Amazfit GTS 4 vs TicWatch Pro 5
The Verdict
Amazfit GTS 4 and TicWatch Pro 5 target different priorities within the smartwatch market. Amazfit's lighter 27g design with aluminum construction makes it more comfortable for all-day wear, while TicWatch's 44.1g heftier body accommodates superior performance through its Snapdragon W5+ chipset and 2GB RAM versus Amazfit's custom processor. Display specs favor TicWatch: 466 x 466 resolution on its 1.43-inch AMOLED screen outmatches GTS 4's 390 x 450 on 1.75 inches, though both feature always-on capability. Battery life represents the sharpest divide. GTS 4 delivers 8 days on Zepp OS 2.0, a lightweight custom platform optimized for longevity. TicWatch Pro 5 manages 80 hours in Essential Mode but drops to 24 hours running full Wear OS 3.5, limiting practical everyday use unless constantly switching modes. Health tracking is identical: both monitor heart rate and SpO2 but lack ECG or skin temperature sensors. TicWatch adds NFC for payments and MIL-STD-810H durability rating, justifying its $150 premium. Choose Amazfit GTS 4 for effortless week-long battery life and lightweight comfort. Pick TicWatch Pro 5 if you need Wear OS app ecosystem, NFC payments, and superior processing power for complex tasks, accepting daily charging in standard mode.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Amazfit GTS 4 if…
- →Large 1.75" AMOLED display is bright and vivid for the price
- →Dual-band GPS provides accurate outdoor tracking rivaling Garmin
- →Ultra-lightweight at 27 g — one of the lightest smartwatches available
Buy the TicWatch Pro 5 if…
- →Dual-layer AMOLED + FSTN display saves battery while staying readable outdoors
- →Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 is the fastest chip in any Wear OS watch
- →Best-in-class 24-hour Wear OS battery with up to 80 hours in Essential Mode
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Pros & Cons
Amazfit GTS 4
Pros
- Large 1.75" AMOLED display is bright and vivid for the price
- Dual-band GPS provides accurate outdoor tracking rivaling Garmin
- Ultra-lightweight at 27 g — one of the lightest smartwatches available
- 8-day battery comfortably outlasts Apple Watch and Galaxy Watch
- 150+ sport modes cover virtually every activity
Cons
- Zepp OS has a very limited third-party app ecosystem
- No NFC for contactless payments in most markets
- Notification interaction is basic — can't reply to messages
- Build quality feels less premium than Apple or Samsung at this price
TicWatch Pro 5
Pros
- Dual-layer AMOLED + FSTN display saves battery while staying readable outdoors
- Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 is the fastest chip in any Wear OS watch
- Best-in-class 24-hour Wear OS battery with up to 80 hours in Essential Mode
- Rugged MIL-STD-810H rated build handles extreme conditions
- Full Wear OS access with Google Maps, Wallet, and Play Store
Cons
- No ECG or skin temperature sensor at this price point
- No cellular LTE option available
- Wear OS 3.5 rather than the latest Wear OS 4
- Large, thick case may feel bulky on smaller wrists
Full Specifications
| Spec | Amazfit GTS 4 | TicWatch Pro 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Zepp OS 2.0 | Wear OS 3.5 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 27 g (without strap) | 44.1 g |
| Case material | Aluminum alloy | Nylon fiber composite |
| Water resistance | 5ATM | 5 ATM + IP68 / MIL-STD-810H |
| Health & Sensors | ||
| ECG | ||
| SpO₂ | ||
| Skin temperature | ||
| Heart rate | ||
| Sleep tracking | ||
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 8 days (typical usage) | Up to 80 hrs Essential Mode, 24 hrs Wear OS mode |
| Display | ||
| Size | 42mm (1.75 inches) | 1.43 inch |
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED + FSTN dual-layer display |
| Always-on display | ||
| Resolution | 390 x 450 | 466 x 466 |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | Huami custom processor | Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 |
| RAM | — | 2 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPS | ||
| NFC | ||
| Wi-Fi | ||
| Cellular | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
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