Samsung Galaxy Watch vs. Garmin Approach S12

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch 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 Watch vs. Garmin Approach S12 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Galaxy Watch Garmin Approach S12
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 -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 41.7 mm 43.7 mm
Height 45.7 mm 43.7 mm
Depth 12.6 mm 11.5 mm
Weight 49 g 34.1 g
Body Material Stainless steel -
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Watch Garmin Approach S12
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, water vs. caffeine intake Distance, time, activity, steps taken, golf shot distance
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Find phone function Sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology, 42000+ preloaded courses
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Digital Player MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Samsung Galaxy Watch Garmin Approach S12
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Watch Garmin Approach S12
Type Super AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome
Resolution 360 x 360 pixels 176 x 176 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Colour Depth 24-bit (16.7 million colours) -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass DX+ (scratch resistant glass) -
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Samsung Galaxy Watch Garmin Approach S12
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Samsung Galaxy Watch Garmin Approach S12
Case Size 42 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Rose gold | Midnight black | Gold | Black Slate grey | Black | White | Granite blue
BAND Samsung Galaxy Watch Garmin Approach S12
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 125-202 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour - Slate grey
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Watch Garmin Approach S12
Storage Capacity 4 GB 125 MB
RAM Samsung Galaxy Watch Garmin Approach S12
RAM Size 750 MB -
CPU Samsung Galaxy Watch Garmin Approach S12
Clock Speed 1.15 GHz -
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Watch Garmin Approach S12
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 270 mAh -
Battery Life 4 day(s) 70 day(s)
Battery Life Details Typical usage - up to 4 days
Audio playback - up to 8.4 days
Smartwatch mode - up to 70 days
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Standby Time 6 days -
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Watch Garmin Approach S12
Included Accessories Power adapter, wireless charging dock, wristband (Large), wristband (Small) Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Contacts, E-mail, Messages, Music Player, Alarm, Phone, Gallery, Weather, Navigation, Timer, Bloomberg -
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-R810 -
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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