Garmin fēnix 5 Plus vs. Xiaomi Watch S1 Active

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin fēnix 5 Plus vs. Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
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
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
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
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
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
Type Push buttons Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Case Size 47 mm -
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
Band Type Band Strap
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
Storage Capacity 16 GB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Technology Lithium Ion -
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
Included Accessories Charging cable Magnetic charging cable
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
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