Polar M430 vs. Xplora X5 Play

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Polar M430 and Xplora X5 Play. 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

Polar M430 vs. Xplora X5 Play Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar M430 Xplora X5 Play
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Android
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android, Windows, MacOS -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width - 45 mm
Height - 48.5 mm
Depth 12 mm 15 mm
Weight 51 g 54 g
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours White | Orange | Black | Blue | Grey -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Polar M430 Xplora X5 Play
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor G-sensor
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, steps taken
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Fitness test Answering a call, making a call, SOS button, realtime location tracking, Safezone alarms
Notifications Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls -
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/A-GPS receiver GPS receiver
CELLULAR Polar M430 Xplora X5 Play
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
Messaging Services - SMS
Supported Mobile Messaging Services - SMS
CONNECTIVITY Polar M430 Xplora X5 Play
Wireless Interface Bluetooth -
Connectors USB -
DISPLAY Polar M430 Xplora X5 Play
Type LCD - monochrome TFT - colour
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.4"
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Polar M430 Xplora X5 Play
Type Push buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Polar M430 Xplora X5 Play
Case Details - Blue | Pink | Black
BAND Polar M430 Xplora X5 Play
Band Type - Band
Band Size S -
Clasp Type - Buckle
CAMERA Polar M430 Xplora X5 Play
Sensor Resolution - 2 Megapixel
STORAGE Polar M430 Xplora X5 Play
Storage Capacity - 4 GB
CPU Polar M430 Xplora X5 Play
Manufacturer - Qualcomm
CPU Type - 8909W
BATTERY Polar M430 Xplora X5 Play
Technology Lithium polymer -
Capacity 240 mAh 800 mAh
Battery Life 8 hours -
Battery Life Details Watch mode - up to 14 days
Training mode - up to 5 days
Training mode (GPS and wrist-based heart rate) - up to 8 hour(s)
Talk time - up to 5 hour(s)
Standby Time 14 days 72 h
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Polar M430 Xplora X5 Play
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging cable
Compliant Standards - IP68
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 1.5 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Warranty 2-year warranty 2-year warranty
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