Garmin Approach S42 vs. Huawei Watch 4

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Approach S42 and Huawei Watch 4. 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

Garmin Approach S42 vs. Huawei Watch 4 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Approach S42 Huawei Watch 4
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later, iOS 13.0 or later
Activity/Sport Golf Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 43.4 mm -
Height 43.4 mm -
Depth 11.7 mm -
Weight 43 g -
Body Details - Case only: 48 g
Body Material - 316L grade stainless steel
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant, dust-resistant
Colours - Black
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Approach S42 Huawei Watch 4
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, barometer, depth sensor, optical heart sensor, ECG sensor, gyroscope, temperature sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, steps taken Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, blood oxygen saturation, location, stress level, respiratory rate, breath, altitude, ECG, nap
Modes - 100+ Workout modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Find phone function, sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology, inactivity alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, TruSwing, weather information, 42000+ preloaded courses Call handling, camera remote control, find phone function, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, music playback control, Route Back, customisable watch faces, arterial stiffness detection, sedentary lifestyle reminder, HUAWEI TruSleep, HUAWEI Assistant TODAY
Notifications Calendar, incoming calls, applications SMS, social apps, incoming calls, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS receiver
CELLULAR Garmin Approach S42 Huawei Watch 4
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
Messaging Services - SMS
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Approach S42 Huawei Watch 4
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Wi-Fi, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2 BLE/BR
DISPLAY Garmin Approach S42 Huawei Watch 4
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour LTPO AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 466 x 466 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.5"
Pixel Density - 310 ppi
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Approach S42 Huawei Watch 4
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, side button, rotating crown
CASE Garmin Approach S42 Huawei Watch 4
Crystal Type - 3D curved glass
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Metal -
Case Details Gunmetal | Polished silver | Rose gold Stainless steel
BAND Garmin Approach S42 Huawei Watch 4
Band Type Band Strap
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-202 mm 140-210 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black | White | Light sand Black
STORAGE Garmin Approach S42 Huawei Watch 4
Storage Capacity 64 MB 32 GB
RAM Garmin Approach S42 Huawei Watch 4
RAM Size - 2 GB
BATTERY Garmin Approach S42 Huawei Watch 4
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 10 day(s) 14 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 10 days
GPS mode - up to 15 hours
Ultra-long battery life mode - up to 14 days
Ultra-long battery life mode (typical usage) - up to 8 days
Typical usage - up to 3 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time - 60 min
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Approach S42 Huawei Watch 4
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cradle, charging cable
Preloaded Software - VoLTE
Compliant Standards - IP6X, ISO 22810, EN13319
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.3 W/kg (head)
0.71 W/kg (body)
1.08 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C 0 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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