HONOR vs. Garmin Instinct 2S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of HONOR and Garmin Instinct 2S. 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

HONOR vs. Garmin Instinct 2S Comparison Chart
GENERAL HONOR Garmin Instinct 2S
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 40 mm
Height 45.9 mm 40 mm
Depth - 13.3 mm
Weight 41 g 42 g
Body Material 316L grade stainless steel Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours Charcoal black -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES HONOR Garmin Instinct 2S
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 2S
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY HONOR Garmin Instinct 2S
Type AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 454 x 454 pixels 156 x 156 pixels
Screen Size 1.39" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 20.12 mm x 20.12 mm
Pixel Density 326 ppi -
Screen Protection - Chemically strengthened glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE HONOR Garmin Instinct 2S
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE HONOR Garmin Instinct 2S
Case Size 46 mm 40 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details - Deep orchid
BAND HONOR Garmin Instinct 2S
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 112-180 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
STORAGE HONOR Garmin Instinct 2S
Storage Capacity 4 GB 32 MB
User Memory 2 GB -
CPU HONOR Garmin Instinct 2S
Manufacturer Huawei -
CPU Type Kirin A1 -
BATTERY HONOR Garmin Instinct 2S
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 14 day(s) -
Battery Life Details Regular usage - up to 14 days Smartwatch mode - up to 21 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 50 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 54 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 25 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS HONOR Garmin Instinct 2S
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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