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AmazFit Balance vs Xiaomi Watch S4

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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Xiaomi Watch S4

Xiaomi Watch S4

  • Screen: 466 × 466 pixels; 326 ppi.
  • Runs Xiaomi HyperOS 2.
  • Bluetooth 5.3 connection.
  • 486 mAh battery capacity.
  • 5 ATM.
KSh 21,940In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The AmazFit Balance gives daily readiness scores and is lighter to wear all day, while the Xiaomi Watch S4 has a sturdier aluminium build.

Display

AmazFit Balance
480 × 480 pixels; 323 ppi
Xiaomi Watch S4
466 × 466 pixels; 326 ppi

Software

AmazFit Balance
Runs Zepp OS 4
Xiaomi Watch S4
Runs Xiaomi HyperOS 2

Connections

AmazFit Balance
Bluetooth 5.0 connection
Xiaomi Watch S4
Bluetooth 5.3 connection

Capacity

AmazFit Balance
475 mAh battery capacity
Xiaomi Watch S4
486 mAh battery capacity

Portability

AmazFit Balance
35 g
Xiaomi Watch S4
About 44.5 g

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

AmazFit Balance

  • Lighter: 35 g (vs about 44.5 g).
  • Daily readiness scores.
  • Slimmer: 10.6 mm thick (vs 12 mm).
  • Slightly larger 1.5-inch screen (vs 1.43-inch).

Xiaomi Watch S4

  • Aluminium case (vs plastic case).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.3 (vs 5.0).

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityAmazFit BalanceXiaomi Watch S4
Battery life475 mAh battery486 mAh battery
Portability35 gAbout 44.5 g
Display1.5-inch OLED display, 323 ppi1.43-inch OLED display, 60 Hz, 326 ppi
SoftwareZepp OS 4Xiaomi HyperOS 2
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.3
SensorsBioTracker 5.0 PPG, 8 PD + 2 LEDHeart-rate and blood-oxygen sensor, accelerometer

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit BalanceXiaomi Watch S4
Display1.5-inch AMOLED; always-on display1.43-inch AMOLED
Screen resolution480 × 480 pixels; 323 ppi466 × 466 pixels; 326 ppi
Display protectionTempered glass; anti-glare bezel; anti-fingerprint coatingScratch/drop-proof glass
Display features—60 Hz refresh rate; up to 1,500 nits HBM

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit BalanceXiaomi Watch S4
Wi-FiWi-Fi 2.4 GHzNo
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.3
Positioning / GNSSDual-band GNSS; circularly polarized antenna; GPS; GLONASS; Galileo; BeiDou; QZSS; NavICGPS; Galileo; GLONASS; BeiDou; QZSS
Network / cellular—Phone network shared through Bluetooth (Android)
NFC—Supported (regional availability)

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit BalanceXiaomi Watch S4
BrandAmazfitXiaomi
ModelAmazFit BalanceXiaomi Watch S4
AnnouncedSeptember 20232024, October 29
Dimensions46 × 46 × 10.6 mm without heart-rate sensor base47.3 × 47.3 × 12.0 mm, excluding strap and protrusions
Weight35 g without strap; 45 g with nylon strap; 52 g with liquid-silicone strapApproximately 44.5 g without strap
Build materialsAluminum-alloy middle frame; fibre-reinforced polymer bottom shellAluminum-alloy frame
Wrist sizeLiquid silicone: 140–215 mm; nylon: 150–210 mm140–210 mm (black, silver); 135–210 mm (rainbow)
Strap / band22 mm liquid silicone with pin buckle or nylon with hook-and-loop fasteningFluororubber; additional nylon strap with rainbow version
Controls / buttons2 controls including crown; touchscreenRotating crown and side button; touchscreen

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit BalanceXiaomi Watch S4
Operating systemZepp OS 4Xiaomi HyperOS 2

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit BalanceXiaomi Watch S4
SpeakerSupportedSupported
MicrophoneSupported2 microphones
CallingBluetooth callingBluetooth calling with a connected smartphone

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit BalanceXiaomi Watch S4
SensorsBioTracker 5.0 PPG; 8 PD + 2 LED; BIA sensor; accelerometer; gyroscope; geomagnetic sensor; barometer; ambient light; temperatureHeart-rate and blood-oxygen sensor; accelerometer; gyroscope; ambient-light sensor; electronic compass; barometer; Hall sensor
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 measurementHeart rate; blood oxygen; stress monitoring
Sleep trackingSleep stages including REM; naps; sleep schedule; sleep breathing quality; sleep scoreSleep tracking
Sports / workout modes150+ sports modes150+ sports modes
Training & outdoor featuresZepp Coach; PeakBeats; track running; trajectory correction; virtual pacer; training templates; interval trainingRunning-form metrics; professional skiing mode; outdoor routes; running courses
Safety & emergency features—Skiing fall detection and emergency-contact calling with a connected smartphone

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit BalanceXiaomi Watch S4
Battery capacity475 mAh486 mAh
Battery lifeUp to 14 days typical, 7 days heavy, 25 days saver, 5 days AOD; up to 26 hours accuracy GPSUp to 15 days typical use
ChargingMagnetic charging2-pin magnetic charging dock
Water resistance5 ATM5 ATM
Durability / certifications5 ATM water resistance—

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit BalanceXiaomi Watch S4
Phone compatibilityAndroid 7 or later; iOS 14 or laterAndroid 8.0 or later; iOS 14.0 or later
Companion appZeppMi Fitness
ColorsSunset Grey; MidnightBlack, Silver, Rainbow

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit BalanceXiaomi Watch S4
Case materialAluminum alloy; fibre-reinforced polymerAluminum alloy
Pixels per inch323 ppi326 ppi
Peak brightness1,500 nits peak1,500 nits HBM
Charging timeApproximately 2 hours—
Packing listWatch with standard strap; magnetic charger; instruction manualWatch with bezel and strap; magnetic charging dock; user manual
Smart recognition25 strength-training movements; 8 sports movements—
Third-party fitness appsadidas Running; Strava; komoot; Relive; Google Fit; Apple HealthHealth Connect; Strava; Suunto synchronization
Watch weight without strap—Approximately 44.5g without strap
Display material—AMOLED
Cover / touchscreen—Supported
Release status—Available. Released 2024, October 29
Card slot—No
Camera—No
3.5 mm headphone jack—No
USB—No
Radio—No

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 1.43 inches).
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

For most buyers the AmazFit Balance is the better buy; the Xiaomi Watch S4 makes sense if you want a sturdier aluminium build.

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In-stock alternatives

Amazfit Active 2 Premium RoundFor AmazFit BalanceAmazfit Active 2 Premium RoundView product ↗Samsung Galaxy Watch 6For AmazFit BalanceSamsung Galaxy Watch 6View product ↗Huawei Watch GT 5For Xiaomi Watch S4Huawei Watch GT 5View product ↗Huawei Watch Fit 4 ProFor Xiaomi Watch S4Huawei Watch Fit 4 ProView product ↗

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