Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite vs. Garmin Instinct 2S Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite 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 Redmi Watch 2 Lite vs. Garmin Instinct 2S Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS 10 or later, Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 35.3 mm 40 mm
Height 41.2 mm 40 mm
Depth 10.7 mm 13.3 mm
Weight 35 g 43 g
Body Material - Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, optical heart sensor, gyroscope Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, breath, menstrual cycle Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Modes 100+ Workout modes -
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Idle alert, music playback control, weather information, female health 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 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 Redmi Watch 2 Lite Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Type TFT - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 320 x 360 pixels 156 x 156 pixels
Screen Size 1.55" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 20 mm x 20 mm
Screen Protection - Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape Square Round
Case Details Black | Ivory | Blue Neo tropic
BAND Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-210 mm 112-180 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material TPU Silicone
Band Colour Black | Ivory | Blue -
STORAGE Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Storage Capacity - 32 MB
BATTERY Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 262 mAh -
Battery Life Details Typical usage - up to 10 days
Heavy usage - up to 5 days
GPS mode - up to 14 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 Redmi Watch 2 Lite Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Included Accessories Magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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