Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch Active and Garmin Approach S12. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.
| GENERAL | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Garmin Approach S12 |
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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 | Watch style |
| Audio Input | Microphone | - |
| Width | 39.5 mm | 43.7 mm |
| Height | 39.5 mm | 43.7 mm |
| Depth | 10.5 mm | 11.5 mm |
| Weight | 25 g | 34.1 g |
| Body Material | Aluminium | - |
| Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Garmin Approach S12 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, heart rate | Accelerometer |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking Data | Distance, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level | Distance, time, activity, steps taken, golf shot distance |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Automatic exercise recognition | Sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology, 42000+ preloaded courses |
| Notifications | SMS, social apps, incoming calls | - |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
| Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
| Digital Player | MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA | - |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver | GPS receiver |
| CONNECTIVITY | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Garmin Approach S12 |
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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 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 | 1.1" | - |
| 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 S12 |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | - |
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| CASE | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Garmin Approach S12 |
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| Case Shape | Round | Round |
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| Case Details | Rose gold | Black | Silver | Green | Slate grey | Black | White | Granite blue |
| BAND | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Garmin Approach S12 |
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| Band Type | Band | Strap |
|---|---|---|
| Band Width | 20 mm | - |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 125-202 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Silicone |
| Band Colour | - | Slate grey |
| STORAGE | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Garmin Approach S12 |
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| Storage Capacity | 4 GB | 125 MB |
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| User Memory | 1.5 GB | - |
| RAM | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Garmin Approach S12 |
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| RAM Size | 0.75 GB | - |
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| CPU | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Garmin Approach S12 |
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| Manufacturer | Samsung | - |
|---|---|---|
| CPU Type | Exynos 9110 | - |
| Clock Speed | 1.15 GHz | - |
| BATTERY | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Garmin Approach S12 |
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| Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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| Capacity | 230 mAh | - |
| Battery Life | 45 hours | 70 day(s) |
| 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) |
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 Active | Garmin Approach S12 |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, wireless charging dock | Charging/data cable |
|---|---|---|
| Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810G, IP68 | - |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 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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