Garmin Approach S3 vs Xiaomi Mi Band 3

Garmin Approach S3 Xiaomi Mi Band 3

Basic Info

Wear TypeWristbandWristband
Price$2553
Ratings

Activity & Fitness

Activity No YesXiaomi Mi Band 3 tracks your activity
Calories No YesXiaomi Mi Band 3 tracks your calories burned
Sleep No YesXiaomi Mi Band 3 tracks your sleeping time and quality
Heart Rate / Pulse No YesXiaomi Mi Band 3 has the heart rate monitoring sensor
Distance Yes YesBoth track your running/walking distance
Steps No YesXiaomi Mi Band 3 counts your steps
Stairs / Floors No NoBoth don't have elevation feature
Exercise Tagging No NoBoth don't have exercise tagging
Smart Coach No NoBoth don't have coaching feature
Goal Setting No YesSet and keep your own daily or weekly goals with Xiaomi Mi Band 3
Inactivity Alert No YesXiaomi Mi Band 3 helps you stay active with inactivity alert

Additional Features

GPS Yes NoGarmin Approach S3 has GPS support
Compass No NoBoth don't have a compass
Watch / Clock Yes YesBoth have watch
Alarm Clock No YesXiaomi Mi Band 3 has a alarm clock
Reminders No YesXiaomi Mi Band 3 has a reminder option
Stopwatch No YesXiaomi Mi Band 3 has a stopwatch
Music Playback No NoBoth don't have music playback
Weather No Yes*Weather forecast
ReportsActivity, Sleep

Smartphone Remote Features

Notifications No YesIf you get a phone notification, Xiaomi Mi Band 3 make an alert for you
Caller ID No YesXiaomi Mi Band 3 can notify you who is calling
Music Control No NoBoth don't have phone music control
Call Control No YesXiaomi Mi Band 3 allows you control phone calls
Camera Control No YesXiaomi Mi Band 3 has a smartphone's remote control function
Find Phone No YesXiaomi Mi Band 3 allows you to locate your phone

Battery

Duration28 days20 daysGarmin Approach S3 battery life is about 1.4 times longer
Battery TypeRechargeable BatteryRechargeable Battery

Physical Specs

Weather Resistance Yes Yes
Waterproof No Yes
IP Ratingn/a5 ATM
Weight58 grams20 gramsXiaomi Mi Band 3 is 38.0 g lighter

User Interface

DisplayLCD ScreenOLED Screen
Display Size1,0 inches0,78 inches
Screen Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 128 x 80 pixels
Color Display No No
Touch Screen Yes Yes

Compatibility

Android No YesXiaomi Mi Band 3 is compatibles with Android phones and tablets
iOS No YesXiaomi Mi Band 3 can connect with iPhones or iPads
OS X/Mac Yes NoGarmin Approach S3 compatibles with MacBooks and iMacs
Windows Phone No NoBoth don't compatible with Windows Phone devices
Windows Yes NoGarmin Approach S3 allows you to locate your phone
Web Portal No NoBoth don't have online web portal option
Social Features No NoBoth don't have social features

Connectivity

Bluetooth No YesOnly Xiaomi Mi Band 3 has a built-in Bluetooth connection option
Wi-Fi No NoBoth don't have Wi-Fi connection
NFC No YesOnly Xiaomi Mi Band 3 has NFC (Near Field Communication)
ANT+ No NoBoth don't provide ANT+ wireless technology
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