Amazfit Bip 3 vs Apple Watch Series 7
The Verdict
Apple Watch Series 7 dominates across nearly every dimension, justifying its $330 premium over the Amazfit Bip 3. Series 7 features a stunning always-on LTPO OLED display (352x430 or 396x484 resolution) versus Bip 3's basic 240x280 TFT LCD, making everyday interaction significantly more fluid. Health tracking differs substantially: Series 7 includes ECG capabilities while Bip 3 lacks this feature, though both monitor SpO2 and heart rate. Connectivity heavily favors Apple,GPS, NFC, WiFi, and optional cellular versus Bip 3's Bluetooth-only limitation. Battery life shows the trade-off: Bip 3 reaches 14 days thanks to its modest display, while Series 7 manages 18 hours with its power-hungry OLED. Bip 3 excels purely on value and endurance for casual fitness tracking; Series 7 delivers a complete, feature-rich ecosystem for serious health monitoring and daily smartphone integration. For most users, Series 7's capabilities justify the investment, though budget-conscious fitness enthusiasts may find Bip 3 adequate.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Amazfit Bip 3 if…
- →Incredible value at $69 with heart rate, SpO2, and sleep tracking
- →14-day battery life means charging biweekly at most
- →5ATM water resistance for swimming at a budget price
Buy the Apple Watch Series 7 if…
- →Largest Apple Watch display at the time with 20% more screen area than Series 6
- →IP6X dust resistance added for the first time in Apple Watch
- →Fast charging reaches 80% in about 45 minutes
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Amazfit Bip 3
Pros
- Incredible value at $69 with heart rate, SpO2, and sleep tracking
- 14-day battery life means charging biweekly at most
- 5ATM water resistance for swimming at a budget price
- 60 sport modes for basic activity tracking
- Lightweight at 33 g — comfortable for all-day wear
Cons
- No built-in GPS — must use connected phone GPS
- TFT LCD display is dim and washes out in direct sunlight
- 240x280 resolution makes text and icons look pixelated
- No NFC, Wi-Fi, or always-on display
- Notification handling is very basic — no actionable replies
Apple Watch Series 7
Pros
- Largest Apple Watch display at the time with 20% more screen area than Series 6
- IP6X dust resistance added for the first time in Apple Watch
- Fast charging reaches 80% in about 45 minutes
- Full-QWERTY keyboard leverages the larger display
- Crack-resistant front crystal is more durable than predecessors
Cons
- S7 chip is essentially an S6 rebrand — minimal speed improvement
- 18-hour battery life hasn't improved in years
- No skin temperature sensor — added in Series 8
- Titanium option was very expensive at $799+
Full Specifications
| Spec | Amazfit Bip 3 | Apple Watch Series 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Zepp OS | watchOS 8 (upgradable to watchOS 11+) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 33 g | 32 g (41mm Al) / 38.8 g (45mm Al) |
| Case material | Polycarbonate | Aluminum / Stainless Steel / Titanium |
| Water resistance | 5ATM | WR50 (50m), IP6X dust resistance |
| Health & Sensors | ||
| ECG | ||
| SpO₂ | ||
| Skin temperature | ||
| Heart rate | ||
| Sleep tracking | ||
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 14 days | Up to 18 hours |
| Display | ||
| Size | 1.69 inches | 41mm / 45mm |
| Type | TFT LCD | LTPO OLED Always-On Retina |
| Always-on display | ||
| Resolution | 240 x 280 | 352 x 430 / 396 x 484 |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | Huami custom processor | Apple S7 SiP |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPS | ||
| NFC | ||
| Wi-Fi | ||
| Cellular | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
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