Garmin Forerunner 235 vs. Amazfit Bip 5

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 235 and Amazfit Bip 5. 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 Forerunner 235 vs. Amazfit Bip 5 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 235 Amazfit Bip 5
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Zepp OS 2.0
Supported Host Device OS - Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later, iOS 14 or later
Activity/Sport Running, cycling Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 45 mm -
Height 45 mm -
Depth 11.7 mm -
Weight 42 g -
Body Details - Case only: 26 g
Body Material - Plastic
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours Black, marsala red | Black and grey | Frost blue Soft black | Pastel pink
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 235 Amazfit Bip 5
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor 3-axis accelerometer, BioTracker PPG biological tracking optical sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate Distance, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, sleep stages, stress level, menstrual cycle, personal activity intelligence (PAI), sleep duration, recovery time, training load, training effect, REM phases, sleep quality score, nap, sleep breathing quality
Modes - 124 sport modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Find phone function, VO2 max, idle alert, HR zones, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, auto pause, auto lap, music playback control, voice instructions Camera remote control, find phone function, VO2 max, OTA update, breathing training function, music playback control, weather information, event reminders, rotor motor, Quick Reply, customisable watch faces, PeakBeats workout status algorithm, password protection, Virtual Pacer, health monitoring function, sedentary lifestyle reminder, 4 satellite positioning systems, membership cards, Sports Data Broadcast
Notifications - SMS, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate, low blood-oxygen, high stress level
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS receiver GPS receiver
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Alexa built-in
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 235 Amazfit Bip 5
Wireless Interface - Bluetooth 5.2 BLE
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 235 Amazfit Bip 5
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective TFT - colour
Resolution 215 x 180 pixels 320 x 380 pixels
Screen Size 1.23" 1.91"
Pixel Density - 260 ppi
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass Fingerprint-resistant coating, 2.5D tempered glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 235 Amazfit Bip 5
Type - Touch sensitive screen, side button
CASE Garmin Forerunner 235 Amazfit Bip 5
Case Shape Round Rectangular
BAND Garmin Forerunner 235 Amazfit Bip 5
Band Type Strap Strap
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 155-210 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Grey -
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 235 Amazfit Bip 5
Capacity - 300 mAh
Battery Life - 10 hours
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
Typical usage - up to 10 days
Heavy usage - up to 5 days
Battery saver mode - up to 26 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time - 2 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 235 Amazfit Bip 5
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Alarm, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ To Do List, Games, Stopwatch, Alarm Clock
Compliant Standards - IP68, IEC 60529
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 1.5 m
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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