Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch Active and Garmin Approach G12. 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 Active | Garmin Approach G12 |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Tizen OS 4.0 | - |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | - | Golf |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Clothing |
| Audio Input | Microphone | - |
| Width | 39.5 mm | 45.8 mm |
| Height | 39.5 mm | 51.3 mm |
| Depth | 10.5 mm | 12.4 mm |
| Weight | 25 g | 25.1 g |
| Body Material | Aluminium | - |
| Protection | Waterproof | - |
| Clock Display | Yes | - |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Garmin Approach G12 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, heart rate | Odometer |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking Data | Distance, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level | Distance, golf shot distance, stroke data |
| Goal Setting | Yes | - |
| Features | Automatic exercise recognition | Sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology |
| Notifications | SMS, social apps, incoming calls | - |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
| Digital Player | MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA | - |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Garmin Approach G12 |
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| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth Profiles | Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Human Interface Device Profile (HID) | - |
| DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Garmin Approach G12 |
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| Type | Super AMOLED - colour | Monochrome |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 360 x 360 pixels | 175 x 175 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.1" | - |
| Dimensions (WxH) | - | 23 mm x 23 mm |
| Colour Depth | 24-bit (16.7 million colours) | - |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) | - |
| Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | - |
| INPUT DEVICE | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Garmin Approach G12 |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Push buttons |
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| CASE | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Garmin Approach G12 |
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| Case Shape | Round | Circular |
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| Case Details | Rose gold | Black | Silver | Green | - |
| BAND | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Garmin Approach G12 |
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| Band Type | Band | - |
|---|---|---|
| Band Width | 20 mm | - |
| Changeable | Yes | - |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | - |
| Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | - |
| STORAGE | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Garmin Approach G12 |
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| Storage Capacity | 4 GB | - |
|---|---|---|
| User Memory | 1.5 GB | - |
| RAM | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Garmin Approach G12 |
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| RAM Size | 0.75 GB | - |
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| CPU | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Garmin Approach G12 |
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| Manufacturer | Samsung | - |
|---|---|---|
| CPU Type | Exynos 9110 | - |
| Clock Speed | 1.15 GHz | - |
| BATTERY | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Garmin Approach G12 |
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| Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 230 mAh | - |
| Battery Life | 45 hours | 30 hours |
| Battery Life Details | Typical usage - up to 45 hour(s) Outdoor workout time with GPS - up to 15 hour(s) Low usage - up to 90 hour(s) Local storage music playback time - up to 8 hour(s) Indoor workout time - up to 45 hour(s) |
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | - |
| Wireless Charging Standards | WPC | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Garmin Approach G12 |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, wireless charging dock | Charging/data cable |
|---|---|---|
| Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810G, IP68 | IEC 60529 IPX7 |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | - |
| Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-R500 | - |
| Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |
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