Amazfit Bip 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch8
The Verdict
The Amazfit Bip 3 and Samsung Galaxy Watch8 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Amazfit Bip 3 is the cheaper of the two at $69 versus $300, a difference of about $231. The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Amazfit Bip 3 stands out for incredible value at $69 with heart rate, spo2, and sleep tracking, while Samsung Galaxy Watch8 is praised for thinnest galaxy watch at 8.6mm. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
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 Watch8 if…
- →Thinnest Galaxy Watch at 8.6mm
- →3nm Exynos W1000 processor
- →3000 nits peak brightness
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 Watch8
Pros
- Thinnest Galaxy Watch at 8.6mm
- 3nm Exynos W1000 processor
- 3000 nits peak brightness
- Wear OS 6 with Gemini AI assistant
- Dual-frequency GPS
Cons
- $300 starting price for base model
- Battery life varies heavily with AOD
- Limited third-party watch face selection on Wear OS
Full Specifications
| Spec | Amazfit Bip 3 | Samsung Galaxy Watch8 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Zepp OS | Wear OS 6 with Gemini |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 33 g | 28.8 g (40mm) |
| Case material | Polycarbonate | Armor Aluminum |
| Water resistance | 5ATM | 5ATM + IP68, MIL-STD-810H |
| Health & Sensors | ||
| ECG | ||
| SpO₂ | ||
| Skin temperature | ||
| Heart rate | ||
| Sleep tracking | ||
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 14 days | Up to 40 hours |
| Display | ||
| Size | 1.69 inches | 40mm / 44mm |
| Type | TFT LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Always-on display | ||
| Resolution | 240 x 280 | 480 x 480 (44mm) |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | Huami custom processor | Exynos W1000 (3nm) |
| RAM | — | 2 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPS | ||
| NFC | ||
| Wi-Fi | ||
| Cellular | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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