Apple Watch Series 12 vs Garmin Descent G1 comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Apple Watch Series 12	Garmin Descent G1
key specs
Display Size	46mm	-
Dial Shape	Rectangle	Round
Display Type	OLED Retina	MIP
Ideal For	Unisex	Unisex
Strap Colour	-	Graphite Silicone
Strap Material	-	Silicone
general
Brand	Apple	Garmin
Model	Watch Series 12	Descent G1
Release date	September 9, 2026	March 3, 2022
Dial Shape	Rectangle	Round
Usage	Regular, Sports	-
Ideal For	Unisex	Unisex
Model Name	-	Descent G1
Strap Colour	-	Graphite Silicone
Strap Material	-	Silicone
Size	-	Large
Interchangeable Strap	-	Yes
Water Resistant	-	IP68
Water Resistance Depth	-	100
product details
Sensor	New optical and electrical heart sensors, optical heart sensor	Depth Sensor, Accelerometer, Thermometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation Monitor ,Galileo, GPS, GLONASS
Compatible Device	iPhone 11 or later, or iPhone SE (2nd generation or later), with iOS 27 or later	iPhone, Android
Battery Life	24 hours	Up to 25 hours (Dive Mode), Up to 21 days/ 4months with solar in Smartwatch
Charger Type	Magnetic charging port	Solar
Rechargeable Battery	Yes	-
Other Features	Readiness score, Siri AI	-
Notification	-	Yes
Charge Time	-	3 hours per day
connectivity features
Call Function	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes	-
GPS	Yes	Yes
Call Features	-	Call management
platform and storage features
Operating System	watchOS 27	-
Processor Name	Apple S11 chip	-
camera and display features
Display Resolution	416 × 496	-
Display Size	46mm	-
Display Type	OLED Retina	MIP
Scratch Resistant	Ceramic Shield 2 on aluminium models	-
Other Display Features	Up to 2,000 nits brightness, LTPO3, Always-On display	-
fitness and watch functions
Step Count	Yes	Yes
Calorie Count	Yes	Yes
Heart Rate Monitor	Yes	Yes
Altimeter	Yes	Yes
Compass	Yes	Yes
Calendar	Yes	Yes
Alarm Clock	Yes	Yes
Chronograph	Yes	No
Date & Time Display	Yes	Yes
Language	English	-
Number of Buttons	2	-
Other Fitness Features	ECG, sleep tracking, sleep score, sleep apnoea notifications, heart rate notifications, HRV, readiness score, VO2 max, heart rate zones, Training Load, workout tracking, cycle tracking, step tracking, GPS, elevation tracking	Fitness age, Respiration rate, Body Battery, Move IQ, Sleep Score, Hydration, Relaxation breathing timer
audio and video features
Speaker	Yes	-
Gesture Control	Yes	-
Microphone	Yes	-
Voice Control	Siri AI	-
dimensions
Width	-	45.5
Height	-	45.5
Thickness	-	15.2
Weight (g)	-	61.00

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