Garmin Forerunner 235 vs. Amazfit Stratos 2S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 235 and Amazfit Stratos 2S. 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 Stratos 2S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 235 Amazfit Stratos 2S
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS - Android 4.4 (KitKat) or later, iOS 9 or later
Activity/Sport Running, cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 45 mm -
Height 45 mm -
Depth 11.7 mm -
Weight 42 g -
Protection Water-resistant Dustproof, waterproof
Colours Black, marsala red | Black and grey | Frost blue -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 235 Amazfit Stratos 2S
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, geomagnetic sensor, 3-axis accelerometer
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, pace, cadence, oxygen level
Goal Setting 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 Listening to music, idle alert
Notifications - Missed calls, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS receiver -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 235 Amazfit Stratos 2S
Wireless Interface - IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 235 Amazfit Stratos 2S
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 215 x 180 pixels 320 x 300 pixels
Screen Size 1.23" 1.34"
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass Dinorex Glass (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 235 Amazfit Stratos 2S
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 235 Amazfit Stratos 2S
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Ceramic black
Case Details - Carbon fibre
BAND Garmin Forerunner 235 Amazfit Stratos 2S
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Leather
Band Colour Grey Black
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 235 Amazfit Stratos 2S
Storage Capacity - 4 GB
User Memory - 2 GB
RAM Garmin Forerunner 235 Amazfit Stratos 2S
RAM Size - 512 MB
CPU Garmin Forerunner 235 Amazfit Stratos 2S
Clock Speed - 1.2 GHz
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 235 Amazfit Stratos 2S
Capacity - 290 mAh
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
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Standby Time - 5 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 235 Amazfit Stratos 2S
Included Accessories Charging/data cable -
Preloaded Software Calendar, Alarm, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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