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Amazfit Pop Pro review: 127 specs compared

Avg. price:~£35Screen size:1.43 inchBattery life:9 daysDisplay type:AMOLED

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

Amazfit Pop Pro
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%

6.6

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.4, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–²Better than 55% of smartwatches
8.0

Value for money

Value for money
8.0/ 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

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 60%
6.6

Technical score

Technical score
6.6/ 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%

6.9

Health

21%

9.0

Fitness

16%

6.3

Battery

14%

5.4

Smart features

12%

5.1

Connectivity

9%

7.1

Display & Design

4%

2.8

Hardware

â–²Better than 56%
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Reviews score

Reviews score
✕
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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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.4.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
?

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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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Amazfit Pop Pro

Technical score
Technical score
6.6/ 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%

6.9

Health

21%

9.0

Fitness

16%

6.3

Battery

14%

5.4

Smart features

12%

5.1

Connectivity

9%

7.1

Display & Design

4%

2.8

Hardware

6.6
Reviews score
7.4
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 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:

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

8.0
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. 18.2% of smartwatches support ECG.
Irregular heart rate warnings
yes
This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings. 49.5% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
HRV tracking
yes
This smartwatch supports HRV tracking. 54.9% of smartwatches support 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
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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Battery life
9 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
?
Battery power
225 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
120 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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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
occasional
This smartwatch has occasional software update support which is more active than that of 54% of smartwatches and equal to that of 40.2% of smartwatches.
Updates are typically released about every 3 months.
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
yes
This smartwatch supports GPS. 40.3% 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
1.43 inch
This smartwatch has a 1.43 inch screen, which is larger than 56.3% of Smartwatches and the same as 8.6% 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
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
308 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 308 ppi, which is lower than 63.8% of Smartwatches and equal to 0.3% of Smartwatches.
Display brightness
?
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CPU speed
?
Processor model
?
RAM
?
Internal storage
4 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 Pop Pro vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • HRV tracking
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 45.2% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
  • 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 frequent updates
    This smartwatch receives occasional software updates, while the average smartwatch receives ended updates.
    Updates are typically released about every 3 months.
    occasional vs ended
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • HRV tracking
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 45.2% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 frequent updates
    This smartwatch receives occasional software updates, while the average smartwatch receives ended updates.
    Updates are typically released about every 3 months.
    occasional vs ended
  • 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 barometer
    This smartwatch does not include a barometer, the average smartwatch does. 53.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • No music playback
    This smartwatch does not support music playback, the average smartwatch does. 57.1% of smartwatches support music playback.
  • No always-on display
    This smartwatch does not have an always-on display, the average smartwatch does. 70.3% of smartwatches have an always-on display.
  • No speaker
    This smartwatch does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 56.7% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.
  • No compass
    This smartwatch does not include a compass, the average smartwatch does. 56.7% of smartwatches include a compass.
  • No call answering
    This smartwatch does not support call answering, the average smartwatch does. 60% of smartwatches support call answering.
  • No route support
    This smartwatch does not support route support, the average smartwatch does. 54.4% of smartwatches support route support.
  • 1 years older
    This smartwatch was released earlier than the average smartwatch (2020 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    December 2020
    2020 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.
  • 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 compass
    This smartwatch does not include a compass, the average smartwatch does. 56.7% of smartwatches include a compass.
  • No always-on display
    This smartwatch does not have an always-on display, the average smartwatch does. 70.3% of smartwatches have an always-on display.
  • Less practical form
    This smartwatch uses a rectangular form, while the average smartwatch uses round.
    rectangular vs round
  • Lower resolution
    This smartwatch has a display resolution of 302x320, while the average smartwatch reaches 360x360.
    302x320 vs 360x360
  • 18 ppi less sharp screen
    This smartwatch has a less sharp screen than the average smartwatch (308 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch has a pixel density of 326 ppi.
    308 ppi vs 326 ppi
  • 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 smart alarm
    This smartwatch does not support a smart alarm, the average smartwatch does. 50.6% of smartwatches support smart alarms.
  • No speaker
    This smartwatch does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 56.7% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.

Video reviews

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

Overview video
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Amazfit Pop Pro

  • Excellent value for money in its price bracket
  • Built-in GPS for accurate outdoor activity tracking without a phone
  • Lightweight and comfortable design, weighing only 31g
  • Comprehensive health monitoring including SpO2, heart rate, and stress tracking
  • Long battery life, typically lasting up to 9 days on a single charge
  • NFC support for wireless transactions
  • 5 ATM water resistance suitable for swimming

What customers don't like about Amazfit Pop Pro

  • Lacks a speaker and microphone, meaning it cannot be used to answer calls directly
  • No internal storage for music playback or connecting Bluetooth headphones
  • Limited smart features compared to premium watches, such as no third-party app store
  • Display is a standard TFT LCD rather than the more vibrant AMOLED found on pricier models
  • Notification management is basic and does not support emojis or interactive replies
  • The plastic build and silicone strap can feel somewhat flimsy or 'cheap'

Verdict

The Amazfit Pop Pro is a budget-friendly smartwatch featuring a 1.43-inch TFT LCD touchscreen with a 320 x 302 resolution, 5 ATM water resistance, and a 225mAh battery providing up to 9 days of typical use. Key characteristics include built-in GPS for precise activity tracking without a phone, BioTracker 2 PPG for 24-hour heart rate and SpO2 monitoring, and support for over 60 sports modes. Its primary pros are its extremely lightweight 31g design, integrated NFC for contactless transactions, and comprehensive health tracking including sleep and stress analysis. However, its notable cons include a lack of an always-on display, significant screen bezels, and the absence of a built-in speaker, which prevents it from making or receiving direct phone calls.

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