Garmin Instinct 2S vs. Huawei Watch 4 Pro

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Instinct 2S and Huawei Watch 4 Pro. 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 2S vs. Huawei Watch 4 Pro Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct 2S Huawei Watch 4 Pro
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later, iOS 13.0 or later
Activity/Sport Multisport Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 40 mm -
Height 40 mm -
Depth 13.3 mm -
Weight 42 g -
Body Details - Case only: 65 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Aerospace-grade titanium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant, dust-resistant
Colours - Titanium
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Instinct 2S Huawei Watch 4 Pro
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, barometer, depth sensor, optical heart sensor, ECG 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, skin temperature, blood oxygen saturation, location, stress level, respiratory rate, breath, altitude, ECG, nap
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, camera remote control, find phone function, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, music playback control, Route Back, customisable watch faces, arterial stiffness detection, sedentary lifestyle reminder, HUAWEI TruSleep, HUAWEI Assistant TODAY
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls SMS, social apps, incoming calls, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CELLULAR Garmin Instinct 2S Huawei Watch 4 Pro
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
Messaging Services - SMS
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Instinct 2S Huawei Watch 4 Pro
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Wi-Fi, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2 BLE/BR
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct 2S Huawei Watch 4 Pro
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective LTPO AMOLED - colour
Resolution 156 x 156 pixels 466 x 466 pixels
Screen Size - 1.5"
Dimensions (WxH) 20.12 mm x 20.12 mm -
Pixel Density - 310 ppi
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Instinct 2S Huawei Watch 4 Pro
Type Push buttons Touch sensitive screen, side button, rotating crown
CASE Garmin Instinct 2S Huawei Watch 4 Pro
Case Size 40 mm -
Crystal Type - Sapphire crystal
Case Shape Round Round
Rugged Design - Yes
Case Details Deep orchid Titanium
BAND Garmin Instinct 2S Huawei Watch 4 Pro
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 112-180 mm 140-210 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Leather
Band Colour - Dark brown
STORAGE Garmin Instinct 2S Huawei Watch 4 Pro
Storage Capacity 32 MB 32 GB
RAM Garmin Instinct 2S Huawei Watch 4 Pro
RAM Size - 2 GB
BATTERY Garmin Instinct 2S Huawei Watch 4 Pro
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life - 21 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 21 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 50 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 54 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 25 days
Ultra-long battery life mode - up to 21 days
Ultra-long battery life mode (typical usage) - up to 12 days
Typical usage - up to 4.5 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time - 90 min
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Instinct 2S Huawei Watch 4 Pro
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cradle, charging cable
Preloaded Software - VoLTE
Compliant Standards - IP6X, ISO 22810, EN13319
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.57 W/kg (head)
1.26 W/kg (body)
2.56 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C 0 °C
Manufacturer Model Number - MDS-AL00
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