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Amazfit Active 2 Round vs Xiaomi Watch S3

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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Amazfit Active 2 Round

Amazfit Active 2 Round

  • Screen: 466 × 466 pixels; 353 ppi.
  • 270 mAh battery capacity.
  • Bluetooth 5.2.
  • 5 ATM.
  • Weighs 29.5 g.
KSh 16,500In Stock
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Xiaomi Watch S3

Xiaomi Watch S3

  • Screen: 466 × 466 pixels; 326 ppi.
  • BES 2700BP processor.
  • 4 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs HyperOS.
  • Bluetooth 5.2 connection.
KSh 18,000In Stock
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Amazfit Bip 6KSh 14,500
Xiaomi Watch S1 ActiveKSh 16,000
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Our quick verdict

The Xiaomi Watch S3 lasts longer between charges (15 days typical) and has a sturdier aluminium build, while the Amazfit Active 2 Round is lighter to wear all day and syncs with apps such as Strava.

Display

Amazfit Active 2 Round
466 × 466 pixels; 353 ppi
Xiaomi Watch S3
466 × 466 pixels; 326 ppi

Capacity

Amazfit Active 2 Round
270 mAh battery capacity
Xiaomi Watch S3
486 mAh battery capacity

Portability

Amazfit Active 2 Round
29.5 g
Xiaomi Watch S3
44 g

Software

Amazfit Active 2 Round
Zepp
Xiaomi Watch S3
HyperOS

Sensors

Amazfit Active 2 Round
BioTracker PPG, accelerometer
Xiaomi Watch S3
Heart-rate and blood-oxygen sensor, accelerometer

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Amazfit Active 2 Round

  • Lighter: 29.5 g (vs 44 g).
  • Slimmer: 9.9 mm thick (vs 12 mm).
  • Syncs with third-party apps such as Strava and Apple Health.
  • Lower price: KSh 16,500 (vs KSh 18,000).
  • Charging: Magnetic charging head.

Xiaomi Watch S3

  • Longer battery life: up to 15 days in typical use (vs 10).
  • Bigger battery: 486 mAh (vs 270 mAh).
  • Aluminium case (vs plastic case).
  • Charging: 2-pin magnetic charging dock.

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityAmazfit Active 2 RoundXiaomi Watch S3
Battery life270 mAh battery486 mAh battery
Portability29.5 g44 g
Display1.32-inch OLED display, 353 ppi1.43-inch OLED display, 60 Hz, 326 ppi
SoftwareZeppHyperOS
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.2
SensorsBioTracker PPG, accelerometerHeart-rate and blood-oxygen sensor, accelerometer

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Active 2 RoundXiaomi Watch S3
Display1.32-inch AMOLED1.43-inch AMOLED
Screen resolution466 × 466 pixels; 353 ppi466 × 466 pixels; 326 ppi
Display protectionTempered glass; anti-fingerprint coatingScratch/drop-proof glass
Display features—60 Hz refresh rate; always-on display; up to 600 nits brightness

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Active 2 RoundXiaomi Watch S3
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2 BLEBluetooth 5.2
Positioning / GNSS5 satellite positioning systems; circularly polarized antennaL1+L5 dual-band GNSS; BeiDou; GPS; GLONASS; Galileo; QZSS
Network / cellular—Bluetooth-connected smartphone
Wi-Fi—No
NFC—Supported (regional availability)

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Active 2 RoundXiaomi Watch S3
BrandAmazfitXiaomi
ModelAmazfit Active 2 RoundXiaomi Watch S3
Dimensions43.9 × 43.9 × 9.9 mm without heart-rate sensor base47 × 47 × 12 mm
Weight29.5 g without strap44 g without strap
Build materialsStainless-steel bezel; polymer middle frameAluminum-alloy frame; stainless-steel bezel; Corning glass
Wrist size135–195 mm140–210 mm
Strap / band20 mm quick-release silicone; pin buckleFluororubber
Controls / buttonsTwo physical buttons and touchscreenRotating crown, side control, interchangeable bezel interaction, and touchscreen
Announced—2023, October 28

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Active 2 RoundXiaomi Watch S3
SpeakerSupportedSupported
MicrophoneSupportedSupported
CallingBluetooth callingBluetooth calling with a connected smartphone

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Active 2 RoundXiaomi Watch S3
SensorsBioTracker PPG; accelerometer; gyroscope; ambient light; geomagnetic sensor; temperature; barometric altimeterHeart-rate and blood-oxygen sensor; accelerometer; gyroscope; electronic compass; barometer; ambient-light sensor; Hall sensor
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, stress, breathing and activity tracking; wellness data is not intended for medical diagnosis
Sleep trackingSleep HRV; sleep stages including REM; naps; sleep schedule; breathing quality; sleep scoreSleep monitoring supported
Sports / workout modes164 sports modes150+ sports modes
Training & outdoor featuresZepp Coach; PeakBeats; training templates; interval training; track running; trajectory correction; virtual pacer—

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Active 2 RoundXiaomi Watch S3
Battery capacity270 mAh486 mAh lithium-ion polymer
Battery life10 days typical; 5 days heavy; 19 days Battery Saver; 21 hours continuous GPSUp to 15 days typical use with Android; 14.5 days with iOS; 5 days AOD use
ChargingMagnetic charging head2-pin magnetic charging dock
Water resistance5 ATM5 ATM

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Active 2 RoundXiaomi Watch S3
Phone compatibilityAndroid 7 or later; iOS 14 or laterAndroid 8.0 or later; iOS 12.0 or later
Companion appZeppMi Fitness
ColorsRed Sport Silicone; Black Sport SiliconeBlack, Silver, Brown

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Active 2 RoundXiaomi Watch S3
Case materialStainless-steel bezel; polymer frameAluminum alloy
Pixels per inch353 ppi326 ppi
Charging timeApproximately 2 hours—
Packing listWatch with standard strap; magnetic charging head; instruction manualWatch with bezel and strap; charging dock; user manual
Smart recognition25 strength-training movements; 8 sports movements—
Third-party fitness appsStrava; adidas Running; TrainingPeaks; komoot; Relive; Google Fit; Apple Health—
Peak brightness—600 nits
Release status—Available. Released 2023, October 28
Model numbers—M2323W1
Card slot—No
Camera—No
3.5 mm headphone jack—No
USB—No
Radio—No

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Active 2 RoundXiaomi Watch S3
Processor—BES 2700BP
RAM—32 MB
Storage—4 GB
Operating system—HyperOS

Similarities

  • Both use Bluetooth 5.2.
  • Both are water resistant to 50 m.
  • Both take calls over Bluetooth.
  • Both have OLED displays.
  • Both have similar screen sizes (1.32 and 1.43 inches).
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

For most buyers the Xiaomi Watch S3 is the better buy; the Amazfit Active 2 Round makes sense if you want a lighter watch for all-day wear.

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In-stock alternatives

Xiaomi Watch S1 ActiveFor Amazfit Active 2 RoundXiaomi Watch S1 ActiveView product ↗Redmi Watch 5For Amazfit Active 2 RoundRedmi Watch 5View product ↗Huawei Watch Fit 4For Xiaomi Watch S3Huawei Watch Fit 4View product ↗

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