Garmin fēnix 6S vs. Xiaomi Watch S1 Active

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6S 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 6S vs. Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6S 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 - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 42 mm -
Height 42 mm -
Depth 13.8 mm -
Weight 44 g -
Body Details - Case only: 36.3 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours - Ocean blue | Moon white
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6S Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Sensors Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, SpO2 sensor, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, PPG sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation 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 Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music 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 SMS, social apps, incoming calls SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Alexa built-in
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6S Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6S 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 Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6S Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Type - Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin fēnix 6S Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Metal
Case Details Silver Blue | Silver | Space black
BAND Garmin fēnix 6S Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Band Type Band Strap
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 160-220 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone TPU
Band Colour White | Black Blue | White | Black
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6S Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
RAM Garmin fēnix 6S Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
RAM Size 64 MB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6S Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 470 mAh
Battery Life - 12 day(s)
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)
Typical usage - up to 12 days
Power saving mode - up to 24 days
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time - 2.5 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 6S Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Magnetic charging cable
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 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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