Xiaomi Mi Watch vs. Garmin Instinct 2S Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Xiaomi Mi Watch and Garmin Instinct 2S Solar. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Xiaomi Mi Watch vs. Garmin Instinct 2S Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Xiaomi Mi Watch Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS 10 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width - 40 mm
Height - 40 mm
Depth - 13.3 mm
Weight - 43 g
Body Details Case only: 32 g -
Body Material Glass fibre reinforced polyamide Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Xiaomi Mi Watch Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, gyroscope Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, recovery time, vital signs Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Modes 117 workout modes -
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Find phone function, flashlight, automatic exercise recognition, alarm, timer, breathing training function, music playback control, weather information, event reminders, off-the-wrist password protection Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, solar charging, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection
Notifications SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Xiaomi Mi Watch Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Xiaomi Mi Watch Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Type AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 454 x 454 pixels 156 x 156 pixels
Screen Size 1.39" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 20 mm x 20 mm
Pixel Density 326 ppi -
Screen Protection - Power Glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Xiaomi Mi Watch Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE Xiaomi Mi Watch Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape Circular Round
Case Details Black | Beige | Navy blue Neo tropic
BAND Xiaomi Mi Watch Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-220 mm 112-180 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material TPU Silicone
Band Colour Black | Beige | Navy blue -
STORAGE Xiaomi Mi Watch Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Storage Capacity - 32 MB
BATTERY Xiaomi Mi Watch Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 420 mAh -
Battery Life Details Typical usage - up to 16 days
Long battery mode - up to 22 days
Workout mode - up to 50 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 21 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 51 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 50 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 54 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 114 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 25 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 105 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Xiaomi Mi Watch Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Included Accessories Magnetic charging dock Charging/data cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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