Samsung Galaxy Gear vs. Garmin Approach S12

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Gear and Garmin Approach S12. 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

Samsung Galaxy Gear vs. Garmin Approach S12 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Galaxy Gear Garmin Approach S12
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS - iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Golf
Wearing Style - Watch style
Audio Input 2 microphones -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 36.8 mm 43.7 mm
Height 56.6 mm 43.7 mm
Depth 11.1 mm 11.5 mm
Weight 73.8 g 34.1 g
Body Material Stainless steel -
Protection - Waterproof
Colours Jet black | Rose gold | Lime green | Oatmeal beige | Mocha grey | Wild orange -
Clock Display - Yes
Designed For Samsung Galaxy Note 3 -
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Gear Garmin Approach S12
Sensors Accelerometer, pedometer, gyro sensor, gesture Accelerometer
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, steps taken Distance, time, activity, steps taken, golf shot distance
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Call handling, hands-free, auto focus, macro, BSI sensor, Sound & Shot, Text-to-Speech (text recognition), Smart Relay Sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology, 42000+ preloaded courses
Notifications Missed calls -
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Digital Player MPEG-4, H.264 AAC, M4A -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS receiver
CELLULAR Samsung Galaxy Gear Garmin Approach S12
Messaging Services LINE, SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Samsung Galaxy Gear Garmin Approach S12
Wireless Interface NFC, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Gear Garmin Approach S12
Type Super AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome
Resolution 320 x 320 pixels 176 x 176 pixels
Screen Size 1.63" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
INPUT DEVICE Samsung Galaxy Gear Garmin Approach S12
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Samsung Galaxy Gear Garmin Approach S12
Case Shape - Round
Case Details - Slate grey | Black | White | Granite blue
BAND Samsung Galaxy Gear Garmin Approach S12
Band Type - Strap
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 125-202 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour - Slate grey
CAMERA Samsung Galaxy Gear Garmin Approach S12
Sensor Resolution 1.9 Megapixel -
Videos 1280 x 720 (720p) -
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Gear Garmin Approach S12
Storage Capacity 4 GB 125 MB
RAM Samsung Galaxy Gear Garmin Approach S12
RAM Size 512 MB -
CPU Samsung Galaxy Gear Garmin Approach S12
Clock Speed 800 MHz -
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Gear Garmin Approach S12
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Capacity 315 mAh -
Battery Life 25 hours 70 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 70 days
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Standby Time 150 h -
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Gear Garmin Approach S12
Included Accessories - Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Clock, Stopwatch, Contacts, Voice Memo, Camera, Dialer, Samsung Apps, Gallery, Weather, TripIt, S Voice, Timer, Samsung ChatON, eBay, Find my device, Evernote watch, Atooma, Banjo, Glympse, MyFitnessPal, Vivino Wine Scanner, RunKeeper, Path, Pocket -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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