Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Instinct Solar and Huawei Watch Ultimate. 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 Ultimate |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS 9 or later, Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) 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: 76 g |
Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Zirconium-based liquid metal |
Protection | Waterproof | Corrosion-resistant, water-resistant, splash-resistant, dust-resistant |
Colours | Pipeline | Tidal blue | Cloudbreak | Expedition black | Voyage blue |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Instinct Solar | Huawei Watch Ultimate |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, altimeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, barometer, magnetometer, SpO2 sensor, depth sensor, optical heart sensor, ECG 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, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, blood oxygen saturation, swing data, stress level, average speed, ascent, altitude, ECG |
Modes | Stealth mode | 100+ Workout modes, 100-metre scuba diving 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 | 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 | SMS, social apps, incoming calls, high and low heart rate, low blood-oxygen |
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 Ultimate |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | NFC, Bluetooth 5.2 BLE/BR |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Instinct Solar | Huawei Watch Ultimate |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective | AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 128 x 128 pixels | 466 x 466 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.5" |
Dimensions (WxH) | 23 mm x 23 mm | - |
Pixel Density | - | 311 ppi |
Screen Protection | Power Glass | Sapphire glass |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Instinct Solar | Huawei Watch Ultimate |
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Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons, rotating crown |
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CASE | Garmin Instinct Solar | Huawei Watch Ultimate |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
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Bezel | - | Nanocrystalline ceramic |
Case Back | - | Nanocrystalline ceramic |
Case Details | Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | - |
BAND | Garmin Instinct Solar | Huawei Watch Ultimate |
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Band Type | Band | Strap |
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Band Width | 22 mm | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 132-224 mm | 140-210 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (HNBR) |
Band Colour | Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Orchid | Graphite camo | Steel |
BATTERY | Garmin Instinct Solar | Huawei Watch Ultimate |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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Battery Life | 56 day(s) | 14 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 14 days Heavy usage - up to 8 days |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
Recharge Time | - | 60 min |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Instinct Solar | Huawei Watch Ultimate |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging cradle, charging cable |
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Compliant Standards | MIL-STD-810 | 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 | - | 45 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
Manufacturer Model Number | - | CLB-B19 |