Garmin Instinct Crossover AMOLED vs Amazfit Balance Ultra

Garmin Instinct Crossover AMOLED

Garmin Instinct Crossover AMOLED

vsAmazfit Balance Ultra

Amazfit Balance Ultra

Garmin Instinct Crossover AMOLEDAmazfit Balance Ultra
Display1.2-inch (30 mm) AMOLED with a centre hole for the analog hands, 390x390, always-on option, sapphire crystal lens1.5-inch AMOLED, 480x480, 323 ppi, up to 3,000 nits, sapphire glass
BodyFiber-reinforced polymer case, dual-layered metal bezel (fiber-reinforced polymer and stainless steel), silicone strap; 46.6 x 46.6 x 15.1 mm; 67 g; 22 mm QuickFit bands; fits wrists 141-213 mmGrade 5 titanium bezel, frame, buttons and back cover with fiber-reinforced polymer case; 51.8 x 51.8 mm, 13.4 mm thick excluding sensor; 57 g without strap; five buttons; 22 mm quick-release strap
BatteryUp to 14 days in smartwatch mode (up to 5 days with always-on display), up to 18 days in battery saver watch mode, up to 29 hours in GPS-only mode (24 hours always-on), up to 15 hours in all-systems plus multi-band mode (13 hours always-on), up to 53 hours Max Battery GPS, up to 12 days Expedition GPSUp to 30 days (typical use), up to 15 days (heavy use), up to 10 days with always-on display; up to 50 hours in accuracy GPS mode; 780 mAh
Memory4 GB—
HybridMechanical-style analog hands over the display that move away from data, Super-LumiNova coating, RevoDrive hand recalibration—
PositioningMulti-band GPS with SatIQ technology, GLONASS, GalileoDual-band GPS with circularly polarized antenna and six satellite systems; offline maps with turn-by-turn navigation and automatic rerouting
SensorsGarmin Elevate wrist heart rate monitor, Pulse Ox, barometric altimeter, compass, gyroscope, accelerometer, thermometer, ambient light sensorBioTracker 6.0 PPG sensor (5PD + 2LED), accelerometer, gyroscope, ambient light, geomagnetic, temperature, barometric altimeter
FlashlightBuilt-in dimmable LED flashlight—
Durability10 ATM water resistance, MIL-STD-810 thermal and shock resistance10 ATM water resistance; 45 m freediving and recreational scuba diving; military-grade test certification as stated by Amazfit
ConnectivityBluetooth, ANT+; Garmin Pay; smart notificationsBluetooth Low Energy 5.2, Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Bluetooth calls, microphone and speaker
CompatibilityGarmin Connect app for iPhone and Android; Garmin Messenger compatible—
VariantsInstinct Crossover AMOLED in charcoal and bronze/sunburst ($649.99); Instinct Crossover AMOLED Tactical Edition in black ($749.99) with applied ballistics solver, stealth mode and night vision goggle compatibility—
Storage—64GB onboard
Extras—Built-in white and red flashlight, linear motor; two straps in the box (black synthetic leather and silicone; black and terra silicone)
Sports—180+ sports modes, 25 auto-recognized strength exercises, official HYROX tools, HybridCharge energy intelligence
OS—Zepp OS 6; Zepp App for Android 8.0+ and iOS 17.0+, no subscription required for workout and recovery data