Garmin Instinct 2 vs. Huawei Watch Ultimate

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Instinct 2 and Huawei Watch Ultimate. 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 Ultimate Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct 2 Huawei Watch Ultimate
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 9 or later, Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) 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: 76 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Zirconium-based liquid metal
Protection Waterproof Corrosion-resistant, water-resistant, splash-resistant, dust-resistant
Colours - Expedition black | Voyage blue
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Instinct 2 Huawei Watch Ultimate
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, barometer, magnetometer, SpO2 sensor, depth sensor, optical heart sensor, ECG 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, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, blood oxygen saturation, swing data, stress level, average speed, ascent, altitude, ECG
Modes - 100+ Workout modes, 100-metre scuba diving mode
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, camera remote control, find phone function, flashlight, OTA update, Serene (breathing exercise), music playback control, weather information, Route Back, Quick Reply, HUAWEI TruSeen 5.0+, customisable watch faces, arterial stiffness detection, HUAWEI TruSleep 3.0, dim mode, Bühlmann decompression algorithm, expedition mode
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls SMS, social apps, incoming calls, high and low heart rate, low blood-oxygen
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 Ultimate
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ NFC, Bluetooth 5.2 BLE/BR
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct 2 Huawei Watch Ultimate
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 176 x 176 pixels 466 x 466 pixels
Screen Size - 1.5"
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
Pixel Density - 311 ppi
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Instinct 2 Huawei Watch Ultimate
Type Push buttons Touch sensitive screen, push buttons, rotating crown
CASE Garmin Instinct 2 Huawei Watch Ultimate
Case Size 45 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Nanocrystalline ceramic
Case Back - Nanocrystalline ceramic
Case Details Graphite | Electric lime -
BAND Garmin Instinct 2 Huawei Watch Ultimate
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-230 mm 140-210 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (HNBR)
Band Colour - Steel
STORAGE Garmin Instinct 2 Huawei Watch Ultimate
Storage Capacity 32 MB -
BATTERY Garmin Instinct 2 Huawei Watch Ultimate
Technology Lithium Ion -
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)
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 32 days
Typical usage - up to 14 days
Heavy usage - up to 8 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time - 60 min
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Instinct 2 Huawei Watch Ultimate
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cradle, charging cable
Compliant Standards - IP68, EN 13319, ISO 22810
SAR Value - 0.17 W/kg (body), 0.11 W/kg (head), 0.52 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Manufacturer Model Number - CLB-B19
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