Prices are nearly identical. Garmin is a proven ecosystem, Amazfit gives more hardware for the same money.
Short answer
Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro - 32 GB for maps, titanium, dual-frequency GNSS, up to 20 days. Garmin Forerunner 265 - NFC for payments and the Garmin Connect ecosystem.
Key differences
| Spec | Garmin Forerunner 265 | Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 1.3", AMOLED, 416×416 | 1.32", AMOLED, 466×466 |
| Memory | 8 GB | 32 GB |
| Battery life | up to 13 days | up to 20 days |
| Battery | — | 540 mAh |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou | GNSS (L1 + L5) |
| NFC | yes | — |
| Sensors | heart rate, barometer, compass, gyroscope, temperature | heart rate, SpO2, barometer, compass, gyroscope, temperature |
| Protection | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| OS | — | Zepp OS |
| Compatibility | iPhone, Android | Android 7.0+, iOS 14.0+ |
| Dimensions, weight | 46.1×46.1×12.9 mm, 47 g | 48×48×13.2 mm, 45.6 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Storage and navigation
8 vs 32 GB; GPS with BeiDou vs dual-frequency L1 + L5.
Battery life
Up to 13 vs up to 20 days.
Payments
The Garmin has NFC, the Amazfit spec sheet doesn't list it.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Payments and ecosystem - Garmin Forerunner 265.
- Maps, titanium, battery life - Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro.
FAQ
Do they work with an iPhone?
Yes, both.
How heavy are they?
47 and 45.6 g.
Which is cheaper?
The Forerunner 265.