Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) and Garmin Approach S12. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
GENERAL | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Operating System | WatchOS 4 | - |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS 11 or later | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | - | Golf |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | Microphone | - |
Audio Output | Speaker | - |
Width | 33.3 mm | 43.7 mm |
Height | 38.6 mm | 43.7 mm |
Depth | 11.4 mm | 11.5 mm |
Weight | 28.7 g | 34.1 g |
Body Material | Anodised aluminium | - |
Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter | Accelerometer |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken | Distance, time, activity, steps taken, golf shot distance |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, text messages handling | Sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology, 42000+ preloaded courses |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | - |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS receiver |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - |
CELLULAR | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | - |
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SIM Card Type | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | - |
Messaging Services | SMS | - |
Supported Mobile Messaging Services | SMS | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth |
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DISPLAY | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Type | OLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome |
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Resolution | 272 x 340 pixels | 176 x 176 pixels |
Dimensions (WxH) | - | 23 mm x 23 mm |
Screen Protection | Ion-X glass | - |
INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | - |
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CASE | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Case Size | 38 mm | - |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
Case Back | Ceramic back | - |
Case Details | Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Slate grey | Black | White | Granite blue |
Crown Type | Digital | - |
BAND | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Band Type | Nike sport band | Strap |
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Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-200 mm | 125-202 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | Pin-and-tuck | Buckle |
Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Silicone |
Band Colour | Pure platinum/black | Anthracite/black | Bright crimson/black | Black/pure platinum | Midnight fog | Slate grey |
STORAGE | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 125 MB |
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CPU | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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CPU Type | S3 | - |
Features | W2 Apple wireless chip | - |
BATTERY | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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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 |
MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Siri, Nike+ Run Club | - |
SAR Value | 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.15 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 |