| Amazfit Balance | Apple Watch | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | $369★ | $399 |
| Subscription | ✓ None | ✓ None |
| Hardware | ||
| Weight | 62g | 32g★ |
| Water resistance | 10ATM★ | 50m |
| Battery | 21 days★ | 1 days |
| Always-on display | ✅ | ✅ |
| GPS | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cellular | ❌ | ✅★ |
| Platform | iOS & Android | iOS only |
| Tier | Smartwatch | Smartwatch |
| Buy timing | ||
| Released | Jun 2, 2026 | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Cycle advice | good | good |
| Deals advice | good | good |
| Next model | — | — |
The 1.5" AMOLED is 50% brighter than the Balance 2 at 3,000 nits, under scratch-resistant sapphire glass — with 21 days of typical use and 41 hours of Accuracy-Mode GPS.
An upgraded processor renders maps 2.5× faster, with dual-frequency L1+L5 GPS across six satellite systems, 64GB of storage, and turn-by-turn offline topo navigation.
A new dual-mode LED flashlight with white, red, and SOS modes joins official HYROX training, golf course maps, and more than 180 sport modes.
The new health sensing system samples heart rate every five seconds all day — 60x more often than the Series 11 — and measures HRV every five minutes.
A daily 0–10 readiness score combines sleep, vitals, training load, and activity to suggest how hard to push.
On-demand ECG, blood oxygen monitoring, sleep apnea detection, and hypertension notifications carry over from the Series 11.
The right pick depends on what you optimize for.
$369 vs $399 over 3 years.
21 days vs 1 days battery.
10 sensors · 0.2 Hz HR sampling.
32g.
Android and iPhone users who want a premium smartwatch experience — full offline maps, long battery, and a bright sapphire display — at a price below Apple Watch or Garmin equivalents. A strong choice for runners, hikers, and hybrid athletes who want GPS map navigation without a subscription.
Full details →iPhone users who want the most capable smartwatch health experience available. Ideal for anyone who values medical-grade monitoring (ECG, blood pressure, SpO2), a premium always-on display, and the best Apple Watch workout tracking. If health is your priority, this is the one to get.
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