Garmin Instinct vs. Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Instinct and Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite. 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. Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite
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, trekking, walking, indoor cycling, pool swimming, open water swimming, treadmill, cricket, trail running, freestyle, outdoor cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 45 mm -
Height 45 mm -
Depth 15.3 mm -
Weight 53 g -
Body Details - Case only: 21 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Instinct Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, barometric altimeter, 3-axis 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, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, breath
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 Find phone function, flashlight, idle alert, alarm, music playback control, weather information
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 A-GPS/GPS/GLONASS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Instinct Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective TFT - colour
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 320 x 320 pixels
Screen Size - 1.4"
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
Pixel Density - 323 ppi
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Instinct Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Instinct Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite
Case Shape Round Square
Bezel Fibre-reinforced polymer -
Case Details Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red Black | Navy blue | Ivory
BAND Garmin Instinct Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite
Band Type Strap Strap
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 132-224 mm -
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone TPU
Band Colour Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam Black | Navy blue | Ivory
BATTERY Garmin Instinct Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 230 mAh
Battery Life 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 9 days
GPS mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time - 2 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Instinct Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite
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 2-year warranty
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