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8.8Display9.3
9.2Health tracking5.0
8.0Sports & outdoor4.7
9.0Smart features5.4
5.7Build & durability9.2
Dimensions
Size comparison
Watch Series 12 AluminumWatch GT Runner 2
| Watch Series 12 Aluminum | Watch GT Runner 2 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 46 mm | 43.5 mm | +2.5 mm |
| Width | 40 mm | 43.5 mm | −3.5 mm |
| Thickness | 9.7 mm | 10.7 mm | −1 mm |
| Weight | 40 g | 34 g | +5 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Watch Series 12 Aluminum better than Watch GT Runner 2?
- LTE (cellular)Yes · Watch GT Runner 2: No
- Screen size1.96″ vs 1.32″+48%
- eSIMYes · Watch GT Runner 2: No
- Thickness9.7 mm vs 10.7 mm+10%
Why is Watch GT Runner 2 better than Watch Series 12 Aluminum?
- Peak brightness2,000 nits vs 3,000 nits+50%
- Weight39.5 g vs 34.5 g+14%
- Battery capacity377 mAh vs 540 mAh+43%
- Resolution (width)416 px vs 466 px+12%
- Pixel density326 ppi vs 352 ppi+8%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Case size | 46 mm | 44 mm |
| Weight | 39.5 g | 34.5 g |
| Thickness | 9.7 mm | 10.7 mm |
| Height | 46 mm | 43.5 mm |
| Width | 40 mm | 43.5 mm |
| Lens / cover glass | Ceramic Shield 2 | Kunlun Crystal |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Ingress protection | IP6X | IP69 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | — | IPx9 |
| Colours | Dark Bronze, Light Gold, Black, Space Gray | Dusk Blue, Dawn Orange, Midnight Black |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.96″ | 1.32″ |
| Display technology | OLED | AMOLED |
| Panel | Retina LTPO3 OLED | AMOLED |
| AMOLED / OLED display | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution (width) | 416 px | 466 px |
| Resolution (height) | 496 px | 466 px |
| Pixel density | 326 ppi | 352 ppi |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | 3,000 nits |
| LTPO display | Yes | — |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | — | 14 days |
| Battery capacity | 377 mAh | 540 mAh |
| Battery type | Li-Ion | Si/C |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| Charged in 30 min | 80% | — |
| Health sensors | ||
| Optical heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | Yes |
| ECG | Yes | Yes |
| Skin temperature | Yes | — |
| Temperature sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep tracking | — | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, always-on heart rate, barometer, always-on altimeter, compass, SpO2, VO2max, temperature (body), temperature (water) | Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, SpO2, compass, barometer, depth, temperature |
| Sports & navigation | ||
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-band GPS | — | Yes |
| Satellite systems | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC payments | Yes | Yes |
| LTE (cellular) | Yes | No |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6 |
| Ultra Wideband | Yes | — |
| Smart features | ||
| Calls from the wrist | — | Yes |
| Speaker | Yes | Yes |
| Music on the watch | — | Yes |
| Storage | 64 GB | — |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | watchOS 27 | — |
| Platform | watchOS | — |
| Works with | — | Android, iOS |
| Chipset | Apple S11 | — |
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