Garmin Instinct Solar vs. Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Instinct Solar and Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite. 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. Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct Solar Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 10 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
Width 45 mm 35.3 mm
Height 45 mm 41.2 mm
Depth 15.3 mm 10.7 mm
Weight 53 g 35 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Pipeline | Tidal blue | Cloudbreak -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Instinct Solar Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite
Sensors Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, altimeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, digital compass, optical heart sensor, gyroscope
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, breath, menstrual cycle
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 Idle alert, music playback control, weather information, female health
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps SMS, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Instinct Solar Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct Solar Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective TFT - colour
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 320 x 360 pixels
Screen Size - 1.55"
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
Screen Protection Power Glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Instinct Solar Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Instinct Solar Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite
Case Shape Round Square
Case Details Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo Black | Ivory | Blue
BAND Garmin Instinct Solar Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 132-224 mm 140-210 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone TPU
Band Colour Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Orchid | Graphite camo Black | Ivory | Blue
BATTERY Garmin Instinct Solar Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 262 mAh
Battery Life 56 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 10 days
Heavy usage - up to 5 days
GPS mode - up to 14 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Instinct Solar Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Magnetic charging cable
Compliant Standards MIL-STD-810 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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