In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 4S and Xiaomi Watch S1 Active. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.
| GENERAL | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Xiaomi Watch S1 Active |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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| 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 | - |
| Height | 40 mm | - |
| Depth | 12.7 mm | - |
| Weight | 40 g | - |
| Body Details | - | Case only: 36.3 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Glass fibre reinforced polyamide |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
| Colours | - | Ocean blue | Moon white |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Xiaomi Watch S1 Active |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, SpO2 sensor, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, PPG sensor, gyroscope |
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| 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 |
| Modes | - | 117 fitness modes, 19 professional modes |
| 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, find phone function, flashlight, automatic exercise recognition, breathing training function, music playback control, weather information, customisable watch faces, Health index, Women's health |
| Notifications | SMS, incoming calls | SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
| Vibrating Alert | - | Yes |
| 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 Active |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2 |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Xiaomi Watch S1 Active |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour | AMOLED - colour |
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| 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) | - |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Xiaomi Watch S1 Active |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Xiaomi Watch S1 Active |
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| Case Size | 40 mm | - |
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| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Slate stainless steeel | Metal |
| Case Back | Polymer | - |
| Case Details | Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose | Blue | Silver | Space black |
| BAND | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Xiaomi Watch S1 Active |
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| Band Type | Band | Strap |
|---|---|---|
| Band Width | 18 mm | - |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 110-175 mm | 160-220 mm |
| Changeable | - | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | TPU |
| Band Colour | Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose | Blue | White | Black |
| BATTERY | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Xiaomi Watch S1 Active |
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| Technology | Lithium polymer | - |
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| Capacity | - | 470 mAh |
| Battery Life | 7 day(s) | 12 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) |
Typical usage - up to 12 days Power saving mode - up to 24 days GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Recharge Time | - | 2.5 hour(s) |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Xiaomi Watch S1 Active |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Magnetic charging cable |
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| Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ | - |
| Compliant Standards | - | GB/T 30106-2013 |
| 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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