HONOR vs. Garmin Instinct 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of HONOR and Garmin Instinct 2. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

HONOR vs. Garmin Instinct 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL HONOR Garmin Instinct 2
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, fitness, cycling, hiking, climbing, walking Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 45.9 mm 45 mm
Height 45.9 mm 45 mm
Depth - 14.5 mm
Weight 41 g 52 g
Body Material 316L grade stainless steel Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours Charcoal black -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES HONOR Garmin Instinct 2
Sensors Accelerometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
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, 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 Garmin Instinct 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY HONOR Garmin Instinct 2
Type AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 454 x 454 pixels 176 x 176 pixels
Screen Size 1.39" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Pixel Density 326 ppi -
Screen Protection - Chemically strengthened glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE HONOR Garmin Instinct 2
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE HONOR Garmin Instinct 2
Case Size 46 mm 45 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details - Graphite | Electric lime
BAND HONOR Garmin Instinct 2
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 135-230 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
STORAGE HONOR Garmin Instinct 2
Storage Capacity 4 GB 32 MB
User Memory 2 GB -
CPU HONOR Garmin Instinct 2
Manufacturer Huawei -
CPU Type Kirin A1 -
BATTERY HONOR Garmin Instinct 2
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 14 day(s) -
Battery Life Details Regular usage - up to 14 days Smartwatch mode - up to 28 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 65 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 70 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 32 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS HONOR Garmin Instinct 2
Included Accessories - Charging/data cable
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 -
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