Side by side comparison and review of Huawei Watch GT 2 and Garmin Instinct 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 | Huawei Watch GT 2 | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | Android 4.4 (KitKat) or later, iOS 9 or later | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | - | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, fishing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, hunting, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 41.8 mm | 45 mm |
Height | 41.8 mm | 45 mm |
Depth | 9.4 mm | 15.3 mm |
Weight | 29 g | 53 g |
Body Material | Plastic, stainless steel | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Dustproof, waterproof | Waterproof |
Colours | - | Pipeline | Tidal blue | Cloudbreak |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Huawei Watch GT 2 | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, pressure sensor, geomagnetic sensor, capacitive sensor, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, altimeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level |
Modes | - | Stealth mode |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, call alerts, store & play music | Music remote handling, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, night vision compatibility, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | - |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
CONNECTIVITY | Huawei Watch GT 2 | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 5.1 LE EDR | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Huawei Watch GT 2 | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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Type | AMOLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
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Resolution | 390 x 390 pixels | 128 x 128 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.2" | - |
Dimensions (WxH) | - | 23 mm x 23 mm |
Aspect Ratio | Full circle | - |
Screen Protection | - | Power Glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Huawei Watch GT 2 | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch buttons |
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CASE | Huawei Watch GT 2 | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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Case Size | 42 mm | - |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Case Details | Black stainless steel | Stainless steel | Rose gold stainless steel | Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo |
BAND | Huawei Watch GT 2 | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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Band Type | Strap | Band |
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Band Width | - | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-200 mm | 132-224 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Silicone |
Band Colour | Lake cyan | Gravel beige | Black | Rose gold | Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Orchid | Graphite camo |
CPU | Huawei Watch GT 2 | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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Manufacturer | Huawei | - |
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CPU Type | Kirin A1 | - |
BATTERY | Huawei Watch GT 2 | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 7 day(s) | 56 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | - | Smartwatch mode - up to 24 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 54 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 56 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 30 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 38 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
Recharge Time | 2 hour(s) | - |
MISCELLANEOUS | Huawei Watch GT 2 | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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Included Accessories | Charging cable, magnetic charging dock | Charging/data cable |
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Compliant Standards | - | MIL-STD-810 |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |