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Apple Watch SE 2 vs Amazfit Active Max

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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Apple Watch SE 2

Apple Watch SE 2

  • Screen: 40mm: 324 × 394 pixels; 44mm: 368 × 448 pixels.
  • Apple S8; 2-core Neural Engine processor.
  • 1 GB RAM in this version.
  • 32 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs watchOS 9.0, upgradable to watchOS 26.6.
KSh 28,500In Stock
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Amazfit Active Max

Amazfit Active Max

  • Screen: 480 × 480 pixels; 323 ppi.
  • 4 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs Zepp OS 6.
  • 658 mAh battery capacity.
  • Bluetooth 5.3.
KSh 24,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Apple Watch SE 2 runs watchOS built around the iPhone, is lighter to wear all day and has a sturdier aluminium build and more storage (32 GB), though it works only with an iPhone, while the Amazfit Active Max lasts much longer between charges (25 days vs 18 hours), works with Android phones and iPhones and has a brighter, sharper screen.

Display

Apple Watch SE 2
40mm: 324 × 394 pixels; 44mm: 368 × 448 pixels
Amazfit Active Max
480 × 480 pixels; 323 ppi

Storage

Apple Watch SE 2
32 GB storage in this version
Amazfit Active Max
4 GB storage in this version

Software

Apple Watch SE 2
Runs watchOS 9.0, upgradable to watchOS 26.6
Amazfit Active Max
Runs Zepp OS 6

Battery life

Apple Watch SE 2
Up to 18 hours per charge
Amazfit Active Max
658 mAh battery

Portability

Apple Watch SE 2
26.4 g
Amazfit Active Max
39.5 g

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple Watch SE 2

  • Lighter: 26.4 g (vs 39.5 g).
  • Aluminium case (vs plastic case).
  • More storage: 32 GB (vs 4 GB).
  • Slimmer: 10.7 mm thick (vs 12.2 mm).

Amazfit Active Max

  • Longer battery life: up to 25 days (vs 18 hours).
  • Brighter display: up to 3,000 nits (vs 1,000).
  • Works with Android phones and iPhones.
  • Higher screen resolution: 480 × 480 (vs 324 × 394).
  • Syncs with third-party apps such as Strava and Apple Health.
  • Newer model: released in 2025 (vs 2022).

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PriorityApple Watch SE 2Amazfit Active Max
Battery lifeUp to 18 hours per charge658 mAh battery
Storage32 GB storage4 GB storage
DisplayOLED display1.5-inch OLED display, 323 ppi
SoftwarewatchOS 9.0Zepp OS 6
ConnectionsWi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Water resistance50 m5 ATM

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch SE 2Amazfit Active Max
DisplayRetina LTPO OLED1.5-inch AMOLED
Screen resolution40mm: 324 × 394 pixels; 44mm: 368 × 448 pixels480 × 480 pixels; 323 ppi
Display protectionIon-X glassStrengthened glass; anti-fingerprint coating
Display features1000 nits (peak)Always-on display; up to 3,000 nits peak brightness

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch SE 2Amazfit Active Max
Network / cellularGSM / HSPA / LTE—
SIM / eSIMeSIM—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/nNo Wi-Fi support listed
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LEBluetooth 5.3 BLE
NFCSupported; Apple Pay—
Positioning / GNSSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS5 satellite positioning systems

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch SE 2Amazfit Active Max
BrandAppleAmazfit
ModelApple Watch SE 2Amazfit Active Max
Announced2022, September 07December 2025
Dimensions40mm: 40 × 34 × 10.7 mm; 44mm: 44 × 38 × 10.7 mm48.5 × 48.5 × 12.2 mm without heart-rate sensor base
Weight40mm: GPS 26.4 g, GPS + Cellular 27.8 g; 44mm: GPS 32.9 g, GPS + Cellular 33.0 g39.5 g without strap
Build materialsAluminum caseAluminum-alloy frame; polymer case
Wrist size40mm: 130–200 mm; 44mm: 140–245 mm—
Controls / buttonsDigital Crown with haptic feedback; side buttonTwo physical buttons and touchscreen
Strap / band—22 mm silicone; pin buckle

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch SE 2Amazfit Active Max
ProcessorApple S8; 2-core Neural Engine—
CPU64-bit dual-core—
GPUPowerVR—
RAM1GB—
Storage32 GB4 GB
Operating systemwatchOS 9.0, upgradable to watchOS 26.6Zepp OS 6

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch SE 2Amazfit Active Max
SpeakerSupportedSupported
MicrophoneSupportedSupported
CallingBluetooth calling; cellular calling on GPS + Cellular modelsBluetooth calling

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch SE 2Amazfit Active Max
SensorsSecond-generation optical heart sensor; compass; always-on altimeter; high-g accelerometer; high-dynamic-range gyroscope; ambient light sensorBioTracker PPG; accelerometer; gyroscope; ambient light; geomagnetic sensor; temperature; barometric altimeter
Health & wellness featuresHeart Rate app; high and low heart-rate notifications; irregular rhythm notifications; Medications, Mindfulness and Noise apps24-hour heart rate, SpO₂ and stress; skin temperature; one-tap measurement; high and low heart-rate alerts; low SpO₂ alerts; breathing exercises; PAI; heart-rate recovery; menstrual-cycle tracking
Sleep trackingSleep duration and sleep stagesSleep HRV; sleep stages including REM; naps; sleep schedule; breathing quality; sleep score
Sports / workout modesWorkout app with multiple workout types and automatic workout detection170+ sports modes
Training & outdoor featuresPace metrics; compass and BacktrackZepp Coach; PeakBeats; training templates; interval training; track running; trajectory correction; virtual pacer; HybridCharge
Safety & emergency featuresEmergency SOS; international emergency calling; Fall Detection; Crash Detection—
Diving / depth features—Not rated for diving; water resistance is 5 ATM

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch SE 2Amazfit Active Max
Battery lifeUp to 18 hours normal use25 days typical; 13 days heavy; 10 days AOD; 64 hours GPS; 22 hours GPS with music
ChargingMagnetic charging to USB-C cableMagnetic charging head
Water resistance50 m; swimproof5 ATM
Battery capacity—658 mAh rated

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch SE 2Amazfit Active Max
Phone compatibilityiPhone XS or later, including iPhone SE (2nd generation or later); iOS 18 or laterAndroid 7 or later; iOS 14 or later
Companion appApple Watch app on iPhoneZepp
ColorsMidnight, Starlight, SilverBlack

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch SE 2Amazfit Active Max
Pixels per inch326 ppi323 ppi
Peak brightnessUp to 1,000 nits3,000 nits peak
Cover / touchscreenSupported—
Charging timeAbout 1.5 hours to 80%—
Release statusAvailable. Released 2022, September 16—
Model numbersA2722, A2723, A2724, A2727, A2856, A2725, A2726, A2855, watch6,10, watch6,11, watch6,12, watch6,13—
Card slotNo—
CameraNo—
3.5 mm headphone jackNo—
USBNo—
RadioNo—
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900—
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - International, China, HK; HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - USA, LATAM, Canada—
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International, China, HK; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 25, 26, 39, 40, 41, 66 - USA, LATAM, Canada—
Network speedHSPA, LTE—
SAR (US)0.27 W/kg (head) 1.96 W/kg (body)—
SAR (EU)0.27 W/kg (head) 1.96 W/kg (body)—
Battery typeRechargeable lithium-ion—
Case material—Aluminum alloy; polymer
Packing list—Watch with standard strap; magnetic charging head; instruction manual
Smart recognition—25 strength-training movements; 8 sports movements
Third-party fitness apps—Strava; Relive; adidas Running; komoot; TrainingPeaks; Apple Health; Google Fit

Similarities

  • Both use Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Both take calls over Bluetooth.
  • Both have OLED displays.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both have a speaker.
  • Both have a microphone.

In summary

Get the Amazfit Active Max if you want much longer battery life and a choice of Android phone or iPhone, or the Apple Watch SE 2 if you would rather have a lighter watch for all-day wear and a sturdier aluminium build.

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