Garmin fēnix 5 Plus vs. Xplora 4

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5 Plus and Xplora 4. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin fēnix 5 Plus vs. Xplora 4 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Xplora 4
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Android
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android -
Activity/Sport Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, mountain biking -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 47 mm 42 mm
Height 47 mm 56.5 mm
Depth 15.8 mm 14.2 mm
Weight 86 g 50 g
Body Material Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Xplora 4
Sensors Digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter Accelerometer
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, stress level Distance, steps taken
Goal Setting 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 Answering a call, making a call, SOS button, realtime location tracking, Safezone alarms
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email SMS
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CELLULAR Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Xplora 4
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
Messaging Services - SMS
Supported Mobile Messaging Services - SMS
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Xplora 4
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Xplora 4
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective TFT - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.4"
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Xplora 4
Type Push buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Xplora 4
Case Size 47 mm -
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass -
Case Shape Round -
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Details Silver Blue | Pink
BAND Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Xplora 4
Band Type Band -
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 163-249 mm -
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour Black Blue | Pink
CAMERA Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Xplora 4
Sensor Resolution - 2 Megapixel
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Xplora 4
Storage Capacity 16 GB 4 GB
CPU Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Xplora 4
Manufacturer - Qualcomm
CPU Type - 8909W
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Xplora 4
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 800 mAh
Battery Life 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)
Talk time - up to 5 hour(s)
Standby Time - 72 h
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Xplora 4
Included Accessories 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 Camera, Photo Gallery
Compliant Standards - IP68
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 1.5 m
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