Garmin Forerunner 235 vs. Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 235 and Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular). 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 Forerunner 235 vs. Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 7
Supported Host Device OS - iOS 14 or later
Activity/Sport Running, cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 45 mm -
Height 45 mm -
Depth 11.7 mm -
Weight 42 g -
Body Details - Case only: 30.68 g
Body Material - Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours Black, marsala red | Black and grey | Frost blue -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Find phone function, VO2 max, idle alert, HR zones, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, auto pause, auto lap, music playback control, voice instructions Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support
Notifications - Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS receiver GPS/GNSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular)
3M UMTS Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10
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 - IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular)
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 215 x 180 pixels 324 x 394 pixels
Screen Size 1.23" -
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass Ion-X glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular)
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details - Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Strap Nike sport band
Band Size - S/M/L
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-200 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Grey Pure platinum/black | Anthracite/black
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S5 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 18 hours
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
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Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 235 Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Alarm, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ Apple Pay, GymKit
SAR Value - 0.18 W/kg (head), 0.92 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - A2355
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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