Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Approach S12 and Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar. 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 | Garmin Approach S12 | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
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 silicone band: 73 g Case only: 50 g |
Body Material | - | Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Approach S12 | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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Sensors | Accelerometer | Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, activity, steps taken, golf shot distance | Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance, temperature |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology, 42000+ preloaded courses | Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, solar charging, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor |
Notifications | - | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls, high and low heart rate |
Vibrating Alert | - | Yes |
Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Approach S12 | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Approach S12 | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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Resolution | 176 x 176 pixels | 260 x 260 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.3" |
Dimensions (WxH) | 23 mm x 23 mm | - |
Screen Protection | - | Power Sapphire |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Approach S12 | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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Type | - | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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CASE | Garmin Approach S12 | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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Case Size | - | 47 mm |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | - | Titanium |
Case Back | - | Metal |
Case Details | Slate grey | Black | White | Granite blue | Titanium carbon grey DLC | Mineral blue titanium | Titanium | Titanium black DLC |
BAND | Garmin Approach S12 | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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Band Type | Strap | Vented bracelet |
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Band Width | - | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 125-202 mm | 132-215 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Butterfly |
Band Material | Silicone | Titanium |
Band Colour | Slate grey | Titanium carbon grey DLC | Black | Whitestone | Chestnut |
STORAGE | Garmin Approach S12 | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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Storage Capacity | 125 MB | 32 GB |
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BATTERY | Garmin Approach S12 | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 70 day(s) | - |
Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 70 days GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s) |
Smartwatch mode - up to 18 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 22 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 57 days Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 173 days GPS mode - up to 57 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 73 hour(s) All satellite systems mode - up to 40 hours All satellite systems mode (with solar) - up to 48 hours All satellite systems with music mode - up to 10 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 136 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 289 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 40 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 74 days |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Approach S12 | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Silicon wristband, charging/data cable |
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SAR Value | - | 0.3 W/kg (body), 0.3 W/kg (limb) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | 45 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | -20 °C |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |