Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Approach S12 and Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular). 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.
| GENERAL | Garmin Approach S12 | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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| Operating System | - | WatchOS 8 |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS 15 or later |
| Activity/Sport | Golf | - |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | - | Microphone |
| Audio Output | - | Speaker |
| Width | 43.7 mm | - |
| Height | 43.7 mm | - |
| Depth | 11.5 mm | - |
| Weight | 34.1 g | - |
| Body Details | - | Case only: 32 g |
| Body Material | - | Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin Approach S12 | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, activity, steps taken, golf shot distance | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology, 42000+ preloaded courses | Call handling, music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support |
| Notifications | - | Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate |
| Vibrating Alert | - | Yes |
| Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface, voice (intelligent assistant) |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver |
| Payment Technology | - | Apple Pay |
| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri |
| IoT Voice Controlled | - | Direct |
| CELLULAR | Garmin Approach S12 | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Technology | - | WCDMA (UMTS) |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | - | 4G |
| SIM Card Type | - | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Approach S12 | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| 3M UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10 |
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| 4G LTE Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 |
| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
| DISPLAY | Garmin Approach S12 | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome | LTPO OLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 176 x 176 pixels | 352 x 430 pixels |
| Dimensions (WxH) | 23 mm x 23 mm | - |
| Screen Protection | - | Ion-X glass |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Approach S12 | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Type | - | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Garmin Approach S12 | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Case Size | - | 41 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
| Case Back | - | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
| Case Details | Slate grey | Black | White | Granite blue | Midnight aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver stainless steel | Gold stainless steel | Graphite stainless steel | Starlight aluminium | Green aluminium | Blue aluminium |
| Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
| BAND | Garmin Approach S12 | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Band Type | Strap | Sport band |
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| Band Size | - | Regular |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 125-202 mm | 130-200 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Pin-and-tuck |
| Band Material | Silicone | Fluoroelastomer |
| Band Colour | Slate grey | Midnight | Red | Starlight | Dark cherry | Abyss blue | Clover | Silver | Gold | Graphite |
| STORAGE | Garmin Approach S12 | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Storage Capacity | 125 MB | 32 GB |
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| CPU | Garmin Approach S12 | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Manufacturer | - | Apple |
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| CPU Type | - | S7 |
| Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip |
| BATTERY | Garmin Approach S12 | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Life | 70 day(s) | 18 hours |
| Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 70 days GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s) |
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| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Approach S12 | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | S/M band, M/L band, magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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| Preloaded Software | - | Apple Pay, GymKit |
| Compliant Standards | - | IP6X |
| SAR Value | - | 0.7 W/kg (head), 1.5 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | - |
| Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |
| Manufacturer Model Number | - | A2476 |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | 1-year warranty |
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