Garmin Approach S42 vs. Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Approach S42 and Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3. 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

Garmin Approach S42 vs. Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Approach S42 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later, iOS 12 or later
Activity/Sport Golf -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43.4 mm 36.56 mm
Height 43.4 mm 42.58 mm
Depth 11.7 mm 9.99 mm
Weight 43 g 37 g
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours - Elegant black
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Approach S42 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro sensor Accelerometer, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, steps taken Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, breath, blood pressure, menstrual cycle
Modes - 100+ Workout modes, do-not-disturb mode
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Find phone function, sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology, inactivity alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, TruSwing, weather information, 42000+ preloaded courses Find phone function, answering a call, phone unlocking, automatic exercise recognition, SOS call, auto pause, music playback control, weather information, personalised Watch Faces, stopwatch timer, 10 preloaded running courses, brightness: 600 nits
Notifications Calendar, incoming calls, applications SMS, Email, social apps, calls, sedentary
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Alipay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Xiao Ai
CELLULAR Garmin Approach S42 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3
Messaging Services - WeChat
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Approach S42 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3
Wireless Interface Bluetooth NFC, Bluetooth 5.2
DISPLAY Garmin Approach S42 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 390 x 450 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.75"
Pixel Density - 341 ppi
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Approach S42 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Approach S42 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3
Case Size - 42 mm
Case Shape Round -
Bezel Metal -
Case Details Gunmetal | Polished silver | Rose gold -
BAND Garmin Approach S42 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3
Band Type Band Strap
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-202 mm 135-200 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Pin buckle
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour Black | White | Light sand -
STORAGE Garmin Approach S42 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3
Storage Capacity 64 MB -
BATTERY Garmin Approach S42 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 10 day(s) 12 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 10 days
GPS mode - up to 15 hours
Typical usage - up to 12 days
Heavy usage - up to 7 days
GPS + HR mode (Continuous reception) - up to 18 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Approach S42 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Magnetic charging cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - M2215W1
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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