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AmazFit Balance vs Amazfit Active 3 Premium

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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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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Amazfit Active 3 Premium

Amazfit Active 3 Premium

  • Screen: 466 × 466 pixels; 353 ppi.
  • 365 mAh battery capacity.
  • Bluetooth 5.3.
  • 5 ATM.
  • Weighs 38 g.
KSh 24,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The AmazFit Balance has a bigger battery (475 mAh), gives daily readiness scores and is lighter to wear all day, while the Amazfit Active 3 Premium has a brighter screen for outdoor use and a sturdier stainless steel build.

Display

AmazFit Balance
480 × 480 pixels; 323 ppi
Amazfit Active 3 Premium
466 × 466 pixels; 353 ppi

Capacity

AmazFit Balance
475 mAh battery capacity
Amazfit Active 3 Premium
365 mAh battery capacity

Portability

AmazFit Balance
35 g
Amazfit Active 3 Premium
38 g

Software

AmazFit Balance
Zepp OS 4
Amazfit Active 3 Premium
Zepp

Connections

AmazFit Balance
Bluetooth 5.0
Amazfit Active 3 Premium
Bluetooth 5.3

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

AmazFit Balance

  • Bigger battery: 475 mAh (vs 365 mAh).
  • Larger 1.5-inch screen (vs 1.32-inch).
  • Lighter: 35 g (vs 38 g).
  • Daily readiness scores.

Amazfit Active 3 Premium

  • Brighter display: up to 3,000 nits (vs 1,500).
  • Stainless steel case (vs plastic case).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.3 (vs 5.0).

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityAmazFit BalanceAmazfit Active 3 Premium
Battery life475 mAh battery365 mAh battery
Portability35 g38 g
Display1.5-inch OLED display, 323 ppi1.32-inch OLED display, 353 ppi
SoftwareZepp OS 4Zepp
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.3
SensorsBioTracker 5.0 PPG, 8 PD + 2 LEDBioTracker PPG, accelerometer

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit BalanceAmazfit Active 3 Premium
Display1.5-inch AMOLED; always-on display1.32-inch AMOLED
Screen resolution480 × 480 pixels; 323 ppi466 × 466 pixels; 353 ppi
Display protectionTempered glass; anti-glare bezel; anti-fingerprint coatingSapphire glass

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit BalanceAmazfit Active 3 Premium
Wi-FiWi-Fi 2.4 GHz—
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.3 BLE
Positioning / GNSSDual-band GNSS; circularly polarized antenna; GPS; GLONASS; Galileo; BeiDou; QZSS; NavIC5 satellite positioning systems

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit BalanceAmazfit Active 3 Premium
BrandAmazfitAmazfit
ModelAmazFit BalanceAmazfit Active 3 Premium
AnnouncedSeptember 2023—
Dimensions46 × 46 × 10.6 mm without heart-rate sensor base45 × 45 × 11 mm without heart-rate sensor base
Weight35 g without strap; 45 g with nylon strap; 52 g with liquid-silicone strap38 g without strap
Build materialsAluminum-alloy middle frame; fibre-reinforced polymer bottom shellStainless-steel frame
Wrist sizeLiquid silicone: 140–215 mm; nylon: 150–210 mm—
Strap / band22 mm liquid silicone with pin buckle or nylon with hook-and-loop fastening20 mm silicone; pin buckle
Controls / buttons2 controls including crown; touchscreenFour physical buttons and touchscreen

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit BalanceAmazfit Active 3 Premium
Operating systemZepp OS 4—

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit BalanceAmazfit Active 3 Premium
SpeakerSupportedSupported
MicrophoneSupportedSupported
CallingBluetooth callingBluetooth calling

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit BalanceAmazfit Active 3 Premium
SensorsBioTracker 5.0 PPG; 8 PD + 2 LED; BIA sensor; accelerometer; gyroscope; geomagnetic sensor; barometer; ambient light; temperatureBioTracker PPG; accelerometer; gyroscope; ambient light; geomagnetic sensor; temperature; barometric altimeter
Health & wellness features24-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 measurement24-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 including REM; naps; sleep schedule; sleep breathing quality; sleep scoreSleep HRV; sleep stages including REM; naps; sleep schedule; breathing quality; sleep score
Sports / workout modes150+ sports modes170+ sports modes
Training & outdoor featuresZepp Coach; PeakBeats; track running; trajectory correction; virtual pacer; training templates; interval trainingZepp Coach; PeakBeats; training templates; interval training; track running; trajectory correction; virtual pacer; lactate threshold; running power; ground-contact time; BioCharge

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit BalanceAmazfit Active 3 Premium
Battery capacity475 mAh365 mAh rated
Battery lifeUp to 14 days typical, 7 days heavy, 25 days saver, 5 days AOD; up to 26 hours accuracy GPS12 days typical; 7 days heavy; 4 days AOD; 24 hours GPS; 10 hours GPS with music; 76 hours GPS power saver
ChargingMagnetic chargingMagnetic charging head
Water resistance5 ATM5 ATM
Durability / certifications5 ATM water resistanceISO 22810:2010 water-resistance testing; TUV-SUD report 68.189.26.01120.01

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit BalanceAmazfit Active 3 Premium
Phone compatibilityAndroid 7 or later; iOS 14 or laterAndroid 7 or later; iOS 14 or later
Companion appZeppZepp
ColorsSunset Grey; MidnightApex Silver; Atlas Blue; Aero White

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit BalanceAmazfit Active 3 Premium
Case materialAluminum alloy; fibre-reinforced polymerStainless steel
Pixels per inch323 ppi353 ppi
Peak brightness1,500 nits peak3,000 nits peak
Charging timeApproximately 2 hours—
Packing listWatch with standard strap; magnetic charger; instruction manualWatch with standard strap; magnetic charging head; instruction manual
Smart recognition25 strength-training movements; 8 sports movements25 strength-training movements; 8 sports movements
Third-party fitness appsadidas Running; Strava; komoot; Relive; Google Fit; Apple HealthStrava; TrainingPeaks; Intervals.icu; 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

For most buyers the AmazFit Balance is the better buy; the Amazfit Active 3 Premium makes sense if you want a brighter screen for outdoor use.

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