Same case. The choice is between a near-endless battery and a beautiful screen.
Short answer
Instinct 3 45 mm AMOLED - a bright colour 390×390 display, 4 GB, BeiDou and QZSS. Instinct 3 45 mm Solar - up to 28 days and slightly cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | Garmin Instinct 3 45mm Solar | Garmin Instinct 3 45mm AMOLED |
|---|---|---|
| Display | MIP, 176×176 | 1.2", AMOLED, 390×390 |
| Memory | 128 MB | 4 GB |
| Battery life | up to 28 days | up to 18 days |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, ANT+ | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou |
| NFC | yes | yes |
| Sensors | heart rate, barometer, compass, gyroscope, temperature | heart rate, barometer, compass, gyroscope, temperature |
| Protection | 10 ATM | 10 ATM |
| Compatibility | iPhone, Android | iPhone, Android |
| Dimensions, weight | 45×45×14.9 mm, 52 g | 45×45×14.9 mm, 53 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Display
Monochrome MIP 176×176 vs AMOLED 390×390.
Battery life
Up to 28 vs up to 18 days.
What's the same
NFC, barometer, gyroscope, 10 ATM, 45×45×14.9 mm.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Hiking off the grid - Instinct 3 Solar.
- A beautiful screen - Instinct 3 AMOLED.
FAQ
How much storage?
128 MB and 4 GB.
How heavy are they?
52 and 53 g.
Which is cheaper?
The Solar.