Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire vs. Xplora 4

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire and Xplora 4. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire vs. Xplora 4 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Xplora 4
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Android
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 42 mm 42 mm
Height 42 mm 56.5 mm
Depth 13.8 mm 14.2 mm
Weight 44 g 50 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Xplora 4
Sensors Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation Distance, steps taken
Goal Setting Yes -
Features Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music, PacePro pace guidance Answering a call, making a call, SOS button, realtime location tracking, Safezone alarms
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls SMS
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS receiver
CELLULAR Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Xplora 4
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
Messaging Services - SMS
Supported Mobile Messaging Services - SMS
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Xplora 4
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Xplora 4
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective TFT - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.4"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Xplora 4
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Xplora 4
Case Size 42 mm -
Case Shape Round -
Case Details Rose gold-tone | Carbon grey DLC Blue | Pink
BAND Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Xplora 4
Band Type Band -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour Powder grey | Black | Heathered black Blue | Pink
CAMERA Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Xplora 4
Sensor Resolution - 2 Megapixel
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Xplora 4
Storage Capacity 32 GB 4 GB
CPU Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Xplora 4
Manufacturer - Qualcomm
CPU Type - 8909W
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Xplora 4
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 800 mAh
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
Talk time - up to 5 hour(s)
Standby Time - 72 h
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Xplora 4
Included Accessories Charging/data cable -
Preloaded Software - Camera, Photo Gallery
Compliant Standards - IP68
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 1.5 m
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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