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.
GENERAL | Garmin Instinct Solar | Xplora X5 Play |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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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 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, altimeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor | G-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, 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 |
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Technology | - | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | - | 4G |
Messaging Services | - | SMS |
Supported Mobile Messaging Services | - | SMS |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Instinct Solar | Xplora X5 Play |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | - |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Instinct Solar | Xplora X5 Play |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective | TFT - colour |
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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 |
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Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin Instinct Solar | Xplora X5 Play |
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Case Shape | Round | - |
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Case Details | Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Blue | Pink | Black |
BAND | Garmin Instinct Solar | Xplora X5 Play |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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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 |
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Sensor Resolution | - | 2 Megapixel |
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STORAGE | Garmin Instinct Solar | Xplora X5 Play |
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Storage Capacity | - | 4 GB |
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CPU | Garmin Instinct Solar | Xplora X5 Play |
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Manufacturer | - | Qualcomm |
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CPU Type | - | 8909W |
BATTERY | Garmin Instinct Solar | Xplora X5 Play |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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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 |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging cable |
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Compliant Standards | MIL-STD-810 | IP68 |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 1.5 m |
Warranty | - | 2-year warranty |