| Amazfit Balance | OnePlus Watch | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | $369 | $329★ |
| Subscription | ✓ None | ✓ None |
| Hardware | ||
| Weight | 62g | 50g★ |
| Water resistance | 10ATM★ | 5ATM |
| Battery | 21 days★ | 5 days |
| Always-on display | ✅ | ✅ |
| GPS | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cellular | ❌ | ❌ |
| Platform | iOS & Android | Android only |
| Tier | Smartwatch | Smartwatch |
| Buy timing | ||
| Released | Jun 2, 2026 | Apr 10, 2025 |
| Cycle advice | good★ | bad |
| Deals advice | neutral | good★ |
| Next model | — | OnePlus Watch 4 (Announced April 2026 — availability and pricing not yet confirmed) |
The 1.5" AMOLED is 50% brighter than the Balance 2 at 3,000 nits, under scratch-resistant sapphire glass — with 21 days of typical use and 41 hours of Accuracy-Mode GPS.
An upgraded processor renders maps 2.5× faster, with dual-frequency L1+L5 GPS across six satellite systems, 64GB of storage, and turn-by-turn offline topo navigation.
A new dual-mode LED flashlight with white, red, and SOS modes joins official HYROX training, golf course maps, and more than 180 sport modes.
The dual-engine Snapdragon W5 + BES2800 co-processor architecture delivers up to 5 days in Smart Mode — 2–3× longer than most Wear OS rivals. A 10-minute charge provides a full day of use.
L1 + L5 dual-band GPS gives running and cycling route accuracy typically found only on $500+ sports watches — accurate to within metres even in urban canyons.
Google Maps turn-by-turn navigation, Google Wallet contactless payment, and Play Store app access — plus Google Health Connect integration for the full Android wearables ecosystem.
The right pick depends on what you optimize for.
$329 vs $369 over 3 years.
21 days vs 5 days battery.
7 sensors each.
50g.
Android and iPhone users who want a premium smartwatch experience — full offline maps, long battery, and a bright sapphire display — at a price below Apple Watch or Garmin equivalents. A strong choice for runners, hikers, and hybrid athletes who want GPS map navigation without a subscription.
Full details →Android users who want full Wear OS 5 — Google Maps, Google Wallet, Play Store — with longer-than-average battery life without paying premium Galaxy Watch or Pixel Watch prices. Not for iPhone users: OnePlus Watch 3 does not support iOS.
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