Side by side comparison and review of HONOR MagicWatch 2 and Garmin Instinct Solar. 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 | HONOR MagicWatch 2 | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
|---|---|---|
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | Running, fitness, cycling, hiking, climbing, walking | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, fishing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, hunting, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 41.8 mm | 45 mm |
| Height | 41.8 mm | 45 mm |
| Depth | - | 15.3 mm |
| Weight | 29 g | 53 g |
| Body Material | 316L grade stainless steel | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Colours | Black agate | Pipeline | Tidal blue | Cloudbreak |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | HONOR MagicWatch 2 | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, altimeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level |
| Modes | - | Stealth mode |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | VO2 max, HUAWEI TruSleep 2.0, real-time VoiceOver, HUAWEI TruSeen 3.5, HUAWEI TruRelax, personalised Watch Faces | Music remote handling, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, night vision compatibility, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing |
| Notifications | Email, incoming calls | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| CONNECTIVITY | HONOR MagicWatch 2 | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | HONOR MagicWatch 2 | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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| Type | AMOLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 390 x 390 pixels | 128 x 128 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.2" | - |
| Dimensions (WxH) | - | 23 mm x 23 mm |
| Pixel Density | 326 ppi | - |
| Screen Protection | - | Power Glass |
| Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | - |
| INPUT DEVICE | HONOR MagicWatch 2 | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch buttons |
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| CASE | HONOR MagicWatch 2 | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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| Case Size | 42 mm | - |
|---|---|---|
| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Case Details | - | Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo |
| BAND | HONOR MagicWatch 2 | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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| Band Type | Strap | Band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Width | - | 22 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 132-224 mm |
| Changeable | - | Yes |
| Clasp Type | - | Buckle |
| Band Material | - | Silicone |
| Band Colour | - | Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Orchid | Graphite camo |
| STORAGE | HONOR MagicWatch 2 | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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| Storage Capacity | 4 GB | - |
|---|---|---|
| User Memory | 2 GB | - |
| CPU | HONOR MagicWatch 2 | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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| Manufacturer | Huawei | - |
|---|---|---|
| CPU Type | Kirin A1 | - |
| BATTERY | HONOR MagicWatch 2 | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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| Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 7 day(s) | 56 day(s) |
| Battery Life Details | Regular usage - up to 7 days | Smartwatch mode - up to 24 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 54 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 56 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 30 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 38 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | HONOR MagicWatch 2 | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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| Included Accessories | - | Charging/data cable |
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| Preloaded Software | Stopwatch, Music Player, Alarm Clock, Weather | - |
| Compliant Standards | - | MIL-STD-810 |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
| Warranty | 2-year warranty | - |
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