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Amazfit Active 3 Premium vs Google Fitbit Air

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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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 24,400In Stock
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Google Fitbit Air

Google Fitbit Air

  • Screenless tracker.
  • Up to 7 days.
  • Bluetooth 5.0.
  • Water resistant to 50 m.
  • Weighs 12 g.
KSh 21,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Amazfit Active 3 Premium, a smartwatch with a 1.32-inch OLED screen, lasts longer between charges (12 days vs 7 days), has a sturdier stainless steel build and syncs with apps such as Strava, while the Google Fitbit Air, a screenless tracker you read in the Google Health app, is lighter to wear all day.

Battery life

Amazfit Active 3 Premium
365 mAh battery
Google Fitbit Air
Up to 7 days

Portability

Amazfit Active 3 Premium
38 g
Google Fitbit Air
12 g

Display

Amazfit Active 3 Premium
1.32-inch OLED display, 353 ppi
Google Fitbit Air
Screenless tracker

Connections

Amazfit Active 3 Premium
Bluetooth 5.3
Google Fitbit Air
Bluetooth 5.0

Water resistance

Amazfit Active 3 Premium
5 ATM
Google Fitbit Air
Water resistant to 50 m

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Amazfit Active 3 Premium

  • Longer battery life: up to 12 days (vs 7 days).
  • Screen on the wrist for the time, notifications and workout stats.
  • Stainless steel case (vs plastic case).
  • Syncs with third-party apps such as Strava and Apple Health.
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.3 (vs 5.0).

Google Fitbit Air

  • Lighter: 12 g (vs 38 g).
  • Screenless: worn day and night, with results read in the Google Health app.
  • Slimmer: 8.3 mm thick (vs 11 mm).
  • Lower price: KSh 21,000 (vs KSh 24,400).

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PriorityAmazfit Active 3 PremiumGoogle Fitbit Air
Battery life365 mAh batteryUp to 7 days
Portability38 g12 g
Display1.32-inch OLED display, 353 ppiScreenless tracker
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.0
Water resistance5 ATMWater resistant to 50 m
SensorsBioTracker PPG, accelerometerOptical heart-rate sensor, red and infrared SpO₂ sensors

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Active 3 PremiumGoogle Fitbit Air
Display1.32-inch AMOLEDScreenless tracker
Screen resolution466 × 466 pixels; 353 ppiNot applicable
Display protectionSapphire glass—

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Active 3 PremiumGoogle Fitbit Air
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3 BLEBluetooth LE
Positioning / GNSS5 satellite positioning systems—

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Active 3 PremiumGoogle Fitbit Air
BrandAmazfitFitbit
ModelAmazfit Active 3 PremiumGoogle Fitbit Air
Dimensions45 × 45 × 11 mm without heart-rate sensor base34.9 × 17 × 8.3 mm without band
Weight38 g without strap5.2 g without band; 12 g with band
Build materialsStainless-steel frameRecycled polycarbonate; PBT plastic
Strap / band20 mm silicone; pin buckleTextile band with stainless-steel buckle; optional silicone bands
Controls / buttonsFour physical buttons and touchscreenScreenless tracker with vibration feedback and an LED status light; configuration and detailed results are managed in the Google Health app.
Wrist size—Textile: 130–210 mm; silicone small: 130–175 mm; silicone large: 165–210 mm

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Active 3 PremiumGoogle Fitbit Air
SpeakerSupported—
MicrophoneSupported—
CallingBluetooth calling—

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Active 3 PremiumGoogle Fitbit Air
SensorsBioTracker PPG; accelerometer; gyroscope; ambient light; geomagnetic sensor; temperature; barometric altimeterOptical heart-rate sensor; red and infrared SpO₂ sensors; temperature sensor; 3-axis accelerometer; gyroscope
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; skin-temperature variation; activity tracking
Sleep trackingSleep HRV; sleep stages including REM; naps; sleep schedule; breathing quality; sleep scoreSleep stages; sleep score
Sports / workout modes170+ sports modesAutomatic detection for walking, running, cycling, sports, elliptical, rowing machine and stationary bike; manual and app-started workout tracking is also supported.
Training & outdoor featuresZepp Coach; PeakBeats; training templates; interval training; track running; trajectory correction; virtual pacer; lactate threshold; running power; ground-contact time; BioChargeLive heart-rate broadcast to compatible gym equipment, Cardio Load, Active Zone Minutes, phone-connected GPS and post-workout pace and heart-rate zones in Workout Intensity Map.

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Active 3 PremiumGoogle Fitbit Air
Battery capacity365 mAh rated—
Battery life12 days typical; 7 days heavy; 4 days AOD; 24 hours GPS; 10 hours GPS with music; 76 hours GPS power saverUp to 7 days
ChargingMagnetic charging headUSB-C charging cable
Water resistance5 ATMWater resistant to 50 m
Durability / certificationsISO 22810:2010 water-resistance testing; TUV-SUD report 68.189.26.01120.01—

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Active 3 PremiumGoogle Fitbit Air
Phone compatibilityAndroid 7 or later; iOS 14 or laterAndroid 11 or later; iOS 16.4 or later; Google Account
Companion appZeppGoogle Health
ColorsApex Silver; Atlas Blue; Aero WhiteObsidian; Berry; Lavender; Fog

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Active 3 PremiumGoogle Fitbit Air
Case materialStainless steel—
Pixels per inch353 ppi—
Peak brightness3,000 nits peak—
Packing listWatch with standard strap; magnetic charging head; instruction manualTracker; wristband; USB-C charging cable
Smart recognition25 strength-training movements; 8 sports movements—
Third-party fitness appsStrava; TrainingPeaks; Intervals.icu; Google Fit; Apple Health—
Vibration motor—Vibration motor
Charging time—90 minutes; 5-minute charge for 1 day
Movement sensors—3-axis accelerometer; gyroscope
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi—Bluetooth 5.0; Bluetooth LE sync
strap material—Textile; stainless-steel buckle
temperature monitoring—Skin-temperature variation
offline storage—7 days of minute-by-minute motion data; 30 days of daily totals
Bluetooth—Bluetooth 5.0 BLE; syncing range up to 9 m; synchronization requires an internet connection and phone location permission.
Positioning / GPS—Phone-connected GPS through the Google Health app; Fitbit Air does not have built-in GPS.
Health & wellness features—24/7 heart rate, resting heart rate, heart-rate variability, breathing rate, blood oxygen (SpO2), skin-temperature variation, steps, distance, calories, Active Zone Minutes, Cardio Load and Readiness; Google Health also supports weight, nutrition, water, mood and cycle logging.
Sleep tracking—Sleep Score, sleep schedule, sleep duration and sleep stages; Smart Wake uses sleep movement and heart rate to wake during a lighter sleep stage; adaptive sleep coaching requires Google Health Premium.
Smart features / notifications—Vibration and LED battery/status alerts, optional phone notifications, Fast Pair on Android and multi-device support with a compatible Pixel Watch.
Charging—Magnetic USB-C charging cable; 0–100% in 90 minutes; a 5-minute quick charge provides up to one day of battery life.
Strap / band—Textile and polyurethane band with stainless-steel buckle; silicone small and large bands are also supported.
Colors—Obsidian with Matte Black buckle; Berry with Polished Champagne Gold buckle; Lavender or Fog with Polished Silver buckle; Stephen Curry Rye/Pyrite and Pokémon Sleep Sleepy Blue special editions.

Similarities

  • Both are water resistant to 50 m.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

For most buyers the Amazfit Active 3 Premium is the better buy; the Google Fitbit Air makes sense if you want a screenless tracker.

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