Overdue for a refresh — no successor announced yet. Prices should be at their lowest
Full details →| Amazfit Band 7 | Samsung Galaxy Watch | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | $50★ | $349 |
| Subscription | ✓ None | ✓ None |
| Hardware | ||
| Weight | 28g★ | 29g |
| Water resistance | 5ATM | 5ATM |
| Battery | 18 days★ | 1.5 days |
| Always-on display | ❌ | ✅★ |
| GPS | ❌ | ✅★ |
| Cellular | ❌ | ✅★ |
| Platform | iOS & Android | Android only |
| Tier | Fitness Tracker | Smartwatch |
| Buy timing | ||
| Released | Sep 22, 2022 | Jul 25, 2025 |
| Cycle advice | bad | bad |
| Deals advice | good | good |
| Next model | — | Galaxy Watch 9 (Expected summer 2026) |
18 days of typical use with health monitoring — nearly 3 weeks without charging, far beyond any smartwatch competitor.
Ask Alexa for weather, timers, reminders, and smart home controls directly from your wrist — unusual for a sub-$50 fitness band.
Amazfit's Personal Activity Intelligence score aggregates your daily activity into a single 0–100 health index, guiding you toward optimal activity levels.
ECG, blood pressure, body composition, SpO2, and advanced sleep coaching — all processed on-device with Galaxy AI.
Answer calls, control SmartThings, and use Galaxy AI features seamlessly across Galaxy phones and tablets.
Access Google Play, Google Maps, Google Wallet, and Samsung's polished One UI Watch 7 interface.
The right pick depends on what you optimize for.
$50 vs $349 over 3 years · no required subscription.
18 days vs 1.5 days battery.
10 sensors.
28g · no required subscription.
Budget-conscious users who want more features than a basic step counter — SpO2, stress, sleep analysis, and workout tracking — without paying for a full smartwatch. Works with both iPhone and Android.
Full details →Android users — especially those in the Samsung ecosystem — who want a premium smartwatch with comprehensive health tracking, Wear OS flexibility, and strong software support. The Ultra suits outdoor-active users who need longer battery life.
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