Garmin Forerunner 245 vs. Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Forerunner 245 vs. Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 245 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
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
Sensors Accelerometer, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope
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
Messaging Services - WeChat
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 245 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ NFC, Bluetooth 5.2
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 245 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
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
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 245 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3
Case Size - 42 mm
Case Shape Round -
Case Details Black -
BAND Garmin Forerunner 245 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3
Band Type Band Strap
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
Technology - Lithium Ion
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
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - M2215W1
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