Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Instinct and Amazfit GTR Mini. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.
GENERAL | Garmin Instinct | Amazfit GTR Mini |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | - | Zepp OS 2.0 |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS 12 or later, Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later |
Activity/Sport | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, eSport, climbing, yoga, workout, snowboarding, cardio training, rower, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, mountain biking | Multisport |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 45 mm | - |
Height | 45 mm | - |
Depth | 15.3 mm | - |
Weight | 53 g | - |
Body Details | - | With band: 24.6 g |
Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Plastic, stainless steel |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Colours | - | Midnight black | Misty pink | Ocean blue |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Instinct | Amazfit GTR Mini |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, geomagnetic sensor, BioTracker PPG biological tracking optical sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration | Calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, sleep stages, stress level, menstrual cycle, personal activity intelligence (PAI), sleep duration, altitude, recovery time, training load, training effect, REM phases, sleep quality score, nap, sleep breathing quality |
Modes | - | Do-not-disturb mode, 126 sport modes |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, Physio TrueUp | Camera remote control, find phone function, VO2 max, OTA update, breathing training function, music playback control, weather information, event reminders, rotor motor, Quick Reply, pomodoro timer, customisable watch faces, PeakBeats workout status algorithm, ExerSense algorithm, SomnusCare, password protection, Virtual Pacer, sedentary lifestyle reminder, circularly-polarised GPS aerial, 5 satellite positioning systems |
Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps | Calendar, SMS, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate, low blood-oxygen, high stress level |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS receiver |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Instinct | Amazfit GTR Mini |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth 5.2 |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Instinct | Amazfit GTR Mini |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective | AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 128 x 128 pixels | 416 x 416 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.28" |
Dimensions (WxH) | 23 mm x 23 mm | - |
Pixel Density | - | 326 ppi |
Screen Protection | Chemically strengthened glass | Fingerprint-resistant coating, tempered glass |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Instinct | Amazfit GTR Mini |
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Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen, side button |
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CASE | Garmin Instinct | Amazfit GTR Mini |
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Case Shape | Round | Circular |
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Bezel | Fibre-reinforced polymer | - |
Case Details | Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red | - |
BAND | Garmin Instinct | Amazfit GTR Mini |
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Band Type | Strap | Strap |
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Band Width | 22 mm | 20 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 132-224 mm | 150-200 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | - |
CPU | Garmin Instinct | Amazfit GTR Mini |
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CPU Type | - | Huangshan 2S |
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BATTERY | Garmin Instinct | Amazfit GTR Mini |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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Capacity | - | 280 mAh |
Battery Life | 14 day(s) | 14 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days Esports mode - up to 80 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 16 hour(s) UltraTrac mode - up to 40 hour(s) |
Typical usage - up to 14 days Heavy usage - up to 7 days Battery saver mode - up to 20 days Watch mode - up to 30 days GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
Recharge Time | - | 2 hour(s) |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Instinct | Amazfit GTR Mini |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Magnetic charging cable |
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Preloaded Software | STR3AMUP! | Games, Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Timer |
Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810G | ISO 22810 |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | 1-year warranty |