Both are rectangular and thin. Prices are close, but battery life differs many times over.
Short answer
Apple Watch Series 12 - S11, SpO2, apps, a little cheaper. Garmin Venu X1 - 2" 448×486, 7.9 mm and 34 g, up to 8 days, works with Android.
Key differences
| Spec | Apple Watch Series 12 46mm GPS | Garmin Venu X1 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | OLED, 416×496 | 2", AMOLED, 448×486 |
| Chip | Apple S11 | — |
| Memory | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Battery life | up to 24 h | up to 8 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 27 | — |
| Compatibility | iPhone 11 / iPhone SE 2 / iOS 27 | iPhone, Android |
| Dimensions, weight | 46×40×9.7 mm, 39.5 g | 41×46×7.9 mm, 34 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Battery life
Up to 24 h vs up to 8 days.
Display and case
416×496 and 9.7 mm vs 2" 448×486 and 7.9 mm.
Compatibility
Apple - iPhone only. Garmin - iPhone and Android.
Verdict: who should buy which
- The iPhone ecosystem - Apple Watch Series 12.
- Battery life and Android - Garmin Venu X1.
FAQ
How much storage?
64 and 32 GB.
How heavy are they?
39.5 and 34 g.
Which is cheaper?
The Apple Watch Series 12.