Garmin Approach S12 vs. Amazfit T-Rex 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Approach S12 and Amazfit T-Rex 2. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Approach S12 vs. Amazfit T-Rex 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Approach S12 Amazfit T-Rex 2
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Zepp OS
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 12 or later, Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later
Activity/Sport Golf Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43.7 mm 47.1 mm
Height 43.7 mm 47.1 mm
Depth 11.5 mm 13.65 mm
Weight 34.1 g 66.5 g
Body Material - Polymer
Protection Waterproof Shockproof, water-resistant, salt fog protection, freezeproof, heat-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Approach S12 Amazfit T-Rex 2
Sensors Accelerometer Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, BioTracker PPG 3.0 biometric sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, activity, steps taken, golf shot distance Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, stress level, menstrual cycle
Modes - 150+ sports modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology, 42000+ preloaded courses Camera remote control, find phone function, flashlight, alarm, realtime location tracking, weather information, event reminders, PAI Health Assessment System, pomodoro timer, stopwatch timer, PeakBeats workout status algorithm, OxygenBeats algorithm, ExerSense algorithm, SomnusCare, Dual-band navigation
Notifications - Missed calls, calendar, incoming calls, applications
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Approach S12 Amazfit T-Rex 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0 BLE
DISPLAY Garmin Approach S12 Amazfit T-Rex 2
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome AMOLED - colour
Resolution 176 x 176 pixels 454 x 454 pixels
Screen Size - 1.39"
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
Pixel Density - 326 ppi
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Approach S12 Amazfit T-Rex 2
Type - Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Garmin Approach S12 Amazfit T-Rex 2
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Slate grey | Black | White | Granite blue Ember black | Wild green | Desert khaki | Astro black and gold
BAND Garmin Approach S12 Amazfit T-Rex 2
Band Type Strap Strap
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-202 mm 140-205 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Slate grey Ember black | Wild green | Desert khaki
STORAGE Garmin Approach S12 Amazfit T-Rex 2
Storage Capacity 125 MB -
BATTERY Garmin Approach S12 Amazfit T-Rex 2
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 500 mAh
Battery Life 70 day(s) 24 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 70 days
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 24 days
Battery safe mode - up to 45 days
Heavy usage - up to 10 days
Accurate mode (with GPS) - up to 26 hour(s)
Balanced mode (with GPS) - up to 50 hour(s)
Power saving mode (with GPS) - up to 58 hour(s)
Ultra-low temperature (with GPS) - up to 10 hour(s)
Ultra-low temperature (without GPS) - up to 9 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time - 2 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Approach S12 Amazfit T-Rex 2
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Magnetic charging dock
Preloaded Software - Zepp App
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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