Garmin fēnix 5S Plus vs. HONOR MagicWatch 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5S Plus and HONOR MagicWatch 2. 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 5S Plus vs. HONOR MagicWatch 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 5S Plus HONOR MagicWatch 2
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport Running, fitness, cycling, hiking, climbing, walking
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 42 mm 41.8 mm
Height 42 mm 41.8 mm
Depth 15.4 mm -
Weight 65 g 29 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer 316L grade stainless steel
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours - Black agate
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 5S Plus HONOR MagicWatch 2
Sensors Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature Distance, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, inactivity alert, 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, dual grid coordinates format VO2 max, HUAWEI TruSleep 2.0, real-time VoiceOver, HUAWEI TruSeen 3.5, HUAWEI TruRelax, personalised Watch Faces
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Email, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 5S Plus HONOR MagicWatch 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth 5.1
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 5S Plus HONOR MagicWatch 2
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 390 x 390 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.2"
Pixel Density - 326 ppi
Screen Protection Sapphire glass -
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 5S Plus HONOR MagicWatch 2
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin fēnix 5S Plus HONOR MagicWatch 2
Case Size 42 mm 42 mm
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Details White | Rose gold | Silver -
BAND Garmin fēnix 5S Plus HONOR MagicWatch 2
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 145-217 mm -
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle -
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour White | Black | Sea foam -
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 5S Plus HONOR MagicWatch 2
Storage Capacity 16 GB 4 GB
User Memory - 2 GB
CPU Garmin fēnix 5S Plus HONOR MagicWatch 2
Manufacturer - Huawei
CPU Type - Kirin A1
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 5S Plus HONOR MagicWatch 2
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 7 day(s) 7 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 4.5 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
Regular usage - up to 7 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 5S Plus HONOR MagicWatch 2
Included Accessories Charging/data 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 Stopwatch, Music Player, Alarm Clock, Weather
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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