Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite vs. Garmin Instinct 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite 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 Mi Watch Lite vs. Garmin Instinct 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite Garmin Instinct 2
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, trekking, walking, indoor cycling, pool swimming, open water swimming, treadmill, cricket, trail running, freestyle, outdoor cycling Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width - 45 mm
Height - 45 mm
Depth - 14.5 mm
Weight - 52 g
Body Details Case only: 21 g -
Body Material - Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite Garmin Instinct 2
Sensors 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, barometric altimeter, 3-axis accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, breath Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Find phone function, flashlight, idle alert, alarm, music playback control, weather information 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 SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls 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) A-GPS/GPS/GLONASS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite Garmin Instinct 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite Garmin Instinct 2
Type TFT - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 320 x 320 pixels 176 x 176 pixels
Screen Size 1.4" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Pixel Density 323 ppi -
Screen Protection - Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite Garmin Instinct 2
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite Garmin Instinct 2
Case Size - 45 mm
Case Shape Square Round
Case Details Black | Navy blue | Ivory Graphite | Electric lime
BAND Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite Garmin Instinct 2
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 135-230 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material TPU Silicone
Band Colour Black | Navy blue | Ivory -
STORAGE Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite Garmin Instinct 2
Storage Capacity - 32 MB
BATTERY Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite Garmin Instinct 2
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 230 mAh -
Battery Life Details Typical usage - up to 9 days
GPS mode - up to 10 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
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time 2 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite Garmin Instinct 2
Included Accessories Charging cradle Charging/data cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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