In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 745 and Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.
GENERAL | Garmin Forerunner 745 | Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3 |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later, iOS 12 or later |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 43.8 mm | 36.56 mm |
Height | 43.8 mm | 42.58 mm |
Depth | 13.3 mm | 9.99 mm |
Weight | 47 g | 37 g |
Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | - |
Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
Colours | - | Elegant black |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Forerunner 745 | Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor | Accelerometer, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, temperature, hydration, recovery time, training load | 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 | Find phone function, VO2 max, HR zones, VIRB control, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, music playback control, weather information | 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 | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls | SMS, Email, social apps, calls, sedentary |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver |
Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | Alipay |
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Xiao Ai |
CELLULAR | Garmin Forerunner 745 | Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3 |
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Messaging Services | - |
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CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Forerunner 745 | Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ | NFC, Bluetooth 5.2 |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Forerunner 745 | 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 DX (scratch resistant glass) | - |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Forerunner 745 | Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin Forerunner 745 | Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3 |
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Case Size | - | 42 mm |
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Case Shape | Round | - |
Bezel | Fibre-reinforced polymer | - |
Case Details | Black | Neo tropic | - |
BAND | Garmin Forerunner 745 | Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3 |
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Band Type | Band | Strap |
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Band Width | 22 mm | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 126-216 mm | 135-200 mm |
Changeable | Yes | - |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Pin buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | - |
Band Colour | Black | - |
BATTERY | Garmin Forerunner 745 | Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3 |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 7 day(s) | 12 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days GPS mode - up to 16 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s) UltraTrac mode - up to 21 hour(s) |
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 745 | Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3 |
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Included Accessories | USB cable | Magnetic charging cable |
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Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |
Manufacturer Model Number | - | M2215W1 |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |