Both are tactical and have AMOLED. The Crossover is a hybrid with real hands over the display.

Short answer

Instinct Crossover Tactical - physical hands, steel and sapphire. Instinct 3 AMOLED Tactical - a bigger screen, up to 24 days and cheaper.

Key differences

SpecGarmin Instinct Crossover AMOLED TacticalGarmin Instinct 3 50mm AMOLED Tactical
Display1.2", AMOLED, 390×3901.3", AMOLED, 416×416
Memory4 GB4 GB
Battery lifeup to 14 daysup to 24 days
ConnectivityBluetooth, ANT+Bluetooth, ANT+
NavigationGPS, GLONASS, GalileoGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou
NFCyesyes
Sensorsheart rate, barometer, compass, gyroscope, temperatureheart rate, barometer, compass, gyroscope, temperature
Protection10 ATM10 ATM
CompatibilityiPhone, AndroidiPhone, Android
Dimensions, weight46.6×46.6×15.1 mm, 67 g50×50×14.4 mm, 59 g
Pricecurrent pricescurrent prices

Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.

Display

1.2" 390×390 with hands vs 1.3" 416×416.

Case

Steel and sapphire, 67 g vs polymer with aluminium, 59 g.

Battery life

Up to 14 vs up to 24 days.

Verdict: who should buy which

  • Classic look and sapphire - Instinct Crossover Tactical.
  • Battery life and price - Instinct 3 AMOLED Tactical.

FAQ

How much storage?
4 GB on both.

Is there NFC?
Yes, on both.

Which is cheaper?
The Instinct 3 AMOLED Tactical.

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