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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra vs Amazfit Balance 3

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra

  • Screen: 480 × 480 pixels.
  • Exynos W1000, 3 nm processor.
  • 2 GB RAM in this version.
  • 32 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs Wear OS 5; One UI 6 Watch.
KSh 45,000In Stock
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Amazfit Balance 3

Amazfit Balance 3

  • Screen: 480 × 480 pixels; 323 ppi.
  • 64 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs Zepp OS 6.
  • 658 mAh battery capacity.
  • Bluetooth 5.2.
KSh 48,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Amazfit Balance 3 lasts longer between charges (up to 21 days), works with Android phones and iPhones and has more storage (64 GB), while the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra takes ECG heart-rhythm readings, has a premium titanium build and offers hypertension notifications.

Display

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
480 × 480 pixels
Amazfit Balance 3
480 × 480 pixels; 323 ppi

Storage

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
32 GB storage in this version
Amazfit Balance 3
64 GB storage in this version

Software

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
Runs Wear OS 5; One UI 6 Watch
Amazfit Balance 3
Runs Zepp OS 6

Battery capacity

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
590 mAh battery capacity
Amazfit Balance 3
658 mAh battery capacity

Portability

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
60.5 g
Amazfit Balance 3
62 g

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra

  • ECG heart-rhythm readings.
  • Titanium case (vs plastic case).
  • Blood-pressure (hypertension) notifications.
  • Lower price: KSh 45,000 (vs KSh 48,000).
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi (vs 2.4 GHz only).

Amazfit Balance 3

  • Longer rated battery life: up to 21 days (vs 80 hours).
  • Bigger battery: 658 mAh (vs 590 mAh).
  • Works with Android phones and iPhones.
  • More storage: 64 GB (vs 32 GB).
  • Syncs with third-party apps such as Strava and Apple Health.

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PrioritySamsung Galaxy Watch UltraAmazfit Balance 3
Battery lifeUp to 80 hours per charge658 mAh battery
Storage32 GB storage64 GB storage
Display1.5-inch OLED display1.5-inch OLED display, 323 ppi
SoftwareWear OS 5Zepp OS 6
Battery capacity590 mAh battery658 mAh battery
Water resistanceIP68 water and dust resistance10 ATM

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch UltraAmazfit Balance 3
Display1.5-inch Super AMOLED1.5-inch AMOLED
Screen resolution480 × 480 pixels480 × 480 pixels; 323 ppi
Display protectionSapphire crystalSapphire glass
Display featuresFull-colour always-on displayUp to 3,000 nits peak brightness; Always-On Display

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch UltraAmazfit Balance 3
Network / cellularGSM / HSPA / LTE—
SIM / eSIMeSIM—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 2.4 GHz + 5 GHzWi-Fi 2.4 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.2 BLE
NFCSupported—
Positioning / GNSSDual-frequency GPS, L1 + L5; GLONASS; BeiDou; GalileoDual-band GNSS; 6 satellite systems; circularly polarized antenna

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch UltraAmazfit Balance 3
BrandSamsungAmazfit
ModelSamsung Galaxy Watch UltraAmazfit Balance 3
Announced2024, July 10—
Dimensions47.1 × 47.4 × 12.1 mm51.4 × 51.4 × 12.5 mm; 14.6 mm including heart-rate sensor
Weight60.5 g without bandStainless steel: 62 g; titanium: 55 g, without strap
Build materialsTitanium caseStainless-steel frame with fibre-reinforced polymer shell; titanium edition: Grade 5 titanium frame and case with stainless-steel buttons
Controls / buttonsTouchscreen; Quick button; Home and Back buttonsFour physical buttons; touchscreen
Wrist size—140–210 mm
Strap / band—22 mm quick-release silicone; pin buckle

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch UltraAmazfit Balance 3
ProcessorExynos W1000, 3 nm—
CPU5-core—
GPUMali-G68—
RAM2 GB—
Storage32 GB64 GB
Operating systemWear OS 5; One UI 6 WatchZepp OS 6

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch UltraAmazfit Balance 3
SpeakerSupportedSupported
MicrophoneSupportedSupported
CallingBluetooth calling with a connected smartphone; standalone calling on LTE editionsBluetooth calling

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch UltraAmazfit Balance 3
SensorsSamsung BioActive: optical heart-rate, electrical heart signal, bioelectrical impedance analysis; temperature; accelerometer; barometer; gyroscope; geomagnetic; light sensorBioTracker 6.0 PPG; 5 PD + 2 LED; accelerometer; gyroscope; ambient light; geomagnetic sensor; temperature; barometric altimeter
Health & wellness featuresHeart-rate monitoring, ECG, blood pressure, body composition, blood oxygen, skin temperature and Energy Score; availability varies by market and paired phone24-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 tracking, sleep coaching and sleep-apnoea features where availableSleep HRV; sleep stages including REM; naps; sleep schedule; breathing quality; sleep score
Sports / workout modesMultiple workout modes including multisport and automatic workout detection180+ sports modes
Training & outdoor featuresDual-frequency GPS; GPX routes; Track Back; personalised heart-rate zones; Functional Threshold PowerZepp Coach; PeakBeats; training templates; interval training; track running; trajectory correction; virtual pacer; HYROX templates; lactate threshold; running power; ground-contact time; running gear management; HybridCharge; LifeLoad
Safety & emergency featuresFall detection, SOS and siren features when configuredRed/white flashlight with SOS mode; abnormal high/low heart-rate, low-SpO2 and high-stress alerts; phone-call notifications
Diving / depth features—Outdoor and indoor freediving, recreational diving and spearfishing workout modes

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch UltraAmazfit Balance 3
Battery capacity590 mAh658 mAh rated
Battery lifeUp to 80 hours with Always-On Display off; up to 60 hours with Always-On Display on; up to 100 hours in Power Saving Mode21 days typical; 10 days heavy; 7 days AOD; 41 hours accurate GPS; 84 hours GPS power saver
ChargingFast wireless charging, WPC-basedMagnetic charging head
Water resistance10 ATM; IP6810 ATM
Durability / certificationsMIL-STD-810HLow pressure; high and low temperature; temperature shock; vibration; impact tests

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch UltraAmazfit Balance 3
Phone compatibilityAndroid 11.0 or later; more than 1.5 GB RAMAndroid 8 or later; iOS 17 or later
Companion appGalaxy Wearable; Samsung HealthZepp
ColorsTitanium Silver; Titanium Gray; Titanium WhiteStainless Steel; Titanium Black

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch UltraAmazfit Balance 3
Case materialTitaniumStainless steel or Grade 5 titanium
Release statusAvailable. Released 2024, July 24—
Model numbersSM-L705F, SM-L705N, SM-L705U—
Card slotNo—
CameraNo—
3.5 mm headphone jackNo—
USBNo—
RadioNo—
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900—
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100—
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 40, 66, 71—
Network speedHSPA, LTE—
SAR (EU)0.11 W/kg (head) 0.36 W/kg (body)—
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—Runna; Strava; TrainingPeaks; Apple Health; Google Fit; Intervals.icu

Similarities

  • Both are water resistant to 100 m.
  • Both take calls over Bluetooth.
  • Both have OLED displays.
  • Both have 1.5-inch screens.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both have 480 × 480 screens.

In summary

Get the Amazfit Balance 3 if you want longer battery life and a choice of Android phone or iPhone, or the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra if you would rather have ECG heart-rhythm readings and a premium titanium build.

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