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Apple Watch Series 12 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch9

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Apple Watch Series 12

Everyday iPhone watch

Satellite positioning
L1 GPS ↗
Sensors
Optical heart rate, temperature, accelerometer, gyroscope and altimeter; electrical heart / ECG and blood-oxygen sensors ↗
Connection & compatibility
Bluetooth 5.3 + Wi-Fi; iPhone 11+ with iOS 27+; cellular plan on compatible cellular models ↗
Battery / power
Up to 24 hours normal use; 38 hours Low Power Mode ↗

Keep in mind Health, cellular, satellite and AI features vary by region and supported phone/software. Manufacturer battery estimates are not hands-on results.

Samsung Galaxy Watch9

Android daily watch

Satellite positioning
L1/L5 dual-frequency GNSS ↗
Sensors
Optical heart rate, ECG, bioelectrical impedance, temperature, accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer, compass and light ↗
Connection & compatibility
Bluetooth 6.0 + Wi-Fi; Android 13+ with Google Mobile Services; LTE requires cellular model and supported carrier ↗
Battery / power
Up to 40 hours AOD off; 30 hours AOD on; 390 / 445 mAh ↗

Keep in mind ECG, blood pressure, sleep and other health features depend on compatible phones, country approval and software. Manufacturer ratings are not hands-on tests.

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Apple Watch Series 12 versus Samsung Galaxy Watch9
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Apple Watch Series 12
Smartwatches · AppleApple Watch Series 12Released
Samsung Galaxy Watch9
Smartwatches · SamsungSamsung Galaxy Watch9Released
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$399 USD≈ €354 EURECB 2026-11-04US · Store price · Listed
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$399 USD≈ €354 EURECB 2026-11-04 US · Store price
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Official listed price; stock and final checkout cost are not independently verified. US structured offer confirms free standard shipping; stock and exact delivery date remain selection- and location-dependent.

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Price source ↗ Checked 2026-10-26
$379.99 USD≈ €337 EURECB 2026-11-04US · Store price · Listed
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$379.99 USD≈ €337 EURECB 2026-11-04 US · Store price
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Galaxy Watch9, 40 mm, Bluetooth, Graphite

Manufacturer structured product data for this exact SKU. Final selected strap, taxes, shipping and stock must be confirmed at checkout.Price source ↗ Checked 2026-10-12
Designed forEveryday iPhone watch ↗Android daily watch ↗
DisplayAlways-On Retina OLED LTPO3; up to 2,000 nits ↗1.34 / 1.47-inch Super AMOLED; up to 3,000 nits ↗
Case size42 / 46 mm aluminum and titanium; 43 / 47 mm ceramic ↗40 / 44 mm ↗
SensorsOptical heart rate, temperature, accelerometer, gyroscope and altimeter; electrical heart / ECG and blood-oxygen sensors ↗Optical heart rate, ECG, bioelectrical impedance, temperature, accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer, compass and light ↗
Satellite positioningL1 GPS ↗L1/L5 dual-frequency GNSS ↗
Battery / powerUp to 24 hours normal use; 38 hours Low Power Mode ↗Up to 40 hours AOD off; 30 hours AOD on; 390 / 445 mAh ↗
Battery contextManufacturer estimate; settings and use dependent ↗Manufacturer estimate; settings and use dependent ↗
Water / dust rating50 m + IP6X ↗5 ATM + IP68 ↗
Connection & compatibilityBluetooth 5.3 + Wi-Fi; iPhone 11+ with iOS 27+; cellular plan on compatible cellular models ↗Bluetooth 6.0 + Wi-Fi; Android 13+ with Google Mobile Services; LTE requires cellular model and supported carrier ↗
Weight42 mm aluminum GPS: 32.2 g; 46 mm: 39.5 g ↗40 mm: 31.5 g; 44 mm: 34 g ↗
SubscriptionNo required core subscription; optional Fitness+, music, cellular and satellite terms may apply ↗Core Samsung Health features; optional apps and carrier plans may cost extra ↗
MaterialAluminum, titanium or ceramic ↗Not applicable to this category
AvailabilityOfficial product listing verified. Specific stock, shipping destinations, taxes and checkout totals must be confirmed for the selected configuration.Official product listing verified. Specific stock, shipping destinations, taxes and checkout totals must be confirmed for the selected configuration.
Important context
  • Health, cellular, satellite and AI features vary by region and supported phone/software. Manufacturer battery estimates are not hands-on results.
  • ECG, blood pressure, sleep and other health features depend on compatible phones, country approval and software. Manufacturer ratings are not hands-on tests.
Editorial pick & release#1 · Our Top 10 SmartwatchesReleased: Sep 18, 2026Initial sales in stated launch markets#4 · Our Top 10 SmartwatchesReleased: Aug 7, 2026US release; Singapore release separately announced for August 14
EvidenceManufacturer source Checked 2026-10-12Manufacturer source Checked 2026-10-12

Battery claims use different conditions and are not a controlled benchmark. “Not verified” is an evidence gap, not a missing feature. Prices are dated regional snapshots. Deposits, bundles and historical launch prices are labelled. Brightness measurement methods and battery workloads vary by manufacturer.