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Bushnell Phantom vs Garmin Approach G12

What Phantom does better (1) and where Approach G12 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Bushnell Phantom
Bushnell · 2021Phantom
3.9Score
1 advantage≈ $130
vs
Garmin Approach G12
Garmin · 2021Approach G12
8.5Score
3 advantages≈ $150
Higher score
2.8Display5.9
2.9Maps & navigation8.1
2.6Battery7.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

PhantomApproach G12
58 × 592046 × 5112
PhantomApproach G12Difference
Height59 mm51 mm+8 mm
Width58 mm46 mm+12 mm
Depth20 mm12 mm+8 mm
Weight52 g25 g+27 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Phantom better than Approach G12?

  1. Screen size1.9″ vs 1.3″+46%

Why is Approach G12 better than Phantom?

  1. Battery life10 h vs 30 h3×
  2. Weight52 g vs 25 g2.1×
  3. Preloaded golf courses36,000 vs 43,000+19%
Specifications

Side by side

Bushnell PhantomBushnell Phantom≈ $1303.9
Satellite positioning
Satellite systemsGPSGPS
Satellite systems supported11
Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2)—No
Display
Screen size1.9″1.3″
Resolution—176 × 176
Horizontal resolution—176 px
Vertical resolution—176 px
Pixel density—191 ppi
Display type—Transflective colour (sunlight-readable)
Maps & navigation
Preloaded mapsYesYes
Map coverage—Worldwide
Map typesGolf coursesGolf courses
Preloaded golf courses36,00043,000
Connectivity & safety
BluetoothYesYes
Battery & power
Battery life10 h30 h
Power source—Built-in rechargeable
Build & durability
Protection rating—IPX7
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Weight52 g25 g
Width58 mm46 mm
Height59 mm51 mm
Depth20 mm12 mm
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