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Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro vs Garmin Instinct 3 Solar

Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro (2025, listed at $379) and Garmin Instinct 3 Solar (2025, listed at $449) are both sport watches, so the choice comes down to specifics.

Specs last updated · prices are list prices

Leads on raw specs: Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro(3–1)
Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro
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Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro

Rugged AMOLED upgraded — sapphire glass, brighter 3,000-nit screen and improved dual-band GPS.

$379list price
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Garmin Instinct 3 Solar
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Garmin Instinct 3 Solar

Solar-charged tank — months of battery, MIL-STD-810 toughness, brilliant always-on MIP screen.

$449list price
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The verdict

On the numbers we track, Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro wins on battery life (25 days vs 24 days), price ($379 vs $449) and tracked features (6 vs 3); Garmin Instinct 3 Solar wins on weight (58 g vs 70 g).

Bottom line: on raw specs the Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro leads 3 to 1, but five spec categories are only a starting point. Match it to your phone, your main sport and your budget before you decide, or run the free quiz to see how each ranks for your answers.

Spec by spec

Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro and Garmin Instinct 3 Solar specifications
SpecAmazfit T-Rex 3 ProGarmin Instinct 3 Solar
Battery (rated)25 days24 days
Weight70 g58 g
List price$379$449
Water rating10ATM10ATM
Tracked features63
Case size48 mm45 mm
DisplayAMOLEDMIP
Works withboth iPhone and Androidboth iPhone and Android
Listed best foroutdoor adventure and multisport and triathlonoutdoor adventure and multisport and triathlon
Released20252025

Trophy marks the better value on the five measurable specs. Battery is the manufacturer's rating, not our test. How we score is on the methodology page.

Feature overlap

Both have (3)

  • built-in GPS
  • blood-oxygen (SpO₂)
  • swim tracking

Only Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro (3)

  • on-device music
  • AMOLED display
  • offline maps

Only Garmin Instinct 3 Solar (0)

Nothing unique.

Which one should you pick?

Pick the Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro if…

  • You want to spend less: it lists for $70 less.
  • You want fewer charges: about 25 days per charge vs 24 days.
  • You need on-device music, AMOLED display and offline maps, which the Garmin Instinct 3 Solar does not list.
  • You might switch phones: it works with both iPhone and Android, the Garmin Instinct 3 Solar only works with Android.
  • You want a bright AMOLED screen.

Skip it if…

  • • You have a small wrist (under about 160 mm) — the 48 mm case we list is large (check whether a smaller size is sold).
  • • You want something light enough to sleep in — it weighs 70 g.

Pick the Garmin Instinct 3 Solar if…

  • You want a lighter watch: 58 g vs 70 g.
  • You might switch phones: it works with both iPhone and Android, the Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro only works with Android.
  • You want a display that stays readable in direct sun and sips power.

Skip it if…

  • • You want a bright, vivid AMOLED screen — this one uses a lower-power display.

Frequently asked questions

Which has better battery life, the Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro or the Garmin Instinct 3 Solar?

The Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro has the longer rated battery life: about 25 days per charge against 24 days. These are manufacturer ratings; heavy GPS, always-on display and cellular use will cut both.

Which is cheaper, the Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro or the Garmin Instinct 3 Solar?

The Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro has the lower list price: $379 against $449 in our database. List prices change often, so check Amazon for today's price.

Do the Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro and Garmin Instinct 3 Solar work with iPhone and Android?

Yes, they have the same phone support: both iPhone and Android.

Which is better for swimming, the Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro or the Garmin Instinct 3 Solar?

Neither has an edge on water rating: both are rated 10ATM. 10ATM is suitable for swimming and surface water sports. It is not a dive rating unless the maker says so.

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Where each one ranks #1 in our quiz