Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin Approach G12

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) and Garmin Approach G12. 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 Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin Approach G12 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach G12
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 5 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Golf
Wearing Style Watch style Clothing
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 34 mm 45.8 mm
Height 40 mm 51.3 mm
Depth 10.7 mm 12.4 mm
Weight 39.8 g 25.1 g
Body Material Stainless steel -
Protection Waterproof -
Clock Display Yes -
FEATURES Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach G12
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor Odometer
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, Air Quality index Distance, golf shot distance, stroke data
Goal Setting Yes -
Features Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, automatic exercise recognition, Fall detection, Emergency SOS Sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email -
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver -
Payment Technology Apple Pay -
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
CELLULAR Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach G12
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM -
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) -
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach G12
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth
DISPLAY Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach G12
Type LTPO OLED - colour Monochrome
Resolution 324 x 394 pixels 175 x 175 pixels
Screen Size 1.57" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection Sapphire glass -
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach G12
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Push buttons
CASE Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach G12
Case Size 40 mm -
Case Shape Rectangular Circular
Case Back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back -
Case Details Stainless steel | Space grey aluminium | Space black stainless steel | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Gold stainless steel -
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach G12
Band Type Milanese loop -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-180 mm -
Clasp Type Magnetic closure -
Band Material Steel mesh -
Band Colour White | Black | Pink sand | Space black | Gold | Seashell | Stone -
STORAGE Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach G12
Storage Capacity 16 GB -
CPU Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach G12
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S4 -
Features W3 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach G12
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours 30 hours
Battery Life Details - GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach G12
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Apple Pay -
Compliant Standards - IEC 60529 IPX7
SAR Value 0.27 W/kg (head), 0.26 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m -
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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