Huawei Watch 2 Classic vs. Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Huawei Watch 2 Classic and Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar. 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

Huawei Watch 2 Classic vs. Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Huawei Watch 2 Classic Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System Android Wear 2.0 -
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later, iOS 8.2 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 45 mm -
Height 48.9 mm -
Depth 12.6 mm -
Weight 47 g -
Body Details - With band: 89 g
Case only: 61 g
Body Material Plastic, stainless steel Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Huawei Watch 2 Classic Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar
Sensors Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, barometer, capacitive sensor, 3-axis magnetometer, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance, temperature
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, call alerts Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, solar charging, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor
Notifications SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Huawei Watch 2 Classic Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.1 EDR Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Huawei Watch 2 Classic Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar
Type AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 390 x 390 pixels 280 x 280 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.4"
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Pixel Density 326 ppi -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) Power Sapphire
INPUT DEVICE Huawei Watch 2 Classic Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Huawei Watch 2 Classic Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar
Case Size 45 mm 51 mm
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Titanium
Case Back - Metal
Case Details Titanium grey Titanium carbon grey DLC | Mineral blue titanium | Titanium | Titanium black DLC
BAND Huawei Watch 2 Classic Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 22 mm 26 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-210 mm 127-210 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Leather Silicone
Band Colour - Black | Whitestone | Chestnut | Titanium carbon grey DLC
STORAGE Huawei Watch 2 Classic Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar
Storage Capacity 4 GB 32 GB
RAM Huawei Watch 2 Classic Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar
RAM Size 768 MB -
CPU Huawei Watch 2 Classic Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar
Manufacturer Qualcomm -
CPU Type Snapdragon Wear 2100 -
Clock Speed 1.1 GHz -
BATTERY Huawei Watch 2 Classic Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 420 mAh -
Battery Life 2 day(s) -
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 28 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 37 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 90 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 1 year
GPS mode - up to 89 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 122 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 63 hours
All satellite systems mode (with solar) - up to 77 hours
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 16 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 213 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 578 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 62 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 139 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 100 min -
MISCELLANEOUS Huawei Watch 2 Classic Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar
Included Accessories Power adapter, charging cradle Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Google Assistant -
Compliant Standards IP68 -
SAR Value - 0.75 W/kg (body), 0.27 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 1.5 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -20 °C
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