Xiaomi Mi Watch vs. Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Xiaomi Mi Watch and Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar. 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 vs. Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Xiaomi Mi Watch Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS 10 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Body Details Case only: 32 g With silicone band: 73 g
Case only: 50 g
Body Material Glass fibre reinforced polyamide Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Xiaomi Mi Watch Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, gyroscope Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, recovery time, vital signs Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance, temperature
Modes 117 workout modes -
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Find phone function, flashlight, automatic exercise recognition, alarm, timer, breathing training function, music playback control, weather information, event reminders, off-the-wrist password protection Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, solar charging, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor
Notifications SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Xiaomi Mi Watch Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Xiaomi Mi Watch Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
Type AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 454 x 454 pixels 260 x 260 pixels
Screen Size 1.39" 1.3"
Pixel Density 326 ppi -
Screen Protection - Power Sapphire
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Xiaomi Mi Watch Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Xiaomi Mi Watch Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
Case Size - 47 mm
Case Shape Circular Round
Bezel - Titanium
Case Back - Metal
Case Details Black | Beige | Navy blue Titanium carbon grey DLC | Mineral blue titanium | Titanium | Titanium black DLC
BAND Xiaomi Mi Watch Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
Band Type Strap Vented bracelet
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-220 mm 132-215 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Butterfly
Band Material TPU Titanium
Band Colour Black | Beige | Navy blue Titanium carbon grey DLC | Black | Whitestone | Chestnut
STORAGE Xiaomi Mi Watch Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Xiaomi Mi Watch Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 420 mAh -
Battery Life Details Typical usage - up to 16 days
Long battery mode - up to 22 days
Workout mode - up to 50 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 18 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 22 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 57 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 173 days
GPS mode - up to 57 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 73 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 40 hours
All satellite systems mode (with solar) - up to 48 hours
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 136 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 289 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 40 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 74 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Xiaomi Mi Watch Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
Included Accessories Magnetic charging dock Silicon wristband, charging/data cable
SAR Value - 0.3 W/kg (body), 0.3 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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