Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Instinct Solar and Xiaomi Watch S1. 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 | Xiaomi Watch S1 |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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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 |
Audio Input | - | Microphone |
Audio Output | - | Speaker |
Width | 45 mm | 46.5 mm |
Height | 45 mm | 46.5 mm |
Depth | 15.3 mm | 11 mm |
Weight | 53 g | 52 g |
Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Colours | Pipeline | Tidal blue | Cloudbreak | - |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Instinct Solar | Xiaomi Watch S1 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, altimeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, pulse oximeter, optical heart 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 |
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 | Call handling, automatic exercise recognition, breathing training function |
Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps | SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver |
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Alexa built-in |
IoT Voice Controlled | - | Direct |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Instinct Solar | Xiaomi Watch S1 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2 |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Instinct Solar | Xiaomi Watch S1 |
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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 | - | 1.43" |
Dimensions (WxH) | 23 mm x 23 mm | - |
Pixel Density | - | 326 ppi |
Screen Protection | Power Glass | Sapphire glass |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Instinct Solar | Xiaomi Watch S1 |
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Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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CASE | Garmin Instinct Solar | Xiaomi Watch S1 |
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Case Size | - | 46 mm |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Case Details | Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Silver | Black |
BAND | Garmin Instinct Solar | Xiaomi Watch S1 |
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Band Type | Band | Strap |
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Band Width | 22 mm | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 132-224 mm | - |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Calf leather |
Band Colour | Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Orchid | Graphite camo | Brown | Black |
BATTERY | Garmin Instinct Solar | Xiaomi Watch S1 |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium polymer |
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Capacity | - | 470 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) |
Power saving mode - up to 24 days Typical usage - up to 12 days |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Instinct Solar | Xiaomi Watch S1 |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | USB cable, wireless charging dock, fluororubber watch strap (grey) |
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Compliant Standards | MIL-STD-810 | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 45 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -10 °C |
Warranty | - | 2-year warranty |