The screens are the same - 480×480. The Amazfit is for sport, the Xiaomi for payments and cheaper.
Short answer
Amazfit Balance 2 - up to 21 days, dual-frequency GNSS, 10 ATM, Wi-Fi, temperature sensor. Xiaomi Watch S5 - NFC, 815 mAh, thinner and cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | Amazfit Balance 2 | Xiaomi Watch S5 46mm |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 1.5", AMOLED, 480×480 | 1.48", AMOLED, 480×480 |
| Battery life | up to 21 day | up to 14 days |
| Battery | 658 mAh | 815 mAh |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz | Bluetooth |
| Navigation | GNSS (L1 + L5) | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS |
| NFC | — | yes |
| Sensors | heart rate, SpO2, barometer, compass, gyroscope, temperature | heart rate, SpO2, barometer, compass, gyroscope |
| Protection | 10 ATM | 5 ATM |
| OS | Zepp OS | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 |
| Compatibility | Android 7.0+, iOS 15.0+ | Android 8.0+, iOS 14.0+ |
| Dimensions, weight | 47.4×47.4×12.3 mm, 43 g | 46×46×10.99 mm, 46 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Battery life
Up to 21 vs up to 14 days.
Protection
10 vs 5 ATM.
Payments
The Xiaomi has NFC; the Amazfit listing doesn't say.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Sport and water - Amazfit Balance 2.
- Payments and price - Xiaomi Watch S5.
FAQ
Do they work with an iPhone?
Yes, both.
How heavy are they?
43 and 46 g.
Which is cheaper?
The Xiaomi Watch S5.