Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Instinct and HONOR. 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 | HONOR |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
|---|---|---|
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, eSport, climbing, yoga, workout, snowboarding, cardio training, rower, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, mountain biking | Running, fitness, cycling, hiking, climbing, walking |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 45 mm | 45.9 mm |
| Height | 45 mm | 45.9 mm |
| Depth | 15.3 mm | - |
| Weight | 53 g | 41 g |
| Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | 316L grade stainless steel |
| Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Colours | - | Charcoal black |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin Instinct | HONOR |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, altimeter, optical heart 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 | Distance, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level |
| 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 | VO2 max, HUAWEI TruSleep 2.0, real-time VoiceOver, HUAWEI TruSeen 3.5, HUAWEI TruRelax, personalised Watch Faces |
| Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps | Email, incoming calls |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS receiver |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Instinct | HONOR |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth 5.1 |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin Instinct | HONOR |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective | AMOLED - colour |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 128 x 128 pixels | 454 x 454 pixels |
| Screen Size | - | 1.39" |
| Dimensions (WxH) | 23 mm x 23 mm | - |
| Pixel Density | - | 326 ppi |
| Screen Protection | Chemically strengthened glass | - |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Instinct | HONOR |
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| Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Garmin Instinct | HONOR |
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| Case Size | - | 46 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Fibre-reinforced polymer | - |
| Case Details | Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red | - |
| BAND | Garmin Instinct | HONOR |
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| Band Type | Strap | Strap |
|---|---|---|
| Band Width | 22 mm | - |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 132-224 mm | - |
| Changeable | Yes | - |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | - |
| Band Material | Silicone | - |
| Band Colour | Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | - |
| STORAGE | Garmin Instinct | HONOR |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 4 GB |
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| User Memory | - | 2 GB |
| CPU | Garmin Instinct | HONOR |
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| Manufacturer | - | Huawei |
|---|---|---|
| CPU Type | - | Kirin A1 |
| BATTERY | Garmin Instinct | HONOR |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
Regular usage - up to 14 days |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Instinct | HONOR |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | - |
|---|---|---|
| Preloaded Software | STR3AMUP! | Stopwatch, Music Player, Alarm Clock, Weather |
| 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 | 2-year warranty |
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