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Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 vs Amazfit Active 2 Premium Round

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 Active 2 Premium Round

Amazfit Active 2 Premium Round

  • Screen: 466 × 466 pixels; 353 ppi.
  • Runs Zepp OS.
  • 270 mAh battery capacity.
  • Bluetooth 5.2.
  • 5 ATM.
KSh 22,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Amazfit Active 2 Premium Round lasts longer between charges (up to 10 days), works with Android phones and iPhones and is lighter to wear all day, while the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 takes ECG heart-rhythm readings and has a larger 1.5-inch screen and a sturdier aluminium build.

Display

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
44 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 40 mm: 432 × 432 pixels
Amazfit Active 2 Premium Round
466 × 466 pixels; 353 ppi

Software

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
Runs Wear OS 4; One UI 5 Watch
Amazfit Active 2 Premium Round
Runs Zepp OS

Battery life

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
Up to 40 hours per charge
Amazfit Active 2 Premium Round
270 mAh battery

Portability

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
33.3 g
Amazfit Active 2 Premium Round
31.65 g

Connections

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
Bluetooth 5.3
Amazfit Active 2 Premium Round
Bluetooth 5.2

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6

  • Larger 1.5-inch screen (vs 1.32-inch).
  • ECG heart-rhythm readings.
  • Aluminium case (vs plastic case).
  • Blood-pressure (hypertension) notifications.
  • Slimmer: 9 mm thick (vs 9.9 mm).

Amazfit Active 2 Premium Round

  • Longer rated battery life: up to 10 days (vs 40 hours).
  • Works with Android phones and iPhones.
  • Lighter: 31.65 g (vs 33.3 g).
  • Syncs with third-party apps such as Strava and Apple Health.

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy Watch 6Amazfit Active 2 Premium Round
Battery lifeUp to 40 hours per charge270 mAh battery
Display1.5-inch OLED display1.32-inch OLED display, 353 ppi
SoftwareWear OS 4Zepp OS
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.2
Battery capacity44 mm: 425 mAh270 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 Active 2 Premium Round
Display44 mm: 1.5-inch Super AMOLED; 40 mm: 1.3-inch Super AMOLED1.32-inch AMOLED
Screen resolution44 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 40 mm: 432 × 432 pixels466 × 466 pixels; 353 ppi
Display protectionSapphire crystalSapphire glass
Display features2000 nits (peak)—

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6Amazfit Active 2 Premium Round
Network / cellularGSM / HSPA / LTE—
SIM / eSIMeSIM—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz—
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.2 BLE
NFCSupported—
Positioning / GNSSGPS; GLONASS; BeiDou; Galileo5 satellite positioning systems; circularly polarized antenna

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6Amazfit Active 2 Premium Round
BrandSamsungAmazfit
ModelSamsung Galaxy Watch 6Amazfit Active 2 Premium Round
Announced2023, July 26—
Dimensions44 mm: 42.8 × 44.4 × 9.0 mm; 40 mm: 38.8 × 40.4 × 9.0 mm43.9 × 43.9 × 9.9 mm without heart-rate sensor base
Weight44 mm: 33.3 g; 40 mm: 28.7 g, without band31.65 g without strap
Build materialsArmor Aluminum caseStainless-steel bezel; polymer middle frame
Controls / buttonsTouchscreen and physical buttonsTwo physical buttons and touchscreen
Wrist size—150–210 mm
Strap / band—20 mm quick-release leather; pin buckle

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6Amazfit Active 2 Premium Round
ProcessorExynos W930—
CPUDual-core 1.4 GHz—
GPUMali-G68—
RAM2 GB—
Storage16 GB—
Operating systemWear OS 4; One UI 5 WatchZepp OS

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6Amazfit Active 2 Premium Round
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 Active 2 Premium Round
SensorsSamsung BioActive: optical heart-rate, electrical heart signal, bioelectrical impedance analysis; temperature; accelerometer; barometer; gyroscope; geomagnetic; light sensorBioTracker PPG; accelerometer; gyroscope; ambient light; geomagnetic sensor; temperature; barometric altimeter
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; 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 tracking and sleep coachingSleep HRV; sleep stages including REM; naps; sleep schedule; breathing quality; sleep score
Sports / workout modesMultiple workout modes with automatic workout detection164 sports modes
Training & outdoor featuresGPS workout tracking and personalised heart-rate zonesZepp Coach; PeakBeats; training templates; interval training; track running; trajectory correction; virtual pacer
Safety & emergency featuresFall detection and SOS features when configured—

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6Amazfit Active 2 Premium Round
Battery capacity44 mm: 425 mAh; 40 mm: 300 mAh270 mAh
Battery lifeUp to 40 hours with AOD off; 30 hours with AOD on10 days typical; 5 days heavy; 19 days Battery Saver; 21 hours continuous GPS
ChargingFast wireless charging, WPC-basedMagnetic charging head
Water resistance5 ATM; IP685 ATM
Durability / certificationsMIL-STD-810H—

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6Amazfit Active 2 Premium Round
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, GoldBlack Leather

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6Amazfit Active 2 Premium Round
Case materialArmor AluminumStainless-steel bezel; polymer frame
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—353 ppi
Charging time—Approximately 2 hours
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; adidas Running; TrainingPeaks; 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 similar screen sizes (1.5 and 1.32 inches).
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Get the Amazfit Active 2 Premium Round 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 larger 1.5-inch screen.

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