Garmin Forerunner 235 vs. Amazfit GTR Mini

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Forerunner 235 vs. Amazfit GTR Mini Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 235 Amazfit GTR Mini
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
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
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, geomagnetic sensor, BioTracker PPG biological tracking optical sensor
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
Wireless Interface - Bluetooth 5.2
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 235 Amazfit GTR Mini
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
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
Type - Touch sensitive screen, side button
CASE Garmin Forerunner 235 Amazfit GTR Mini
Case Shape Round Circular
BAND Garmin Forerunner 235 Amazfit GTR Mini
Band Type Strap Strap
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
CPU Type - Huangshan 2S
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 235 Amazfit GTR Mini
Capacity - 280 mAh
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
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Magnetic charging cable
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
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