Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin Approach S12

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) and Garmin Approach S12. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin Approach S12 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S12
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 7 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 14 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Golf
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width - 43.7 mm
Height - 43.7 mm
Depth - 11.5 mm
Weight - 34.1 g
Body Details Case only: 41.3 g -
Body Material Titanium -
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S12
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor Accelerometer
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG Distance, time, activity, steps taken, golf shot distance
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support Sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology, 42000+ preloaded courses
Notifications Calendar -
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GNSS receiver GPS receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
IoT Voice Controlled Direct -
CELLULAR Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S12
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) -
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S12
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth
DISPLAY Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S12
Type LTPO OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome
Resolution 368 x 448 pixels 176 x 176 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection Sapphire glass -
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S12
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S12
Case Size 44 mm -
Case Shape Rectangular Round
Case Back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back -
Case Details Space black titanium | Titanium Slate grey | Black | White | Granite blue
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S12
Band Type Leather link Strap
Band Size S/M -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-180 mm 125-202 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Magnetic closure Buckle
Band Material Roux Granada leather Silicone
Band Colour Black | Baltic blue | Charcoal | Inverness green | Atlantic blue Slate grey
STORAGE Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S12
Storage Capacity 32 GB 125 MB
CPU Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S12
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S6 -
Features W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S12
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours 70 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 70 days
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S12
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable, dark grey sport band M/L Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Apple Pay, GymKit -
SAR Value 0.97 W/kg (head), 0.3 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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