Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Instinct Solar and Huawei Watch GT 4. 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.
| GENERAL | Garmin Instinct Solar | Huawei Watch GT 4 |
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| 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 | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, fishing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, hunting, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding | Multisport |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | - | Microphone |
| Audio Output | - | Speaker |
| Width | 45 mm | - |
| Height | 45 mm | - |
| Depth | 15.3 mm | - |
| Weight | 53 g | - |
| Body Details | - | Case only: 37 g |
| Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel |
| Protection | Waterproof | Dustproof, waterproof |
| Colours | Pipeline | Tidal blue | Cloudbreak | Light gold | Silver |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin Instinct Solar | Huawei Watch GT 4 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, altimeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, barometer, magnetometer, optical heart sensor, PPG sensor, gyroscope, temperature sensor |
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| 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 | Stealth mode | 100+ Workout modes |
| 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 | 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 | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, applications, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | - | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GNSS receiver |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Instinct Solar | Huawei Watch GT 4 |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | NFC, Bluetooth 5.2 BR/EDR + BLE |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin Instinct Solar | Huawei Watch GT 4 |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective | AMOLED - colour |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 128 x 128 pixels | 466 x 466 pixels |
| Screen Size | - | 1.32" |
| Dimensions (WxH) | 23 mm x 23 mm | - |
| Pixel Density | - | 352 ppi |
| Screen Protection | Power Glass | - |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Instinct Solar | Huawei Watch GT 4 |
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| Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons, rotating crown |
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| CASE | Garmin Instinct Solar | Huawei Watch GT 4 |
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| Case Size | - | 41 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Case Back | - | Glass fibre reinforced polymer |
| Case Details | Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Stainless steel |
| BAND | Garmin Instinct Solar | Huawei Watch GT 4 |
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| Band Type | Band | Milanese strap |
|---|---|---|
| Band Width | 22 mm | 18 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 132-224 mm | 120-190 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | - |
| Band Material | Silicone | Stainless steel |
| Band Colour | Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Orchid | Graphite camo | - |
| BATTERY | Garmin Instinct Solar | Huawei Watch GT 4 |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| Capacity | - | 323 mAh |
| Battery Life | 56 day(s) | 7 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) |
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 Solar | Huawei Watch GT 4 |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging cradle, charging cable |
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| Preloaded Software | - | Calendar |
| Compliant Standards | MIL-STD-810 | 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 | - | 45 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
| Manufacturer Model Number | - | ARA-B19 |
| Warranty | - | 2-year warranty |
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