Misfit Phase vs. Garmin Instinct

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Misfit Phase and Garmin Instinct. 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

Misfit Phase vs. Garmin Instinct Comparison Chart
GENERAL Misfit Phase Garmin Instinct
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS 7.0 or later, Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later, Windows Phone OS 8.1 or later 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
Weight - 53 g
Body Material - Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Misfit Phase Garmin Instinct
Sensors Magnetometer, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, steps taken Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration
Watch Movement Quartz -
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control, find phone function, alarm Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, Physio TrueUp
Notifications SMS, incoming calls Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CONNECTIVITY Misfit Phase Garmin Instinct
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Misfit Phase Garmin Instinct
Type - Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution - 128 x 128 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection - Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Misfit Phase Garmin Instinct
Type - Touch buttons
CASE Misfit Phase Garmin Instinct
Case Size 41 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Fibre-reinforced polymer
Case Details Onyx black silver | Midnight black | Black | Black and rose gold | Silver | Navy and grey Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red
BAND Misfit Phase Garmin Instinct
Band Type Sport band Strap
Band Width 20 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 132-224 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Leather Silicone
Band Colour Shadow black | Midnight black | Black | White | Brown Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam
BATTERY Misfit Phase Garmin Instinct
Technology - Lithium Ion
Form Factor CR2430 -
Battery Life 6 month(s) 14 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)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Misfit Phase Garmin Instinct
Included Accessories - Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software - STR3AMUP!
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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