Garmin vívoactive 4S vs. Xiaomi Watch S1

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 4S and Xiaomi Watch S1. 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 4S vs. Xiaomi Watch S1 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive 4S Xiaomi Watch S1
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 10 or later, Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 40 mm 46.5 mm
Height 40 mm 46.5 mm
Depth 12.7 mm 11 mm
Weight 40 g 52 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive 4S Xiaomi Watch S1
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, hydration Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery Call handling, automatic exercise recognition, breathing training function
Notifications SMS, incoming calls SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Alexa built-in
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive 4S Xiaomi Watch S1
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive 4S Xiaomi Watch S1
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 218 x 218 pixels 466 x 466 pixels
Screen Size 1.1" 1.43"
Pixel Density - 326 ppi
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive 4S Xiaomi Watch S1
Type Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin vívoactive 4S Xiaomi Watch S1
Case Size 40 mm 46 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Slate stainless steeel -
Case Back Polymer -
Case Details Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose Silver | Black
BAND Garmin vívoactive 4S Xiaomi Watch S1
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 18 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 110-175 mm -
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Calf leather
Band Colour Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose Brown | Black
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive 4S Xiaomi Watch S1
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Capacity - 470 mAh
Battery Life 7 day(s) -
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
GPS mode - up to 15 hour(s)
Smartwatch with music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 5 hour(s)
Power saving mode - up to 24 days
Typical usage - up to 12 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive 4S Xiaomi Watch S1
Included Accessories Charging/data cable USB cable, wireless charging dock, fluororubber watch strap (grey)
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -10 °C
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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