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AmazFit Balance vs Xiaomi Watch S5

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 S5

Xiaomi Watch S5

  • Screen: 480 × 480 pixels, 459 ppi.
  • Runs Xiaomi HyperOS 3.
  • 815 mAh battery capacity.
  • Bluetooth 5.4.
  • 5 ATM.
KSh 25,000Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Xiaomi Watch S5 lasts longer between charges (up to 21 days) and has a sharper, brighter screen and a sturdier stainless steel build, while the AmazFit Balance gives daily readiness scores, is lighter to wear all day and syncs with apps such as Strava.

Display

AmazFit Balance
480 × 480 pixels; 323 ppi
Xiaomi Watch S5
480 × 480 pixels, 459 ppi

Software

AmazFit Balance
Runs Zepp OS 4
Xiaomi Watch S5
Runs Xiaomi HyperOS 3

Capacity

AmazFit Balance
475 mAh battery capacity
Xiaomi Watch S5
815 mAh battery capacity

Portability

AmazFit Balance
35 g
Xiaomi Watch S5
About 46 g

Connections

AmazFit Balance
Bluetooth 5.0
Xiaomi Watch S5
Bluetooth 5.4

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

AmazFit Balance

  • Lighter: 35 g (vs about 46 g).
  • Daily readiness scores.
  • Syncs with third-party apps such as Strava and Apple Health.

Xiaomi Watch S5

  • Longer rated battery life: up to 21 days (vs 14 days).
  • Bigger battery: 815 mAh (vs 475 mAh).
  • Sharper screen: 459 ppi (vs 323 ppi).
  • Brighter display: up to 2,500 nits (vs 1,500).
  • Stainless steel case (vs plastic case).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.0).

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PriorityAmazFit BalanceXiaomi Watch S5
Battery life475 mAh battery815 mAh battery
Portability35 gAbout 46 g
Display1.5-inch OLED display, 323 ppi1.48-inch OLED display, 459 ppi
SoftwareZepp OS 4Xiaomi HyperOS 3
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.4
SensorsBioTracker 5.0 PPG, 8 PD + 2 LEDHeart-rate sensor with blood-oxygen sensor

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit BalanceXiaomi Watch S5
Display1.5-inch AMOLED; always-on display1.48-inch AMOLED
Screen resolution480 × 480 pixels; 323 ppi480 × 480 pixels, 459 ppi
Display protectionTempered glass; anti-glare bezel; anti-fingerprint coatingDrop-resistant glass
Display features—1,500 nits HBM brightness; up to 2,500 nits peak brightness; wet-touch protection; ultra-narrow 2.6 mm bezel

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit BalanceXiaomi Watch S5
Wi-FiWi-Fi 2.4 GHzNot supported
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Dual-mode Bluetooth BLE/BT 5.4
Positioning / GNSSDual-band GNSS; circularly polarized antenna; GPS; GLONASS; Galileo; BeiDou; QZSS; NavICBuilt-in dual-band five-system GNSS: GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou and QZSS
Network / cellular—No cellular connectivity
NFC—Supported; payments availability varies by region

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit BalanceXiaomi Watch S5
BrandAmazfitXiaomi
ModelAmazFit BalanceXiaomi Watch S5 46mm
AnnouncedSeptember 202328 May 2026
Dimensions46 × 46 × 10.6 mm without heart-rate sensor base46.00 × 46.00 × 10.99 mm, excluding strap and protrusions
Weight35 g without strap; 45 g with nylon strap; 52 g with liquid-silicone strapApproximately 46 g without in-box strap
Build materialsAluminum-alloy middle frame; fibre-reinforced polymer bottom shell316L stainless-steel watch body; stainless-steel, ceramic or forged-carbon bezel; glass cover
Wrist sizeLiquid silicone: 140–215 mm; nylon: 150–210 mmBlack/Silver: approximately 140–210 mm; Ceramic Blue/Jungle Green: approximately 135–205 mm
Strap / band22 mm liquid silicone with pin buckle or nylon with hook-and-loop fasteningBlack/Silver: fluororubber; Ceramic Blue: genuine leather; Jungle Green: fluororubber plus nylon braided strap
Controls / buttons2 controls including crown; touchscreenStainless-steel rotating crown; upper and lower buttons; touchscreen

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit BalanceXiaomi Watch S5
Operating systemZepp OS 4Xiaomi HyperOS 3

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit BalanceXiaomi Watch S5
SpeakerSupportedSupported
MicrophoneSupportedSupported
CallingBluetooth calling—

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit BalanceXiaomi Watch S5
SensorsBioTracker 5.0 PPG; 8 PD + 2 LED; BIA sensor; accelerometer; gyroscope; geomagnetic sensor; barometer; ambient light; temperatureHeart-rate sensor with blood-oxygen sensor; accelerometer; gyroscope; ambient-light sensor; electronic compass; barometer
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 and stress monitoring; one-tap health check
Sleep trackingSleep stages including REM; naps; sleep schedule; sleep breathing quality; sleep scoreEnhanced sleep monitoring
Sports / workout modes150+ sports modes150+ sports modes
Training & outdoor featuresZepp Coach; PeakBeats; track running; trajectory correction; virtual pacer; training templates; interval trainingAdvanced outdoor-sports tracking; upgraded cycling mode; dual-band GNSS; Bluetooth power-meter connectivity

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit BalanceXiaomi Watch S5
Battery capacity475 mAh815 mAh lithium-ion polymer battery
Battery lifeUp to 14 days typical, 7 days heavy, 25 days saver, 5 days AOD; up to 26 hours accuracy GPSLight use: up to 21 days; normal use: up to 14 days; AOD normal use: up to 9 days
ChargingMagnetic charging2-pin magnetic charging dock
Water resistance5 ATM5 ATM
Durability / certifications5 ATM water resistance—

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit BalanceXiaomi Watch S5
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; Ceramic Blue; Jungle Green

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit BalanceXiaomi Watch S5
Case materialAluminum alloy; fibre-reinforced polymer—
Pixels per inch323 ppi—
Peak brightness1,500 nits peak—
Charging timeApproximately 2 hours—
Packing listWatch with standard strap; magnetic charger; instruction manual—
Smart recognition25 strength-training movements; 8 sports movements—
Third-party fitness appsadidas Running; Strava; komoot; Relive; Google Fit; Apple Health—

Similarities

  • Both are water resistant to 50 m.
  • Both have OLED displays.
  • Both have similar screen sizes (1.5 and 1.48 inches).
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both have a speaker.

In summary

Get the Xiaomi Watch S5 if you want longer battery life and a sharper, brighter screen, or the AmazFit Balance if you would rather have daily readiness scores and a lighter watch for all-day wear.

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