Detailed comparison and review of Xiaomi Amazfit and Garmin Instinct. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.
| GENERAL | Xiaomi Amazfit | Garmin Instinct |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Sport 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 | 46 mm | 45 mm |
| Height | 46 mm | 45 mm |
| Depth | - | 15.3 mm |
| Weight | 53.7 g | 53 g |
| Body Material | Polycarbonate, zirconia ceramics | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Dustproof, waterproof | Waterproof |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Xiaomi Amazfit | Garmin Instinct |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, geomagnetic sensor | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Listening to music, smart alarm, call alerts | Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, Physio TrueUp |
| Notifications | Social apps | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | - |
| Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| CONNECTIVITY | Xiaomi Amazfit | Garmin Instinct |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Xiaomi Amazfit | Garmin Instinct |
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| Type | LCD - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
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| Resolution | 320 x 300 pixels | 128 x 128 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.34" | - |
| Dimensions (WxH) | - | 23 mm x 23 mm |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) | Chemically strengthened glass |
| INPUT DEVICE | Xiaomi Amazfit | Garmin Instinct |
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| Touchscreen Technology | Capacitive | - |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch buttons |
| CASE | Xiaomi Amazfit | Garmin Instinct |
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| Case Size | 46 mm | - |
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| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | - | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Case Details | Black | Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red |
| BAND | Xiaomi Amazfit | Garmin Instinct |
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| Band Type | Band | Strap |
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| Band Width | 22 mm | 22 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 132-224 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | - | Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam |
| STORAGE | Xiaomi Amazfit | Garmin Instinct |
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| Storage Capacity | 4 GB | - |
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| RAM | Xiaomi Amazfit | Garmin Instinct |
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| RAM Size | 512 MB | - |
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| BATTERY | Xiaomi Amazfit | Garmin Instinct |
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| Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
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| Capacity | 280 mAh | - |
| Battery Life | - | 14 day(s) |
| Battery Life Details | Watch mode - up to 11.6 days Running mode - up to 5 days GPS + running mode - up to 35 hour(s) |
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) |
| Standby Time | 11.6 days | - |
| Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Xiaomi Amazfit | Garmin Instinct |
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| Included Accessories | USB charging dock | Charging/data cable |
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| Preloaded Software | - | STR3AMUP! |
| Compliant Standards | IP67 | MIL-STD 810G |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 100 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
| Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |