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Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 vs AmazFit Balance

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 6

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6

  • Screen: 44 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 40 mm: 432 × 432 pixels.
  • Exynos W930 processor.
  • 2 GB RAM in this version.
  • 16 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs Wear OS 4; One UI 5 Watch.
KSh 22,500In Stock
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AmazFit Balance

AmazFit Balance

  • Screen: 480 × 480 pixels; 323 ppi.
  • Runs Zepp OS 4.
  • Bluetooth 5.0 connection.
  • 475 mAh battery capacity.
  • 5 ATM.
KSh 22,000Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

The AmazFit Balance lasts longer between charges (up to 14 days), works with Android phones and iPhones and gives daily readiness scores, while the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 takes ECG heart-rhythm readings, is lighter to wear all day and has a brighter screen for outdoor use.

Display

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
44 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 40 mm: 432 × 432 pixels
AmazFit Balance
480 × 480 pixels; 323 ppi

Software

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
Runs Wear OS 4; One UI 5 Watch
AmazFit Balance
Runs Zepp OS 4

Connections

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
Bluetooth 5.3 connection
AmazFit Balance
Bluetooth 5.0 connection

Battery life

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
Up to 40 hours per charge
AmazFit Balance
475 mAh battery

Portability

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
33.3 g
AmazFit Balance
35 g

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6

  • Brighter display: up to 2,000 nits (vs 1,500).
  • Lighter: 33.3 g (vs 35 g).
  • ECG heart-rhythm readings.
  • Aluminium case (vs plastic case).
  • Blood-pressure (hypertension) notifications.
  • Slimmer: 9 mm thick (vs 10.6 mm).

AmazFit Balance

  • Longer rated battery life: up to 14 days (vs 40 hours).
  • Works with Android phones and iPhones.
  • Daily readiness scores.
  • Syncs with third-party apps such as Strava and Apple Health.

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PrioritySamsung Galaxy Watch 6AmazFit Balance
Battery lifeUp to 40 hours per charge475 mAh battery
Display1.5-inch OLED display1.5-inch OLED display, 323 ppi
SoftwareWear OS 4Zepp OS 4
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.0
Battery capacity44 mm: 425 mAh475 mAh battery
Water resistanceIP68 water and dust resistance5 ATM

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6AmazFit Balance
Display44 mm: 1.5-inch Super AMOLED; 40 mm: 1.3-inch Super AMOLED1.5-inch AMOLED; always-on display
Screen resolution44 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 40 mm: 432 × 432 pixels480 × 480 pixels; 323 ppi
Display protectionSapphire crystalTempered glass; anti-glare bezel; anti-fingerprint coating
Display features2000 nits (peak)—

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6AmazFit Balance
Network / cellularGSM / HSPA / LTE—
SIM / eSIMeSIM—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 2.4 GHz + 5 GHzWi-Fi 2.4 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.0
NFCSupported—
Positioning / GNSSGPS; GLONASS; BeiDou; GalileoDual-band GNSS; circularly polarized antenna; GPS; GLONASS; Galileo; BeiDou; QZSS; NavIC

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6AmazFit Balance
BrandSamsungAmazfit
ModelSamsung Galaxy Watch 6AmazFit Balance
Announced2023, July 26September 2023
Dimensions44 mm: 42.8 × 44.4 × 9.0 mm; 40 mm: 38.8 × 40.4 × 9.0 mm46 × 46 × 10.6 mm without heart-rate sensor base
Weight44 mm: 33.3 g; 40 mm: 28.7 g, without band35 g without strap; 45 g with nylon strap; 52 g with liquid-silicone strap
Build materialsArmor Aluminum caseAluminum-alloy middle frame; fibre-reinforced polymer bottom shell
Controls / buttonsTouchscreen and physical buttons2 controls including crown; touchscreen
Wrist size—Liquid silicone: 140–215 mm; nylon: 150–210 mm
Strap / band—22 mm liquid silicone with pin buckle or nylon with hook-and-loop fastening

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6AmazFit Balance
ProcessorExynos W930—
CPUDual-core 1.4 GHz—
GPUMali-G68—
RAM2 GB—
Storage16 GB—
Operating systemWear OS 4; One UI 5 WatchZepp OS 4

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6AmazFit Balance
SpeakerSupportedSupported
MicrophoneSupportedSupported
CallingBluetooth calling with a connected smartphone; standalone calling on LTE editionsBluetooth calling

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6AmazFit Balance
SensorsSamsung BioActive: optical heart-rate, electrical heart signal, bioelectrical impedance analysis; temperature; accelerometer; barometer; gyroscope; geomagnetic; light sensorBioTracker 5.0 PPG; 8 PD + 2 LED; BIA sensor; accelerometer; gyroscope; geomagnetic sensor; barometer; ambient light; temperature
Health & wellness featuresHeart-rate monitoring, ECG, blood pressure, body composition, blood oxygen and skin-temperature features; availability varies by market and paired phone24-hour heart rate, SpO₂ and stress; one-tap measurement; PAI; breathing exercises; high and low heart-rate alerts; low SpO₂ alerts; menstrual-cycle tracking; readiness score; body-composition measurement
Sleep trackingSleep tracking and sleep coachingSleep stages including REM; naps; sleep schedule; sleep breathing quality; sleep score
Sports / workout modesMultiple workout modes with automatic workout detection150+ sports modes
Training & outdoor featuresGPS workout tracking and personalised heart-rate zonesZepp Coach; PeakBeats; track running; trajectory correction; virtual pacer; training templates; interval training
Safety & emergency featuresFall detection and SOS features when configured—

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6AmazFit Balance
Battery capacity44 mm: 425 mAh; 40 mm: 300 mAh475 mAh
Battery lifeUp to 40 hours with AOD off; 30 hours with AOD onUp to 14 days typical, 7 days heavy, 25 days saver, 5 days AOD; up to 26 hours accuracy GPS
ChargingFast wireless charging, WPC-basedMagnetic charging
Water resistance5 ATM; IP685 ATM
Durability / certificationsMIL-STD-810H5 ATM water resistance

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6AmazFit Balance
Phone compatibilityAndroid 10.0 or later; more than 1.5 GB RAMAndroid 7 or later; iOS 14 or later
Companion appGalaxy Wearable; Samsung HealthZepp
Colors44 mm: Graphite, Silver; 40 mm: Graphite, GoldSunset Grey; Midnight

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6AmazFit Balance
Case materialArmor AluminumAluminum alloy; fibre-reinforced polymer
Release statusAvailable. Released 2023, August 11—
Card slotNo—
CameraNo—
3.5 mm headphone jackNo—
USBNo—
RadioNo—
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900—
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100—
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 40, 66, 71—
Network speedHSPA, LTE—
Pixels per inch—323 ppi
Peak brightness—1,500 nits peak
Charging time—Approximately 2 hours
Packing list—Watch with standard strap; magnetic charger; instruction manual
Smart recognition—25 strength-training movements; 8 sports movements
Third-party fitness apps—adidas Running; Strava; komoot; Relive; Google Fit; Apple Health

Similarities

  • Both are water resistant to 50 m.
  • Both take calls over Bluetooth.
  • Both have OLED displays.
  • Both have 1.5-inch screens.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both have 480 × 480 screens.

In summary

Get the AmazFit Balance if you want longer battery life and a choice of Android phone or iPhone, or the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 if you would rather have ECG heart-rhythm readings and a lighter watch for all-day wear.

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