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Amazfit Nexo review: 127 specs compared

Avg. price:~£150Screen size:1.39 inchBattery life:1 daysDisplay type:AMOLED

Amazfit Nexo Review: Compare 127 technical specifications and 10 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

Amazfit Nexo
7.1/10

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 10
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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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Score components

35%

6.9

Technical score

30%

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List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

6.9

Reviews score

10%

6.9

Sentiment score

â–²Better than 53% of smartwatches
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 10
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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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â–² Better than 56% of models
Score components

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

â–²Better than 56%
6.9

Technical score

Technical score
6.9/ 10
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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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Score components

24%

6.3

Health

21%

8.4

Fitness

16%

4.7

Battery

14%

6.7

Smart features

12%

7.9

Connectivity

9%

8.0

Display & Design

4%

6.0

Hardware

â–²Better than 61%
6.9

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.9/ 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: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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6.9

Mark 7.1 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.0

Average grade

20%

7.3

Popularity

Grades by review (10)
1 review + 9 videos, average 6.4/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 59%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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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 (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
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Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the Amazfit Nexo

Based on 1 · 10

Reviewers like the premium design and solid sports tracking, but battery life is short and language support limited.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the Amazfit Nexo

Based on 51 owners sharing their experience in online comments

24%positive15%mixed61%negative

Owners like the premium look and bright display, but weak battery life and unreliable connections overshadow them.

What owners dislike

  • Owners say battery life is short, often lasting only about one day with regular use, and find the drain worse when the watch is connected to a phone.8
  • Owners say the software feels unpolished and outdated, with few expected features such as WhatsApp sending and limited app and watchface options.6
  • Owners say phone calls only work through an eSIM plan, and without one, incoming calls can be answered but outgoing calls end right after pressing Call.5
  • Some owners say a software update left their watch stuck on the logo or unable to boot, and a failed update sometimes bricked the device.4
  • Some owners say the watch will not pair with the Zeep app or show a QR code on first setup, and Bluetooth connection drops.3
  • Owners say they cannot find the Wi-Fi setup option in the app, and the app does not show a password prompt to connect.3
  • Owners say the watch sometimes stops receiving notifications, WhatsApp messages and SMS, and only starts working again after a reset.3
  • Owners say music controls stop working during runs, and Bluetooth headphones connect but music playback does not switch to them.3
  • Owners say the watchface choice is limited and third-party watchfaces do not install reliably, and some find photo watchface setup confusing.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Amazfit Nexo

Technical score
Technical score
6.9/ 10
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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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Score components:

24%

6.3

Health

21%

8.4

Fitness

16%

4.7

Battery

14%

6.7

Smart features

12%

7.9

Connectivity

9%

8.0

Display & Design

4%

6.0

Hardware

6.9
Reviews score
6.9
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 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
â–² Better than 56% of models
Score components:

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

7.9
Heart rate monitor
yes
This smartwatch includes a heart rate monitor. 9.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
Blood oxygen monitoring
no
This smartwatch does not support blood oxygen monitoring. 69.7% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
ECG
yes
This smartwatch supports ECG. 82% of smartwatches support ECG.
Availability may vary by region or model version.
Irregular heart rate warnings
yes
This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings. 49.5% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
Supports abnormal high/low heart-rate alerts (typically after inactivity).
HRV tracking
no
This smartwatch does not support HRV tracking. 45.2% 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
no
This smartwatch does not include a barometer. 53.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
yes
This smartwatch includes a gyroscope. 28.9% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
Cadence sensor
no
This smartwatch does not include a cadence sensor. 32.9% 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
1 day
Market range: <1 day – >20 days
This smartwatch lasts 1 day on a charge, which is shorter than 88.1% of Smartwatches and the same as 8.1% of Smartwatches.
Battery life in training mode
1 h
Market range: <6 h – >48 h
This smartwatch records workouts for 1 h on a charge, which is shorter than 99.6% of Smartwatches and the same as 0.5% of Smartwatches.
Battery life with GPS on
31.5 h
Market range: <6 h – >46 h
This smartwatch lasts 31.5 h with GPS on, which is longer than 74.9% of Smartwatches and the same as 0.3% of Smartwatches.
Battery power
420 mAh
Market range: <200 mAh – >500 mAh
This smartwatch has a 420 mAh battery, which is larger than 75.4% of Smartwatches and the same as 1.5% of Smartwatches.
Charge time
90 min
Market range: <60 min – >150 min
This smartwatch charges from empty in 90 min, which is quicker than 64.4% of Smartwatches and the same as 9.9% 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 58.8% of Smartwatches and equal to 7.1% of Smartwatches.
Software update frequency
ended
This smartwatch has ended software update support which is less active than that of 46.1% of smartwatches and equal to that of 53.9% of smartwatches.
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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What reviewers say
Cellular module
yes
This smartwatch includes a cellular module. 83.5% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This smartwatch uses 1 for cellular connectivity which is more advanced than that of 2% of smartwatches and the same as that of 98% of smartwatches.
eSIM
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
no
This smartwatch does not support dual-frequency GPS. 15.1% of Smartwatches offer this.
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What reviewers say
Screen size
1.39 inch
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.83 inch
This smartwatch has a 1.39 inch screen, which is smaller than 51.3% of Smartwatches and the same as 9% 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
454x 454
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 454x454 which is higher than that of 76.5% of smartwatches and equal to that of 7% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
462 ppi
Market range: <213 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 462 ppi, which is higher than 91.7% of Smartwatches and equal to 4.6% of Smartwatches.
Display brightness
?
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What reviewers say
CPU speed
1 GHz
This smartwatch uses a CPU configuration of 1 GHz which is faster than that in 30.1% of smartwatches and equal to that in 30.1% of smartwatches.
Derived from core-count and per-core clock notation
Processor model
Snapdragon Wear 2500
This smartwatch uses the Snapdragon Wear 2500 processor model.
RAM
0.5 GB
Market range: <0.5 GB – >2 GB
This smartwatch has 0.5 GB of RAM, which is less than 71.8% of Smartwatches and equal to 22.7% 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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What reviewers say

Amazfit Nexo vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • ECG support
    This smartwatch supports ECG, the average smartwatch does not. 18.1% of smartwatches support ECG.
    Availability may vary by region or model version.
  • Built-in cellular module
    This smartwatch includes a cellular module, the average smartwatch does not. 16.6% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
  • NFC functionality
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 45.2% of smartwatches support NFC.
    NFC hardware is present, but functionality may be limited by region/app support.
  • 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
  • 30 min quicker charging
    This smartwatch charges faster than the average smartwatch (90 min vs 120 min). The average smartwatch takes 120 min to charge from empty.
    90 min vs 120 min
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    This smartwatch supports Wi-Fi, the average smartwatch does not. 43.5% of smartwatches support Wi-Fi.
  • 10.5 h longer GPS battery life
    This smartwatch lasts longer with GPS on than the average smartwatch (31.5 h vs 21 h). The average smartwatch lasts 21 h with GPS on.
    31.5 h vs 21 h
  • Galileo satellite support
    This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation, the average smartwatch does not. 43.6% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
  • ECG support
    This smartwatch supports ECG, the average smartwatch does not. 18.1% of smartwatches support ECG.
    Availability may vary by region or model version.
  • Weight tracking
    This smartwatch supports weight tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 41.9% of smartwatches support weight tracking.
    Tracked through the companion app or smart-scale sync.
  • 30 min quicker charging
    This smartwatch charges faster than the average smartwatch (90 min vs 120 min). The average smartwatch takes 120 min to charge from empty.
    90 min vs 120 min
  • 10.5 h longer GPS battery life
    This smartwatch lasts longer with GPS on than the average smartwatch (31.5 h vs 21 h). The average smartwatch lasts 21 h with GPS on.
    31.5 h vs 21 h
  • 115 mAh larger battery capacity
    This smartwatch has a larger battery than the average smartwatch (420 mAh vs 305 mAh). The average smartwatch has a 305 mAh battery.
    420 mAh vs 305 mAh
  • Built-in cellular module
    This smartwatch includes a cellular module, the average smartwatch does not. 16.6% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
  • NFC functionality
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 45.2% of smartwatches support NFC.
    NFC hardware is present, but functionality may be limited by region/app support.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    This smartwatch supports Wi-Fi, the average smartwatch does not. 43.5% of smartwatches support Wi-Fi.
  • Galileo satellite support
    This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation, the average smartwatch does not. 43.6% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
  • Stronger display glass
    This smartwatch uses Corning Gorilla Glass 3 display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs mineral glass
  • 136 ppi sharper screen
    This smartwatch has a sharper screen than the average smartwatch (462 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch has a pixel density of 326 ppi.
    462 ppi vs 326 ppi
  • Better case material
    This smartwatch uses stainless steel, ceramic, polycarbonate for the case material, while the average smartwatch uses polycarbonate.
    microcrystalline zirconium ceramic case
    stainless steel, ceramic, polycarbonate vs polycarbonate
  • Higher resolution
    This smartwatch has a display resolution of 454x454, while the average smartwatch reaches 360x360.
    454x454 vs 360x360
  • 9.6 mm shorter case
    This smartwatch has a shorter case than the average smartwatch (35.4 mm vs 45 mm). The average smartwatch is 45 mm tall.
    35.4 mm vs 45 mm
  • 7.1 mm narrower case
    This smartwatch has a narrower case than the average smartwatch (35.4 mm vs 42.5 mm). The average smartwatch measures 42.5 mm across.
    35.4 mm vs 42.5 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
  • More advanced processor model
    This smartwatch uses the Snapdragon Wear 2500 processor model, while the average smartwatch uses Silicon Labs EFM32 Giant Gecko.
    Snapdragon Wear 2,500 vs Silicon Labs EFM32 Giant Gecko
  • No blood oxygen monitoring
    This smartwatch does not support blood oxygen monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 69.6% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
  • 19 h shorter training battery life
    This smartwatch lasts less time in training mode than the average smartwatch (1 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h in training mode.
    1 h vs 20 h
  • No barometer
    This smartwatch does not include a barometer, the average smartwatch does. 53.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • 6 days shorter battery life
    This smartwatch runs for less time per charge than the average smartwatch (1 days vs 7 days). The average smartwatch runs for 7 days on a charge.
    1 days vs 7 days
  • No route support
    This smartwatch does not support route support, the average smartwatch does. 54.4% of smartwatches support route support.
  • 80 fewer exercise types
    This smartwatch includes fewer exercise types than the average smartwatch (10 vs 90). The average smartwatch includes 90 exercise types.
    10 vs 90
  • 2 mm thicker
    This smartwatch is thicker than the average smartwatch (13.7 mm vs 11.7 mm). The average smartwatch is 11.7 mm thick.
    13.7 mm vs 11.7 mm
  • No smart alarm
    This smartwatch does not support a smart alarm, the average smartwatch does. 50.6% of smartwatches support smart alarms.
  • 8.0% lower sentiment score
    6.9 vs 7.5
  • No blood oxygen monitoring
    This smartwatch does not support blood oxygen monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 69.6% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
  • 2 years older
    This smartwatch was released earlier than the average smartwatch (2019 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    June 2019
    2019 vs 2021
  • No barometer
    This smartwatch does not include a barometer, the average smartwatch does. 53.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • No route support
    This smartwatch does not support route support, the average smartwatch does. 54.4% of smartwatches support route support.
  • 80 fewer exercise types
    This smartwatch includes fewer exercise types than the average smartwatch (10 vs 90). The average smartwatch includes 90 exercise types.
    10 vs 90
  • 19 h shorter training battery life
    This smartwatch lasts less time in training mode than the average smartwatch (1 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h in training mode.
    1 h vs 20 h
  • 6 days shorter battery life
    This smartwatch runs for less time per charge than the average smartwatch (1 days vs 7 days). The average smartwatch runs for 7 days on a charge.
    1 days vs 7 days
  • Less current Bluetooth version
    This smartwatch uses a less current Bluetooth version than the average smartwatch (4.2 vs 5).
    4.2 vs 5
  • 2 mm thicker
    This smartwatch is thicker than the average smartwatch (13.7 mm vs 11.7 mm). The average smartwatch is 11.7 mm thick.
    13.7 mm vs 11.7 mm
  • 4 g heavier
    This smartwatch is heavier than the average smartwatch (49 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45 g.
    Weight refers to watch case without strap/band.
    49 g vs 45 g
  • 0.01 inch smaller display
    This smartwatch has a smaller screen than the average smartwatch (1.4 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch has a 1.4 inch screen.
    1.39 inch vs 1.4 inch
  • No smart alarm
    This smartwatch does not support a smart alarm, the average smartwatch does. 50.6% of smartwatches support smart alarms.
  • 50% less RAM
    This smartwatch has less RAM than the average smartwatch (0.5 GB vs 1 GB). The average smartwatch has 1 GB of RAM.
    0.5 GB vs 1 GB

Video reviews

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

3.0
Sports and Cards
≈ estimated
18/11/2020
Short review · quick hands-on verdict
Verdict
Amazfit Nexo has many failing functions and a fast-draining battery, so it is best avoided.
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Overview video
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

10
chollodeportes.com
✓ explicit
16/01/2020
Full review · eSIM smartwatch
Verdict
The Amazfit Nexo is an elegant watch that takes calls on its own eSIM, but 4G cuts battery life to about 28 hours.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Amazfit Nexo

  • Premium microcrystalline zirconium ceramic housing is scratch-resistant and durable.
  • eSIM technology supports independent 4G LTE calls and text messages without a phone.
  • High-resolution 1.39-inch AMOLED display with clear and smooth visuals.
  • Includes a wide range of sensors such as GPS, barometer, and a temperature sensor.
  • Lightweight design (approx. 49g) that remains comfortable for daily wear.
  • On-device storage allows for local music playback without a smartphone.

What customers don't like about Amazfit Nexo

  • Battery life is significantly shorter than other Amazfit models, typically lasting around 28 hours under normal use.
  • Lack of blood oxygen (SpO2) monitoring and ECG technology in the standard global version.
  • The Zepp/Amazfit companion app is often described as unintuitive and lacks deep data analysis.
  • Limited third-party app integration compared to competitors like Samsung or Apple.
  • Waterproofing (IP68) is not recommended by the manufacturer for swimming or showering.
  • Poor customer service experiences reported, including slow response times for warranty claims.

Verdict

The Amazfit Nexo is a premium smartwatch featuring a 1.39-inch AMOLED 2.5D curved display (454x454 resolution, 326 PPI) encased in a durable microcrystalline zirconium ceramic frame. Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2500 quad-core 1.1 GHz processor with 512MB RAM and 4GB of internal storage, it supports 4G LTE via a built-in eSIM for independent calls. Key pros include its high-end build quality, 10 professional sports modes with GPS/GLONASS/GALILEO positioning, and the BioTracker PPG sensor for continuous heart rate monitoring and Huami-PAI health assessments. However, the device is limited by a relatively short 28-hour battery life under active use and lacks a high water resistance rating suitable for swimming, carrying only an IP68 certification.

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