Garmin Forerunner 235 vs. Xplora XGO2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 235 and Xplora XGO2. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Forerunner 235 vs. Xplora XGO2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 235 Xplora XGO2
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Activity/Sport Running, cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 45 mm 42 mm
Height 45 mm 52.5 mm
Depth 11.7 mm 15.6 mm
Weight 42 g 60 g
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours Black, marsala red | Black and grey | Frost blue -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 235 Xplora XGO2
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, voice message, 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 XGO2
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Nano SIM
Messaging Services - SMS
Supported Mobile Messaging Services - SMS
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 235 Xplora XGO2
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 -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 235 Xplora XGO2
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 235 Xplora XGO2
Case Shape Round -
BAND Garmin Forerunner 235 Xplora XGO2
Band Type Strap Band
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour Grey Black | Blue | Green | Pink
CAMERA Garmin Forerunner 235 Xplora XGO2
Sensor Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 235 Xplora XGO2
Storage Capacity - 4 GB
RAM Garmin Forerunner 235 Xplora XGO2
RAM Size - 512 MB
CPU Garmin Forerunner 235 Xplora XGO2
Manufacturer - Spreadtrum
CPU Type - SC9820E
Clock Speed - 1.2 GHz
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 235 Xplora XGO2
Capacity - 700 mAh
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
Standby time - up to 72 hours
Standby Time - 72 h
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 235 Xplora XGO2
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Alarm, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ -
Compliant Standards - IP67
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 1.5 m
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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