Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 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.
GENERAL | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Operating System | Tizen OS 5.5 | - |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | - | Golf |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | Microphone | - |
Width | 41 mm | 43.7 mm |
Height | 42.5 mm | 43.7 mm |
Depth | 11.3 mm | 11.5 mm |
Weight | 48.2 g | 34.1 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel | - |
Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor | Accelerometer |
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Tracking Data | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood pressure | Distance, time, activity, steps taken, golf shot distance |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, find phone function, VO2 max, automatic exercise recognition, Fall detection, Wireless PowerShare support | Sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology, 42000+ preloaded courses |
Notifications | SMS, social apps, incoming calls | - |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Digital Player | MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AMR, MP4, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA | - |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver | GPS receiver |
CONNECTIVITY | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth |
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Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | - |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Type | Super AMOLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome |
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Resolution | 360 x 360 pixels | 176 x 176 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.2" | - |
Dimensions (WxH) | - | 23 mm x 23 mm |
Aspect Ratio | Full circle | - |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) | - |
Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | - |
INPUT DEVICE | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel | - |
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CASE | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Case Size | 41 mm | - |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Case Details | Mystic bronze | Mystic silver | Slate grey | Black | White | Granite blue |
BAND | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Band Type | Band | Strap |
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Band Width | 20 mm | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 125-202 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Leather | Silicone |
Band Colour | - | Slate grey |
STORAGE | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Storage Capacity | 8 GB | 125 MB |
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User Memory | 4.3 GB | - |
RAM | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Garmin Approach S12 |
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RAM Size | 1 GB | - |
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CPU | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Manufacturer | Samsung | - |
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CPU Type | Exynos 9110 | - |
Clock Speed | 1.15 GHz | - |
BATTERY | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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Capacity | 247 mAh | - |
Battery Life | 120 hours | 70 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | Typical usage - up to 43 hour(s) Low usage - up to 120 hour(s) |
Smartwatch mode - up to 70 days GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
Wireless Charging | Yes | - |
Wireless Charging Standards | WPC | - |
MISCELLANEOUS | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Included Accessories | Wireless charging dock | Charging/data cable |
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Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810G, IP68 | - |
SAR Value | 0.209 W/kg (head), 0.294 W/kg (limb) | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
Manufacturer Model Number | SM-R850 | - |
Warranty | 2-year warranty | 1-year warranty |