Garmin Instinct 2 Solar vs. Amazfit GTR Mini

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Instinct 2 Solar and Amazfit GTR Mini. 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 Instinct 2 Solar vs. Amazfit GTR Mini Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Amazfit GTR Mini
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Zepp OS 2.0
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 12 or later, Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later
Activity/Sport Multisport Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 45 mm -
Height 45 mm -
Depth 14.5 mm -
Weight 53 g -
Body Details - With band: 24.6 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Plastic, stainless steel
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours - Midnight black | Misty pink | Ocean blue
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Amazfit GTR Mini
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, geomagnetic sensor, BioTracker PPG biological tracking optical sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level Calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, sleep stages, stress level, menstrual cycle, personal activity intelligence (PAI), sleep duration, altitude, recovery time, training load, training effect, REM phases, sleep quality score, nap, sleep breathing quality
Modes - Do-not-disturb mode, 126 sport modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, solar charging, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection Camera remote control, find phone function, VO2 max, OTA update, breathing training function, music playback control, weather information, event reminders, rotor motor, Quick Reply, pomodoro timer, customisable watch faces, PeakBeats workout status algorithm, ExerSense algorithm, SomnusCare, password protection, Virtual Pacer, sedentary lifestyle reminder, circularly-polarised GPS aerial, 5 satellite positioning systems
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate, low blood-oxygen, high stress level
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Amazfit GTR Mini
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth 5.2
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Amazfit GTR Mini
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 176 x 176 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size - 1.28"
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
Pixel Density - 326 ppi
Screen Protection Power Glass Fingerprint-resistant coating, tempered glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Amazfit GTR Mini
Type Push buttons Touch sensitive screen, side button
CASE Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Amazfit GTR Mini
Case Size 45 mm -
Case Shape Round Circular
Case Details Mist grey | Graphite -
BAND Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Amazfit GTR Mini
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 22 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-230 mm 150-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
STORAGE Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Amazfit GTR Mini
Storage Capacity 32 MB -
CPU Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Amazfit GTR Mini
CPU Type - Huangshan 2S
BATTERY Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Amazfit GTR Mini
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 280 mAh
Battery Life - 14 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 28 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 65 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 70 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 370 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 48 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 32 days
Typical usage - up to 14 days
Heavy usage - up to 7 days
Battery saver mode - up to 20 days
Watch mode - up to 30 days
GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time - 2 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Amazfit GTR Mini
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software - Games, Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Timer
Compliant Standards - ISO 22810
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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