Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 245 and Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3. 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.
GENERAL | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3 |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | - | Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later, iOS 12 or later |
Activity/Sport | Running, swimming, ski, cycling | - |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 42.3 mm | 36.56 mm |
Height | 42.3 mm | 42.58 mm |
Depth | 12.2 mm | 9.99 mm |
Weight | 38.5 g | 37 g |
Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | - |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Colours | Black | Elegant black |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, heart rate, stress level | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, breath, blood pressure, menstrual cycle |
Modes | - | 100+ Workout modes, do-not-disturb mode |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, camera remote control, find phone function, VO2 max, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery | Find phone function, answering a call, phone unlocking, automatic exercise recognition, SOS call, auto pause, music playback control, weather information, personalised Watch Faces, stopwatch timer, 10 preloaded running courses, brightness: 600 nits |
Notifications | SMS, social apps, incoming calls | SMS, Email, social apps, calls, sedentary |
Vibrating Alert | - | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver |
Payment Technology | - | Alipay |
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Xiao Ai |
CELLULAR | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3 |
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Messaging Services | - |
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CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | NFC, Bluetooth 5.2 |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3 |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 390 x 450 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.75" |
Pixel Density | - | 341 ppi |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | - |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3 |
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Type | - | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3 |
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Case Size | - | 42 mm |
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Case Shape | Round | - |
Case Details | Black | - |
BAND | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3 |
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Band Type | Band | Strap |
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Band Width | 20 mm | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 127-204 mm | 135-200 mm |
Changeable | Yes | - |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Pin buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | - |
Band Colour | Grey | Merlot | - |
BATTERY | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3 |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | - | 12 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days |
Typical usage - up to 12 days Heavy usage - up to 7 days GPS + HR mode (Continuous reception) - up to 18 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3 |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Magnetic charging cable |
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Preloaded Software | Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Manufacturer Model Number | - | M2215W1 |