Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire vs. Xplora XGO2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire and Xplora XGO2. 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 6S Sapphire vs. Xplora XGO2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Xplora XGO2
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 42 mm 42 mm
Height 42 mm 52.5 mm
Depth 13.8 mm 15.6 mm
Weight 44 g 60 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Xplora XGO2
Sensors Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor G-sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation Distance, steps taken
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music, PacePro pace guidance Answering a call, making a call, SOS button, voice message, realtime location tracking, Safezone alarms
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls -
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS receiver
CELLULAR Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Xplora XGO2
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Nano SIM
Messaging Services - SMS
Supported Mobile Messaging Services - SMS
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Xplora XGO2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ -
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Xplora XGO2
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 Sapphire glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Xplora XGO2
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Xplora XGO2
Case Size 42 mm -
Case Shape Round -
Case Details Rose gold-tone | Carbon grey DLC -
BAND Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Xplora XGO2
Band Type Band Band
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour Powder grey | Black | Heathered black Black | Blue | Green | Pink
CAMERA Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Xplora XGO2
Sensor Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Xplora XGO2
Storage Capacity 32 GB 4 GB
RAM Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Xplora XGO2
RAM Size - 512 MB
CPU Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Xplora XGO2
Manufacturer - Spreadtrum
CPU Type - SC9820E
Clock Speed - 1.2 GHz
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Xplora XGO2
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 700 mAh
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
Standby time - up to 72 hours
Standby Time - 72 h
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Xplora XGO2
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Compliant Standards - IP67
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 1.5 m
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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