Amazfit Bip 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
The Verdict
Amazfit Bip 3 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 serve vastly different buyer profiles. Bip 3 prioritizes affordability and endurance with 14-day battery life, basic health tracking (heart rate, SpO2, sleep), and lightweight design at just 33g. Its 1.69-inch TFT LCD display and Zepp OS lack polish but provide essential smartwatch functions without complexity. Galaxy Watch 3 operates in a premium tier, featuring a vibrant 1.4-inch Super AMOLED display (360x360), comprehensive health sensors including ECG and MIL-STD certification, plus GPS, NFC, and optional LTE connectivity. The trade-off is significant: Galaxy Watch 3 depletes its battery in 1.5 days despite superior processing power via Exynos 9110. For budget-conscious buyers seeking reliability and minimal charging, Amazfit Bip 3 excels. Those wanting advanced health monitoring, navigation, and premium materials should invest in Galaxy Watch 3. Recommendation: Choose based on budget and feature priority,Bip 3 wins affordability; Galaxy Watch 3 dominates capability.
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 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 if…
- →Physical rotating bezel provides tactile, satisfying navigation
- →Premium stainless steel build with classic watch aesthetics
- →ECG and SpO2 monitoring were cutting-edge at launch
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
Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Pros
- Physical rotating bezel provides tactile, satisfying navigation
- Premium stainless steel build with classic watch aesthetics
- ECG and SpO2 monitoring were cutting-edge at launch
- Fall detection with automatic SOS alerts
- Thinner and lighter than Galaxy Watch (2018)
Cons
- Tizen OS is now discontinued — no new app development
- Battery life of 1.5 days typical requires frequent charging
- Older Exynos 9110 is noticeably slower than W920
- Heavy at 48-54 g — uncomfortable for sleep tracking
Full Specifications
| Spec | Amazfit Bip 3 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Zepp OS | Tizen OS 5.5 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 33 g | 48.2 g (41mm) / 53.8 g (45mm) |
| Case material | Polycarbonate | Stainless Steel / Titanium |
| Water resistance | 5ATM | 5ATM + IP68, MIL-STD-810G |
| Health & Sensors | ||
| ECG | ||
| SpO₂ | ||
| Skin temperature | ||
| Heart rate | ||
| Sleep tracking | ||
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 14 days | Up to 2 days (typical ~1.5 days) |
| Display | ||
| Size | 1.69 inches | 41mm / 45mm |
| Type | TFT LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Always-on display | ||
| Resolution | 240 x 280 | 360 x 360 |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | Huami custom processor | Exynos 9110 |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPS | ||
| NFC | ||
| Wi-Fi | ||
| Cellular | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
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