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Google Pixel Watch 2 vs Amazfit Active Max

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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Google Pixel Watch 2

Google Pixel Watch 2

  • Screen: 450 × 450 pixels.
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 with Cortex-M33 co-processor processor.
  • 2 GB RAM in this version.
  • 32 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs Wear OS 4.0.
KSh 26,500Out of 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 Amazfit Active Max lasts longer between charges (up to 25 days), works with Android phones and iPhones and has a larger 1.5-inch, brighter screen, while the Google Pixel Watch 2 takes ECG heart-rhythm readings, is lighter to wear all day and has a sturdier aluminium build.

Display

Google Pixel Watch 2
450 × 450 pixels
Amazfit Active Max
480 × 480 pixels; 323 ppi

Storage

Google Pixel Watch 2
32 GB storage in this version
Amazfit Active Max
4 GB storage in this version

Software

Google Pixel Watch 2
Runs Wear OS 4.0
Amazfit Active Max
Runs Zepp OS 6

Battery capacity

Google Pixel Watch 2
306 mAh battery capacity
Amazfit Active Max
658 mAh battery capacity

Portability

Google Pixel Watch 2
31 g
Amazfit Active Max
39.5 g

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Google Pixel Watch 2

  • Lighter: 31 g (vs 39.5 g).
  • ECG heart-rhythm readings.
  • Aluminium case (vs plastic case).
  • More storage: 32 GB (vs 4 GB).

Amazfit Active Max

  • Longer rated battery life: up to 25 days (vs 24 hours).
  • Bigger battery: 658 mAh (vs 306 mAh).
  • Larger 1.5-inch screen (vs 1.2-inch).
  • Brighter display: up to 3,000 nits (vs 1,000).
  • Works with Android phones and iPhones.
  • Syncs with third-party apps such as Strava and Apple Health.

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityGoogle Pixel Watch 2Amazfit Active Max
Battery lifeUp to 24 hours per charge658 mAh battery
Storage32 GB storage4 GB storage
Display1.2-inch OLED display, 320 ppi1.5-inch OLED display, 323 ppi
SoftwareWear OS 4.0Zepp OS 6
ConnectionsWi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.3
Battery capacity306 mAh battery658 mAh battery

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 2Amazfit Active Max
Display1.2-inch AMOLED with DCI-P3 colour, 320 ppi1.5-inch AMOLED
Screen resolution450 × 450 pixels480 × 480 pixels; 323 ppi
Display protectionCustom 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5Strengthened glass; anti-fingerprint coating
Display featuresUp to 1,000 nits; Always-On DisplayAlways-on display; up to 3,000 nits peak brightness

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 2Amazfit Active Max
Network / cellular4G LTE and UMTS on LTE model—
SIM / eSIMeSIM on LTE model—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 2.4 GHzNo Wi-Fi support listed
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.3 BLE
NFCSupported—
Positioning / GNSSGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou and QZSS5 satellite positioning systems
Ultra Wideband (UWB)Supported—

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 2Amazfit Active Max
BrandGoogleAmazfit
ModelGoogle Pixel Watch 2Amazfit Active Max
Announced4 October 2023December 2025
Dimensions41 × 41 × 12.3 mm48.5 × 48.5 × 12.2 mm without heart-rate sensor base
Weight31 g without band39.5 g without strap
Build materials100% recycled aluminium housingAluminum-alloy frame; polymer case
Wrist sizeSmall band: 130–175 mm; large band: 165–210 mm—
Strap / bandFluoroelastomer Active Band with soft-touch coating; small and large sizes included22 mm silicone; pin buckle
Controls / buttonsHaptic crown; side button; touchscreen; premium hapticsTwo physical buttons and touchscreen

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 2Amazfit Active Max
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 with Cortex-M33 co-processor—
CPUCortex-M33 co-processor—
RAM2 GB SDRAM—
Storage32 GB eMMC flash4 GB
Operating systemWear OS 4.0Zepp OS 6

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 2Amazfit Active Max
SpeakerBuilt-in speakerSupported
MicrophoneBuilt-in microphoneSupported
CallingBluetooth calling; LTE model supports cellular callingBluetooth calling

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 2Amazfit Active Max
SensorsCompass; altimeter; red and infrared SpO₂ sensors; multipurpose electrical sensors; multi-path optical heart-rate sensor; 3-axis accelerometer; gyroscope; ambient-light sensor; cEDA skin-conductance sensor; skin-temperature sensor; barometer; magnetometerBioTracker PPG; accelerometer; gyroscope; ambient light; geomagnetic sensor; temperature; barometric altimeter
Health & wellness featuresContinuous heart-rate tracking; SpO₂ monitoring; ECG app compatibility; cEDA body-response tracking; skin-temperature sensing; Fitbit health and activity insights24-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 stages and Sleep Score through FitbitSleep HRV; sleep stages including REM; naps; sleep schedule; breathing quality; sleep score
Sports / workout modesFitbit activity and workout tracking170+ sports modes
Training & outdoor featuresGPS workout tracking; Fitbit exercise metrics and Active Zone MinutesZepp Coach; PeakBeats; training templates; interval training; track running; trajectory correction; virtual pacer; HybridCharge
Safety & emergency featuresEmergency SOS; fall detection; Safety Check; Emergency Sharing and Medical ID features—
Diving / depth features—Not rated for diving; water resistance is 5 ATM

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 2Amazfit Active Max
Battery capacity306 mAh typical, built-in rechargeable lithium-ion658 mAh rated
Battery lifeUp to 24 hours with Always-On Display25 days typical; 13 days heavy; 10 days AOD; 64 hours GPS; 22 hours GPS with music
ChargingUSB-C fast-charging cable; 0–50% in about 30 min, 0–80% in about 43 min, 0–100% in about 75 minMagnetic charging head
Water resistance5 ATM5 ATM
Durability / certifications5 ATM water resistance; Corning Gorilla Glass 5—

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 2Amazfit Active Max
Phone compatibilityMost phones running Android 9.0 or newer; Google Account requiredAndroid 7 or later; iOS 14 or later
Companion appGoogle Pixel Watch app; Fitbit app for health and fitnessZepp
ColorsPolished Silver aluminium / Bay; Matte Black aluminium / Obsidian; Champagne Gold aluminium / Hazel; Polished Silver aluminium / PorcelainBlack

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 2Amazfit Active Max
Case material—Aluminum alloy; polymer
Pixels per inch—323 ppi
Peak brightness—3,000 nits peak
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 are water resistant to 50 m.
  • Both take calls over Bluetooth.
  • Both have OLED displays.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Get the Amazfit Active Max if you want longer battery life and a choice of Android phone or iPhone, or the Google Pixel Watch 2 if you would rather have ECG heart-rhythm readings and a lighter watch for all-day wear.

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