Garmin Forerunner 745 vs. Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 745 and Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3. 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 745 vs. Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 745 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later, iOS 12 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43.8 mm 36.56 mm
Height 43.8 mm 42.58 mm
Depth 13.3 mm 9.99 mm
Weight 47 g 37 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours - Elegant black
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 745 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor Accelerometer, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, temperature, hydration, recovery time, training load Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, breath, blood pressure, menstrual cycle
Modes - 100+ Workout modes, do-not-disturb mode
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Find phone function, VO2 max, HR zones, VIRB control, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, music playback control, weather information Find phone function, answering a call, phone unlocking, automatic exercise recognition, SOS call, auto pause, music playback control, weather information, personalised Watch Faces, stopwatch timer, 10 preloaded running courses, brightness: 600 nits
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls SMS, Email, social apps, calls, sedentary
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay Alipay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Xiao Ai
CELLULAR Garmin Forerunner 745 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3
Messaging Services - WeChat
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 745 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ NFC, Bluetooth 5.2
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 745 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 390 x 450 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.75"
Pixel Density - 341 ppi
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) -
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 745 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 745 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3
Case Size - 42 mm
Case Shape Round -
Bezel Fibre-reinforced polymer -
Case Details Black | Neo tropic -
BAND Garmin Forerunner 745 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 126-216 mm 135-200 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Pin buckle
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour Black -
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 745 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 7 day(s) 12 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
GPS mode - up to 16 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 21 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 12 days
Heavy usage - up to 7 days
GPS + HR mode (Continuous reception) - up to 18 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 745 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3
Included Accessories USB cable Magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - M2215W1
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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