Apple Watch Series 12 vs Garmin Fenix 7S comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Apple Watch Series 12	Garmin Fenix 7S
ratings
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Design and comfort Rating		-
Tracking accuracy Rating		-
Companion app Rating		-
Software and ecosystem Rating		-
Battery life Rating		-
key specs
Display Size	46mm	30mm
Dial Shape	Rectangle	-
Display Type	OLED Retina	-
Ideal For	Unisex	Unisex
Compatible OS	-	Android, iOS
Strap Material	-	Silicone
general
Brand	Apple	Garmin
Model	Watch Series 12	Fenix 7S
Release date	September 9, 2026	January 18, 2022
Dial Shape	Rectangle	-
Usage	Regular, Sports	Fitness & Outdoor
Ideal For	Unisex	Unisex
Model Name	-	Garmin Fenix 7S
Dial Colour	-	Black
Strap Material	-	Silicone
Size	-	Large
Touchscreen	-	Yes
Water Resistant	-	Yes
Water Resistance Depth	-	10ATM
product details
Sensor	New optical and electrical heart sensors, optical heart sensor	-
Compatible Device	iPhone 11 or later, or iPhone SE (2nd generation or later), with iOS 27 or later	-
Battery Life	24 hours	-
Charger Type	Magnetic charging port	-
Rechargeable Battery	Yes	-
Other Features	Readiness score, Siri AI	-
connectivity features
Call Function	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
GPS	Yes	Yes
Messaging Support	-	Yes
Third Party App Support	-	Yes
Call Features	-	Reject calls with text
Other Connectivity Features	-	Text response
platform and storage features
Operating System	watchOS 27	-
Processor Name	Apple S11 chip	-
Compatible Operating System	-	Android, iOS
camera and display features
Display Resolution	416 × 496	240 x 240
Display Size	46mm	30mm
Display Type	OLED Retina	-
Scratch Resistant	Ceramic Shield 2 on aluminium models	Yes
Other Display Features	Up to 2,000 nits brightness, LTPO3, Always-On display	-
Flash	-	Yes
Backlight Display	-	Yes
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	-
Date & Time Display	Yes	Yes
Language	English	English
Number of Buttons	2	5
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, Body Battery
Other Watch Functions	-	stopwatch, weather, battery saver, music storage, find my phone
audio and video features
Speaker	Yes	-
Gesture Control	Yes	Yes
Microphone	Yes	-
Voice Control	Siri AI	-
dimensions
Weight (g)	-	58.00

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