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Amazfit Active Max vs Xiaomi Watch S5

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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Xiaomi Watch S5

Xiaomi Watch S5

  • Screen: 480 × 480 pixels, 459 ppi.
  • Runs Xiaomi HyperOS 3.
  • 815 mAh battery capacity.
  • Bluetooth 5.4.
  • 5 ATM.
KSh 25,000Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Xiaomi Watch S5 has a bigger battery (815 mAh), a sharper screen and a sturdier stainless steel build, while the Amazfit Active Max is lighter to wear all day, has a brighter screen for outdoor use and syncs with apps such as Strava.

Display

Amazfit Active Max
480 × 480 pixels; 323 ppi
Xiaomi Watch S5
480 × 480 pixels, 459 ppi

Software

Amazfit Active Max
Runs Zepp OS 6
Xiaomi Watch S5
Runs Xiaomi HyperOS 3

Capacity

Amazfit Active Max
658 mAh battery capacity
Xiaomi Watch S5
815 mAh battery capacity

Portability

Amazfit Active Max
39.5 g
Xiaomi Watch S5
About 46 g

Connections

Amazfit Active Max
Bluetooth 5.3
Xiaomi Watch S5
Bluetooth 5.4

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Amazfit Active Max

  • Brighter display: up to 3,000 nits (vs 2,500).
  • Lighter: 39.5 g (vs about 46 g).
  • Syncs with third-party apps such as Strava and Apple Health.

Xiaomi Watch S5

  • Bigger battery: 815 mAh (vs 658 mAh).
  • Sharper screen: 459 ppi (vs 323 ppi).
  • Stainless steel case (vs plastic case).
  • Slimmer: 10.99 mm thick (vs 12.2 mm).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.3).

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PriorityAmazfit Active MaxXiaomi Watch S5
Battery life658 mAh battery815 mAh battery
Portability39.5 gAbout 46 g
Display1.5-inch OLED display, 323 ppi1.48-inch OLED display, 459 ppi
SoftwareZepp OS 6Xiaomi HyperOS 3
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.4
SensorsBioTracker PPG, accelerometerHeart-rate sensor with blood-oxygen sensor

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Active MaxXiaomi Watch S5
Display1.5-inch AMOLED1.48-inch AMOLED
Screen resolution480 × 480 pixels; 323 ppi480 × 480 pixels, 459 ppi
Display protectionStrengthened glass; anti-fingerprint coatingDrop-resistant glass
Display featuresAlways-on display; up to 3,000 nits peak brightness1,500 nits HBM brightness; up to 2,500 nits peak brightness; wet-touch protection; ultra-narrow 2.6 mm bezel

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Active MaxXiaomi Watch S5
Wi-FiNo Wi-Fi support listedNot supported
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3 BLEDual-mode Bluetooth BLE/BT 5.4
Positioning / GNSS5 satellite positioning systemsBuilt-in dual-band five-system GNSS: GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou and QZSS
Network / cellular—No cellular connectivity
NFC—Supported; payments availability varies by region

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Active MaxXiaomi Watch S5
BrandAmazfitXiaomi
ModelAmazfit Active MaxXiaomi Watch S5 46mm
AnnouncedDecember 202528 May 2026
Dimensions48.5 × 48.5 × 12.2 mm without heart-rate sensor base46.00 × 46.00 × 10.99 mm, excluding strap and protrusions
Weight39.5 g without strapApproximately 46 g without in-box strap
Build materialsAluminum-alloy frame; polymer case316L stainless-steel watch body; stainless-steel, ceramic or forged-carbon bezel; glass cover
Strap / band22 mm silicone; pin buckleBlack/Silver: fluororubber; Ceramic Blue: genuine leather; Jungle Green: fluororubber plus nylon braided strap
Controls / buttonsTwo physical buttons and touchscreenStainless-steel rotating crown; upper and lower buttons; touchscreen
Wrist size—Black/Silver: approximately 140–210 mm; Ceramic Blue/Jungle Green: approximately 135–205 mm

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Active MaxXiaomi Watch S5
Storage4 GB—
Operating systemZepp OS 6Xiaomi HyperOS 3

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Active MaxXiaomi Watch S5
SpeakerSupportedSupported
MicrophoneSupportedSupported
CallingBluetooth calling—

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Active MaxXiaomi Watch S5
SensorsBioTracker PPG; accelerometer; gyroscope; ambient light; geomagnetic sensor; temperature; barometric altimeterHeart-rate sensor with blood-oxygen sensor; accelerometer; gyroscope; ambient-light sensor; electronic compass; barometer
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 trackingHeart-rate, blood-oxygen and stress monitoring; one-tap health check
Sleep trackingSleep HRV; sleep stages including REM; naps; sleep schedule; breathing quality; sleep scoreEnhanced sleep monitoring
Sports / workout modes170+ sports modes150+ sports modes
Training & outdoor featuresZepp Coach; PeakBeats; training templates; interval training; track running; trajectory correction; virtual pacer; HybridChargeAdvanced outdoor-sports tracking; upgraded cycling mode; dual-band GNSS; Bluetooth power-meter connectivity
Diving / depth featuresNot rated for diving; water resistance is 5 ATM—

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Active MaxXiaomi Watch S5
Battery capacity658 mAh rated815 mAh lithium-ion polymer battery
Battery life25 days typical; 13 days heavy; 10 days AOD; 64 hours GPS; 22 hours GPS with musicLight use: up to 21 days; normal use: up to 14 days; AOD normal use: up to 9 days
ChargingMagnetic charging head2-pin magnetic charging dock
Water resistance5 ATM5 ATM

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Active MaxXiaomi Watch S5
Phone compatibilityAndroid 7 or later; iOS 14 or laterAndroid 8.0 or later; iOS 14.0 or later
Companion appZeppMi Fitness
ColorsBlackBlack; Silver; Ceramic Blue; Jungle Green

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Active MaxXiaomi Watch S5
Case materialAluminum alloy; polymer—
Pixels per inch323 ppi—
Peak brightness3,000 nits peak—
Packing listWatch with standard strap; magnetic charging head; instruction manual—
Smart recognition25 strength-training movements; 8 sports movements—
Third-party fitness appsStrava; Relive; adidas Running; komoot; TrainingPeaks; Apple Health; Google Fit—

Similarities

  • Both are water resistant to 50 m.
  • Both have OLED displays.
  • Both have similar screen sizes (1.5 and 1.48 inches).
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both have a speaker.

In summary

Get the Xiaomi Watch S5 if you want a bigger battery and a sharper screen, or the Amazfit Active Max if you would rather have a lighter watch for all-day wear and a brighter screen for outdoor use.

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