Garmin Forerunner 970 Smartwatch vs Apple Watch Ultra 3
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General
| Brand | Garmin | Apple |
| Model Name | Forerunner 970 | Watch Ultra 3 |
| Sim | No | Yes, eSim |
| Ideal For | Men, Women | Men, Women |
| Sales Package | Forerunner 970 multisport watch, Charging/data cable, Documentation | Smartwatch, Strap, Magnetic Fast Charging USB-C Cable, User Manual |
Design and Body
| Weight | 56 g | 61 g |
| Material | Titanium | Titanium |
| Strap | 22mm Silicon | |
| Shape | Circle | Rectangle |
| Water Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistant Depth | 50 m | 100 m |
| Water Resistant Certificate | 5 ATM | |
| Dust Proof | Yes | Yes |
| Scratch Resistant | Yes | Yes |
Display
| Type | Color AMOLED | Color LTPO OLED |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, Multi Touch |
| Size | 1.4 inches | 1.92 inches |
| Resolution | 454 x 454 pixels | 422 x 514 pixels |
| PPI | 459 ppi | 346 ppi |
| Ambient Light Sensor | Yes | |
| Always On Display | Yes | Yes |
| Glass Type | Sapphire crystal | Flat Sapphire Crystal |
| Features | Up to 3,000 nits peak brightness |
Memory
| RAM | 2 GB | |
| Inbuilt Memory | 32 GB | 64 GB |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Voice Calling | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes, 5.3 | Yes, 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Calling | Yes | |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | |
| 4G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes |
Extra
| NFC | Yes | |
| Gesture Control | Yes | |
| Gyroscope | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Assistant | Yes | |
| Inbuilt Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Inbuilt Speaker | Yes | Yes |
| Notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Calendar, Weather, Music Storage, Find my device, Remote Music Controls, Female health Tracking, Built in full color maps | Crash Detection, MIL-STD 810H, Precision Finding for iPhone, Satellite Messaging, Emergency SOS via Satellite and Roadside Assistance via Satellite |
Camera
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Screen Flash |
Technical
| OS | WatchOS 26 | |
| Compatible OS | Android & iOS | iOS |
| CPU | S10 chip with 64-bit | |
| GPU | PowerVR |
Multimedia
| Yes | ||
| Music | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Battery Type | Lithium ion | Lithium Ion |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery | |
| Battery Backup | 15 days | 1.75 days |
| Fast Charging | Yes | |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
Fitness Features and Sensors
| Heart Rate Monitor | Yes | Yes |
| SpO2 (Blood Oxygen) Monitor | Yes | Yes |
| BP Monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Sensor | Yes | |
| Pedometer | Yes | Yes |
| Altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | |
| Sleep Monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Reminder | Yes | Yes |
| Meters and Sensors | Accelerometer, Calorie Count, Step Count, Multi-frequency Positioning | Accelerometer, Calorie Count, Step Count, Barometer, Compass |
| Extra Features | Alarm Clock, Stopwatch, Timer | Alarm Clock, Stopwatch, Timer, VO2max, Temperature (body), Temperature (water), Temperature sensing (0.01˚ accuracy), ECG, Blood Glucose Level Monitoring |
Warranty
| Warranty | 2 years, Brand Warranty | 1 year, Manufacturer Warranty |
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