Garmin Approach S12 vs. Huawei Watch 3

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Approach S12 and Huawei Watch 3. 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

Garmin Approach S12 vs. Huawei Watch 3 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Approach S12 Huawei Watch 3
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - HarmonyOS
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 9 or later, Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later
Activity/Sport Golf -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 43.7 mm -
Height 43.7 mm -
Depth 11.5 mm -
Weight 34.1 g -
Body Details - Case only: 54 g
Body Material - Stainless steel, ceramic
Protection Waterproof Dustproof, waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Approach S12 Huawei Watch 3
Sensors Accelerometer Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, activity, steps taken, golf shot distance Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting Yes -
Features Sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology, 42000+ preloaded courses Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, find phone function, gesture control, voice announcements, breathing training function, store & play music, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, HUAWEI TruSeen 4.5
Notifications - SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface -
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Celia
CELLULAR Garmin Approach S12 Huawei Watch 3
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
Messaging Services - SMS
Supported Mobile Messaging Services - SMS
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Approach S12 Huawei Watch 3
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Wi-Fi, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2
DISPLAY Garmin Approach S12 Huawei Watch 3
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome AMOLED - colour
Resolution 176 x 176 pixels 466 x 466 pixels
Screen Size - 1.43"
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
Aspect Ratio - Full circle
Pixel Density - 326 ppi
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Approach S12 Huawei Watch 3
Type - Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin Approach S12 Huawei Watch 3
Case Size - 46 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Slate grey | Black | White | Granite blue Stainless steel
BAND Garmin Approach S12 Huawei Watch 3
Band Type Strap Strap
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-202 mm 140-210 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Leather
Band Colour Slate grey Brown | Black | Blue grey
STORAGE Garmin Approach S12 Huawei Watch 3
Storage Capacity 125 MB 16 GB
RAM Garmin Approach S12 Huawei Watch 3
RAM Size - 2 GB
CPU Garmin Approach S12 Huawei Watch 3
Manufacturer - Hisilicon
CPU Type - HI6262
BATTERY Garmin Approach S12 Huawei Watch 3
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 450 mAh
Battery Life 70 day(s) 3 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 70 days
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Ultra-long battery life mode - up to 14 days
Typical usage - up to 3 days
Standby Time - 14 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time - 2 hour(s)
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Approach S12 Huawei Watch 3
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cradle, charging cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C 0 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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