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Amazfit Max vs Amazfit 3 Premium

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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Amazfit Active Max

Amazfit Active Max

  • Screen: 480 × 480 pixels; 323 ppi.
  • 4 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs Zepp OS 6.
  • 658 mAh battery capacity.
  • Bluetooth 5.3.
KSh 24,000In Stock
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Amazfit Active 3 Premium

Amazfit Active 3 Premium

  • Screen: 466 × 466 pixels; 353 ppi.
  • 365 mAh battery capacity.
  • Bluetooth 5.3.
  • 5 ATM.
  • Weighs 38 g.
KSh 24,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Amazfit Active Max lasts longer between charges (25 days typical) and has a larger 1.5-inch screen, while the Amazfit Active 3 Premium has a sturdier stainless steel build and is slimmer.

Display

Amazfit Active Max
480 × 480 pixels; 323 ppi
Amazfit Active 3 Premium
466 × 466 pixels; 353 ppi

Capacity

Amazfit Active Max
658 mAh battery capacity
Amazfit Active 3 Premium
365 mAh battery capacity

Portability

Amazfit Active Max
39.5 g
Amazfit Active 3 Premium
38 g

Software

Amazfit Active Max
Zepp OS 6
Amazfit Active 3 Premium
Zepp

Third-party fitness apps

Amazfit Active Max
Strava, relive
Amazfit Active 3 Premium
Strava, trainingPeaks

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Amazfit Active Max

  • Longer battery life: up to 25 days in typical use (vs 12).
  • Longer sport-mode battery: up to 64 hours in GPS mode (vs 24 hours in GPS mode).
  • Bigger battery: 658 mAh (vs 365 mAh).
  • Larger 1.5-inch screen (vs 1.32-inch).

Amazfit Active 3 Premium

  • Stainless steel case (vs plastic case).
  • Slimmer: 11 mm thick (vs 12.2 mm).

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityAmazfit Active MaxAmazfit Active 3 Premium
Battery life658 mAh battery365 mAh battery
Portability39.5 g38 g
Display1.5-inch OLED display, 323 ppi1.32-inch OLED display, 353 ppi
SoftwareZepp OS 6Zepp
Third-party fitness appsStrava, reliveStrava, trainingPeaks
Case materialAluminum alloy, polymerStainless steel

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Active MaxAmazfit Active 3 Premium
Display1.5-inch AMOLED1.32-inch AMOLED
Screen resolution480 × 480 pixels; 323 ppi466 × 466 pixels; 353 ppi
Display protectionStrengthened glass; anti-fingerprint coatingSapphire glass
Display featuresAlways-on display; up to 3,000 nits peak brightness—

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Active MaxAmazfit Active 3 Premium
Wi-FiNo Wi-Fi support listed—
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3 BLEBluetooth 5.3 BLE
Positioning / GNSS5 satellite positioning systems5 satellite positioning systems

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Active MaxAmazfit Active 3 Premium
BrandAmazfitAmazfit
ModelAmazfit Active MaxAmazfit Active 3 Premium
AnnouncedDecember 2025—
Dimensions48.5 × 48.5 × 12.2 mm without heart-rate sensor base45 × 45 × 11 mm without heart-rate sensor base
Weight39.5 g without strap38 g without strap
Build materialsAluminum-alloy frame; polymer caseStainless-steel frame
Strap / band22 mm silicone; pin buckle20 mm silicone; pin buckle
Controls / buttonsTwo physical buttons and touchscreenFour physical buttons and touchscreen

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Active MaxAmazfit Active 3 Premium
Storage4 GB—
Operating systemZepp OS 6—

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Active MaxAmazfit Active 3 Premium
SpeakerSupportedSupported
MicrophoneSupportedSupported
CallingBluetooth callingBluetooth calling

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Active MaxAmazfit Active 3 Premium
SensorsBioTracker PPG; accelerometer; gyroscope; ambient light; geomagnetic sensor; temperature; barometric altimeterBioTracker PPG; accelerometer; gyroscope; ambient light; geomagnetic sensor; temperature; barometric altimeter
Health & wellness features24-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 tracking24-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 HRV; sleep stages including REM; naps; sleep schedule; breathing quality; sleep scoreSleep HRV; sleep stages including REM; naps; sleep schedule; breathing quality; sleep score
Sports / workout modes170+ sports modes170+ sports modes
Training & outdoor featuresZepp Coach; PeakBeats; training templates; interval training; track running; trajectory correction; virtual pacer; HybridChargeZepp Coach; PeakBeats; training templates; interval training; track running; trajectory correction; virtual pacer; lactate threshold; running power; ground-contact time; BioCharge
Diving / depth featuresNot rated for diving; water resistance is 5 ATM—

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Active MaxAmazfit Active 3 Premium
Battery capacity658 mAh rated365 mAh rated
Battery life25 days typical; 13 days heavy; 10 days AOD; 64 hours GPS; 22 hours GPS with music12 days typical; 7 days heavy; 4 days AOD; 24 hours GPS; 10 hours GPS with music; 76 hours GPS power saver
ChargingMagnetic charging headMagnetic charging head
Water resistance5 ATM5 ATM
Durability / certifications—ISO 22810:2010 water-resistance testing; TUV-SUD report 68.189.26.01120.01

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Active MaxAmazfit Active 3 Premium
Phone compatibilityAndroid 7 or later; iOS 14 or laterAndroid 7 or later; iOS 14 or later
Companion appZeppZepp
ColorsBlackApex Silver; Atlas Blue; Aero White

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Active MaxAmazfit Active 3 Premium
Case materialAluminum alloy; polymerStainless steel
Pixels per inch323 ppi353 ppi
Peak brightness3,000 nits peak3,000 nits peak
Packing listWatch with standard strap; magnetic charging head; instruction manualWatch with standard strap; magnetic charging head; instruction manual
Smart recognition25 strength-training movements; 8 sports movements25 strength-training movements; 8 sports movements
Third-party fitness appsStrava; Relive; adidas Running; komoot; TrainingPeaks; Apple Health; Google FitStrava; TrainingPeaks; Intervals.icu; Google Fit; Apple Health

Similarities

  • Both use Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Both are water resistant to 50 m.
  • Both take calls over Bluetooth.
  • Both have OLED displays.
  • Both have similar screen sizes (1.5 and 1.32 inches).
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Get the Amazfit Active Max if you want longer battery life and a larger 1.5-inch screen, or the Amazfit Active 3 Premium if you would rather have a sturdier stainless steel build and a slimmer build.

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