Side by side comparison and review of HONOR MagicWatch 2 and Garmin Instinct 2 Solar. 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.
GENERAL | HONOR MagicWatch 2 | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | Running, fitness, cycling, hiking, climbing, walking | Multisport |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 41.8 mm | 45 mm |
Height | 41.8 mm | 45 mm |
Depth | - | 14.5 mm |
Weight | 29 g | 53 g |
Body Material | 316L grade stainless steel | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Colours | Black agate | - |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | HONOR MagicWatch 2 | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | VO2 max, HUAWEI TruSleep 2.0, real-time VoiceOver, HUAWEI TruSeen 3.5, HUAWEI TruRelax, personalised Watch Faces | Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, solar charging, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection |
Notifications | Email, incoming calls | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
CONNECTIVITY | HONOR MagicWatch 2 | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | HONOR MagicWatch 2 | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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Type | AMOLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
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Resolution | 390 x 390 pixels | 176 x 176 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.2" | - |
Dimensions (WxH) | - | 23 mm x 23 mm |
Pixel Density | 326 ppi | - |
Screen Protection | - | Power Glass |
Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | - |
INPUT DEVICE | HONOR MagicWatch 2 | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Push buttons |
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CASE | HONOR MagicWatch 2 | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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Case Size | 42 mm | 45 mm |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Case Details | - | Mist grey | Graphite |
BAND | HONOR MagicWatch 2 | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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Band Type | Strap | Band |
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Band Width | - | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 135-230 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | - | Buckle |
Band Material | - | Silicone |
STORAGE | HONOR MagicWatch 2 | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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Storage Capacity | 4 GB | 32 MB |
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User Memory | 2 GB | - |
CPU | HONOR MagicWatch 2 | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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Manufacturer | Huawei | - |
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CPU Type | Kirin A1 | - |
BATTERY | HONOR MagicWatch 2 | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 7 day(s) | - |
Battery Life Details | Regular usage - up to 7 days | Smartwatch mode - up to 28 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 65 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 70 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 370 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 48 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 32 days |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | HONOR MagicWatch 2 | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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Included Accessories | - | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Stopwatch, Music Player, Alarm Clock, Weather | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
Warranty | 2-year warranty | - |