Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire vs. Garmin Approach S12

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire and Garmin Approach S12. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire vs. Garmin Approach S12 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Garmin Approach S12
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Golf
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 42 mm 43.7 mm
Height 42 mm 43.7 mm
Depth 13.8 mm 11.5 mm
Weight 44 g 34.1 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Garmin Approach S12
Sensors Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation Distance, time, activity, steps taken, golf shot distance
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music, PacePro pace guidance Sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology, 42000+ preloaded courses
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls -
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Garmin Approach S12
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Garmin Approach S12
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 176 x 176 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection Sapphire glass -
CASE Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Garmin Approach S12
Case Size 42 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Rose gold-tone | Carbon grey DLC Slate grey | Black | White | Granite blue
BAND Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Garmin Approach S12
Band Type Band Strap
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 125-202 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Powder grey | Black | Heathered black Slate grey
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Garmin Approach S12
Storage Capacity 32 GB 125 MB
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Garmin Approach S12
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 70 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 70 days
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Garmin Approach S12
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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