Garmin Instinct vs. HONOR Watch Magic

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Instinct vs. HONOR Watch Magic Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct HONOR Watch Magic
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
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
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor -
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
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth, NFC
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct HONOR Watch Magic
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective AMOLED - colour
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
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Instinct HONOR Watch Magic
Case Shape Round Round
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
Band Type Strap Band
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
Technology Lithium Ion -
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
Included Accessories Charging/data cable -
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
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