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Amazfit Pop 3S Review | 126 Data compared

Avg. price:~£60Screen size:1.96 inchBattery life:12 daysDisplay type:AMOLED

Amazfit Pop 3S Review: Compare 126 technical specifications and 9 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

6.7

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartwatch's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartwatches on the market.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

6.2

Technical score

30%

8.1

Review score ( 1 · 8)

Review score 30% · 8.1 · based on 1 written review + 8 videos
1 written review + 8 videos count as 3.8 of the 5 needed; the rest counts as 7/10. Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 30%, technical score 70%. A video or a short review counts less than a full test.
â–²Better than 55% of smartwatches
6.2

Technical score

Technical score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartwatchx27s technical performance, covering seven key areas: health, fitness, display & design, hardware, battery, smart features and connectivity.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

24%

6.3

Health

21%

7.1

Fitness

16%

7.4

Battery

14%

5.4

Smart features

12%

2.6

Connectivity

9%

6.4

Display & Design

4%

8.1

Hardware

â–¼Worse than 51% of smartwatches
8.1

Review score

Review score
8.1/ 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.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 30% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 5 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
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Grades by review (9)
1 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. 8 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 30%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 1
✓ explicit
1
Video reviews 8
estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 71% of smartwatches
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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Amazfit Pop 3S

Technical score
Technical score
6.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartwatchx27s technical performance, covering seven key areas: health, fitness, display & design, hardware, battery, smart features and connectivity.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

24%

6.3

Health

21%

7.1

Fitness

16%

7.4

Battery

14%

5.4

Smart features

12%

2.6

Connectivity

9%

6.4

Display & Design

4%

8.1

Hardware

6.2
Review score
Review score
8.1/ 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.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 30% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 5 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
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Grades by review (9)
1 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. 8 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 30%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 1
✓ explicit
1
Video reviews 8
estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
8.1
Popularity
Popularity
8.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartwatch.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
Amazfit Pop 3S has a popularity of 8.3 points, which is higher than 74.8% of smartwatches.
8.3
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 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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Score components:

60%

6.7

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.7
Brand name
Amazfit
Heart rate monitor
yes
Heart rate monitor
yes
This smartwatch includes a heart rate monitor. 10.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
This smartwatch supports blood oxygen monitoring. 33.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
ECG
no
ECG
no
This smartwatch does not support ECG. 16.6% of smartwatches support ECG.
Irregular heart rate warnings
no
Irregular heart rate warnings
no
This smartwatch does not support irregular heart rate warnings. 48.2% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
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What reviewers say
Accelerometer
yes
Accelerometer
yes
This smartwatch includes an accelerometer. 0.6% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
Barometer
yes
Barometer
yes
This smartwatch includes a barometer. 50.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
yes
Gyroscope
yes
This smartwatch includes a gyroscope. 30.2% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
Cadence sensor
no
Cadence sensor
no
This smartwatch does not include a cadence sensor. 31.2% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
Distance tracking
yes
Distance tracking
yes
This smartwatch supports distance tracking. 4.1% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
Distance tracking may depend on phone GPS/app on some models.
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What reviewers say
Battery life
12 days
Battery life
12 days
This smartwatch offers a battery life of 12 days which is longer than that of 72.5% of smartwatches and equal to that of 3.3% of smartwatches.
Battery life in training mode
?
Battery life with GPS on
N/A
Battery power
300 mAh
Battery power
300 mAh
This smartwatch has a battery capacity of 300 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 44.5% of smartwatches and equal to those in 6.7% of smartwatches.
Charge time
?
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Proprietary OS
Operating system
Proprietary OS
This smartwatch runs Proprietary OS which is less advanced than the operating system in 53.5% of smartwatches and the same as that in 42.8% of smartwatches.
OS detail: Proprietary OS (RTOS).
Software update frequency
occasional
Software update frequency
occasional
This smartwatch has occasional software update support which is more active than that of 57.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 36.2% of smartwatches.
Third-party app support
no
Third-party app support
no
This smartwatch does not support third-party apps. 47.7% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
Notifications
yes
Notifications
yes
This smartwatch supports notifications. 0.3% of smartwatches support notifications.
Voice assistant support
yes
Voice assistant support
yes
This smartwatch supports voice assistants. 32.4% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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What reviewers say
Cellular module
no
Cellular module
no
This smartwatch does not include a cellular module. 18% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
0
GPS
no
GPS
no
This smartwatch does not support GPS. 56.2% of smartwatches support GPS.
Galileo support
no
Galileo support
no
This smartwatch does not support Galileo navigation. 38.5% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
Compass
no
Compass
no
This smartwatch does not include a compass. 52.7% of smartwatches include a compass.
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Screen size
1.96 inch
Screen size
1.96 inch
This smartwatch has a screen size of 1.96 inch which is larger than the screens of 96.2% of smartwatches and equal to those of 0.8% of smartwatches.
Display type
AMOLED
Display type
AMOLED
This smartwatch uses a AMOLED display type which is more advanced than that of 49.9% of smartwatches and the same as that of 50.1% of smartwatches.
Resolution
410x 502
Resolution
410x 502
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 410x502 which is higher than that of 73.4% of smartwatches and equal to that of 1.2% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
331 ppi
Pixel density
331 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 331 ppi which is higher than that of 56.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 0.7% of smartwatches.
Display brightness
400 nits
Display brightness
400 nits
This smartwatch reaches 400 nits of display brightness, which is lower than that of 93.2% of smartwatches and equal to that of 2.7% of smartwatches.
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What reviewers say
CPU speed
?
Processor model
?
RAM
?
Internal storage
?
External memory slot
no
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 Pop 3S vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • HRV tracking
    HRV tracking
    yes
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 40.8% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
  • VO2 max measurement
    VO2 max measurement
    yes
    This smartwatch measures VO2 max, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
    VO2 max estimate typically requires an outdoor run or walk with GPS.
  • 5 days day/s longer battery life
    Battery life
    12 days
    This smartwatch offers 12 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    12 days vs 7 days
  • More frequent updates
    Software update frequency
    occasional
    This smartwatch receives occasional software updates, while the average smartwatch receives ended updates.
    occasional vs ended
  • Barometer sensor included
    Barometer
    yes
    This smartwatch includes a barometer, the average smartwatch does not. 49.5% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • 0.56 inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    1.96 inch
    This smartwatch has a larger screen size than the average smartwatch (2 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch screen is 1.40 inch.
    1.96 inch vs 1.40 inch
  • Calorie tracking
    Calorie tracking
    yes
    This smartwatch supports calorie tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 48.6% of smartwatches support calorie tracking.
    Food logging may require a companion or third-party app.
  • Better band material
    Band material
    silicone, stainless steel
    This smartwatch uses silicone, stainless steel for the band material, while the average smartwatch uses silicone.
    silicone, stainless steel vs silicone
  • HRV tracking
    HRV tracking
    yes
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 40.8% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
  • VO2 max measurement
    VO2 max measurement
    yes
    This smartwatch measures VO2 max, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
    VO2 max estimate typically requires an outdoor run or walk with GPS.
  • Calorie tracking
    Calorie tracking
    yes
    This smartwatch supports calorie tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 48.6% of smartwatches support calorie tracking.
    Food logging may require a companion or third-party app.
  • Barometer sensor included
    Barometer
    yes
    This smartwatch includes a barometer, the average smartwatch does not. 49.5% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • 20 more exercise profiles
    Multi-sport mode
    100
    This smartwatch supports more exercise modes than the average smartwatch (100 vs 80). The average smartwatch supports 80 exercise modes.
    Reported as at least 100 exercise modes.
    100 vs 80
  • 5 days day/s longer battery life
    Battery life
    12 days
    This smartwatch offers 12 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    12 days vs 7 days
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.2
    This smartwatch supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average smartwatch (5.2 vs 5). The average smartwatch uses 5.0.
    5.2 vs 5.0
  • 0.56 inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    1.96 inch
    This smartwatch has a larger screen size than the average smartwatch (2 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch screen is 1.40 inch.
    1.96 inch vs 1.40 inch
  • Better band material
    Band material
    silicone, stainless steel
    This smartwatch uses silicone, stainless steel for the band material, while the average smartwatch uses silicone.
    silicone, stainless steel vs silicone
  • 31.6 mm narrower watch width
    Width
    10.4 mm
    This smartwatch is narrower than the average smartwatch (10.4 mm vs 42 mm). The average smartwatch width is 42.0 mm.
    10.4 mm vs 42.0 mm
  • 6.6 mm shorter watch height
    Height
    38.4 mm
    This smartwatch is shorter than the average smartwatch (38.4 mm vs 45 mm). The average smartwatch height is 45 mm.
    38.4 mm vs 45 mm
  • Higher resolution
    Display type
    410 x 502
    This smartwatch has a display resolution of 410x502, while the average smartwatch reaches 352x430.
    410x502 vs 352x430
  • More frequent updates
    Software update frequency
    occasional
    This smartwatch receives occasional software updates, while the average smartwatch receives ended updates.
    occasional vs ended
  • 1 more microphones
    Number of microphones
    2
    This smartwatch has more microphones than the average smartwatch (2 vs 1). The average smartwatch includes 1 microphones.
    2 vs 1
  • 2 year/s newer release date
    Release date
    2023
    This smartwatch has a newer release date than the average smartwatch (2023 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    June 2023
    2023 vs 2021
  • No GPS support
    Route support
    no
    This smartwatch does not support GPS, the average smartwatch does. 56.1% of smartwatches support GPS.
  • No multi-sport mode
    Multi-sport mode
    no
    This smartwatch does not include a multi-sport mode, the average smartwatch does. 68.4% of smartwatches include a multi-sport mode.
  • No elevation tracking
    Elevation tracking
    no
    This smartwatch does not support elevation tracking, the average smartwatch does. 64.3% of smartwatches support elevation tracking.
  • 48.5 m lower water resistance depth
    Waterproof depth rating
    1.5 m
    This smartwatch has a shallower waterproof rating than the average smartwatch (1.5 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch reaches 50 m.
    0.2 ATM class (ISO 22,810 shallow-water rating, not diving certification).
    1.5 m vs 50 m
  • No route tracking
    Route support
    no
    This smartwatch does not support route tracking, the average smartwatch does. 74.6% of smartwatches support route tracking.
  • No coaching features
    Coaching
    no
    This smartwatch does not support coaching, the average smartwatch does. 54.6% of smartwatches support coaching.
  • No music playback
    Music playback
    no
    This smartwatch does not support music playback, the average smartwatch does. 54.2% of smartwatches support music playback.
  • No compass
    Compass
    no
    This smartwatch does not include a compass, the average smartwatch does. 52.6% of smartwatches include a compass.
  • No smart scale support
    Smart scale compatibility
    no
    This smartwatch does not support smart scale compatibility, the average smartwatch does. 53.7% of smartwatches support smart scale compatibility.
  • No multi-sport mode
    Multi-sport mode
    no
    This smartwatch does not include a multi-sport mode, the average smartwatch does. 68.4% of smartwatches include a multi-sport mode.
  • No elevation tracking
    Elevation tracking
    no
    This smartwatch does not support elevation tracking, the average smartwatch does. 64.3% of smartwatches support elevation tracking.
  • No route tracking
    Route support
    no
    This smartwatch does not support route tracking, the average smartwatch does. 74.6% of smartwatches support route tracking.
  • No coaching features
    Coaching
    no
    This smartwatch does not support coaching, the average smartwatch does. 54.6% of smartwatches support coaching.
  • No live tracking
    Live tracking
    no
    This smartwatch does not support live tracking, the average smartwatch does. 88.6% of smartwatches support live tracking.
  • No GPS support
    Route support
    no
    This smartwatch does not support GPS, the average smartwatch does. 56.1% of smartwatches support GPS.
  • No compass
    Compass
    no
    This smartwatch does not include a compass, the average smartwatch does. 52.6% of smartwatches include a compass.
  • 48.5 m lower water resistance depth
    Waterproof depth rating
    1.5 m
    This smartwatch has a shallower waterproof rating than the average smartwatch (1.5 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch reaches 50 m.
    0.2 ATM class (ISO 22,810 shallow-water rating, not diving certification).
    1.5 m vs 50 m
  • No ambient light sensor
    Ambient light sensor
    no
    This smartwatch does not include an ambient light sensor, the average smartwatch does. 60.7% of smartwatches include an ambient light sensor.
  • 200 nits lower display brightness
    Display brightness
    400 nits
    This smartwatch has lower display brightness than the average smartwatch (400 nits vs 600 nits). The average smartwatch reaches 600 nits.
    400 nits vs 600 nits
  • 8.6 g heavier weight
    Weight
    53.6 g
    This smartwatch is heavier than the average smartwatch (53.6 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45.0 g.
    53.6 g vs 45.0 g
  • Less practical form
    Form
    rectangular
    This smartwatch uses a rectangular form, while the average smartwatch uses round.
    rectangular vs round
  • No music playback
    Music playback
    no
    This smartwatch does not support music playback, the average smartwatch does. 54.2% of smartwatches support music playback.
  • No smart alarm
    Smart alarm
    no
    This smartwatch does not support a smart alarm, the average smartwatch does. 52.7% of smartwatches support smart alarms.

Video reviews

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

9.0
Tech Singh
≈ estimated
16/06/2023
Hands-on review · calls, health sensors, workouts, battery
Verdict
Amazfit Pop 3S is a solid budget watch for calls and workouts, but battery life shrinks when calling and always-on display are used.
8.0
Technology Town
≈ estimated
25/08/2023
Unboxing and feature walkthrough · display, menus, app setup
Verdict
Amazfit Pop 3S looks premium with a very good display, and it feels like good value for the money.
8.0
Tech Knight
≈ estimated
21/06/2023
Short review · features and battery
Verdict
Amazfit Pop 3S is a budget watch with long battery life and many features, but its interface feels less smooth in use.
Not graded yet
Hands-on video, no verdict
Hands-on video, no verdict

What reviewers agree on

Based on 1 · 8

Reviewers love the bright display and decent calls, while battery life and health tracking split opinion.
Praised
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Criticised
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Third-party reviews

What we like about Amazfit Pop 3S

  • Large, vibrant 1.96-inch AMOLED display with Always-on support
  • Premium build quality featuring a zinc alloy frame and stainless steel buttons
  • Clear Bluetooth calling with a loud speaker and effective microphone
  • Strong battery life, typically lasting 7 to 12 days on a single charge
  • Vast selection of over 100 watch faces for high levels of customization
  • Responsive software interface with smooth touch gestures

What we don't like about Amazfit Pop 3S

  • Lack of built-in GPS, requiring a smartphone connection for route tracking
  • Poor notification handling, including broken formatting and repetitive alerts
  • Uses the 'Zepp Active' app instead of the standard, more feature-rich 'Zepp' app
  • Non-functional rotating crown (it serves only as a push button)
  • Absence of NFC for contactless mobile payments
  • Inconsistent health tracking accuracy, particularly for steps and heart rate during high-intensity exercise

Verdict

The Amazfit Pop 3S is a budget-friendly smartwatch featuring a large 1.96-inch HD AMOLED display with a 410x502 resolution, 330 PPI, and always-on support. Its premium build includes a zinc alloy mid-frame, stainless steel buttons, and an IP68 water-resistance rating. Key characteristics include integrated Bluetooth calling via a built-in microphone and speaker, AI voice assistant compatibility (Siri and Google Assistant), and comprehensive 24-hour health monitoring for heart rate, SpO2, and stress levels alongside over 100 sports modes. Main pros are its vibrant, high-resolution screen, a long-lasting 300 mAh battery providing up to 12 days of typical use, and its sleek metallic design. Notable cons include the absence of built-in GPS and NFC functionality, and some users may find the health tracking accuracy less precise than higher-end models.

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