Amazfit Bip S vs. Garmin Instinct Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Amazfit Bip S and Garmin Instinct 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

Amazfit Bip S vs. Garmin Instinct Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Amazfit Bip S Garmin Instinct 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 - Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, fishing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, hunting, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 35.3 mm 45 mm
Height 42 mm 45 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 15.3 mm
Weight 31 g 53 g
Body Material Polycarbonate, 316L grade stainless steel Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Waterproof
Colours - Pipeline | Tidal blue | Cloudbreak
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Amazfit Bip S Garmin Instinct Solar
Sensors Barometer, 3-axis magnetometer, 3-axis accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, altimeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Modes - Stealth mode
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling Music remote handling, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, night vision compatibility, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing
Notifications Missed calls, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CONNECTIVITY Amazfit Bip S Garmin Instinct Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 5.0 LE Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Amazfit Bip S Garmin Instinct Solar
Type TFT - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 176 x 176 pixels 128 x 128 pixels
Screen Size 1.28" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE Amazfit Bip S Garmin Instinct Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE Amazfit Bip S Garmin Instinct Solar
Case Shape Rectangular Round
Case Details Red orange Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo
BAND Amazfit Bip S Garmin Instinct Solar
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 20 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 132-224 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material TPU silicone Silicone
Band Colour - Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Orchid | Graphite camo
BATTERY Amazfit Bip S Garmin Instinct Solar
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity 200 mAh -
Battery Life 40 day(s) 56 day(s)
Battery Life Details Regular usage - up to 40 days
GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s)
Standby time - up to 90 days
Smartwatch mode - up to 24 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 54 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 56 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 38 hour(s)
Standby Time 90 days -
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 2.5 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Amazfit Bip S Garmin Instinct Solar
Included Accessories Charging cable, charging clip Charging/data cable
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD-810
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
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