Huawei Watch Active vs. Garmin fēnix 6S Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Huawei Watch Active and Garmin fēnix 6S 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 Active vs. Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Huawei Watch Active Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System Android Wear -
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later, iOS 8.2 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 42 mm 42 mm
Height - 42 mm
Depth 11.3 mm 14.2 mm
Weight 134 g 60 g
Body Material Stainless steel Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Huawei Watch Active Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, barometer, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Call alerts, voice control Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, dual grid coordinates format
Notifications SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Huawei Watch Active Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Huawei Watch Active Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Type AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 400 x 400 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.4" 1.2"
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Pixel Density 286 ppi -
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE Huawei Watch Active Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE Huawei Watch Active Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Case Size 42 mm 42 mm
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back - Metal
Case Details Black stainless steel Silver
BAND Huawei Watch Active Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Band Type Link bracelet Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 120-210 mm 108-182 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Stainless steel Silicone
Band Colour Black Black
STORAGE Huawei Watch Active Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Storage Capacity 4 GB 64 MB
RAM Huawei Watch Active Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
RAM Size 512 MB -
BATTERY Huawei Watch Active Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Capacity 300 mAh -
Battery Life 1.5 day(s) 59 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 10.5 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 59 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 64 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 26 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Huawei Watch Active Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Included Accessories - Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Google Now Garmin Pay
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
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