Garmin fēnix 7X Solar vs. Xiaomi Watch S1 Active

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 7X Solar 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 7X Solar vs. Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 7X Solar 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 Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Body Details With band: 96 g
Case only: 68 g
Case only: 36.3 g
Body Material Stainless 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 7X Solar Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, SpO2 sensor, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, PPG sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance, temperature 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, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, solar charging, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor 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, social apps, incoming calls, high and low heart rate SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, 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 7X Solar Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 7X Solar Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 280 x 280 pixels 466 x 466 pixels
Screen Size 1.4" 1.43"
Pixel Density - 326 ppi
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) -
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 7X Solar Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Type Touch sensitive screen, push buttons Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin fēnix 7X Solar Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Case Size 51 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Metal
Case Back Metal -
Case Details Slate grey Blue | Silver | Space black
BAND Garmin fēnix 7X Solar Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 26 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-210 mm 160-220 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone TPU
Band Colour Black Blue | White | Black
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 7X Solar Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Storage Capacity 16 GB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 7X Solar Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 470 mAh
Battery Life - 12 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 28 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 37 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 90 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 1 year
GPS mode - up to 89 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 122 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 63 hours
All satellite systems mode (with solar) - up to 77 hours
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 16 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 213 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 578 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 62 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 139 days
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 7X Solar Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Magnetic charging cable
Compliant Standards - GB/T 30106-2013
SAR Value 0.75 W/kg (body), 0.27 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -10 °C
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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