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Amazfit Balance 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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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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Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm

Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm

  • Screen: 44 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 40 mm: 438 × 438 pixels.
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear Elite, 3 nm processor.
  • 2 GB RAM in this version.
  • 32 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs Wear OS 7; One UI 9 Watch.
KSh 42,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Amazfit Balance 3 lasts longer between charges (up to 21 days), works with Android phones and iPhones and has more storage (64 GB), while the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm takes ECG heart-rhythm readings, is lighter to wear all day and has a sturdier aluminium build.

Display

Amazfit Balance 3
480 × 480 pixels; 323 ppi
Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm
44 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 40 mm: 438 × 438 pixels

Storage

Amazfit Balance 3
64 GB storage in this version
Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm
32 GB storage in this version

Software

Amazfit Balance 3
Runs Zepp OS 6
Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm
Runs Wear OS 7; One UI 9 Watch

Battery life

Amazfit Balance 3
658 mAh battery
Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm
Up to 30 hours per charge

Portability

Amazfit Balance 3
62 g
Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm
34 g

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Amazfit Balance 3

  • Longer rated battery life: up to 21 days (vs 30 hours).
  • Works with Android phones and iPhones.
  • More storage: 64 GB (vs 32 GB).
  • Swimproof: water resistant to 100 m (vs 50 m).
  • Syncs with third-party apps such as Strava and Apple Health.
  • Water resistant to 10 ATM (vs 5 ATM).

Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm

  • Lighter: 34 g (vs 62 g).
  • ECG heart-rhythm readings.
  • Aluminium case (vs plastic case).
  • Slimmer: 8.6 mm thick (vs 12.5 mm).
  • Lower price: KSh 42,000 (vs KSh 48,000).
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi (vs 2.4 GHz only).

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PriorityAmazfit Balance 3Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm
Battery life658 mAh batteryUp to 30 hours per charge
Storage64 GB storage32 GB storage
Display1.5-inch OLED display, 323 ppi1.47-inch OLED display
SoftwareZepp OS 6Wear OS 7
Battery capacity658 mAh battery44 mm: 445 mAh
Water resistance10 ATMIP68 water and dust resistance

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Balance 3Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm
Display1.5-inch AMOLED44 mm: 1.47-inch Super AMOLED; 40 mm: 1.34-inch Super AMOLED
Screen resolution480 × 480 pixels; 323 ppi44 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 40 mm: 438 × 438 pixels
Display protectionSapphire glassSapphire crystal
Display featuresUp to 3,000 nits peak brightness; Always-On Display3000 nits (peak)

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Balance 3Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm
Wi-FiWi-Fi 2.4 GHzWi-Fi 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2 BLEBluetooth 5.3
Positioning / GNSSDual-band GNSS; 6 satellite systems; circularly polarized antennaDual-frequency GPS, L1 + L5
Network / cellular—GSM / HSPA / LTE
SIM / eSIM—eSIM
NFC—Supported

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Balance 3Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm
BrandAmazfitSamsung
ModelAmazfit Balance 3Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 (40 mm and 44 mm configurations)
Dimensions51.4 × 51.4 × 12.5 mm; 14.6 mm including heart-rate sensor44 mm: 46.0 × 43.7 × 8.6 mm; 40 mm: 42.7 × 40.4 × 8.6 mm
WeightStainless steel: 62 g; titanium: 55 g, without strap44 mm: 34.0 g; 40 mm: 31.5 g, without band
Build materialsStainless-steel frame with fibre-reinforced polymer shell; titanium edition: Grade 5 titanium frame and case with stainless-steel buttonsAluminum case
Wrist size140–210 mm—
Strap / band22 mm quick-release silicone; pin buckleLightweight breathable Sport Band with Dynamic Lug System
Controls / buttonsFour physical buttons; touchscreenTouchscreen and two side buttons
Announced—2026, July 22

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Balance 3Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm
Storage64 GB32 GB
Operating systemZepp OS 6Wear OS 7; One UI 9 Watch
Processor—Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear Elite, 3 nm
CPU—5-core
RAM—2 GB

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Balance 3Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm
SpeakerSupportedSupported
MicrophoneSupportedSupported
CallingBluetooth callingBluetooth calling with a connected smartphone; standalone calling on LTE editions

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Balance 3Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm
SensorsBioTracker 6.0 PPG; 5 PD + 2 LED; 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; SpO₂; ECG; body composition; temperature; stress; Vitals; Heart Health Score
Sleep trackingSleep HRV; sleep stages including REM; naps; sleep schedule; breathing quality; sleep scoreSleep-stage tracking; sleep-apnea risk detection; sleep Vitals
Sports / workout modes180+ sports modesAutomatic and manual workout tracking across running, walking, cycling, swimming and other activities
Training & outdoor featuresZepp 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; LifeLoadDaily Cardio Load; Fitness Index; workout and recovery guidance
Safety & emergency featuresRed/white flashlight with SOS mode; abnormal high/low heart-rate, low-SpO2 and high-stress alerts; phone-call notificationsFall detection and Emergency SOS
Diving / depth featuresOutdoor and indoor freediving, recreational diving and spearfishing workout modes—

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Balance 3Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm
Battery capacity658 mAh rated44 mm: 445 mAh; 40 mm: 390 mAh
Battery life21 days typical; 10 days heavy; 7 days AOD; 41 hours accurate GPS; 84 hours GPS power saverUp to 30 hours with AOD on
ChargingMagnetic charging headFast wireless charging, WPC-based
Water resistance10 ATM5 ATM; IP68
Durability / certificationsLow pressure; high and low temperature; temperature shock; vibration; impact testsMIL-STD-810H

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Balance 3Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm
Phone compatibilityAndroid 8 or later; iOS 17 or laterAndroid 13.0 or later; more than 1.5 GB RAM; Google Mobile Services
Companion appZeppGalaxy Wearable; Samsung Health
ColorsStainless Steel; Titanium Black44 mm: Graphite, Silver; 40 mm: Graphite, Cream

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Balance 3Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm
Case materialStainless steel or Grade 5 titaniumAluminum
Pixels per inch323 ppi—
Peak brightness3,000 nits peak3,000 nits peak
Packing listWatch with standard strap; magnetic charging head; instruction manual—
Smart recognition25 strength-training movements; 8 sports movements—
Third-party fitness appsRunna; Strava; TrainingPeaks; Apple Health; Google Fit; Intervals.icu—
Charging time—44 mm: 100% in 90 minutes, 45% in 30 minutes; 40 mm: 100% in 80 minutes, 50% in 30 minutes
Release status—Available. Released 2026, August 07
Model numbers—SM-L340, SM-L350, SM-L345F, SM-L355F, SM-L345U, SM-L355U
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 / 2100
4G bands—1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66, 71
Network speed—HSPA, LTE
SAR (US)—1.06 W/kg (body)
SAR (EU)—0.70 W/kg (body)
Additional durability features—Armor Aluminum 2

Similarities

  • Both take calls over Bluetooth.
  • Both have OLED displays.
  • Both have similar screen sizes (1.5 and 1.47 inches).
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both have 480 × 480 screens.
  • Both have a speaker.

In summary

Get the Amazfit Balance 3 if you want longer battery life and a choice of Android phone or iPhone, or the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm if you would rather have ECG heart-rhythm readings and a lighter watch for all-day wear.

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In-stock alternatives

Apple Watch Series 8For Amazfit Balance 3Apple Watch Series 8View product ↗Samsung Galaxy Watch UltraFor Amazfit Balance 3Samsung Galaxy Watch UltraView product ↗Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2025For Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mmSamsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2025View product ↗Google Pixel Watch 4For Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mmGoogle Pixel Watch 4View product ↗

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