Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition vs. Garmin Approach S12

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition 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

Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition vs. Garmin Approach S12 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition Garmin Approach S12
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, surfing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, bouldering, indoor climbing, mountain biking Golf
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width - 43.7 mm
Height - 43.7 mm
Depth - 11.5 mm
Weight - 34.1 g
Body Details Case only: 44 g
With band: 60 g
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Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition Garmin Approach S12
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor Accelerometer
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level Distance, time, activity, steps taken, golf shot distance
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, voice announcements, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, dual grid coordinates format Sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology, 42000+ preloaded courses
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls -
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition Garmin Approach S12
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition Garmin Approach S12
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 176 x 176 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection Power Glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition Garmin Approach S12
Type Touch buttons -
CASE Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition Garmin Approach S12
Case Size 42 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back Metal -
Case Details Amethyst steel | Light gold Slate grey | Black | White | Granite blue
BAND Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition Garmin Approach S12
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 108-182 mm 125-202 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Shale grey | Light sand Slate grey
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition Garmin Approach S12
Storage Capacity 32 GB 125 MB
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition Garmin Approach S12
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 59 day(s) 70 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 10.5 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 59 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 64 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 26 days
Smartwatch mode - up to 70 days
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition Garmin Approach S12
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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