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Google Pixel Watch 4 vs Amazfit Balance 3

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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Google Pixel Watch 4

Google Pixel Watch 4

  • Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2; Cortex-M55 coprocessor processor.
  • 2 GB RAM in this version.
  • 32 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs Wear OS 6.
  • Wi-Fi 6 support.
KSh 44,500In 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 Google Pixel Watch 4 takes ECG heart-rhythm readings, is lighter to wear all day and has a sturdier aluminium build, while the Amazfit Balance 3 works with Android phones and iPhones and has a larger 1.5-inch screen and more storage (64 GB).

Storage

Google Pixel Watch 4
32 GB storage in this version
Amazfit Balance 3
64 GB storage in this version

Software

Google Pixel Watch 4
Runs Wear OS 6
Amazfit Balance 3
Runs Zepp OS 6

Battery life

Google Pixel Watch 4
Up to 30 hours per charge
Amazfit Balance 3
658 mAh battery

Portability

Google Pixel Watch 4
31 g
Amazfit Balance 3
62 g

Connections

Google Pixel Watch 4
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 6.0
Amazfit Balance 3
Bluetooth 5.2

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Google Pixel Watch 4

  • Lighter: 31 g (vs 62 g).
  • ECG heart-rhythm readings.
  • Aluminium case (vs plastic case).
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi (vs 2.4 GHz only).
  • Newer Bluetooth 6.0 (vs 5.2).

Amazfit Balance 3

  • Larger 1.5-inch screen (vs 1.2-inch).
  • Works with Android phones and iPhones.
  • More storage: 64 GB (vs 32 GB).
  • Swimproof: water resistant to 100 m (vs 50 m).
  • Water resistant to 10 ATM (vs 5 ATM).

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PriorityGoogle Pixel Watch 4Amazfit Balance 3
Battery lifeUp to 30 hours per charge658 mAh battery
Storage32 GB storage64 GB storage
SoftwareWear OS 6Zepp OS 6
Display1.2-inch OLED display, 60 Hz, 320 ppi1.5-inch OLED display, 323 ppi
Battery capacity41 mm: 325 mAh658 mAh battery
Water resistanceIP68 water and dust resistance10 ATM

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 4Amazfit Balance 3
Display41 mm: 1.2-inch; 45 mm: 1.4-inch Actua 360 LTPO AMOLED1.5-inch AMOLED
Screen resolution41 mm: 408 × 408; 45 mm: 456 × 456 pixels; 320 ppi480 × 480 pixels; 323 ppi
Display protection3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5Sapphire glass
Display featuresAlways-on display; 1–60 Hz; DCI-P3 colourUp to 3,000 nits peak brightness; Always-On Display

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 4Amazfit Balance 3
Network / cellularLTE and UMTS on cellular editions—
SIM / eSIMLTE edition: eSIM—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax; 2.4 GHz + 5 GHzWi-Fi 2.4 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 6.0Bluetooth 5.2 BLE
NFCSupported—
Positioning / GNSSDual-band L1 + L5; GPS; Galileo; GLONASS; BeiDou; QZSSDual-band GNSS; 6 satellite systems; circularly polarized antenna
Ultra Wideband (UWB)Supported—
Satellite featuresSatellite SOS on LTE edition; regional availability—

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 4Amazfit Balance 3
BrandGoogleAmazfit
ModelGoogle Pixel Watch 4Amazfit Balance 3
Announced2025, August 20—
Dimensions41 mm or 45 mm diameter × 12.3 mm height51.4 × 51.4 × 12.5 mm; 14.6 mm including heart-rate sensor
Weight41 mm: 31 g; 45 mm: 36.7 g, without bandStainless steel: 62 g; titanium: 55 g, without strap
Build materialsAluminum caseStainless-steel frame with fibre-reinforced polymer shell; titanium edition: Grade 5 titanium frame and case with stainless-steel buttons
Wrist size41 mm: small 130–175 mm, large 165–210 mm; 45 mm: small 150–185 mm, large 165–215 mm140–210 mm
Strap / bandActive Band; fluoroelastomer22 mm quick-release silicone; pin buckle
Controls / buttonsHaptic crown; side button; touchscreen; Gen 3 premium hapticsFour physical buttons; touchscreen

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 4Amazfit Balance 3
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2; Cortex-M55 coprocessor—
CPUQuad-core (4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)—
GPUAdreno A702—
RAM2 GB SDRAM—
Storage32 GB eMMC64 GB
Operating systemWear OS 6Zepp OS 6

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 4Amazfit Balance 3
SpeakerSupportedSupported
MicrophoneSupportedSupported
CallingBluetooth calling; LTE model supports cellular and supported Satellite SOS emergency communicationBluetooth calling

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 4Amazfit Balance 3
SensorsCompass; altimeter; red and infrared SpO₂ sensors; electrical ECG sensors; multipath optical heart-rate sensor; accelerometer; gyroscope; ambient-light sensor; cEDA skin-conductance sensor; far-field skin-temperature sensor; barometer; magnetometerBioTracker 6.0 PPG; 5 PD + 2 LED; accelerometer; gyroscope; ambient light; geomagnetic sensor; temperature; barometric altimeter
Health & wellness featuresContinuous heart rate; ECG; SpO₂; skin temperature; stress tracking; cEDA24-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 stages; sleep score; overnight health metricsSleep HRV; sleep stages including REM; naps; sleep schedule; breathing quality; sleep score
Sports / workout modesAutomatic activity detection and exercise tracking for running, weightlifting, tennis and other activities180+ sports modes
Training & outdoor featuresOn-device GPS; custom run workouts; weekly mileage; advanced run metrics and form insights; cardio load, target cardio load, readiness and personalised coachingZepp 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 featuresEmergency SOS; fall detection; safety checkRed/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
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 4Amazfit Balance 3
Battery capacity41 mm: 325 mAh; 45 mm: 455 mAh658 mAh rated
Battery life41 mm: 30 hours AOD, 48 hours Battery Saver; 45 mm: 40 hours AOD, 72 hours Battery Saver21 days typical; 10 days heavy; 7 days AOD; 41 hours accurate GPS; 84 hours GPS power saver
ChargingUSB-C magnetic pin chargingMagnetic charging head
Water resistance5 ATM; IP6810 ATM
Durability / certificationsIP68 ingress protection; Corning Gorilla Glass 5Low pressure; high and low temperature; temperature shock; vibration; impact tests

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 4Amazfit Balance 3
Phone compatibilityAndroid 11 or later; Google accountAndroid 8 or later; iOS 17 or later
Companion appGoogle Pixel Watch; FitbitZepp
Colors41 mm: Obsidian, Porcelain, Lemongrass, Iris; 45 mm: Obsidian, Porcelain, MoonstoneStainless Steel; Titanium Black

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 4Amazfit Balance 3
Case material100% recycled aluminumStainless steel or Grade 5 titanium
Pixels per inch320 ppi323 ppi
Peak brightness3,000 nits peak; 1 nit minimum3,000 nits peak
Charging time41 mm: 15/25/45 minutes to 50/80/100%; 45 mm: 15/30/60 minutes—
Packing listWatch; small and large bands; charging dock or cable; quick start guideWatch with standard strap; magnetic charging head; instruction manual
Third-party fitness appsGoogle Play apps; Google Maps; Google Wallet; Google AssistantRunna; Strava; TrainingPeaks; Apple Health; Google Fit; Intervals.icu
Release statusAvailable. Released 2025, October 09—
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 bandsLTE—
Network speedHSPA, LTE—
Smart recognition—25 strength-training movements; 8 sports movements

Similarities

  • Both take calls over Bluetooth.
  • Both have OLED displays.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both have a speaker.
  • Both have a microphone.

In summary

Get the Google Pixel Watch 4 if you want ECG heart-rhythm readings and a lighter watch for all-day wear, or the Amazfit Balance 3 if you would rather have a choice of Android phone or iPhone and a larger 1.5-inch screen.

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In-stock alternatives

Samsung Galaxy Watch UltraFor Google Pixel Watch 4Samsung Galaxy Watch UltraView product ↗Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2025For Google Pixel Watch 4Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2025View product ↗Amazfit T-Rex 3 ProFor Amazfit Balance 3Amazfit T-Rex 3 ProView product ↗WHOOP Peak 5.0 SensorFor Amazfit Balance 3WHOOP Peak 5.0 SensorView product ↗

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