Xiaomi Watch S1 vs. Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Xiaomi Watch S1 and Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar. 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

Xiaomi Watch S1 vs. Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Xiaomi Watch S1 Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire 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
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 46.5 mm -
Height 46.5 mm -
Depth 11 mm -
Weight 52 g -
Body Details - With band: 58 g
Case only: 42 g
Body Material Stainless steel Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Xiaomi Watch S1 Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance, temperature
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Call handling, automatic exercise recognition, breathing training function Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, solar charging, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor
Notifications SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
IoT Intelligent Assistant Alexa built-in -
IoT Voice Controlled Direct -
CONNECTIVITY Xiaomi Watch S1 Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Xiaomi Watch S1 Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar
Type AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 466 x 466 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.43" 1.2"
Pixel Density 326 ppi -
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Power Sapphire
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Xiaomi Watch S1 Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen, push buttons Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Xiaomi Watch S1 Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar
Case Size 46 mm 42 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Titanium
Case Back - Metal
Case Details Silver | Black Titanium carbon grey DLC | Cream gold titanium | Dark bronze titanium
BAND Xiaomi Watch S1 Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 108-182 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Calf leather Silicone
Band Colour Brown | Black Black | Light sand | Shale grey | Heathered cream
STORAGE Xiaomi Watch S1 Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Xiaomi Watch S1 Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity 470 mAh -
Battery Life Details Power saving mode - up to 24 days
Typical usage - up to 12 days
Smartwatch mode - up to 11 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 14 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 38 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 87 days
GPS mode - up to 37 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 46 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 26 hours
All satellite systems mode (with solar) - up to 30 hours
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 7 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 90 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 162 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 26 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 43 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Xiaomi Watch S1 Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar
Included Accessories USB cable, wireless charging dock, fluororubber watch strap (grey) Charging/data cable
SAR Value - 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.32 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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