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Amazfit Pop review: 127 specs compared

Avg. price:~£35Screen size:?Battery life:9 daysDisplay type:TFT LCD

Amazfit Pop Review: Compare 127 technical specifications and 2 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

Amazfit Pop
6.4/10

Overall score

Score
6.4/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

35%

5.9

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

5.9

Reviews score

10%

5.9

Sentiment score

▼Worse than 73% of smartwatches
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▼Worse than 69%
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components

24%

6.0

Health

21%

7.2

Fitness

16%

6.6

Battery

14%

4.8

Smart features

12%

2.5

Connectivity

9%

7.8

Display & Design

4%

5.7

Hardware

▼Worse than 59%
5.9

Reviews score

Reviews score
5.9/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 72% of models

5.9

Mark 7.3 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.8

Average grade

20%

5.7

Popularity

Grades by review (2)
2 videos, average 7.0/10. We use 5 reviews; the 3 missing count as the category's typical 8.0: (7.0 × 2 + 8.0 × 3) ÷ 5 = 7.6. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 72%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 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 (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
  • amazfit-pop
amazfit-pop
Where to buy
    N/A~ £35
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What owners say about the Amazfit Pop

Based on 81 owners sharing their experience in online comments

26%positive11%mixed63%negative

Owners praise the stylish display, lasting battery, and calls, while unreliable tracking, buggy software, and early failures bring frequent frustration.

What owners dislike

  • Owners say the watch face library is small, with few watch faces and none that are free. Watch faces can't be added from the official app.9
  • Owners say the battery lasts only one to two days, far below the advertised life, and one reports it failing within a year.8
  • Some owners report the watch stopped working or the display failed within weeks or a few months, and one says a button broke within two months.8
  • Owners say sleep tracking stops counting or misses nights, and it sometimes counts sleep while the wearer is awake. A factory reset did not fix it for one owner.7
  • Owners say call and message alerts sometimes fail to appear on the watch, and some cannot answer or make calls from it.6
  • Owners say step counts rise on their own when riding in a vehicle or when the watch rests on a surface. Heart rate readings sometimes do not show.5
  • Owners say the time and date reset, showing a wrong year such as 2024, and the clock cannot be set without the phone.5
  • Owners say the company refused warranty repairs, blaming misuse even when the watch was not wet, and some got no reply from support.5
  • Owners say menus lag and freeze, and the watch sometimes restarts and loses data. Screen wake and raise-to-wake behave poorly.5
  • Owners say the companion app is basic and buggy, offers few features, and drains the phone battery.5

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

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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Amazfit Pop

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components:

24%

6.0

Health

21%

7.2

Fitness

16%

6.6

Battery

14%

4.8

Smart features

12%

2.5

Connectivity

9%

7.8

Display & Design

4%

5.7

Hardware

5.9
Reviews score
5.9
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components:

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.5
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.
Readings are for wellness use, not medical diagnosis.
ECG
no
This smartwatch does not support ECG. 18.2% of smartwatches support ECG.
Irregular heart rate warnings
?
HRV tracking
?
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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
?
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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Battery life
9 days
Market range: <1 day – >20 days
This smartwatch lasts 9 days on a charge, which is longer than 56.4% of Smartwatches and the same as 2.5% of Smartwatches.
Battery life in training mode
?
Battery life with GPS on
N/A
Battery power
225 mAh
Market range: <200 mAh – >500 mAh
This smartwatch has a 225 mAh battery, which is smaller than 80.7% of Smartwatches and the same as 1% of Smartwatches.
Charge time
?
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Operating system
Proprietary OS
This smartwatch runs Proprietary OS, which is less advanced than the system in 54.2% of Smartwatches and equal to 42% of Smartwatches.
OS detail: Proprietary OS (RTOS).
Software update frequency
?
Third-party app support
no
This smartwatch does not support third-party apps. 51.6% 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. 16.7% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
0
GPS
no
This smartwatch does not support GPS. 59.8% of smartwatches support GPS.
Galileo support
no
This smartwatch does not support Galileo navigation. 43.6% 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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Screen size
?
Display type
TFT LCD
This smartwatch uses TFT LCD, which is less advanced than the screen in 76.5% of Smartwatches and equal to 14.5% of Smartwatches.
Resolution
302x 320
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 302x320 which is lower than that of 62.8% of smartwatches and equal to that of 0.4% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
305 ppi
Market range: <213 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 305 ppi, which is lower than 64.3% of Smartwatches.
Display brightness
?
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CPU speed
?
Processor model
?
RAM
?
Internal storage
0 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >32 GB
This smartwatch has 0 GB of internal storage, which is less than 76.5% of Smartwatches and equal to 23.5% of Smartwatches.
No local user storage for apps/media
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 Pop vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • Calorie tracking
    This smartwatch supports calorie tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 48.7% of smartwatches support calorie tracking.
    Food logging may require a companion or third-party app.
  • Rugged construction
    This smartwatch has a rugged design, the average smartwatch does not. 41.2% of smartwatches have a rugged design.
  • 14 g lighter
    This smartwatch is lighter than the average smartwatch (31 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45 g.
    Weight includes strap/bracelet.
    31 g vs 45 g
  • 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.
  • 2 days longer battery life
    This smartwatch runs longer per charge than the average smartwatch (9 days vs 7 days). The average smartwatch runs for 7 days on a charge.
    9 days vs 7 days
  • 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 mm narrower case
    This smartwatch has a narrower case than the average smartwatch (35.5 mm vs 42.5 mm). The average smartwatch measures 42.5 mm across.
    35.5 mm vs 42.5 mm
  • 4.1 mm shorter case
    This smartwatch has a shorter case than the average smartwatch (40.9 mm vs 45 mm). The average smartwatch is 45 mm tall.
    40.9 mm vs 45 mm
  • Calorie tracking
    This smartwatch supports calorie tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 48.7% of smartwatches support calorie tracking.
    Food logging may require a companion or third-party app.
  • 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.
  • 2 days longer battery life
    This smartwatch runs longer per charge than the average smartwatch (9 days vs 7 days). The average smartwatch runs for 7 days on a charge.
    9 days vs 7 days
  • Rugged construction
    This smartwatch has a rugged design, the average smartwatch does not. 41.2% of smartwatches have a rugged design.
  • 14 g lighter
    This smartwatch is lighter than the average smartwatch (31 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45 g.
    Weight includes strap/bracelet.
    31 g vs 45 g
  • 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 mm narrower case
    This smartwatch has a narrower case than the average smartwatch (35.5 mm vs 42.5 mm). The average smartwatch measures 42.5 mm across.
    35.5 mm vs 42.5 mm
  • 4.1 mm shorter case
    This smartwatch has a shorter case than the average smartwatch (40.9 mm vs 45 mm). The average smartwatch is 45 mm tall.
    40.9 mm vs 45 mm
  • No VO2 max measurement
    This smartwatch does not measure VO2 max, the average smartwatch does. 51.3% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • No GPS support
    This smartwatch does not support GPS, the average smartwatch does. 59.7% of smartwatches support GPS.
  • No third-party apps
    This smartwatch does not support third-party apps, the average smartwatch does. 51.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
  • More basic display
    This smartwatch uses a more basic screen than the average smartwatch (TFT LCD vs AMOLED).
    TFT LCD vs AMOLED
  • No elevation tracking
    This smartwatch does not support elevation tracking, the average smartwatch does. 67.6% of smartwatches support elevation tracking.
  • No barometer
    This smartwatch does not include a barometer, the average smartwatch does. 53.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • No coaching features
    This smartwatch does not support coaching, the average smartwatch does. 58.8% of smartwatches support coaching.
  • No route tracking
    This smartwatch does not support route tracking, the average smartwatch does. 77% of smartwatches support route tracking.
  • 15.7% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.9/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models

    5.9

    Mark 7.3 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.8

    Average grade

    20%

    5.7

    Popularity

    Grades by review (2)
    2 videos, average 7.0/10. We use 5 reviews; the 3 missing count as the category's typical 8.0: (7.0 × 2 + 8.0 × 3) ÷ 5 = 7.6. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    5.9 vs 7.0
  • 21.3% lower sentiment score
    5.9 vs 7.5
  • 3.9% worse value for money
    Amazfit Pop has a lower value-for-money score than the average smartwatch (7.47 vs 7.8).
    7.47 vs 7.76
  • No VO2 max measurement
    This smartwatch does not measure VO2 max, the average smartwatch does. 51.3% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • 1 years older
    This smartwatch was released earlier than the average smartwatch (2020 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    October 2020
    2020 vs 2021
  • No elevation tracking
    This smartwatch does not support elevation tracking, the average smartwatch does. 67.6% of smartwatches support elevation tracking.
  • No barometer
    This smartwatch does not include a barometer, the average smartwatch does. 53.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • No route tracking
    This smartwatch does not support route tracking, the average smartwatch does. 77% of smartwatches support route tracking.
  • No coaching features
    This smartwatch does not support coaching, the average smartwatch does. 58.8% of smartwatches support coaching.
  • No route support
    This smartwatch does not support route support, the average smartwatch does. 54.4% of smartwatches support route support.
  • 30 fewer exercise types
    This smartwatch includes fewer exercise types than the average smartwatch (60 vs 90). The average smartwatch includes 90 exercise types.
    60 vs 90
  • 80 mAh smaller battery capacity
    This smartwatch has a smaller battery than the average smartwatch (225 mAh vs 305 mAh). The average smartwatch has a 305 mAh battery.
    225 mAh vs 305 mAh
  • No GPS support
    This smartwatch does not support GPS, the average smartwatch does. 59.7% of smartwatches support GPS.
  • No compass
    This smartwatch does not include a compass, the average smartwatch does. 56.7% of smartwatches include a compass.
  • More basic display
    This smartwatch uses a more basic screen than the average smartwatch (TFT LCD vs AMOLED).
    TFT LCD vs AMOLED
  • No ambient light sensor
    This smartwatch does not include an ambient light sensor, the average smartwatch does. 63.5% of smartwatches include an ambient light sensor.
  • Less practical form
    This smartwatch uses a square form, while the average smartwatch uses round.
    square vs round
  • 21 ppi less sharp screen
    This smartwatch has a less sharp screen than the average smartwatch (305 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch has a pixel density of 326 ppi.
    305 ppi vs 326 ppi
  • Lower resolution
    This smartwatch has a display resolution of 302x320, while the average smartwatch reaches 360x360.
    302x320 vs 360x360
  • No third-party apps
    This smartwatch does not support third-party apps, the average smartwatch does. 51.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
  • No music playback
    This smartwatch does not support music playback, the average smartwatch does. 57.1% of smartwatches support music playback.
  • No call answering
    This smartwatch does not support call answering, the average smartwatch does. 60% of smartwatches support call answering.
  • No voice command support
    This smartwatch does not support voice commands, the average smartwatch does. 68.1% of smartwatches support voice commands.
  • No smart alarm
    This smartwatch does not support a smart alarm, the average smartwatch does. 50.6% of smartwatches support smart alarms.

Video reviews

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

7.0
Plunder Locke
≈ estimated
26/05/2021
Hands-on review · build, features and price
Verdict
Amazfit Pop has a good build and a fair price, but its Chinese-only operating system is a real drawback.
Not graded
Overview video

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Amazfit Pop

  • High-quality AMOLED displays with vibrant colours and good outdoor visibility
  • Excellent battery life, typically lasting 10–12 days under normal usage
  • Premium build quality featuring metallic frames and comfortable strap options
  • Support for Bluetooth calling with generally clear speaker and microphone performance
  • Affordable price point offering many high-end features for a budget cost

What customers don't like about Amazfit Pop

  • Lack of built-in GPS, requiring a connected smartphone for accurate outdoor tracking
  • Inconsistent health tracking accuracy, particularly with step counts and heart rate during high-intensity exercise
  • Notification system is often described as limited or 'broken,' with issues like repeated alerts and truncated text
  • Poor third-party app integration, specifically lacking native support for syncing with Strava or Google Fit
  • Mixed experiences with customer support, with many users reporting slow or non-existent responses to technical issues

Verdict

The Amazfit Pop is a budget-friendly smartwatch featuring a 1.43-inch HD AMOLED display with a 320x302 pixel resolution and 2.5D curved glass. Key characteristics include 5 ATM water resistance, 24/7 heart rate monitoring, SpO2 blood-oxygen saturation measurement, and over 60 sports modes. Its primary advantages are a lightweight 31g design, an exceptionally vibrant screen for its price point, and a battery life that lasts up to 9 days on a single charge. However, notable drawbacks include the lack of built-in GPS, requiring a connected smartphone for outdoor route tracking, and a plastic build that some users may find less premium than high-end models.

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