Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 vs AmazFit Balance
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At a glance
Key specifications and important differences. Full details follow below.
| Feature |  Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 |  AmazFit Balance |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price range: KSh 22,500.00 through KSh 23,500.00 | Original price was: KSh 26,500.00.KSh 22,000.00Current price is: KSh 22,000.00. |
| Display | Super AMOLED 44 mm: 1.5-inch 40 mm: 1.3-inch | 1.5-inch AMOLED |
| Battery capacity | 44 mm: 425 mAh 40 mm: 300 mAh | 475 mAh rated |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Processor | Exynos W930 (5 nm) | Not listed |
| RAM | 2 GB | Not listed |
| Storage | 16 GB | Not listed |
| Operating system | Wear OS Powered by Samsung; One UI Watch | Zepp OS |
| Network / cellular | LTE on LTE models only | No cellular connection |
| Positioning / GNSS | Built-in L1 GPS; GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo | Dual-band, circularly polarized GNSS supporting six satellite systems |
| Health & wellness features | Heart-rate monitoring, ECG, blood pressure, body composition, blood oxygen and skin-temperature features; availability varies by market and paired phone | Heart rate, blood oxygen, stress and body-composition tracking; wellness readings are not medical diagnoses |
Full specifications
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| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 | AmazFit Balance |
|---|---|---|
| Identity & design | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Amazfit |
| Model | Galaxy Watch6 | Balance (A2287) |
| Announced | July 2023 | September 2023 |
| Dimensions | 44 mm: 44.4 × 42.8 × 9.0 mm 40 mm: 40.4 × 38.8 × 9.0 mm | 46 × 46 × 10.6 mm without heart-rate sensor base |
| Weight | 44 mm: 33.3 g 40 mm: 28.7 g | 35 g without strap |
| Build materials | Armor Aluminum case; sapphire-crystal display | Aluminum-alloy middle frame; fiber-reinforced polymer bottom shell |
| Wrist size | — | 140–215 mm liquid-silicone strap; 140–210 mm nylon strap |
| Strap / band | — | 22 mm quick-release liquid-silicone or nylon strap |
| Controls / buttons | Touchscreen and physical buttons | Touchscreen; two buttons including crown |
| Display | ||
| Display | Super AMOLED 44 mm: 1.5-inch 40 mm: 1.3-inch | 1.5-inch AMOLED |
| Screen resolution | 44 mm: 480 × 480 pixels (327 ppi) 40 mm: 432 × 432 pixels (330 ppi) | 480 × 480 pixels, 323 ppi |
| Display protection | Sapphire crystal | Tempered glass with anti-fingerprint coating and anti-glare glass bezel |
| Display features | Full-colour Always-On Display; up to 2,000 nits | Always-on display; more than 100 watch faces |
| Performance & software | ||
| Processor | Exynos W930 (5 nm) | Not listed |
| CPU | Dual-core CPU up to 1.4 GHz | Not listed |
| GPU | — | Not listed |
| RAM | 2 GB | Not listed |
| Storage | 16 GB | Not listed |
| Operating system | Wear OS Powered by Samsung; One UI Watch | Zepp OS |
| Connectivity | ||
| Network / cellular | LTE on LTE models only | No cellular connection |
| SIM / eSIM | eSIM on LTE models | No SIM or eSIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz | 2.4 GHz Wi‑Fi |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| NFC | Supported | NFC availability varies by region |
| Positioning / GNSS | Built-in L1 GPS; GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo | Dual-band, circularly polarized GNSS supporting six satellite systems |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) | — | Not listed |
| Satellite features | — | Not listed |
| Audio & communication | ||
| Speaker | Speaker | Built-in speaker |
| Microphone | Microphone | Built-in microphone |
| Calling | Bluetooth calling; standalone cellular calling on LTE models | Bluetooth calling when paired |
| Sensors, health & fitness | ||
| Sensors | Samsung BioActive Sensor (optical heart-rate, electrical heart and bioelectrical impedance analysis), temperature sensor, accelerometer, barometer, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor and light sensor | BioTracker 5.0 PPG, BIA, accelerometer, gyroscope, geomagnetic, barometric, ambient-light and temperature sensors |
| Health & wellness features | Heart-rate monitoring, ECG, blood pressure, body composition, blood oxygen and skin-temperature features; availability varies by market and paired phone | Heart rate, blood oxygen, stress and body-composition tracking; wellness readings are not medical diagnoses |
| Sleep tracking | Sleep tracking and sleep coaching | Sleep stages, naps, sleep schedule and breathing-quality monitoring |
| Sports / workout modes | Multiple workout modes with automatic workout detection | More than 150 sports modes with automatic recognition |
| Training & outdoor features | GPS workout tracking and personalised heart-rate zones | Offline maps, route import, training analysis and dual-band GNSS |
| Safety & emergency features | Fall detection and SOS features when configured | Fall detection and emergency SOS availability may depend on region and setup |
| Diving / depth features | — | Not rated for diving |
| Battery & durability | ||
| Battery capacity | 44 mm: 425 mAh 40 mm: 300 mAh | 475 mAh rated |
| Battery life | Up to 40 hours with Always-On Display off; up to 30 hours with Always-On Display on | Up to 14 days typical, 7 days heavy, 25 days saver, 5 days AOD; up to 26 hours accuracy GPS |
| Charging | Fast WPC-based wireless charging | Magnetic charging, approximately 2 hours |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Durability / certifications | IP68; MIL-STD-810H | 5 ATM water resistance |
| Compatibility | ||
| Phone compatibility | Android 10 or later with more than 1.5 GB RAM and Google Mobile Services; compatibility varies by market and device | Android 7.0+ or iOS 14.0+ |
| Companion app | Galaxy Wearable and Samsung Health | Zepp app |
| Colors | Graphite; Silver; Gold | Midnight, Sunset Grey; selected special-edition colors |
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