Garmin Instinct Solar vs. Xplora X5 Play

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Instinct Solar and Xplora X5 Play. 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. Xplora X5 Play Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct Solar Xplora X5 Play
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Android
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android -
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, fishing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, hunting, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 45 mm 45 mm
Height 45 mm 48.5 mm
Depth 15.3 mm 15 mm
Weight 53 g 54 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Pipeline | Tidal blue | Cloudbreak -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Instinct Solar Xplora X5 Play
Sensors Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, altimeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor G-sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level Distance, steps taken
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 Answering a call, making a call, SOS button, realtime location tracking, Safezone alarms
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps -
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS receiver
CELLULAR Garmin Instinct Solar Xplora X5 Play
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
Messaging Services - SMS
Supported Mobile Messaging Services - SMS
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Instinct Solar Xplora X5 Play
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ -
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct Solar Xplora X5 Play
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective TFT - colour
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.4"
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
Screen Protection Power Glass Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Instinct Solar Xplora X5 Play
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Instinct Solar Xplora X5 Play
Case Shape Round -
Case Details Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo Blue | Pink | Black
BAND Garmin Instinct Solar Xplora X5 Play
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 132-224 mm -
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Orchid | Graphite camo -
CAMERA Garmin Instinct Solar Xplora X5 Play
Sensor Resolution - 2 Megapixel
STORAGE Garmin Instinct Solar Xplora X5 Play
Storage Capacity - 4 GB
CPU Garmin Instinct Solar Xplora X5 Play
Manufacturer - Qualcomm
CPU Type - 8909W
BATTERY Garmin Instinct Solar Xplora X5 Play
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 800 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)
Talk time - up to 5 hour(s)
Standby Time - 72 h
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Instinct Solar Xplora X5 Play
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Compliant Standards MIL-STD-810 IP68
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 1.5 m
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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