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Amazfit Active Max vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 6

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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Samsung Galaxy Watch 6

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6

  • Screen: 44 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 40 mm: 432 × 432 pixels.
  • Exynos W930 processor.
  • 2 GB RAM in this version.
  • 16 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs Wear OS 4; One UI 5 Watch.
KSh 22,500In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Amazfit Active Max lasts longer between charges (up to 25 days), works with Android phones and iPhones and has a brighter screen for outdoor use, while the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 takes ECG heart-rhythm readings, is lighter to wear all day and has a sturdier aluminium build.

Display

Amazfit Active Max
480 × 480 pixels; 323 ppi
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
44 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 40 mm: 432 × 432 pixels

Storage

Amazfit Active Max
4 GB storage in this version
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
16 GB storage in this version

Software

Amazfit Active Max
Runs Zepp OS 6
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
Runs Wear OS 4; One UI 5 Watch

Battery life

Amazfit Active Max
658 mAh battery
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
Up to 40 hours per charge

Portability

Amazfit Active Max
39.5 g
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
33.3 g

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Amazfit Active Max

  • Longer rated battery life: up to 25 days (vs 40 hours).
  • Brighter display: up to 3,000 nits (vs 2,000).
  • Works with Android phones and iPhones.
  • Syncs with third-party apps such as Strava and Apple Health.
  • Newer model: released in 2025 (vs 2023).

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6

  • Lighter: 33.3 g (vs 39.5 g).
  • ECG heart-rhythm readings.
  • Aluminium case (vs plastic case).
  • More storage: 16 GB (vs 4 GB).
  • Blood-pressure (hypertension) notifications.
  • Slimmer: 9 mm thick (vs 12.2 mm).

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PriorityAmazfit Active MaxSamsung Galaxy Watch 6
Battery life658 mAh batteryUp to 40 hours per charge
Storage4 GB storage16 GB storage
Display1.5-inch OLED display, 323 ppi1.5-inch OLED display
SoftwareZepp OS 6Wear OS 4
Battery capacity658 mAh battery44 mm: 425 mAh
Water resistance5 ATMIP68 water and dust resistance

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Active MaxSamsung Galaxy Watch 6
Display1.5-inch AMOLED44 mm: 1.5-inch Super AMOLED; 40 mm: 1.3-inch Super AMOLED
Screen resolution480 × 480 pixels; 323 ppi44 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 40 mm: 432 × 432 pixels
Display protectionStrengthened glass; anti-fingerprint coatingSapphire crystal
Display featuresAlways-on display; up to 3,000 nits peak brightness2000 nits (peak)

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Active MaxSamsung Galaxy Watch 6
Wi-FiNo Wi-Fi support listedWi-Fi 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3 BLEBluetooth 5.3
Positioning / GNSS5 satellite positioning systemsGPS; GLONASS; BeiDou; Galileo
Network / cellular—GSM / HSPA / LTE
SIM / eSIM—eSIM
NFC—Supported

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Active MaxSamsung Galaxy Watch 6
BrandAmazfitSamsung
ModelAmazfit Active MaxSamsung Galaxy Watch 6
AnnouncedDecember 20252023, July 26
Dimensions48.5 × 48.5 × 12.2 mm without heart-rate sensor base44 mm: 42.8 × 44.4 × 9.0 mm; 40 mm: 38.8 × 40.4 × 9.0 mm
Weight39.5 g without strap44 mm: 33.3 g; 40 mm: 28.7 g, without band
Build materialsAluminum-alloy frame; polymer caseArmor Aluminum case
Strap / band22 mm silicone; pin buckle—
Controls / buttonsTwo physical buttons and touchscreenTouchscreen and physical buttons

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Active MaxSamsung Galaxy Watch 6
Storage4 GB16 GB
Operating systemZepp OS 6Wear OS 4; One UI 5 Watch
Processor—Exynos W930
CPU—Dual-core 1.4 GHz
GPU—Mali-G68
RAM—2 GB

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Active MaxSamsung Galaxy Watch 6
SpeakerSupportedSupported
MicrophoneSupportedSupported
CallingBluetooth callingBluetooth calling with a connected smartphone; standalone calling on LTE editions

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Active MaxSamsung Galaxy Watch 6
SensorsBioTracker PPG; accelerometer; gyroscope; ambient light; geomagnetic sensor; temperature; barometric altimeterSamsung BioActive: optical heart-rate, electrical heart signal, bioelectrical impedance analysis; temperature; accelerometer; barometer; gyroscope; geomagnetic; light 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 monitoring, ECG, blood pressure, body composition, blood oxygen and skin-temperature features; availability varies by market and paired phone
Sleep trackingSleep HRV; sleep stages including REM; naps; sleep schedule; breathing quality; sleep scoreSleep tracking and sleep coaching
Sports / workout modes170+ sports modesMultiple workout modes with automatic workout detection
Training & outdoor featuresZepp Coach; PeakBeats; training templates; interval training; track running; trajectory correction; virtual pacer; HybridChargeGPS workout tracking and personalised heart-rate zones
Diving / depth featuresNot rated for diving; water resistance is 5 ATM—
Safety & emergency features—Fall detection and SOS features when configured

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Active MaxSamsung Galaxy Watch 6
Battery capacity658 mAh rated44 mm: 425 mAh; 40 mm: 300 mAh
Battery life25 days typical; 13 days heavy; 10 days AOD; 64 hours GPS; 22 hours GPS with musicUp to 40 hours with AOD off; 30 hours with AOD on
ChargingMagnetic charging headFast wireless charging, WPC-based
Water resistance5 ATM5 ATM; IP68
Durability / certifications—MIL-STD-810H

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Active MaxSamsung Galaxy Watch 6
Phone compatibilityAndroid 7 or later; iOS 14 or laterAndroid 10.0 or later; more than 1.5 GB RAM
Companion appZeppGalaxy Wearable; Samsung Health
ColorsBlack44 mm: Graphite, Silver; 40 mm: Graphite, Gold

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Active MaxSamsung Galaxy Watch 6
Case materialAluminum alloy; polymerArmor Aluminum
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—
Release status—Available. Released 2023, August 11
Card slot—No
Camera—No
3.5 mm headphone jack—No
USB—No
Radio—No
2G bands—GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands—HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands—1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 40, 66, 71
Network speed—HSPA, LTE

Similarities

  • Both use Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Both are water resistant to 50 m.
  • Both take calls over Bluetooth.
  • Both have OLED displays.
  • Both have 1.5-inch screens.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Get the Amazfit Active Max if you want longer battery life and a choice of Android phone or iPhone, or the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 if you would rather have ECG heart-rhythm readings and a lighter watch for all-day wear.

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