Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 235 and Amazfit GTR Mini. 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.
GENERAL | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Amazfit GTR Mini |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | - | Zepp OS 2.0 |
Supported Host Device OS | - | iOS 12 or later, Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later |
Activity/Sport | Running, cycling | Multisport |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 45 mm | - |
Height | 45 mm | - |
Depth | 11.7 mm | - |
Weight | 42 g | - |
Body Details | - | With band: 24.6 g |
Body Material | - | Plastic, stainless steel |
Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
Colours | Black, marsala red | Black and grey | Frost blue | Midnight black | Misty pink | Ocean blue |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Amazfit GTR Mini |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, geomagnetic sensor, BioTracker PPG biological tracking optical sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate | Calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, sleep stages, stress level, menstrual cycle, personal activity intelligence (PAI), sleep duration, altitude, recovery time, training load, training effect, REM phases, sleep quality score, nap, sleep breathing quality |
Modes | - | Do-not-disturb mode, 126 sport modes |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Find phone function, VO2 max, idle alert, HR zones, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, auto pause, auto lap, music playback control, voice instructions | Camera remote control, find phone function, VO2 max, OTA update, breathing training function, music playback control, weather information, event reminders, rotor motor, Quick Reply, pomodoro timer, customisable watch faces, PeakBeats workout status algorithm, ExerSense algorithm, SomnusCare, password protection, Virtual Pacer, sedentary lifestyle reminder, circularly-polarised GPS aerial, 5 satellite positioning systems |
Notifications | - | Calendar, SMS, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate, low blood-oxygen, high stress level |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS receiver | GPS receiver |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Amazfit GTR Mini |
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Wireless Interface | - | Bluetooth 5.2 |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Amazfit GTR Mini |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 215 x 180 pixels | 416 x 416 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.23" | 1.28" |
Pixel Density | - | 326 ppi |
Screen Protection | Chemically strengthened glass | Fingerprint-resistant coating, tempered glass |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Amazfit GTR Mini |
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Type | - | Touch sensitive screen, side button |
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CASE | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Amazfit GTR Mini |
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Case Shape | Round | Circular |
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BAND | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Amazfit GTR Mini |
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Band Type | Strap | Strap |
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Band Width | - | 20 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 150-200 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Grey | - |
CPU | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Amazfit GTR Mini |
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CPU Type | - | Huangshan 2S |
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BATTERY | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Amazfit GTR Mini |
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Capacity | - | 280 mAh |
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Battery Life | - | 14 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days |
Typical usage - up to 14 days Heavy usage - up to 7 days Battery saver mode - up to 20 days Watch mode - up to 30 days GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
Recharge Time | - | 2 hour(s) |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Forerunner 235 | Amazfit GTR Mini |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Magnetic charging cable |
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Preloaded Software | Calendar, Alarm, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ | Games, Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Timer |
Compliant Standards | - | ISO 22810 |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | 1-year warranty |