Xiaomi Amazfit vs. Garmin Instinct 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Xiaomi Amazfit and Garmin Instinct 2. 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

Xiaomi Amazfit vs. Garmin Instinct 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Xiaomi Amazfit Garmin Instinct 2
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 46 mm 45 mm
Height 46 mm 45 mm
Depth - 14.5 mm
Weight 53.7 g 52 g
Body Material Polycarbonate, zirconia ceramics Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Xiaomi Amazfit Garmin Instinct 2
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, geomagnetic sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, 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 Yes
Features Listening to music, smart alarm, call alerts Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection
Notifications Social apps 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/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Xiaomi Amazfit Garmin Instinct 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Xiaomi Amazfit Garmin Instinct 2
Type LCD - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 320 x 300 pixels 176 x 176 pixels
Screen Size 1.34" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Xiaomi Amazfit Garmin Instinct 2
Touchscreen Technology Capacitive -
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE Xiaomi Amazfit Garmin Instinct 2
Case Size 46 mm 45 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Black Graphite | Electric lime
BAND Xiaomi Amazfit Garmin Instinct 2
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 22 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 135-230 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
STORAGE Xiaomi Amazfit Garmin Instinct 2
Storage Capacity 4 GB 32 MB
RAM Xiaomi Amazfit Garmin Instinct 2
RAM Size 512 MB -
BATTERY Xiaomi Amazfit Garmin Instinct 2
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity 280 mAh -
Battery Life Details Watch mode - up to 11.6 days
Running mode - up to 5 days
GPS + running mode - up to 35 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 28 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 65 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 70 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 32 days
Standby Time 11.6 days -
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Xiaomi Amazfit Garmin Instinct 2
Included Accessories USB charging dock Charging/data cable
Compliant Standards IP67 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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