Garmin Instinct vs. Amazfit Neo

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Instinct and Amazfit Neo. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Instinct vs. Amazfit Neo Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct Amazfit Neo
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 10 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, eSport, climbing, yoga, workout, snowboarding, cardio training, rower, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, mountain biking Running, cycling, walking
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 45 mm 40.3 mm
Height 45 mm 41 mm
Depth 15.3 mm 11.7 mm
Weight 53 g 32 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Plastic
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Instinct Amazfit Neo
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate
Goal Setting 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 -
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Instinct Amazfit Neo
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth 5.0 BLE
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct Amazfit Neo
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective STN - monochrome
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels -
Screen Size - 1.2"
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass -
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Instinct Amazfit Neo
Type Touch buttons -
CASE Garmin Instinct Amazfit Neo
Case Shape Round -
Bezel Fibre-reinforced polymer -
Case Details Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red -
BAND Garmin Instinct Amazfit Neo
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 22 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 132-224 mm -
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Polyurethane
Band Colour Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam Black | Green
BATTERY Garmin Instinct Amazfit Neo
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Capacity - 160 mAh
Battery Life 14 day(s) 37 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)
Everyday use - up to 28 days
Power saving mode - up to 37 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
Recharge Time - 2.5 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Instinct Amazfit Neo
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cradle
Preloaded Software STR3AMUP! -
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G -
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
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