Garmin Instinct vs. Huawei Watch D

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Instinct and Huawei Watch D. 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 vs. Huawei Watch D Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct Huawei Watch D
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later, iOS 12 or later, HarmonyOS 2 or later
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, eSport, climbing, yoga, workout, snowboarding, cardio training, rower, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, mountain biking -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 45 mm 38 mm
Height 45 mm 51 mm
Depth 15.3 mm 13.6 mm
Weight 53 g 40.9 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Aluminium
Protection Waterproof Dustproof, water-resistant
Colours - Graphite black
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Instinct Huawei Watch D
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, hall sensor, pressure sensor, temperature, optical heart sensor, ECG sensor, gyroscope
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, activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, blood pressure, ECG
Modes - 70+ sports 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 ECG accurate heart rate, voice control, music playback control, HUAWEI TruSeen 5.0+
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps SMS, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface, voice (intelligent assistant)
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Instinct Huawei Watch D
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ NFC, Bluetooth 5.1
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct Huawei Watch D
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 456 x 280 pixels
Screen Size - 1.64"
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
Pixel Density - 326 ppi
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass 2.5D curved glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Instinct Huawei Watch D
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen, side button
CASE Garmin Instinct Huawei Watch D
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Bezel Fibre-reinforced polymer -
Case Details Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red Aluminum
BAND Garmin Instinct Huawei Watch D
Band Type Strap Strap
Band Size - L
Band Width 22 mm 30 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 132-224 mm 161-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle -
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam Black
BATTERY Garmin Instinct Huawei Watch D
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 14 day(s) 7 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 7 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Instinct Huawei Watch D
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cradle, wristband (130 - 160 mm), M-sized airbag, L-sized and M-sized airbag clothing, wrist circumference ruler
Preloaded Software STR3AMUP! -
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G IP68
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m -
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C 5 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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