Garmin Forerunner 235 vs. Xiaomi Amazfit

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 235 and Xiaomi Amazfit. 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. Xiaomi Amazfit Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 235 Xiaomi Amazfit
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS - iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 45 mm 46 mm
Height 45 mm 46 mm
Depth 11.7 mm -
Weight 42 g 53.7 g
Body Material - Polycarbonate, zirconia ceramics
Protection Water-resistant Dustproof, waterproof
Colours Black, marsala red | Black and grey | Frost blue -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 235 Xiaomi Amazfit
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, geomagnetic sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken
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 Listening to music, smart alarm, call alerts
Notifications - Social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS receiver -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 235 Xiaomi Amazfit
Wireless Interface - Bluetooth 4.0
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 235 Xiaomi Amazfit
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective LCD - colour
Resolution 215 x 180 pixels 320 x 300 pixels
Screen Size 1.23" 1.34"
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 235 Xiaomi Amazfit
Touchscreen Technology - Capacitive
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 235 Xiaomi Amazfit
Case Size - 46 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details - Black
BAND Garmin Forerunner 235 Xiaomi Amazfit
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Grey -
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 235 Xiaomi Amazfit
Storage Capacity - 4 GB
RAM Garmin Forerunner 235 Xiaomi Amazfit
RAM Size - 512 MB
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 235 Xiaomi Amazfit
Technology - Lithium polymer
Capacity - 280 mAh
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
Watch mode - up to 11.6 days
Running mode - up to 5 days
GPS + running mode - up to 35 hour(s)
Standby Time - 11.6 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 235 Xiaomi Amazfit
Included Accessories Charging/data cable USB charging dock
Preloaded Software Calendar, Alarm, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ -
Compliant Standards - IP67
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m -
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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