/watch/cellular for participating network providers and eligibility.
All models Support for 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi networks Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Bluetooth 5.3 Precision L1 GPS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou) Second-generation Ultra Wideband chip Apple Pay GymKit
All models Support for 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi networks Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Bluetooth 5.3 Precision L1 GPS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou) Second-generation Ultra Wideband chip Apple Pay GymKit
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Apple Watch Series 12 · UK MJFP4MP/A · 42mm · Aluminium · Black · GPS
Apple Watch Series 12 · UK MJFP4MP/A · 42mm · Aluminium · Black · GPS
Manufacturer specification · Apple Watch Series 12 has a water resistance rating of 50 metres under ISO standard 22810:2010. This means that it may be used for shallow-water activities like swimming in a pool or ocean or snorkelling to a depth of 6 metres. It should not be used for scuba diving, waterskiing or other high-velocity water sports. Water resistance is not a permanent condition and can diminish over time. For more information, see support.apple.com/en-gb/109522 . Apple Watch Series 12 is rated IP6X dust resistant.
Apple Watch Series 12 · UK MJFT4MP/A · 46mm · Aluminium · Space Grey · GPS
Manufacturer specification · Apple Watch Series 12 has a water resistance rating of 50 metres under ISO standard 22810:2010. This means that it may be used for shallow-water activities like swimming in a pool or ocean or snorkelling to a depth of 6 metres. It should not be used for scuba diving, waterskiing or other high-velocity water sports. Water resistance is not a permanent condition and can diminish over time. For more information, see support.apple.com/en-gb/109522 . Apple Watch Series 12 is rated IP6X dust resistant.
Operating temperature: 0° to 35° C (32° to 95° F) Non-operating storage temperature: -20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F) Relative humidity: 5% to 90% non-condensing Operating altitude: 0 to 3,000 metres (0 to 10,000 feet)
Operating temperature: 0° to 35° C (32° to 95° F) Non-operating storage temperature: -20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F) Relative humidity: 5% to 90% non-condensing Operating altitude: 0 to 3,000 metres (0 to 10,000 feet)
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Apple Watch Series 12 · UK MJFP4MP/A · 42mm · Aluminium · Black · GPS
Manufacturer specification · Exact installed watchOS version is not listed by this technical source.
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Apple Watch Series 12 · UK MJFP4MP/A · 42mm · Aluminium · Black · GPS
Strap selection is not part of this exact case identifier. · Manufacturer specification · This record identifies the literal watch-case SKU. The manufacturer's configurable strap has no selection in this record; strap style, size, bundle identifier and combined mass remain unspecified.
Apple Watch Series 12 · UK MJFT4MP/A · 46mm · Aluminium · Space Grey · GPS
Strap selection is not part of this exact case identifier. · Manufacturer specification · This record identifies the literal watch-case SKU. The manufacturer's configurable strap has no selection in this record; strap style, size, bundle identifier and combined mass remain unspecified.
Each record represents an explicitly checked model and configuration. Original import: 5 Sept 2026; this is not its verification date. This is not a list of current offers or a popularity ranking.