Garmin Forerunner 235 vs. Xplora 3S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 235 and Xplora 3S. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Forerunner 235 vs. Xplora 3S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 235 Xplora 3S
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - RTOS
Activity/Sport Running, cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 45 mm 42 mm
Height 45 mm 56.5 mm
Depth 11.7 mm 14.2 mm
Weight 42 g 50 g
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Colours Black, marsala red | Black and grey | Frost blue Sky blue
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 235 Xplora 3S
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, G-sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate Distance, steps taken
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 Answering a call, making a call, SOS button, realtime location tracking, Safezone alarms
Notifications - SMS
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS receiver GPS receiver
CELLULAR Garmin Forerunner 235 Xplora 3S
Technology - GSM
Messaging Services - SMS
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 235 Xplora 3S
Wireless Interface - Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 235 Xplora 3S
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective IPS - colour
Resolution 215 x 180 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.23" 1.33"
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 235 Xplora 3S
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 235 Xplora 3S
Case Shape Round -
BAND Garmin Forerunner 235 Xplora 3S
Band Type Strap -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour Grey -
CAMERA Garmin Forerunner 235 Xplora 3S
Sensor Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 235 Xplora 3S
Storage Capacity - 160 MB
CPU Garmin Forerunner 235 Xplora 3S
CPU Type - MT2503A/E
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 235 Xplora 3S
Capacity - 520 mAh
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
Talk time - up to 5 hour(s)
Standby Time - 72 h
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 235 Xplora 3S
Included Accessories Charging/data cable -
Preloaded Software Calendar, Alarm, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ Camera, Photo Gallery
Compliant Standards - IP67
SAR Value - 0.43 W/kg, 0.87 W/kg, 0.25 W/kg
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 1 m
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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