Apple Watches & Wearables
The Apple Watch is the best smartwatch for iPhone users. Our reviews rate the Series 12 and Ultra 4 9/10 for health tracking, bright screens and build. It works only with an iPhone, and the Series 12 needs a daily charge.
Verdict: Great pick
Strengths
- Heart rate every 5 seconds and a daily readiness score
- Very bright screens
- Ultra 4 battery lasts about two days
Limitations
- Works only with an iPhone
- Series 12 needs charging every day
How we rated it
- Quality: 9/10 — Both watches we reviewed scored 9/10.
- Customer service: 7/10 — Apple Stores plus authorised service providers.
- Warranty: 5/10 — 1 year as standard.
- Build quality: 9/10 — Ultra 4 has a Grade 5 titanium case and sapphire front; Series 12 has tougher Ceramic Shield 2 glass.
- Battery life: 7/10 — About two days on the Ultra 4, but only one day on the Series 12.
- Comfort: 8/10 — The light 42 mm Series 12 is comfortable to sleep in; the 49 mm Ultra 4 feels bulky on small wrists.
- Ecosystem: 8/10 — Works smoothly with iPhone, but not at all with Android phones.
Warranty
1 year. AppleCare+ adds 2 years with accident cover.
Service
Apple Stores and Apple Authorised Service Providers only.
Alternatives
- Samsung — Galaxy Watch is the closest pick for Android phones.
Apple Watches & Wearables on Guide10
- Apple Apple Watch Ultra 4 (GPS + Cellular, 49mm) — ₹1,09,900
- Apple Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS, 42mm) — ₹56,900
Sources
- AppleCare+ (India) — Apple India
- Guide10 review: Apple Watch Ultra 4 — Guide10
- Guide10 review: Apple Watch Series 12 — Guide10
- Apple Retail Store - Store List (India) — Apple India
- Apple Repair - Apple Support (India) — Apple Support
