Garmin Approach S12 vs. Amazfit GTR Mini

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Approach S12 and Amazfit GTR Mini. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Approach S12 vs. Amazfit GTR Mini Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Approach S12 Amazfit GTR Mini
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Zepp OS 2.0
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 12 or later, Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later
Activity/Sport Golf Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43.7 mm -
Height 43.7 mm -
Depth 11.5 mm -
Weight 34.1 g -
Body Details - With band: 24.6 g
Body Material - Plastic, stainless steel
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours - Midnight black | Misty pink | Ocean blue
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Approach S12 Amazfit GTR Mini
Sensors Accelerometer Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, geomagnetic sensor, BioTracker PPG biological tracking optical sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, activity, steps taken, golf shot distance Calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, sleep stages, stress level, menstrual cycle, personal activity intelligence (PAI), sleep duration, altitude, recovery time, training load, training effect, REM phases, sleep quality score, nap, sleep breathing quality
Modes - Do-not-disturb mode, 126 sport modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology, 42000+ preloaded courses Camera remote control, find phone function, VO2 max, OTA update, breathing training function, music playback control, weather information, event reminders, rotor motor, Quick Reply, pomodoro timer, customisable watch faces, PeakBeats workout status algorithm, ExerSense algorithm, SomnusCare, password protection, Virtual Pacer, sedentary lifestyle reminder, circularly-polarised GPS aerial, 5 satellite positioning systems
Notifications - Calendar, SMS, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate, low blood-oxygen, high stress level
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Approach S12 Amazfit GTR Mini
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.2
DISPLAY Garmin Approach S12 Amazfit GTR Mini
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome AMOLED - colour
Resolution 176 x 176 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size - 1.28"
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
Pixel Density - 326 ppi
Screen Protection - Fingerprint-resistant coating, tempered glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Approach S12 Amazfit GTR Mini
Type - Touch sensitive screen, side button
CASE Garmin Approach S12 Amazfit GTR Mini
Case Shape Round Circular
Case Details Slate grey | Black | White | Granite blue -
BAND Garmin Approach S12 Amazfit GTR Mini
Band Type Strap Strap
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-202 mm 150-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Slate grey -
STORAGE Garmin Approach S12 Amazfit GTR Mini
Storage Capacity 125 MB -
CPU Garmin Approach S12 Amazfit GTR Mini
CPU Type - Huangshan 2S
BATTERY Garmin Approach S12 Amazfit GTR Mini
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 280 mAh
Battery Life 70 day(s) 14 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 70 days
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 14 days
Heavy usage - up to 7 days
Battery saver mode - up to 20 days
Watch mode - up to 30 days
GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time - 2 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Approach S12 Amazfit GTR Mini
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software - Games, Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Timer
Compliant Standards - ISO 22810
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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