In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5 Plus and Xiaomi Watch S1 Active. 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.
GENERAL | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Xiaomi Watch S1 Active |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS 10 or later, Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later |
Activity/Sport | Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, mountain biking | Multisport |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | - | Microphone |
Audio Output | - | Speaker |
Width | 47 mm | - |
Height | 47 mm | - |
Depth | 15.8 mm | - |
Weight | 86 g | - |
Body Details | - | Case only: 36.3 g |
Body Material | Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Glass fibre reinforced polyamide |
Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
Colours | - | Ocean blue | Moon white |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Xiaomi Watch S1 Active |
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Sensors | Digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, SpO2 sensor, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, PPG sensor, gyroscope |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, stress level | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level |
Modes | - | 117 fitness modes, 19 professional modes |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits | Call handling, find phone function, flashlight, automatic exercise recognition, breathing training function, music playback control, weather information, customisable watch faces, Health index, Women's health |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | 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 receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver |
Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | - |
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Alexa built-in |
IoT Voice Controlled | - | Direct |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Xiaomi Watch S1 Active |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2 |
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Bluetooth Profiles | Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) | - |
DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Xiaomi Watch S1 Active |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 466 x 466 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.43" |
Pixel Density | - | 326 ppi |
Screen Protection | Chemically strengthened glass | - |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Xiaomi Watch S1 Active |
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Type | Push buttons | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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CASE | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Xiaomi Watch S1 Active |
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Case Size | 47 mm | - |
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Crystal Type | Chemically strengthened glass | - |
Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Stainless steel | Metal |
Case Details | Silver | Blue | Silver | Space black |
BAND | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Xiaomi Watch S1 Active |
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Band Type | Band | Strap |
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Band Width | 22 mm | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 163-249 mm | 160-220 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | TPU |
Band Colour | Black | Blue | White | Black |
STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Xiaomi Watch S1 Active |
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Storage Capacity | 16 GB | - |
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BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Xiaomi Watch S1 Active |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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Capacity | - | 470 mAh |
Battery Life | 12 day(s) | 12 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | UltraTrac mode + HR - up to 42 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days GPS + HR mode - up to 18 hour(s) GPS + HR with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s) |
Typical usage - up to 12 days Power saving mode - up to 24 days GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
Recharge Time | - | 2.5 hour(s) |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Xiaomi Watch S1 Active |
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Included Accessories | Charging cable | Magnetic charging cable |
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Preloaded Software | Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App | - |
Compliant Standards | - | GB/T 30106-2013 |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 45 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -10 °C |
Warranty | - | 2-year warranty |