Garmin Instinct Solar vs. Cubot C5

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Instinct Solar and Cubot C5. 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 Solar vs. Cubot C5 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct Solar Cubot C5
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 9 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 Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 45 mm -
Height 45 mm 43 mm
Depth 15.3 mm 12 mm
Weight 53 g -
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Aluminium alloy
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Pipeline | Tidal blue | Cloudbreak -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Instinct Solar Cubot C5
Sensors Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, altimeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, gyro sensor, 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, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken
Modes Stealth mode -
Goal Setting Yes 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 Music remote handling, camera remote control, find phone function, gesture control, inactivity alert
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Instinct Solar Cubot C5
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth 5.0 BLE
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct Solar Cubot C5
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective TFT - colour
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.7"
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
Screen Protection Power Glass Tempered glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Instinct Solar Cubot C5
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Instinct Solar Cubot C5
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Case Details Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo Black | Rose gold
BAND Garmin Instinct Solar Cubot C5
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 22 mm 19 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 132-224 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone TPU
Band Colour Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Orchid | Graphite camo Black | Pink
STORAGE Garmin Instinct Solar Cubot C5
Storage Capacity - 1 MB
RAM Garmin Instinct Solar Cubot C5
RAM Size - 256 KB
CPU Garmin Instinct Solar Cubot C5
Manufacturer - Realtek Semiconductor
CPU Type - RTL8752CMF
BATTERY Garmin Instinct Solar Cubot C5
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Life 56 day(s) 15 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)
Typical usage - up to 15 days
Basic mode - up to 30 days
Standby Time - 30 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time - 2.5 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Instinct Solar Cubot C5
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Magnetic charging dock
Compliant Standards MIL-STD-810 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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