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.
GENERAL | Samsung Galaxy Watch | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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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 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, heart rate | Accelerometer |
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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 |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 | 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 | 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 |
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 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | - |
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CASE | Samsung Galaxy Watch | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Case Size | 42 mm | - |
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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 |
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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 |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | - | Slate grey |
STORAGE | Samsung Galaxy Watch | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Storage Capacity | 4 GB | 125 MB |
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RAM | Samsung Galaxy Watch | Garmin Approach S12 |
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RAM Size | 750 MB | - |
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CPU | Samsung Galaxy Watch | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Clock Speed | 1.15 GHz | - |
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BATTERY | Samsung Galaxy Watch | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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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 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, wireless charging dock, wristband (Large), wristband (Small) | Charging/data cable |
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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 |