Garmin Approach S12 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch4

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Approach S12 and Samsung Galaxy Watch4. 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. Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Approach S12 Samsung Galaxy Watch4
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Wear OS by Samsung
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later
Activity/Sport Golf -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43.7 mm 39.3 mm
Height 43.7 mm 40.4 mm
Depth 11.5 mm 9.7 mm
Weight 34.1 g 25.9 g
Body Material - Aluminium
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Approach S12 Samsung Galaxy Watch4
Sensors Accelerometer Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, bioimpedance sensor, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, activity, steps taken, golf shot distance Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, body composition, ECG, REM phases
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology, 42000+ preloaded courses Find phone function, VO2 max, automatic exercise recognition, personalised coaching
Notifications - Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Digital Player - MP3, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver
CELLULAR Garmin Approach S12 Samsung Galaxy Watch4
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Approach S12 Samsung Galaxy Watch4
Wireless Interface Bluetooth NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
DISPLAY Garmin Approach S12 Samsung Galaxy Watch4
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution 176 x 176 pixels 396 x 396 pixels
Screen Size - 1.19"
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
Aspect Ratio - Full circle
Pixel Density - 330 ppi
Colour Depth - 24-bit (16.7 million colours)
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass DX+ (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Approach S12 Samsung Galaxy Watch4
Type - Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin Approach S12 Samsung Galaxy Watch4
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Slate grey | Black | White | Granite blue Pink gold | Black | Silver
BAND Garmin Approach S12 Samsung Galaxy Watch4
Band Type Strap Sport band
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-202 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour Slate grey Pink | Black | White
STORAGE Garmin Approach S12 Samsung Galaxy Watch4
Storage Capacity 125 MB 16 GB
User Memory - 7.6 GB
RAM Garmin Approach S12 Samsung Galaxy Watch4
RAM Size - 1.5 GB
CPU Garmin Approach S12 Samsung Galaxy Watch4
Manufacturer - Samsung
CPU Type - Exynos W920
Clock Speed - 1.18 GHz
BATTERY Garmin Approach S12 Samsung Galaxy Watch4
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 247 mAh
Battery Life 70 day(s) 40 hours
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 70 days
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
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Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
Wireless Charging Standards - WPC, Wireless PowerShare
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Approach S12 Samsung Galaxy Watch4
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Wireless charging dock
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G, IP68
SAR Value - 0.729 W/kg (head), 2.594 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - SM-R865F
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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