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AmazFit Active Edge vs Xiaomi Watch S3

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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AmazFit Active Edge

AmazFit Active Edge

  • Screen: 360 × 360 pixels; 277 ppi.
  • Runs Zepp OS 2.0.
  • 370 mAh battery capacity.
  • Bluetooth 5.2.
  • 10 ATM.
KSh 17,000Out of Stock
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Xiaomi Watch S3

Xiaomi Watch S3

  • Screen: 466 × 466 pixels; 326 ppi.
  • BES 2700BP processor.
  • 4 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs HyperOS.
  • Bluetooth 5.2 connection.
KSh 18,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Xiaomi Watch S3 has a bigger battery (486 mAh), is lighter to wear all day and has a sharper OLED screen, while the AmazFit Active Edge is swimproof to 100 m, offers 10 ATM water resistance and syncs with apps such as Strava.

Display

AmazFit Active Edge
360 × 360 pixels; 277 ppi
Xiaomi Watch S3
466 × 466 pixels; 326 ppi

Software

AmazFit Active Edge
Runs Zepp OS 2.0
Xiaomi Watch S3
Runs HyperOS

Capacity

AmazFit Active Edge
370 mAh battery capacity
Xiaomi Watch S3
486 mAh battery capacity

Portability

AmazFit Active Edge
54 g
Xiaomi Watch S3
44 g

Water resistance

AmazFit Active Edge
10 ATM
Xiaomi Watch S3
5 ATM

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

AmazFit Active Edge

  • Swimproof: water resistant to 100 m (vs 50 m).
  • Syncs with third-party apps such as Strava and Apple Health.
  • Water resistant to 10 ATM (vs 5 ATM).

Xiaomi Watch S3

  • Bigger battery: 486 mAh (vs 370 mAh).
  • OLED display (vs LCD).
  • Sharper screen: 326 ppi (vs 277 ppi).
  • Lighter: 44 g (vs 54 g).
  • Aluminium case (vs plastic case).

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityAmazFit Active EdgeXiaomi Watch S3
Battery life370 mAh battery486 mAh battery
Portability54 g44 g
Display1.32-inch LCD display, 277 ppi1.43-inch OLED display, 60 Hz, 326 ppi
SoftwareZepp OS 2.0HyperOS
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.2
Water resistance10 ATM5 ATM

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit Active EdgeXiaomi Watch S3
Display1.32-inch TFT1.43-inch AMOLED
Screen resolution360 × 360 pixels; 277 ppi466 × 466 pixels; 326 ppi
Display protection2.5D tempered glass; anti-fingerprint coatingScratch/drop-proof glass
Display features—60 Hz refresh rate; always-on display; up to 600 nits brightness

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit Active EdgeXiaomi Watch S3
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2 BLEBluetooth 5.2
Positioning / GNSSBuilt-in GPS; GLONASS; Galileo; BeiDou; QZSSL1+L5 dual-band GNSS; BeiDou; GPS; GLONASS; Galileo; QZSS
Network / cellular—Bluetooth-connected smartphone
Wi-Fi—No
NFC—Supported (regional availability)

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit Active EdgeXiaomi Watch S3
BrandAmazfitXiaomi
ModelAmazFit Active EdgeXiaomi Watch S3
DimensionsApproximately 46 × 46 × 12 mm without heart-rate sensor base; 13 mm including sensor base47 × 47 × 12 mm
Weight34 g without band; 54 g with band44 g without strap
Build materialsDual-colour plasticAluminum-alloy frame; stainless-steel bezel; Corning glass
Wrist size140–205 mm140–210 mm
Strap / band22 mm translucent TPU; pin buckleFluororubber
Controls / buttons4 buttons; touchscreenRotating crown, side control, interchangeable bezel interaction, and touchscreen
Announced—2023, October 28

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit Active EdgeXiaomi Watch S3
Operating systemZepp OS 2.0HyperOS
Processor—BES 2700BP
RAM—32 MB
Storage—4 GB

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit Active EdgeXiaomi Watch S3
CallingPhone-call notifications and Android quick replies when pairedBluetooth calling with a connected smartphone
Speaker—Supported
Microphone—Supported

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit Active EdgeXiaomi Watch S3
SensorsBioTracker PPG; accelerometer; gyroscopeHeart-rate and blood-oxygen sensor; accelerometer; gyroscope; electronic compass; barometer; ambient-light sensor; Hall sensor
Health & wellness features24-hour heart rate, SpO₂ and stress; one-tap measurement; PAI; breathing exercises; menstrual-cycle tracking; heart-rate, low SpO₂ and stress alertsHeart rate, blood oxygen, stress, breathing and activity tracking; wellness data is not intended for medical diagnosis
Sleep trackingSleep stages including REM; naps; sleep schedule; sleep breathing quality; sleep scoreSleep monitoring supported
Sports / workout modes130+ sports modes150+ sports modes
Training & outdoor featuresZepp Coach; PeakBeats; track running; trajectory correction; virtual pacer; achievement prediction; training templates; interval training—

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit Active EdgeXiaomi Watch S3
Battery capacity370 mAh486 mAh lithium-ion polymer
Battery life16 days typical; 24 days Battery Saver; 10 days heavy; 20 hours continuous GPSUp to 15 days typical use with Android; 14.5 days with iOS; 5 days AOD use
ChargingMagnetic charging2-pin magnetic charging dock
Water resistance10 ATM5 ATM
Durability / certificationsCertified for pressure, heat, cold, shock, humidity and impact resistance—

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit Active EdgeXiaomi Watch S3
Phone compatibilityAndroid 7 or later; iOS 14 or laterAndroid 8.0 or later; iOS 12.0 or later
Companion appZeppMi Fitness
ColorsLava Black; Midnight Pulse; Mint GreenBlack, Silver, Brown

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit Active EdgeXiaomi Watch S3
Case materialPlasticAluminum alloy
Pixels per inch277 ppi326 ppi
Charging timeApproximately 2 hours—
Packing listWatch with standard strap; magnetic charger; instruction manualWatch with bezel and strap; charging dock; user manual
Smart recognition7 sports movements—
Third-party fitness appsadidas Running; Strava; komoot; Relive; Google Fit; Apple Health—
Peak brightness—600 nits
Release status—Available. Released 2023, October 28
Model numbers—M2323W1
Card slot—No
Camera—No
3.5 mm headphone jack—No
USB—No
Radio—No

Similarities

  • Both use Bluetooth 5.2.
  • Both take calls over Bluetooth.
  • Both have similar screen sizes (1.32 and 1.43 inches).
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

For most buyers the Xiaomi Watch S3 is the better buy; the AmazFit Active Edge makes sense if you want a swimproof build.

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In-stock alternatives

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