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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 47mm vs Amazfit Balance 3

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 47mm

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 47mm

  • Screen: 498 × 498 pixels.
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear Elite, 3 nm processor.
  • 2 GB RAM in this version.
  • 64 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs Wear OS 7; One UI 9 Watch.
KSh 62,000In Stock
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Amazfit Balance 3

Amazfit Balance 3

  • Screen: 480 × 480 pixels; 323 ppi.
  • 64 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs Zepp OS 6.
  • 658 mAh battery capacity.
  • Bluetooth 5.2.
KSh 48,000In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 47mm has a bigger battery (800 mAh), takes ECG heart-rhythm readings and has a brighter screen for outdoor use, while the Amazfit Balance 3 lasts longer between charges (up to 21 days), works with Android phones and iPhones and syncs with apps such as Strava.

Display

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 47mm
498 × 498 pixels
Amazfit Balance 3
480 × 480 pixels; 323 ppi

Software

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 47mm
Runs Wear OS 7; One UI 9 Watch
Amazfit Balance 3
Runs Zepp OS 6

Battery capacity

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 47mm
800 mAh battery capacity
Amazfit Balance 3
658 mAh battery capacity

Portability

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 47mm
61.5 g
Amazfit Balance 3
62 g

Connections

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 47mm
Bluetooth 5.3
Amazfit Balance 3
Bluetooth 5.2

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 47mm

  • Bigger battery: 800 mAh (vs 658 mAh).
  • Brighter display: up to 5,000 nits (vs 3,000).
  • ECG heart-rhythm readings.
  • Titanium case (vs plastic case).
  • Slimmer: 10.7 mm thick (vs 12.5 mm).
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi (vs 2.4 GHz only).

Amazfit Balance 3

  • Longer rated battery life: up to 21 days (vs 60 hours).
  • Works with Android phones and iPhones.
  • Syncs with third-party apps such as Strava and Apple Health.
  • Lower price: KSh 48,000 (vs KSh 62,000).

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 47mmAmazfit Balance 3
Battery lifeUp to 60 hours per charge658 mAh battery
Storage64 GB storage64 GB storage
Display1.52-inch OLED display1.5-inch OLED display, 323 ppi
SoftwareWear OS 7Zepp OS 6
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.2
Battery capacity800 mAh battery658 mAh battery

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 47mmAmazfit Balance 3
Display1.52-inch Super AMOLED1.5-inch AMOLED
Screen resolution498 × 498 pixels480 × 480 pixels; 323 ppi
Display protectionSapphire crystalSapphire glass
Display features5000 nits (peak)Up to 3,000 nits peak brightness; Always-On Display

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 47mmAmazfit Balance 3
Network / cellularGSM / HSPA / LTE—
SIM / eSIMeSIM—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 2.4 GHz + 5 GHzWi-Fi 2.4 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.2 BLE
NFCSupported—
Positioning / GNSSDual-frequency GPS, L1 + L5Dual-band GNSS; 6 satellite systems; circularly polarized antenna

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 47mmAmazfit Balance 3
BrandSamsungAmazfit
ModelSamsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 47mmAmazfit Balance 3
Announced2026, July 22—
Dimensions47.4 × 47.1 × 10.7 mm51.4 × 51.4 × 12.5 mm; 14.6 mm including heart-rate sensor
Weight61.5 g without bandStainless steel: 62 g; titanium: 55 g, without strap
Build materialsTitanium caseStainless-steel frame with fibre-reinforced polymer shell; titanium edition: Grade 5 titanium frame and case with stainless-steel buttons
Strap / bandMarine silicone; PeakForm hybrid; Trail fabric22 mm quick-release silicone; pin buckle
Controls / buttonsTouchscreen; Home and Back buttons; customizable Quick ButtonFour physical buttons; touchscreen
Wrist size—140–210 mm

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 47mmAmazfit Balance 3
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon Wear Elite, 3 nm—
CPU5-core—
RAM2 GB—
Storage64 GB64 GB
Operating systemWear OS 7; One UI 9 WatchZepp OS 6

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 47mmAmazfit Balance 3
SpeakerSupportedSupported
MicrophoneSupportedSupported
CallingBluetooth calling with a connected smartphone; standalone calling on LTE editionsBluetooth calling

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 47mmAmazfit Balance 3
SensorsSamsung BioActive: optical heart-rate, electrical heart signal, bioelectrical impedance analysis; temperature; accelerometer; barometer; gyroscope; geomagnetic; light sensorBioTracker 6.0 PPG; 5 PD + 2 LED; accelerometer; gyroscope; ambient light; geomagnetic sensor; temperature; barometric altimeter
Health & wellness featuresHeart rate; SpO₂; ECG; body composition; temperature; stress; Vitals; Heart Health Score24-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-stage tracking; sleep-apnea risk detection; sleep VitalsSleep HRV; sleep stages including REM; naps; sleep schedule; breathing quality; sleep score
Sports / workout modesRunning; trail running; cycling; swimming; multisport and other automatic/manual workouts180+ sports modes
Training & outdoor featuresDaily Cardio Load; Fitness Index; workout and recovery guidanceZepp Coach; PeakBeats; training templates; interval training; track running; trajectory correction; virtual pacer; HYROX templates; lactate threshold; running power; ground-contact time; running gear management; HybridCharge; LifeLoad
Safety & emergency features86 dB safety siren; automatic Fall Detection; Emergency SOS by five Home-button pressesRed/white flashlight with SOS mode; abnormal high/low heart-rate, low-SpO2 and high-stress alerts; phone-call notifications
Diving / depth featuresAutomatic depth, dive-time and water-temperature trackingOutdoor and indoor freediving, recreational diving and spearfishing workout modes

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 47mmAmazfit Balance 3
Battery capacity800 mAh658 mAh rated
Battery lifeUp to 60 hours with AOD on21 days typical; 10 days heavy; 7 days AOD; 41 hours accurate GPS; 84 hours GPS power saver
ChargingFast wireless charging, WPC-basedMagnetic charging head
Water resistance10 ATM; IP69K10 ATM
Durability / certificationsMIL-STD-810H; EN13319Low pressure; high and low temperature; temperature shock; vibration; impact tests

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 47mmAmazfit Balance 3
Phone compatibilityAndroid 13.0 or later; more than 1.5 GB RAM; Google Mobile ServicesAndroid 8 or later; iOS 17 or later
Companion appGalaxy Wearable; Samsung HealthZepp
ColorsTitanium Silver; Titanium GrayStainless Steel; Titanium Black

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 47mmAmazfit Balance 3
Case materialTitaniumStainless steel or Grade 5 titanium
Peak brightness5,000 nits peak3,000 nits peak
Charging time100% in 90 minutes; 40% in 30 minutes—
Release statusAvailable. Released 2026, August 07—
Model numbersSM-L715F, SM-L715U—
Card slotNo—
CameraNo—
3.5 mm headphone jackNo—
USBNo—
RadioNo—
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900—
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100—
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66, 71—
Network speedHSPA, LTE—
SAR (US)0.44 W/kg (body)—
SAR (EU)0.42 W/kg (body)—
Pixels per inch—323 ppi
Packing list—Watch with standard strap; magnetic charging head; instruction manual
Smart recognition—25 strength-training movements; 8 sports movements
Third-party fitness apps—Runna; Strava; TrainingPeaks; Apple Health; Google Fit; Intervals.icu

Similarities

  • Both are water resistant to 100 m.
  • Both take calls over Bluetooth.
  • Both have OLED displays.
  • Both offer 64 GB of storage.
  • Both have similar screen sizes (1.52 and 1.5 inches).
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Get the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 47mm if you want a bigger battery and ECG heart-rhythm readings, or the Amazfit Balance 3 if you would rather have longer battery life and a choice of Android phone or iPhone.

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