Both are stylish everyday watches. But they live differently: a day versus almost two weeks.
Short answer
Apple Watch Series 11 - apps, SpO2, thinner (9.7 mm) and cheaper. Garmin Venu 4 - up to 12 days and Android compatibility.
Key differences
| Spec | Apple Watch Series 11 46mm GPS | Garmin Venu 4 45mm |
|---|---|---|
| Display | OLED, 416×496 | 1.4", AMOLED, 454×454 |
| Chip | Apple S10 | — |
| Memory | 64 GB | 8 GB |
| Battery life | up to 24 h | up to 12 days |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou (L1) | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou |
| NFC | yes | yes |
| Sensors | heart rate, SpO2, barometer, compass, gyroscope, temperature | heart rate, barometer, compass, gyroscope, temperature |
| Protection | 50 m / IP6X | 5 ATM |
| OS | watchOS 26 | — |
| Compatibility | iPhone 11 / iPhone SE 2 / iOS 26 | iPhone, Android |
| Dimensions, weight | 46×39×9.7 mm, 37.8 g | 45×45×12.5 mm, 38 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Battery life
Up to 24 h vs up to 12 days.
Compatibility
Apple - iPhone only, Garmin - iPhone and Android.
Case
46×39×9.7 mm and 37.8 g vs 45×45×12.5 mm and 38 g.
Verdict: who should buy which
- For iPhone and apps - Apple Watch Series 11.
- Battery life and Android - Garmin Venu 4.
FAQ
Is there NFC?
Yes, on both.
How much storage?
64 and 8 GB.
Which is cheaper?
The Apple Watch Series 11.