Garmin Forerunner® 25 vs Garmin Lily® - Classic EditionSize, Specs & Wrist Fit Compared
The Garmin Forerunner® 25 wears larger than the Garmin Lily® - Classic Edition (35mm vs 34.5mm case), giving it more wrist presence — and needing a wider wrist to sit cleanly.
The Garmin Lily® - Classic Edition is the slimmer of the two (10.15mm vs 13.9mm), so it slides under a cuff more easily.
On the wrist the Garmin Lily® - Classic Edition feels lighter (24g vs 31g, case only).
Specification Comparison
| Spec | GarminForerunner® 25 | GarminLily® - Classic Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Case Width | 35mm | 34.5mm |
| Lug-to-Lug | 44mm | 34.5mm |
| Thickness | 13.9mm | 10.15mm |
| Weight | 31g | 24g |
| Shape | Rectangle | Circular |
| GPS | Yes | yes (Connected GPS only) |
| Battery Life | Small: Watch: Up to 8 weeks; GPS mode: Up to 8 hoursLarge: Watch: Up to 10 weeks; GPS mode: Up to 10 hours | Up to 5 days (excluding Pulse Ox sleep tracking). Learn more. |
| Display | — | Liquid Crystal |
| Released | 2015 | 2021 |
Full Specification Comparison
92 specs| Spec | Garmin Forerunner® 25 | Garmin Lily® - Classic Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Family | Garmin | Garmin |
| General | ||
| Battery life | Small: Watch: Up to 8 weeks; GPS mode: Up to 8 hoursLarge: Watch: Up to 10 weeks; GPS mode: Up to 10 hours | Up to 5 days (excluding Pulse Ox sleep tracking). Learn more. |
| Display Size | Small: 0.73” x 0.73” (18.5 x 18.5 mm) Large: 0.91” x 0.91” (23.0 x 23.0 mm) | 1.00” x 0.84” (25.4 mm x 21.3 mm) |
| Lens Material | acrylic | Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 |
| Memory/History | 7 activities | 7 timed activities; 14 days of activity tracking data |
| Strap material | silicone | leather |
| Display resolution | 128 x 128 pixels | 240 x 201 pixels |
| Case material | — | fiber-reinforced polymer |
| Color display | — | no (16 level grayscale) |
| Bezel Material | — | stainless steel |
| Charging method | — | Garmin proprietary clip charger |
| Sensors | ||
| GPS | Yes | — |
| Accelerometer | — | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | — | Yes |
| Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation Monitor | — | Yes |
| Garmin Elevate™ wrist heart rate monitor | — | Yes |
| Product Info | ||
| Main SKU | 010-01353-01 | 010-02384-A3 |
| Product ID | 164366 | 719696 |
| Product Name | Forerunner® 25 | Lily® - Classic Edition |
| Release Date | 8/5/2015 | 1/27/2021 |
| Product Variation | Black/Blue Watch Only | Light Gold Bezel with White Case and Italian Leather Band |
| Clock Features | ||
| Stopwatch | Yes | Yes |
| Time/date | Yes | Yes |
| Alarm clock | Yes | Yes |
| GPS Time Sync | Yes | — |
| Automatic daylight saving time | Yes | Yes |
| Timer | — | Yes |
| Running Features | ||
| Foot pod capable | Yes | — |
| GPS-based distance, time and pace | Yes | yes (Connected GPS only) |
| Cadence (provides real-time number of steps per minute) | Yes | — |
| Activity Profiles | ||
| Outdoor recreation | Yes | — |
| Gym | — | Strength, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping |
| Swim | — | Pool Swimming |
| Cycling | — | Biking |
| Wellness | — | Walking, Pilates, Yoga |
| Indoor running | — | Treadmill Running |
| Outdoor running | — | Running |
| Daily Smart Features | ||
| Connectivity | Yes | Bluetooth® |
| Smartphone compatibility | iPhone®, Android™ | iPhone®, Android™ |
| Pairs with Garmin Connect™ Mobile | Yes | Yes |
| Calendar | — | Yes |
| Connected GPS | — | Yes |
| Find My Phone | — | Yes |
| Find My Watch | — | Yes |
| Morning report | — | Yes |
| Weather forecasts | — | Yes |
| Smart Notifications | — | Yes |
| Controls smartphone music | — | Yes |
| Text response/reject phone call with text (Android™ only) | — | Yes |
| Activity Tracking Features | ||
| Step counter | Yes | Yes |
| Calories burned | Yes | Yes |
| Distance traveled | Yes | Yes |
| Move alerts (displays on device after a period of inactivity) | Yes | Yes |
| Auto goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal) | Yes | Yes |
| TrueUp™ | — | Yes |
| Move IQ™ | — | Yes |
| Intensity minutes | — | Yes |
| Automatic rep counting | — | Yes |
| Training, Planning and Analysis Features | ||
| HR zones | yes (with compatible accessory) | Yes |
| HR alerts | yes (with compatible accessory) | Yes |
| Manual lap | Yes | — |
| HR calories | yes (with compatible accessory) | Yes |
| GPS speed and distance | Yes | yes (Connected GPS only) |
| Customizable data pages | Yes | Yes |
| Activity history on watch | Yes | — |
| Auto Pause® automatic timer halt | Yes | — |
| Auto Lap® interval tracking feature | Yes | Yes |
| % HR max | — | Yes |
| Physio TrueUp | — | Yes |
| VO2 Max (Run) | — | Yes |
| Customizable activity profiles | — | Yes |
| Respiration rate (during exercise) | — | Yoga and Breathwork only |
| Cycling Features | ||
| Alerts (triggers alarm when you reach goals including time, distance, heart rate or calories) | — | Yes |
| What You'll Love | ||
| Touchscreen | — | Yes |
| Display type | — | Liquid Crystal |
| Water rating | — | Swim, 5 ATM |
| Pulse Ox blood oxygen | — | yes (spot-check and optionally in sleep) |
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | — | Up to 5 days |
| Health & Wellness Monitoring | ||
| Sleep | — | yes (advanced) |
| Hydration | — | Yes |
| Breathwork | — | Yes |
| Fitness age | — | yes (in app) |
| All-day stress | — | Yes |
| Women's health | — | Yes |
| Respiration rate | — | Yes |
| Resting heart rate | — | Yes |
| Relaxation reminders | — | Yes |
| Abnormal heart rate alerts | — | yes (high and low) |
| Relaxation breathing timer | — | Yes |
| Body Battery™ energy monitor | — | Yes |
| Wrist-based heart rate (constant, every second) | — | Yes |
| Safety and Tracking Features | ||
| Assistance | — | Yes |
Wrist Fit
Garmin Forerunner® 25
Sits best on wrists ~46–63mm wide (≈ 12.3–16.8cm circumference).
Garmin Lily® - Classic Edition
Sits best on wrists ~36–49mm wide (≈ 9.6–13.1cm circumference).
2D Dimension Schematics
Accurate scale drawings based on case dimensions. Drag to pan, Ctrl+scroll to zoom. Works for every watch regardless of photo availability.
Product Photos
Side-by-side product images at matched scale.


Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Garmin Forerunner® 25 bigger than the Garmin Lily® - Classic Edition?
The Garmin Forerunner® 25 is bigger — 35mm vs 34.5mm case width.
Which fits a smaller wrist better, the Garmin Forerunner® 25 or the Garmin Lily® - Classic Edition?
The Garmin Forerunner® 25 suits wrists around 46–63mm wide, and the Garmin Lily® - Classic Edition around 36–49mm. The one with the smaller lower bound is the safer pick for a small wrist.
Can I see the Garmin Forerunner® 25 and Garmin Lily® - Classic Edition side by side at true scale?
Yes — the schematics and photos above show both watches at matched scale, and our fit tool overlays each on your wrist width.