Compact, stylish watches. The Apple is cheaper, the Garmin lasts a week.
Short answer
Garmin Venu 4 41mm - up to 10 days, works with Android and iPhone. Apple Watch Series 12 42mm - S11, SpO2, apps, thinner and cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | Garmin Venu 4 41mm | Apple Watch Series 12 42mm GPS |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 1.2", AMOLED, 390×390 | OLED, 374×446 |
| Chip | — | Apple S11 |
| Memory | 8 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery life | up to 10 days | up to 24 h |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou (L1) |
| NFC | yes | yes |
| Sensors | heart rate, barometer, compass, gyroscope, temperature | heart rate, SpO2, barometer, compass, gyroscope, temperature |
| Protection | 5 ATM | 50 m / IP6X |
| OS | — | watchOS 27 |
| Compatibility | iPhone, Android | iPhone 11 / iPhone SE 2 / iOS 27 |
| Dimensions, weight | 41×41×12 mm, 33 g | 42×37×9.7 mm, 32.2 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Battery life
Up to 10 days vs up to 24 h.
Compatibility
Garmin - iPhone and Android. Apple - iPhone only.
Case
41×41×12 mm and 33 g vs 42×37×9.7 mm and 32.2 g.
Verdict: who should buy which
- A week without charging - Garmin Venu 4 41mm.
- Apps for iPhone - Apple Watch Series 12.
FAQ
Is there NFC?
Yes, on both.
How much storage?
8 and 64 GB.
Which is cheaper?
The Apple Watch Series 12.