Garmin Vivoactive 5: specs, who it fits and compatible phones
Garmin Vivoactive 5 is a smartwatch released in 2023 that works with iPhone and Android. It lists Standard GPS, 5ATM and Garmin Pay.
Specifications
| Release year | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 42.2×42.2×11.1 mm |
| Display | AMOLED |
| Battery as listed | Up to 11 days (5 with always-on display) |
| Water rating | 5ATM |
| Glass | Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Case material | Fiber-reinforced polymer with an aluminum bezel |
| GPS type | Standard GPS |
| Operating system | Garmin OS |
| Works with | iPhone and Android |
| Connection | None |
| Contactless wallet | Garmin Pay |
| Plan needed | None |
| Health sensors | SpO2, Heart rate, HRV |
| Safety features | SOS |
Who it fits
- Works with iPhone and Android.
- Lists SOS or fall detection, see our guide for older adults.
- Lists an exact water rating of 5ATM or higher.
How it compares
Closest models from Garmin
| Model | Release year | Case size | Battery as listed | Water rating | GPS type | Works with |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garmin Venu 3 | 2023 | - | Up to 14 days (5 with always-on display) | 5ATM | Standard GPS | iOS and Android |
| Garmin Venu 3S | 2023 | - | Up to 10 days (5 with always-on display) | 5ATM | Standard GPS | iOS and Android |
| Garmin Lily 2 Active | 2024 | - | Up to 9 days | 5ATM | Standard GPS | iOS and Android |
Closest models from other brands
| Model | Release year | Case size | Battery as listed | Water rating | GPS type | Works with |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazfit Active | 2023 | - | Up to 14 days | 5ATM | Standard GPS | iOS and Android |
| Amazfit Bip 5 | 2023 | - | Up to 10 days | IP68 | Standard GPS | iOS and Android |
| Huawei Watch GT 4 | 2023 | 41 / 46 mm | Up to 14 days (46) · 7 (41) | 5ATM | Standard GPS | iOS and Android |
Compared with Garmin Venu 3, Garmin Vivoactive 5 lists Fiber-reinforced polymer with an aluminum bezel case material, where Garmin Venu 3 lists Fiber-reinforced polymer with a stainless steel bezel.
Compared with Garmin Venu 3S, Garmin Vivoactive 5 lists Fiber-reinforced polymer with an aluminum bezel case material, where Garmin Venu 3S lists Fiber-reinforced polymer with a stainless steel bezel.
Compared with Garmin Lily 2 Active, Garmin Vivoactive 5 lists an older release year (2023 against 2024) and Fiber-reinforced polymer with an aluminum bezel case material, where Garmin Lily 2 Active lists Anodized aluminum.
Compared with Amazfit Active, Garmin Vivoactive 5 lists Fiber-reinforced polymer with an aluminum bezel case material, where Amazfit Active lists Aluminum and a contactless wallet (Garmin Pay), which Amazfit Active does not list.
Compared with Amazfit Bip 5, Garmin Vivoactive 5 lists Fiber-reinforced polymer with an aluminum bezel case material, where Amazfit Bip 5 lists Polymer and a contactless wallet (Garmin Pay), which Amazfit Bip 5 does not list.
Compared with Huawei Watch GT 4, Garmin Vivoactive 5 lists Fiber-reinforced polymer with an aluminum bezel case material, where Huawei Watch GT 4 lists Stainless steel and a contactless wallet (Garmin Pay), which Huawei Watch GT 4 does not list.
Only values listed exactly are compared.
Phone compatibility and plan
No plan is listed as needed.
Sensors and features are listed as the maker names them and are not medical measurements.
Related guides and lists
- Battery life explained
- Phone compatibility
- Water resistance ratings
- Sensors explained
- Garmin smartwatches
- All models
Last verified September 26, 2026
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