Google Pixel Watch 3 vs Amazfit Balance 2
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| Feature |  Google Pixel Watch 3 |  Amazfit Balance 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 37,500 – KSh 47,500 | KSh 39,000.00 |
| Display | Custom AMOLED LTPO Actua display with DCI-P3 color | 1.5-inch AMOLED touchscreen |
| Battery capacity | 41 mm: 307 mAh typical; 45 mm: 420 mAh typical | 658 mAh rated |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM rated | 10 ATM; suitable for swimming and supported diving activities subject to manufacturer guidance |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 with Cortex M33 co-processor | — |
| RAM | 2 GB | — |
| Storage | 32 GB | 32GB |
| Operating system | Wear OS 5.0 at launch | Zepp OS 6 |
| Network / cellular | 4G LTE and UMTS on cellular models; carrier support required | No |
| Positioning / GNSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou and QZSS | Dual-band, six-satellite positioning with circularly polarized GPS antenna |
| Health & wellness features | Fitbit heart rate, blood oxygen, ECG-compatible, stress, readiness and wellness features; availability varies and not intended for diagnosis | 24/7 heart rate, blood oxygen, stress, HRV, BioCharge, LifeLoad, training load and recovery insights; wellness measurements are not intended for medical diagnosis |
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Identity & design
| Specification | Google Pixel Watch 3 | Amazfit Balance 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Amazfit | |
| Model | Google Pixel Watch 3 | Balance 2 |
| Announced | August 2024 | June 24, 2025 |
| Dimensions | 41 mm or 45 mm round case; approximately 12.3 mm high | 47.4 × 47.4 × 12.3 mm (heart-rate sensor base excluded) |
| Weight | Approximately 31 g (41 mm) or 37 g (45 mm), band excluded | 43 g without strap |
| Build materials | Recycled aluminum case and custom 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Aluminum-alloy frame, fiber-reinforced polymer case and sapphire-glass touchscreen |
| Wrist size | Band fit varies by included small/large configuration | 140–210 mm |
| Strap / band | Fluoroelastomer Active Band with soft-touch coating; colors vary by configuration | 22 mm silicone strap with classic pin buckle; additional Lava strap included with applicable package |
| Controls / buttons | Rotating haptic crown, side button, and touchscreen | Two physical buttons and touchscreen |
Display
| Specification | Google Pixel Watch 3 | Amazfit Balance 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | Custom AMOLED LTPO Actua display with DCI-P3 color | 1.5-inch AMOLED touchscreen |
| Screen resolution | Approximately 320 ppi | 480 × 480 pixels, 323 ppi |
| Display protection | Custom 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Sapphire glass |
| Display features | Always-on display; up to 2,000 nits peak brightness; adaptive 1–60 Hz refresh rate | — |
Performance & software
| Specification | Google Pixel Watch 3 | Amazfit Balance 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 with Cortex M33 co-processor | — |
| RAM | 2 GB | — |
| Storage | 32 GB | 32GB |
| Operating system | Wear OS 5.0 at launch | Zepp OS 6 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Google Pixel Watch 3 | Amazfit Balance 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Network / cellular | 4G LTE and UMTS on cellular models; carrier support required | No |
| SIM / eSIM | eSIM on cellular models; carrier compatibility required | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz | 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.2 BLE |
| NFC | Built-in NFC; Google Wallet availability varies by country and bank | Yes |
| Positioning / GNSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou and QZSS | Dual-band, six-satellite positioning with circularly polarized GPS antenna |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) | — | No |
| Satellite features | — | No |
Audio & communication
| Specification | Google Pixel Watch 3 | Amazfit Balance 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker | Built-in speaker | Two built-in speakers |
| Microphone | Built-in microphone | Built-in microphone |
| Calling | Bluetooth or LTE calling depending on model and carrier | Bluetooth phone calls when paired with a compatible phone |
Sensors, health & fitness
| Specification | Google Pixel Watch 3 | Amazfit Balance 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Compass, altimeter, red/infrared SpO2 sensors, ECG-compatible electrical sensor, multipath optical heart-rate sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, gyroscope, ambient-light sensor, cEDA sensor, skin-temperature sensor, barometer, magnetometer and ultra-wideband sensor | BioTracker 6.0 PPG biometric sensor (5PD + 2LED), accelerometer, gyroscope, barometric altimeter, ambient-light sensor, geomagnetic sensor and temperature sensor |
| Health & wellness features | Fitbit heart rate, blood oxygen, ECG-compatible, stress, readiness and wellness features; availability varies and not intended for diagnosis | 24/7 heart rate, blood oxygen, stress, HRV, BioCharge, LifeLoad, training load and recovery insights; wellness measurements are not intended for medical diagnosis |
| Sleep tracking | Fitbit sleep stages, sleep score and overnight wellness tracking | Sleep stages, naps, sleep score, sleep HRV and recovery insights |
| Sports / workout modes | More than 40 exercise modes with running insights | More than 170 sports modes with strength training and official HYROX modes |
| Training & outdoor features | Cardio load, target load, readiness, running form and GPS route tracking | Zepp Coach, downloadable base, ski and golf-course maps, turn-by-turn navigation, route tools and support for compatible workout peripherals |
| Safety & emergency features | Emergency SOS, fall detection, Safety Check and loss-of-pulse detection where available; phone, carrier and regional requirements apply | — |
| Diving / depth features | — | Scuba-diving support; follow the manufacturer’s dive-mode limits and safety guidance |
Battery & durability
| Specification | Google Pixel Watch 3 | Amazfit Balance 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 41 mm: 307 mAh typical; 45 mm: 420 mAh typical | 658 mAh rated |
| Battery life | Up to 24 hours with always-on display; up to 36 hours with Battery Saver | Up to 21 days typical use, 10 days heavy use, 33 hours accurate GPS or 67 hours power-saving GPS |
| Charging | USB-C fast-charging cable with magnetic pins | Magnetic charging head; approximately 2 hours; USB-C cable is not included |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM rated | 10 ATM; suitable for swimming and supported diving activities subject to manufacturer guidance |
| Durability / certifications | IP68-rated dust and water resistance | MIL-STD-810G-2014 low-pressure, temperature, shock, vibration and impact tests; TUV water-resistance report 68.189.25.0132.01 |
Compatibility
| Specification | Google Pixel Watch 3 | Amazfit Balance 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Phone compatibility | Most Android 10.0 or later phones; Android Go not supported; Google Account, Pixel Watch app and internet required | Android 7.0 or later; iOS 15.0 or later |
| Companion app | Google Pixel Watch app and Fitbit services | Zepp app |
| Colors | Case and Active Band colors vary by size and market | Black with additional Lava strap |
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