Smartwatches · Garmin
Garmin Instinct 2X Solar- Case size:
- 50 mm
- Display size:
- 1.1 in
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,247
Garmin Instinct 2X Solar vs Xiaomi Watch 5: which one suits you?
The two differ in 8 of the specs we have recorded, and the Xiaomi Watch 5 is cheaper by SAR 268 (prices checked 6 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
- Charge less often through the week (40 days vs 6 days)
- Higher water resistance for swimming and showers (10 ATM vs 5 ATM)
Choose the
Xiaomi Watch 5 if you care about:- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 268
- Larger display size: 1.54 in vs 1.1 in
- Has cellular (LTE/eSIM); the other doesn't
- Has ECG; the other doesn't
The deciding difference here: display size and battery life and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Key differences
Case size
50 mm46 mmDisplay size
1.1 in✓ 1.54 inBattery life
✓ 40 days6 days
Specifications side by side
18 of 18 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 1,247 | SAR 979 |
| Battery life | ✓ 40 days | 6 days |
| Cellular (LTE/eSIM) | No | ✓ Yes |
| Bluetooth calls | No | — |
| Phone compatibility | — | Android |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Case size | 50 mm | 46 mm |
| Display type | — | AMOLED |
| Display size | 1.1 in | ✓ 1.54 in |
| Water resistance | ✓ 10 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Case material | — | 316l Stainless Steel |
| Weight | 67 g | ✓ 45 g |
| ECG | No | ✓ Yes |
| Warranty | 2 years | — |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | Yes |
| Contactless payment (NFC) | Yes | Yes |
| Release year | 2023 | — |
| Dimensions | 5 × 5 × 1.45 cm | 28 x 7 x 3.5 centimeters cm |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in battery life between the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar and the Xiaomi Watch 5?
Battery life is higher on the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar: 40 days vs 6 days on the Xiaomi Watch 5. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in cellular (LTE/eSIM) between the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar and the Xiaomi Watch 5?
Garmin Instinct 2X Solar: No; Xiaomi Watch 5: Yes. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.
What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar and the Xiaomi Watch 5?
No difference here: built-in GPS is Yes on both.
What is the difference in case size between the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar and the Xiaomi Watch 5?
Garmin Instinct 2X Solar: 50 mm; Xiaomi Watch 5: 46 mm. A higher value is not necessarily better for you.