Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin Approach S12

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin Approach S12 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S12
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
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
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter Accelerometer
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
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
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
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth
DISPLAY Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S12
Type OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome
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
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) -
CASE Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S12
Case Size 38 mm -
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
Band Type Nike sport band Strap
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
Storage Capacity 16 GB 125 MB
CPU Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S12
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S3 -
Features W2 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (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
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S12
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
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
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