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Amazfit Active 3 Premium review: 127 specs compared

Avg. price:~£?Screen size:1.32 inchBattery life:12 daysDisplay type:AMOLED

Amazfit Active 3 Premium Review: Compare 127 technical specifications, 28 expert and video reviews and 13 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

Amazfit Active 3 Premium
8.4/10

Overall score

Score
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

35%

7.9

Technical score

30%

8.8

List score

25%

8.3

Reviews score

10%

8.6

Sentiment score

★Better than 92% of smartwatches
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Value for money

Value for money
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartwatch's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartwatch with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.4

Overall score

30%

?

Price

Price not known yet
7.9

Technical score

Technical score
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 81% of models
Score components

24%

7.7

Health

21%

10

Fitness

16%

6.5

Battery

14%

7.2

Smart features

12%

7.6

Connectivity

9%

8.8

Display & Design

4%

5.7

Hardware

▲Better than 81%
8.3

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 76% of models

80%

8.2

Average grade

20%

8.6

Popularity

Grades by review (28)
7 reviews + 21 videos, average 8.2/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▲Better than 76%
8.8

List score

List score
8.8/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (13)
List score: in 13 of 89 lists (15%)
★Better than 96%
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Ranked #565 of 777 models in Smartwatches (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of smartwatch Amazfit Active 3 Premium

Technical score
Technical score
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 81% of models
Score components:

24%

7.7

Health

21%

10

Fitness

16%

6.5

Battery

14%

7.2

Smart features

12%

7.6

Connectivity

9%

8.8

Display & Design

4%

5.7

Hardware

7.9
Reviews score
8.3
List score
8.8
Value for money
Value for money
8.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartwatch's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartwatch with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 94% of models
Score components:

70%

8.4

Overall score

30%

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Price

8.8
Heart rate monitor
yes
This smartwatch includes a heart rate monitor. 9.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
This smartwatch supports blood oxygen monitoring. 30.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
ECG
no
This smartwatch does not support ECG. 18% of smartwatches support ECG.
Irregular heart rate warnings
?
HRV tracking
yes
This smartwatch supports HRV tracking. 54.9% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
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What reviewers say
Accelerometer
yes
This smartwatch includes an accelerometer. 0.5% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
Barometer
yes
This smartwatch includes a barometer. 46.5% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
yes
This smartwatch includes a gyroscope. 28.9% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
Cadence sensor
yes
This smartwatch includes a cadence sensor. 67.2% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
Distance tracking
yes
This smartwatch supports distance tracking. 3.7% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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What reviewers say
Battery life
12 days
Market range: <1 days – >16 days
This smartwatch lasts 12 days on a charge, which is longer than 68.3% of Smartwatches and the same as 4.3% of Smartwatches.
Battery life in training mode
?
Battery life with GPS on
24 h
Market range: <5.75 h – >43 h
This smartwatch lasts 24 h with GPS on, which is longer than 56.7% of Smartwatches and the same as 2.9% of Smartwatches.
Battery power
365 mAh
Market range: <195 mAh – >475 mAh
This smartwatch has a 365 mAh battery, which is larger than 65.7% of Smartwatches and the same as 0.4% of Smartwatches.
Charge time
120 min
Market range: <60 min – >150 min
This smartwatch charges from empty in 120 min, which is quicker than 13.3% of Smartwatches and the same as 44.6% of Smartwatches.
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Zepp OS
This smartwatch runs Zepp OS, which is more advanced than the system in 58.9% of Smartwatches and equal to 7% of Smartwatches.
Software update frequency
?
Third-party app support
yes
This smartwatch supports third-party apps. 48.5% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
Notifications
yes
This smartwatch supports notifications. 0.3% of smartwatches support notifications.
Voice assistant support
yes
This smartwatch supports voice assistants. 30.8% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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Cellular module
no
This smartwatch does not include a cellular module. 16.6% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
0
GPS
yes
This smartwatch supports GPS. 40.3% of smartwatches support GPS.
Galileo support
yes
This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation. 56.5% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
Dual-frequency GPS
?
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What reviewers say
Screen size
1.32 inch
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
This smartwatch has a 1.32 inch screen, which is smaller than 63.2% of Smartwatches and the same as 3.7% of Smartwatches.
Display type
AMOLED
This smartwatch uses AMOLED, which is more advanced than the screen in 46.9% of Smartwatches and equal to 53.1% of Smartwatches.
Resolution
466x 466
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 466x466 which is higher than that of 84.3% of smartwatches and equal to that of 13.2% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
353 ppi
Market range: <207 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 353 ppi, which is higher than 62.8% of Smartwatches and equal to 0.4% of Smartwatches.
Display brightness
3,000 nits
Market range: <450 nits – >2k nits
This smartwatch has a screen brightness of 3,000 nits, which is higher than 93.2% of Smartwatches and equal to 6.3% of Smartwatches.
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What reviewers say
CPU speed
?
Processor model
?
RAM
0.06 GB
Market range: <0.5 GB – >2 GB
This smartwatch has 0.06 GB of RAM, which is less than 95.5% of Smartwatches and equal to 0.9% of Smartwatches.
Internal storage
4 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >32 GB
This smartwatch has 4 GB of internal storage, which is more than 39.8% of Smartwatches and equal to 25.5% of Smartwatches.
External memory slot
no
This smartwatch does not include an external memory slot. 0.3% of smartwatches include an external memory slot.
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Amazfit Active 3 Premium vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • Temperature sensing
    This smartwatch includes a temperature sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 31.9% of smartwatches include a temperature sensor.
  • HRV tracking
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 45.2% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
  • Stronger display glass
    This smartwatch uses sapphire display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    sapphire vs mineral glass
  • Maps support
    This smartwatch supports maps, the average smartwatch does not. 34.4% of smartwatches support maps.
  • 2,250 nits brighter screen
    This smartwatch has a brighter screen than the average smartwatch (3000 nits vs 750 nits). The average smartwatch peaks at 750 nits.
    3,000 nits vs 750 nits
  • NFC functionality
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 45.6% of smartwatches support NFC.
  • 5 days longer battery life
    This smartwatch runs longer per charge than the average smartwatch (12 days vs 7 days). The average smartwatch runs for 7 days on a charge.
    12 days vs 7 days
  • External heart rate monitor support
    This smartwatch supports external heart rate monitor compatibility, the average smartwatch does not. 46.6% of smartwatches support external heart rate monitor compatibility.
  • 18.6% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 76% of models

    80%

    8.2

    Average grade

    20%

    8.6

    Popularity

    Grades by review (28)
    7 reviews + 21 videos, average 8.2/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.3 vs 7.0
  • 11.4% higher list score
    List score
    8.8/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (13)
    List score: in 13 of 89 lists (15%)
    8.8 vs 7.9
  • 14% better value for money
    Amazfit Active 3 Premium has a higher value-for-money score than the average smartwatch (8.85 vs 7.8).
    8.85 vs 7.76
  • 14.7% higher sentiment score
    8.6 vs 7.5
  • Temperature sensing
    This smartwatch includes a temperature sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 31.9% of smartwatches include a temperature sensor.
  • HRV tracking
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 45.2% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
  • 5 years newer
    This smartwatch was released more recently than the average smartwatch (2026 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    2,026 vs 2,021
  • External heart rate monitor support
    This smartwatch supports external heart rate monitor compatibility, the average smartwatch does not. 46.6% of smartwatches support external heart rate monitor compatibility.
  • Cadence tracking
    This smartwatch includes a cadence sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 32.9% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
  • 80 more exercise types
    This smartwatch includes more exercise types than the average smartwatch (170 vs 90). The average smartwatch includes 90 exercise types.
    170 vs 90
  • 5 days longer battery life
    This smartwatch runs longer per charge than the average smartwatch (12 days vs 7 days). The average smartwatch runs for 7 days on a charge.
    12 days vs 7 days
  • 60 mAh larger battery capacity
    This smartwatch has a larger battery than the average smartwatch (365 mAh vs 305 mAh). The average smartwatch has a 305 mAh battery.
    365 mAh vs 305 mAh
  • 3 h longer GPS battery life
    This smartwatch lasts longer with GPS on than the average smartwatch (24 h vs 21 h). The average smartwatch lasts 21 h with GPS on.
    24 h vs 21 h
  • Maps support
    This smartwatch supports maps, the average smartwatch does not. 34.4% of smartwatches support maps.
  • NFC functionality
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 45.6% of smartwatches support NFC.
  • Galileo satellite support
    This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation, the average smartwatch does not. 43.6% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
  • More current Bluetooth version
    This smartwatch uses a more current Bluetooth version than the average smartwatch (5.3 vs 5).
    5.3 vs 5.0
  • Stronger display glass
    This smartwatch uses sapphire display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    sapphire vs mineral glass
  • 2,250 nits brighter screen
    This smartwatch has a brighter screen than the average smartwatch (3000 nits vs 750 nits). The average smartwatch peaks at 750 nits.
    3,000 nits vs 750 nits
  • Higher resolution
    This smartwatch has a display resolution of 466x466, while the average smartwatch reaches 360x360.
    466x466 vs 360x360
  • Better case material
    This smartwatch uses stainless steel for the case material, while the average smartwatch uses polycarbonate.
    stainless steel vs polycarbonate
  • 2 mm slimmer strap
    This smartwatch has a slimmer strap than the average smartwatch (20 mm vs 22 mm). The average smartwatch has a 22 mm strap.
    20 mm vs 22 mm
  • 7 g lighter
    This smartwatch is lighter than the average smartwatch (38 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45.0 g.
    38 g vs 45.0 g
  • 0.7 mm slimmer
    This smartwatch is slimmer than the average smartwatch (11 mm vs 11.7 mm). The average smartwatch is 11.7 mm thick.
    11 mm vs 11.7 mm
  • More advanced operating system
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Zepp OS vs Proprietary OS).
    Zepp OS vs Proprietary OS
  • 0.08 inch smaller display
    This smartwatch has a smaller screen than the average smartwatch (1.3 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch has a 1.4 inch screen.
    1.32 inch vs 1.4 inch
  • 94% less RAM
    This smartwatch has less RAM than the average smartwatch (0.1 GB vs 1 GB). The average smartwatch has 1 GB of RAM.
    0.06 GB vs 1 GB
  • 0.08 inch smaller display
    This smartwatch has a smaller screen than the average smartwatch (1.3 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch has a 1.4 inch screen.
    1.32 inch vs 1.4 inch
  • 94% less RAM
    This smartwatch has less RAM than the average smartwatch (0.1 GB vs 1 GB). The average smartwatch has 1 GB of RAM.
    0.06 GB vs 1 GB

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Gadget Sidekick
≈ estimated
29/07/2026
Hands-on review · three weeks of gym training
Verdict
Amazfit Active 3 Premium is strongly recommended for sport users, especially at its price, with battery life depending on settings.
8.0
GontaGantiHape
≈ estimated
02/05/2026
Hands-on review · one week of daily use
Verdict
Amazfit Active 3 Premium is good for smaller wrists, with accurate tracking and handy physical buttons, but iPhone features are limited.
7.0
The Quantified Scientist
≈ estimated
25/04/2026
Scientific test · cycling, running, heart rate and sleep
Verdict
Amazfit Active 3 Premium offers solid value for the price, best suited to budget buyers who want Garmin-like heart rate tracking.
8.0
The Run Testers
≈ estimated
14/04/2026
Hands-on review · running performance and ecosystem
Verdict
Amazfit Active 3 Premium is a good running watch and a cheaper option, though its ecosystem and analysis still lag behind rivals.
8.0
Austin Reviews
≈ estimated
11/04/2026
Long-term test · 150 miles of running and daily use
Verdict
Amazfit Active 3 Premium is a good watch for the money, if you accept software troubleshooting and limited update support.
8.0
The Product Reviewer
≈ estimated
05/04/2026
Review · feature walkthrough and hands-on impressions
Verdict
Amazfit Active 3 Premium is a good-value sports watch worth considering, despite a slow assistant, messy GPS tracks and uneven heart rate.
9.0
Chase the Summit
≈ estimated
19/03/2026
Long-term test · two weeks of runs and heart rate
Verdict
Amazfit Active 3 Premium is a solid watch worth considering for its price, and better than the Active Max unless battery matters most.
7.0
Digital Adventures!
≈ estimated
10/05/2026
Comparison · Active 3 Premium vs Active Max
Verdict
Amazfit Active 3 Premium is best for navigation and running, but its shorter battery life is a clear drawback.
6.0
HardReset.Info
≈ estimated
31/03/2026
Unboxing · first look and strap swap
Verdict
Amazfit Active 3 Premium has a good display for the money, but the plastic back, strap and overall build feel underwhelming.
9.0
Dave Does Fitness
≈ estimated
19/03/2026
Head-to-head comparison · routing and run tests
Verdict
Amazfit Active 3 Premium wins on four physical buttons and solid sensors, though on-device round-trip routing still needs work.
8.0
Chase the Summit
≈ estimated
26/02/2026
First look · CES booth demo and feature overview
Verdict
Amazfit Active 3 Premium has impressive navigation for the price, though storage and battery trade-offs remain.
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What reviewers agree on

Based on 7 · 12

Reviewers like the strong battery, good display and helpful coaching, but GPS accuracy is the main letdown.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
wareable.com
≈ estimated
24/07/2026
Hands-on test · Running watch
Verdict
The Amazfit Active 3 Premium is a light running watch for beginners, but its GPS and heart rate sensor lose accuracy on hard intervals.
7.6
netzwelt.de
✓ explicit
21/05/2026
Hands-on test · Running smartwatch
Verdict
The Amazfit Active 3 Premium is a long-lasting running watch with offline maps, but its 54g weight and thick case make it feel bulky.
9.5
mensup.fr
✓ explicit
21/06/2026
Field test · Running coach watch
Verdict
The Amazfit Active 3 Premium is a light running watch for beginners with lactate threshold estimates and offline maps, though its single-band GPS is less precise in dense areas.
9.0
zdnet.fr
≈ estimated
05/06/2026
Hands-on test · Beginner running watch
Verdict
The Amazfit Active 3 Premium is a compact running watch for beginners, with Zepp Coach plans and offline maps, though its battery lasts about a week rather than several.
8.5
correrunamaraton.com
✓ explicit
20/05/2026
Long-term review · Running smartwatch
Verdict
The Amazfit Active 3 Premium is a compact runner's watch with sapphire glass and four buttons, but it trails the Active Max on screen size and battery life.
9.0
droidpanic.com
≈ estimated
01/10/2026
Two-week test · Everyday smartwatch
Verdict
The Amazfit Active 3 Premium is a stylish everyday watch whose battery lasts around ten days, though its 20mm strap won't take common 22mm straps.
7.4
fabionieddu.com
✓ explicit
03/06/2026
Long-term test · Compact sports watch
Verdict
The Amazfit Active 3 Premium is a compact sports watch for everyday fitness, but it registers accidental touches and occasionally loses its phone connection.

Third-party reviews

What we like about Amazfit Active 3 Premium

  • The battery is rated for 12 days and lasts about ten in real use.
  • The steel body weighs 38 g, so it is light on the wrist.
  • The screen at 3000 nits is easy to read in direct sun.
  • Offline maps with turn-by-turn navigation work without your phone.
  • Four physical buttons work with wet hands or gloves.
  • It works with both iOS and Android.

What we don't like about Amazfit Active 3 Premium

  • The 1.32 inch screen can feel cramped.
  • The 20 mm strap needs an adapter to fit 22 mm straps.
  • With the always-on screen, the battery lasts only about four days.
  • Single-band GPS can drift, so distance and pace are sometimes off.
  • Heart rate readings can miss sharp spikes during intervals.

Verdict

Anyone who wants one watch for the office, the gym and a weekend run will find the Amazfit Active 3 Premium easy to live with. The steel body is light at 38 g and looks discreet on the wrist, and the screen at 3000 nits reads well in direct sun. The battery is rated for 12 days and lasts about ten days in real use, but the always-on screen cuts that to about four days. Offline maps with turn-by-turn navigation and four physical buttons that work with wet hands make it practical outdoors. The trade-off is the small 1.32 inch screen, which can feel cramped. It suits a buyer who wants everyday tracking, runs and padel sessions, and a watch that does not look too sporty for work.

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