Apple Watch Series 12, Ultra 4 to launch with iPhone 18 Pro 8 in September
Apple is expected to show off the Watch Series 12 and Watch Ultra 4 at the time as the iPhone 18 Pro models in September. These new devices will have chips, better health features and possible changes in how they look. Apple is planning to share its smartwatches during the September event. The event will also include the iPhone 18 Pro, the iPhone 18 Pro Max and the iPhone Ultra. The company is probably going to add two models. The two new models are the Apple Watch Series 12 and the Apple Watch Ultra 4.
Although details are scarce compared to the upcoming iPhone models, reports suggest that Apple is preparing improvements in performance, health tracking, and sensing capabilities.
Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 to feature a new chip
According to a famous publication report’s Mark Gurman, both the Apple Watch Series 12 and Watch Ultra 4 are expected to receive a significant boost in chip performance.
Current Apple Watch models use the S10 chip, the overall performance of which has remained relatively close to that of the S9, introduced with the Apple Watch Series 9 in 2023. Therefore, the new models could offer a noticeable performance improvement.
The arrival of a next-generation chip would coincide with a pivotal moment for Apple, as watchOS 27 will introduce new AI capabilities for Siri on compatible devices.
Apple Watch Ultra 4 could incorporate more sensors
The biggest potential hardware upgrade could focus on the health and sensing capabilities of the Apple Watch Ultra 4.
A famous publication report claims that the Ultra 4 could receive a major update to its sensing functions, potentially significantly increasing the number of sensors. These additional sensors could enable new health monitoring features.
One area that could benefit is blood pressure monitoring. Apple introduced hypertension notifications with watchOS 26, and reports suggest the company is working on further improvements to blood pressure-related health features.
The ceramic Apple Watch could make a comeback
Apple might also bring back one of its most distinctive premium materials.
Gurman has reported that Apple could once again offer a ceramic case option with this year’s Apple Watch models. Apple previously offered ceramic cases on select Apple Watch models before discontinuing the material in 2020.
However, major changes to the overall design of the Ultra model may not happen this year. Although a famous publication has reported that the Apple Watch Ultra 4 could undergo a significant redesign, Gurman anticipates that the most substantial design changes will arrive later.
Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 release date
The Apple Watch Series 12 and the Apple Watch Ultra 4 are going to be shown to the public at the Apple event in September 2026. This is when we will also see the iPhone lineup from Apple.
Apple has not told when the Apple Watch Series 12 and the Apple Watch Ultra 4 will be available for purchase or how much they will cost. For now, information regarding the new chip in the Apple Watch Series 12 and the Apple Watch Ultra 4, the extra sensors, the option to get a ceramic case and the improvements to health features comes from things people are saying and leaks.