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Xiaomi Watch S1 vs Amazfit GTS 4

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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Xiaomi Watch S1 Active

Xiaomi Watch S1 Active

  • Screen: 466 × 466 pixels.
  • Runs Proprietary OS.
  • Wi-Fi 4 support.
  • 470 mAh battery capacity.
  • 5 ATM.
KSh 16,000In Stock
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Amazfit GTS 4

Amazfit GTS 4

  • Screen: 390 × 450 pixels; 341 ppi.
  • Runs Zepp OS 2.0.
  • 300 mAh battery capacity.
  • Bluetooth 5.0.
  • 5 ATM.
KSh 18,500Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Amazfit GTS 4 is lighter to wear all day and has a larger 1.75-inch screen and a sturdier aluminium build, while the Xiaomi Watch S1 Active lasts longer between charges (12 days typical) and has a sharper screen.

Display

Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
466 × 466 pixels
Amazfit GTS 4
390 × 450 pixels; 341 ppi

Software

Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Runs Proprietary OS
Amazfit GTS 4
Runs Zepp OS 2.0

Capacity

Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
470 mAh battery capacity
Amazfit GTS 4
300 mAh battery capacity

Portability

Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
36 g
Amazfit GTS 4
27 g

Connections

Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Wi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 5.2
Amazfit GTS 4
Bluetooth 5.0

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Xiaomi Watch S1 Active

  • Longer battery life: up to 12 days in typical use (vs 8).
  • Bigger battery: 470 mAh (vs 300 mAh).
  • Higher screen resolution: 466 × 466 (vs 390 × 450).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.2 (vs 5.0).

Amazfit GTS 4

  • Larger 1.75-inch screen (vs 1.43-inch).
  • Lighter: 27 g (vs 36 g).
  • Aluminium case (vs plastic case).
  • Slimmer: 9.9 mm thick (vs 11 mm).
  • Syncs with third-party apps such as Strava and Apple Health.

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PriorityXiaomi Watch S1 ActiveAmazfit GTS 4
Battery life470 mAh battery300 mAh battery
Portability36 g27 g
Display1.43-inch OLED display1.75-inch OLED display, 341 ppi
SoftwareProprietary OSZepp OS 2.0
ConnectionsWi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.0
SensorsHeart-rate and blood-oxygen sensor, accelerometerBioTracker 4.0 PPG, 4 PD + 2 LED

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Watch S1 ActiveAmazfit GTS 4
Display1.43-inch AMOLED1.75-inch AMOLED; always-on display
Screen resolution466 × 466 pixels390 × 450 pixels; 341 ppi
Display featuresCustomisable watch faces—
Display protection—Tempered glass; anti-fingerprint coating

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Watch S1 ActiveAmazfit GTS 4
Network / cellularNo cellular connectivity—
SIM / eSIMNo—
Wi-FiIEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHzWi-Fi 2.4 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.0 BLE
NFCYes—
Positioning / GNSSGPS; GLONASS; Galileo; BeiDou; QZSSDual-band GNSS; 6 satellite positioning systems

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Watch S1 ActiveAmazfit GTS 4
BrandXiaomiAmazfit
ModelXiaomi Watch S1 ActiveAmazfit GTS 4
Announced2022, March 15September 2022
Dimensions46.5 × 47.3 × 11 mm, excluding strap and protrusions42.7 × 36.5 × 9.9 mm without heart-rate sensor base
Weight36 (1.27 oz)27 g without strap
Build materialsGlass-fibre-reinforced polyamide frameAluminum-alloy middle frame; PC bottom shell
Wrist size160–220 mm140–200 mm
Strap / bandWhite silicone; black or blue TPU20 mm quick-release fluororubber; pin buckle
Controls / buttonsTouchscreen and side buttons; lower button supports configured emergency contact shortcutNavigation crown; touchscreen

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Watch S1 ActiveAmazfit GTS 4
Operating systemProprietary OSZepp OS 2.0

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Watch S1 ActiveAmazfit GTS 4
SpeakerSupportedSupported
MicrophoneSupportedSupported
CallingBluetooth calling through a connected compatible smartphoneBluetooth calling

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Watch S1 ActiveAmazfit GTS 4
SensorsHeart-rate and blood-oxygen sensor; accelerometer; gyroscope; geomagnetic sensor; atmospheric-pressure sensor; ambient-light sensorBioTracker 4.0 PPG; 4 PD + 2 LED; accelerometer; gyroscope; geomagnetic sensor; barometric altimeter; ambient light
Health & wellness featuresHeart rate, blood oxygen, stress and supported cycle tracking; general wellness information; selected continuous monitoring and alerts require enabling24-hour heart rate, SpO₂ and stress; one-tap measurement; PAI; breathing exercises; high and low heart-rate alerts; low SpO₂ alerts; menstrual-cycle tracking
Sleep trackingNight sleep and supported naps; detailed stage data excluded for short naps under three hoursSleep stages including REM; naps; sleep schedule; sleep breathing quality; sleep score
Sports / workout modes117 fitness modes including 19 professional modes; firmware-dependent154 sports modes
Training & outdoor featuresOutdoor route recording with independent dual-band GNSS; supported fitness recordsZepp Coach; PeakBeats; track running; trajectory correction; virtual pacer; training templates; interval training
Safety & emergency featuresTriple-press lower side button to call previously configured emergency contact; requires connected phone and prior app setup—

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Watch S1 ActiveAmazfit GTS 4
Battery capacity470 mAh300 mAh rated
Battery lifeUp to 12 days typical use or 24 days battery saver in manufacturer testing; actual life varies8 days typical; 4 days heavy; 16 days Battery Saver; 30 days clock; 16 hours accurate GPS; 28 hours balanced GPS; 33 hours GPS power saver
ChargingMagnetic charging cableMagnetic charging
Water resistance5 ATM5 ATM
Durability / certifications—ISO 22810:2010 5 ATM; suitable for swimming, not hot showers or sauna

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Watch S1 ActiveAmazfit GTS 4
Phone compatibilityAndroid 6.0 or later; iOS 10.0 or laterAndroid 7 or later; iOS 12 or later
Companion appMi FitnessZepp
ColorsMoon White; Ocean Blue; Space BlackInfinite Black; Misty White; Rosebud Pink

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Watch S1 ActiveAmazfit GTS 4
Case materialGlass-fibre-reinforced polyamideAluminum alloy; PC
Watch weight without strapApproximately 36.3g watch body—
Accuracy GPS battery lifeUp to 30 hours in GPS mode under manufacturer tests—
Charging timeApproximately 2.5 hours under manufacturer test conditionsApproximately 2 hours
Bluetooth and Wi-FiBluetooth 5.2; Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz—
Packing listWatch; magnetic charging cable; user manual; warranty noticeWatch with standard strap; magnetic charger; instruction manual
Release statusAvailable. Released 2022, March 24—
Card slotNo—
CameraNo—
3.5 mm headphone jackNo—
USBNo—
RadioNo—
Network speedNo—
Pixels per inch—341 ppi
Smart recognition—25 strength-training movements; 8 sports movements
Third-party fitness apps—adidas Running; Strava; komoot; Relive; Google Fit; Apple Health

Similarities

  • Both are water resistant to 50 m.
  • Both take calls over Bluetooth.
  • Both have OLED displays.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only.

In summary

For most buyers the Amazfit GTS 4 is the better buy; the Xiaomi Watch S1 Active makes sense if you want longer battery life.

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