Garmin Forerunner 235 vs. Xplora X5 Play

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 235 and Xplora X5 Play. 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. Xplora X5 Play Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 235 Xplora X5 Play
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Android
Activity/Sport Running, cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 45 mm 45 mm
Height 45 mm 48.5 mm
Depth 11.7 mm 15 mm
Weight 42 g 54 g
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours Black, marsala red | Black and grey | Frost blue -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 235 Xplora X5 Play
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor G-sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate Distance, 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 Answering a call, making a call, SOS button, realtime location tracking, Safezone alarms
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS receiver GPS receiver
CELLULAR Garmin Forerunner 235 Xplora X5 Play
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
Messaging Services - SMS
Supported Mobile Messaging Services - SMS
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 235 Xplora X5 Play
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective TFT - colour
Resolution 215 x 180 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.23" 1.4"
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 235 Xplora X5 Play
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 235 Xplora X5 Play
Case Shape Round -
Case Details - Blue | Pink | Black
BAND Garmin Forerunner 235 Xplora X5 Play
Band Type Strap Band
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour Grey -
CAMERA Garmin Forerunner 235 Xplora X5 Play
Sensor Resolution - 2 Megapixel
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 235 Xplora X5 Play
Storage Capacity - 4 GB
CPU Garmin Forerunner 235 Xplora X5 Play
Manufacturer - Qualcomm
CPU Type - 8909W
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 235 Xplora X5 Play
Capacity - 800 mAh
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
Talk time - up to 5 hour(s)
Standby Time - 72 h
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 235 Xplora X5 Play
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Alarm, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ -
Compliant Standards - IP68
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 1.5 m
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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