Xiaomi Amazfit vs. Garmin Instinct

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Xiaomi Amazfit vs. Garmin Instinct Comparison Chart
GENERAL Xiaomi Amazfit Garmin Instinct
Product Type Smart watch Sport 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 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
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, geomagnetic sensor Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor
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
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Xiaomi Amazfit Garmin Instinct
Type LCD - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
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
Touchscreen Technology Capacitive -
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE Xiaomi Amazfit Garmin Instinct
Case Size 46 mm -
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
Band Type Band Strap
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
Storage Capacity 4 GB -
RAM Xiaomi Amazfit Garmin Instinct
RAM Size 512 MB -
BATTERY Xiaomi Amazfit Garmin Instinct
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
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
Included Accessories USB charging dock Charging/data cable
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
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