Looking to complete your iPhone 18 ecosystem? The new Apple Watch Series 12 is the one to grab. The new smartwatch boasts a refined design and a slew of highly useful features. Pre-order yours at Walmart.
Looking to complete your iPhone 18 ecosystem? The new Apple Watch Series 12 is the one to grab. The new smartwatch boasts a refined design and a slew of highly useful features. The wearable is available for pre-order at Walmart.
You get what you pay for… and then some. | Image by Apple
Cupertino returns to ceramic glory with the Apple Watch Series 12. If you want to enjoy their ceramic versions, you can have them in Pearl White or Night Blue and they both look great if you're into smartwatches.
These fancy ceramic gadgets start at $899, which is much higher than the aluminum models ($399) and even the high-end Apple Watch Ultra 4 ($799).
The ceramic Apple Watch Series 12 is harder on your wallet than the Apple Watch Ultra 4 and it doesn't stop at the price tag.
Let's talk about repairs
A new report shines light on the scenario in which you don't have AppleCare+ (Cupertino's official customer service, tech support and warranty program).
So, per the information, if you need to fix "other damage" (which is basically any repair with the exclusion of a battery replacement), you'll need to pay $599. The battery replacement itself will cost you $99. Yikes!
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What about the Ultra 4?
Meanwhile, fixing "other damage" on the Apple Watch Ultra 4 is… $549, or fifty bucks less. That's still expensive, as the previous Ultra could be repaired at $499 without AppleCare+.
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What about the "vanilla" aluminum Series 12? Well, it's $349—almost as much as the watch itself.
What about AppleCare+?
If you're in the AppleCare+ program, you'll be able to get better sleep at night, knowing that the service fee for servicing your Apple Watch Series 12 is $69 (or $79 for the Apple Watch Ultra 4).
AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss coverage costs $4.99 a month for the Apple Watch Series 12 and $5.99 for the Ultra 4. There's also AppleCare One for $19.99 a month, which covers up to three devices. Starting September 14, Apple is adding AppleCare One Family at $49.99 a month, covering up to six family members.
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Sebastian is one of PhoneArena’s senior opinionators. A veteran news writer with almost 20 years of experience in media and technology, he not only covers all the hot news about Galaxies and iPhones, but often provides hot takes on industry trends. He’s fascinated with camera-focused flagships from the likes of Oppo and Vivo, as well as foldable phones.
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