Garmin Instinct Solar vs. Huawei Watch Ultimate

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Instinct Solar vs. Huawei Watch Ultimate Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct Solar Huawei Watch Ultimate
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
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
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
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
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ NFC, Bluetooth 5.2 BLE/BR
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct Solar Huawei Watch Ultimate
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective AMOLED - colour
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
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen, push buttons, rotating crown
CASE Garmin Instinct Solar Huawei Watch Ultimate
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Nanocrystalline ceramic
Case Back - Nanocrystalline ceramic
Case Details Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo -
BAND Garmin Instinct Solar Huawei Watch Ultimate
Band Type Band Strap
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
Technology Lithium Ion -
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
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cradle, charging cable
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
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