Garmin Instinct Solar vs. Amazfit Neo

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Instinct Solar and Amazfit Neo. 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 Solar vs. Amazfit Neo Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct Solar Amazfit Neo
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 10 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, fishing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, hunting, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding Running, cycling, walking
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 45 mm 40.3 mm
Height 45 mm 41 mm
Depth 15.3 mm 11.7 mm
Weight 53 g 32 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Plastic
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Pipeline | Tidal blue | Cloudbreak -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Instinct Solar Amazfit Neo
Sensors Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, altimeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate
Modes Stealth mode -
Goal Setting Yes -
Features Music remote handling, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, night vision compatibility, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing -
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Instinct Solar Amazfit Neo
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth 5.0 BLE
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct Solar Amazfit Neo
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective STN - monochrome
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels -
Screen Size - 1.2"
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
Screen Protection Power Glass -
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Instinct Solar Amazfit Neo
Type Touch buttons -
CASE Garmin Instinct Solar Amazfit Neo
Case Shape Round -
Case Details Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo -
BAND Garmin Instinct Solar Amazfit Neo
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 22 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 132-224 mm -
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Polyurethane
Band Colour Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Orchid | Graphite camo Black | Green
BATTERY Garmin Instinct Solar Amazfit Neo
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Capacity - 160 mAh
Battery Life 56 day(s) 37 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 24 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 54 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 56 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 38 hour(s)
Everyday use - up to 28 days
Power saving mode - up to 37 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
Recharge Time - 2.5 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Instinct Solar Amazfit Neo
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cradle
Compliant Standards MIL-STD-810 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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