Garmin vívoactive 3 vs. Amazfit GTR Mini

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 3 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin vívoactive 3 vs. Amazfit GTR Mini Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive 3 Amazfit GTR Mini
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - Zepp OS 2.0
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 12 or later, Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later
Activity/Sport Multisport Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43.4 mm -
Height 43.4 mm -
Depth 11.7 mm -
Weight 43 g -
Body Details - With band: 24.6 g
Body Material - Plastic, stainless steel
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours - Midnight black | Misty pink | Ocean blue
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive 3 Amazfit GTR Mini
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, geomagnetic sensor, BioTracker PPG biological tracking optical sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level 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, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts 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 Calendar, SMS, Email 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 Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive 3 Amazfit GTR Mini
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth 5.2
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive 3 Amazfit GTR Mini
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.28"
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Pixel Density - 326 ppi
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Fingerprint-resistant coating, tempered glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive 3 Amazfit GTR Mini
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, side button
CASE Garmin vívoactive 3 Amazfit GTR Mini
Case Shape Round Circular
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back Glass fibre reinforced polymer -
Case Details Stainless steel | Rose gold | Gunmetal -
BAND Garmin vívoactive 3 Amazfit GTR Mini
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 20 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-204 mm 150-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black | White -
CPU Garmin vívoactive 3 Amazfit GTR Mini
CPU Type - Huangshan 2S
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive 3 Amazfit GTR Mini
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 280 mAh
Battery Life 8 day(s) 14 day(s)
Battery Life Details Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 8 days
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
Recharge Time - 2 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive 3 Amazfit GTR Mini
Included Accessories Charging cable Magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmin Heartbeat, CONNECT IQ Games, Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Timer
Compliant Standards - ISO 22810
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
Other projects: