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.
GENERAL | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Approach G12 |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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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 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor | Odometer |
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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 |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | - |
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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 |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth |
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DISPLAY | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Approach G12 |
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Type | LTPO OLED - colour | Monochrome |
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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 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | Push buttons |
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CASE | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Approach G12 |
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Case Size | 40 mm | - |
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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 |
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Band Type | Milanese loop | - |
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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 |
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Storage Capacity | 16 GB | - |
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CPU | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Approach G12 |
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Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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CPU Type | S4 | - |
Features | W3 Apple wireless chip | - |
BATTERY | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Approach G12 |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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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 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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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 |