Huawei Watch GT vs. Garmin Instinct 2 Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Huawei Watch GT and Garmin Instinct 2 Solar. 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

Huawei Watch GT vs. Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Huawei Watch GT Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System RTOS -
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.4 (KitKat) or later, iOS 9 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width 46.5 mm 45 mm
Height 46.5 mm 45 mm
Depth 10.6 mm 14.5 mm
Weight 46 g 53 g
Body Material Plastic, stainless steel, ceramic Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Huawei Watch GT Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Sensors Ambient light sensor, barometer, heart rate, 9-axis accelerometer, infrared wear sensor, 9-axis compass, 9-axis gyro sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
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
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, call alerts Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, solar charging, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection
Notifications SMS, Email Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Huawei Watch GT Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Huawei Watch GT Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
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
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Pixel Density 326 ppi -
Screen Protection - Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE Huawei Watch GT Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE Huawei Watch GT Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Case Size 46 mm 45 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Details Titanium grey stainless steel Mist grey | Graphite
BAND Huawei Watch GT Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-210 mm 135-230 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Silicone
Band Colour Dark green -
STORAGE Huawei Watch GT Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Storage Capacity 128 MB 32 MB
RAM Huawei Watch GT Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
RAM Size 16 MB -
CPU Huawei Watch GT Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Manufacturer ARM -
CPU Type Cortex-M4 -
BATTERY Huawei Watch GT Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 178 mAh -
Battery Life 14 day(s) -
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 28 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 65 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 70 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 370 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 48 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 32 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 2 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Huawei Watch GT Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Included Accessories Charging cable, magnetic charging dock Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Google Maps Navigation, Google Now -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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