Garmin Instinct 2 vs. Huawei Watch GT 4

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Instinct 2 and Huawei Watch GT 4. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Instinct 2 vs. Huawei Watch GT 4 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct 2 Huawei Watch GT 4
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 8.0 (Oreo) or later, iOS 13.0 or later
Activity/Sport Multisport Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 45 mm -
Height 45 mm -
Depth 14.5 mm -
Weight 52 g -
Body Details - Case only: 37 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel
Protection Waterproof Dustproof, waterproof
Colours - Light gold | Silver
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Instinct 2 Huawei Watch GT 4
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, barometer, magnetometer, optical heart sensor, PPG sensor, gyroscope, temperature sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, calorie intake, temperature, ECG, sleep quality score, training intensity
Modes - 100+ Workout modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection Call handling, answering a call, OTA update, music playback control, personalised coaching, Quick Reply, voice guidance, customisable watch faces, HUAWEI TruSleep 3.0, HUAWEI TruSeen 5.5+
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, applications, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GNSS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Instinct 2 Huawei Watch GT 4
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ NFC, Bluetooth 5.2 BR/EDR + BLE
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct 2 Huawei Watch GT 4
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 176 x 176 pixels 466 x 466 pixels
Screen Size - 1.32"
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
Pixel Density - 352 ppi
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass -
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Instinct 2 Huawei Watch GT 4
Type Push buttons Touch sensitive screen, push buttons, rotating crown
CASE Garmin Instinct 2 Huawei Watch GT 4
Case Size 45 mm 41 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Case Back - Glass fibre reinforced polymer
Case Details Graphite | Electric lime Stainless steel
BAND Garmin Instinct 2 Huawei Watch GT 4
Band Type Band Milanese strap
Band Width 22 mm 18 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-230 mm 120-190 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle -
Band Material Silicone Stainless steel
STORAGE Garmin Instinct 2 Huawei Watch GT 4
Storage Capacity 32 MB -
BATTERY Garmin Instinct 2 Huawei Watch GT 4
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Capacity - 323 mAh
Battery Life - 7 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)
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 32 days
Maximum usage - up to 7 days
Regular usage - up to 4 days
Always-on display mode - up to 2 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Instinct 2 Huawei Watch GT 4
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cradle, charging cable
Preloaded Software - Calendar
Compliant Standards - ISO 22810
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.12 W/kg (head)
0.25 W/kg (body)
0.42 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Manufacturer Model Number - ARA-B19
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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