Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Instinct and HONOR Watch Magic. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
GENERAL | Garmin Instinct | HONOR Watch Magic |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, eSport, climbing, yoga, workout, snowboarding, cardio training, rower, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, mountain biking | - |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 45 mm | - |
Height | 45 mm | - |
Depth | 15.3 mm | 9.8 mm |
Weight | 53 g | 32.5 g |
Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | 316L stainless steel alloy |
Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Instinct | HONOR Watch Magic |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | - |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration | Distance, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, Physio TrueUp | Automatic exercise recognition |
Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps | SMS, social apps, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Instinct | HONOR Watch Magic |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth, NFC |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Instinct | HONOR Watch Magic |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective | AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 128 x 128 pixels | 390 x 390 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.2" |
Dimensions (WxH) | 23 mm x 23 mm | - |
Pixel Density | - | 326 ppi |
Screen Protection | Chemically strengthened glass | - |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Instinct | HONOR Watch Magic |
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Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin Instinct | HONOR Watch Magic |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
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Bezel | Fibre-reinforced polymer | - |
Case Details | Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red | Meteorite black |
BAND | Garmin Instinct | HONOR Watch Magic |
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Band Type | Strap | Band |
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Band Width | 22 mm | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 132-224 mm | - |
Changeable | Yes | - |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | - |
Band Colour | Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Lava black |
BATTERY | Garmin Instinct | HONOR Watch Magic |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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Battery Life | 14 day(s) | 7 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days Esports mode - up to 80 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 16 hour(s) UltraTrac mode - up to 40 hour(s) |
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Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Instinct | HONOR Watch Magic |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | - |
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Preloaded Software | STR3AMUP! | - |
Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810G | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | - |
Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | 2-year warranty |