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Amazfit X review: 127 specs compared

Avg. price:~£290Screen size:2.07 inchBattery life:7 daysDisplay type:AMOLED

Amazfit X Review: Compare 127 technical specifications and 20 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

Amazfit X
6.9/10

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 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%

6.7

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

6.7

Reviews score

10%

6.7

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 53% 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
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Score components

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

9.0

Price

â–¼Worse than 69%
6.7

Technical score

Technical score
6.7/ 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%

7.1

Health

21%

9.4

Fitness

16%

4.9

Battery

14%

5.1

Smart features

12%

4.6

Connectivity

9%

7.8

Display & Design

4%

5.7

Hardware

â–²Better than 57%
6.7

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.7/ 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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6.7

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

80%

7.1

Average grade

20%

8.1

Popularity

Grades by review (20)
6 reviews + 14 videos, average 6.8/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 61%
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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

What reviewers say about the Amazfit X

Based on 6 · 14

Reviewers admire the striking design, solid build and health tracking, but clumsy controls, buggy software and weak smart features frustrate.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the Amazfit X

Based on 46 owners sharing their experience in online comments

17%positive24%mixed59%negative

Owners admire the striking display and design, while persistent battery trouble and unreliable GPS weigh down the experience.

What owners dislike

  • Owners report the battery lasts only two to four days, and drains faster during workouts or with the always-on-style features they had left enabled.8
  • Some units arrive defective: they show zero charge, do not power on, or get stuck on the Amazfit logo while charging, and sellers are slow to help.7
  • Some owners say GPS will not lock satellites on open-country walks, or that the recorded distance is almost double the actual route length.5
  • Owners report the screen freezing during use, such as when changing watch faces or using the blood oxygen feature, and the watch needing several reboots to recover.4
  • Owners say the wrist-raise gesture wakes the screen inconsistently, often needing a press of the side button, and some sleeves trigger false wake-ups.4
  • Owners say only a few watch faces are available and the one they can customise is limited, with some faces missing a configuration option like 12/24-hour time.3
  • Owners feel the price is too high for what the watch offers, saying it is worth far less than its retail price.3
  • Owners report that sellers are hard to reach and that returning a faulty unit is costly, with shipping often costing half the watch's price.3

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

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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Amazfit X

Technical score
Technical score
6.7/ 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%

7.1

Health

21%

9.4

Fitness

16%

4.9

Battery

14%

5.1

Smart features

12%

4.6

Connectivity

9%

7.8

Display & Design

4%

5.7

Hardware

6.7
Reviews score
6.7
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
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Score components:

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

9.0

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
yes
This smartwatch supports ECG. 82.1% of smartwatches support ECG.
Irregular heart rate warnings
no
This smartwatch does not support irregular heart rate warnings. 50.6% 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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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
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
7 days
This smartwatch lasts 7 days on a charge, which is longer than 36.1% of Smartwatches and the same as 15.9% of Smartwatches.
7 (approximately 5 with always-on.
Battery life in training mode
6 h
This smartwatch records workouts for 6 h on a charge, which is shorter than 84.8% of Smartwatches and the same as 5.6% of Smartwatches.
7 days of "daily use" and 5 days with always-on.
Battery life with GPS on
?
Battery power
205 mAh
This smartwatch has a 205 mAh battery, which is smaller than 86.9% of Smartwatches and the same as 1.4% 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.
Normalized from hour-based sources to 120 minutes.
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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
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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What reviewers say
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
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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What reviewers say
Screen size
2.07 inch
This smartwatch has a 2.07 inch screen, which is larger than 98.8% of Smartwatches and the same as 0.4% 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
206x 640
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 206x640 which is lower than that of 90.3% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
325 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 325 ppi, which is lower than 55.2% of Smartwatches and equal to 1% of Smartwatches.
Display brightness
?
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What reviewers say
CPU speed
?
Processor model
Huangshan 1
This smartwatch uses the Huangshan 1 processor model.
RAM
?
Internal storage
0 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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What reviewers say

Amazfit X vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • ECG support
    This smartwatch supports ECG, the average smartwatch does not. 18% of smartwatches support ECG.
  • HRV tracking
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 45.2% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
  • 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
  • 0.67 inch larger display
    This smartwatch has a larger screen than the average smartwatch (2.1 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch has a 1.4 inch screen.
    2.07 inch vs 1.4 inch
  • 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.
  • Better case material
    This smartwatch uses titanium for the case material, while the average smartwatch uses polycarbonate.
    titanium vs polycarbonate
  • ECG support
    This smartwatch supports ECG, the average smartwatch does not. 18% of smartwatches support ECG.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 0.67 inch larger display
    This smartwatch has a larger screen than the average smartwatch (2.1 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch has a 1.4 inch screen.
    2.07 inch vs 1.4 inch
  • Better case material
    This smartwatch uses titanium for the case material, while the average smartwatch uses polycarbonate.
    titanium vs polycarbonate
  • 19.9 mm narrower case
    This smartwatch has a narrower case than the average smartwatch (22.6 mm vs 42.5 mm). The average smartwatch measures 42.5 mm across.
    22.6 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 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 irregular heart rate alerts
    This smartwatch does not support irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does. 50.6% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
  • No music playback
    This smartwatch does not support music playback, the average smartwatch does. 57.1% of smartwatches support music playback.
  • 14 h shorter training battery life
    This smartwatch lasts less time in training mode than the average smartwatch (6 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h in training mode.
    7 days of "daily use" and 5 days with always-on.
    6 h vs 20 h
  • No route support
    This smartwatch does not support route support, the average smartwatch does. 54.4% of smartwatches support route support.
  • 81 fewer exercise types
    This smartwatch includes fewer exercise types than the average smartwatch (9 vs 90). The average smartwatch includes 90 exercise types.
    9 vs 90
  • No call controls
    This smartwatch does not offer call control, the average smartwatch does. 91.2% of smartwatches offer call control.
  • No passcode
    This smartwatch does not include passcode protection, the average smartwatch does. 70.4% of smartwatches include passcode protection.
  • 2.64x more expensive
    Amazfit X is more expensive than the average smartwatch (£290 vs £110).
    £290 vs £110
  • 10.7% lower sentiment score
    6.7 vs 7.5
  • 4.3% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.7/ 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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    6.7

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

    80%

    7.1

    Average grade

    20%

    8.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (20)
    6 reviews + 14 videos, average 6.8/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.7 vs 7.0
  • 3% worse value for money
    Amazfit X has a lower value-for-money score than the average smartwatch (7.54 vs 7.8).
    7.54 vs 7.76
  • No irregular heart rate alerts
    This smartwatch does not support irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does. 50.6% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
  • 1 years older
    This smartwatch was released earlier than the average smartwatch (2020 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    August 2020
    2,020 vs 2,021
  • No route support
    This smartwatch does not support route support, the average smartwatch does. 54.4% of smartwatches support route support.
  • 81 fewer exercise types
    This smartwatch includes fewer exercise types than the average smartwatch (9 vs 90). The average smartwatch includes 90 exercise types.
    9 vs 90
  • No voice feedback
    This smartwatch does not support voice feedback, the average smartwatch does. 63.5% of smartwatches support voice feedback.
  • 14 h shorter training battery life
    This smartwatch lasts less time in training mode than the average smartwatch (6 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h in training mode.
    7 days of "daily use" and 5 days with always-on.
    6 h vs 20 h
  • 100 mAh smaller battery capacity
    This smartwatch has a smaller battery than the average smartwatch (205 mAh vs 305 mAh). The average smartwatch has a 305 mAh battery.
    205 mAh vs 305 mAh
  • 1.9 mm thicker
    This smartwatch is thicker than the average smartwatch (13.6 mm vs 11.7 mm). The average smartwatch is 11.7 mm thick.
    Some sources mention variant-dependent thickness values.
    13.60 mm vs 11.7 mm
  • Lower resolution
    This smartwatch has a display resolution of 206x640, while the average smartwatch reaches 360x360.
    206x640 vs 360x360
  • 10.4 mm taller case
    This smartwatch has a taller case than the average smartwatch (55.4 mm vs 45 mm). The average smartwatch is 45.0 mm tall.
    55.4 mm vs 45.0 mm
  • Less practical form
    This smartwatch uses a rectangular form, while the average smartwatch uses round.
    rectangular vs round
  • Basic band material
    This smartwatch uses silicone, rubber for the band material, while the average smartwatch uses silicone.
    silicone, rubber vs silicone
  • 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 controls
    This smartwatch does not offer call control, the average smartwatch does. 91.2% of smartwatches offer call control.
  • No passcode
    This smartwatch does not include passcode protection, the average smartwatch does. 70.4% of smartwatches include passcode protection.
  • 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

4.0
Tech Rodent
≈ estimated
21/12/2020
Hands-on review · two weeks of use
Verdict
Amazfit X is more fitness tracker than smartwatch, and hard to recommend at its launch price.
9.0
HyperDog Digital
≈ estimated
02/12/2020
Hands-on review · unboxing, software and fit
Verdict
Amazfit X is comfortable and accurate with strong software, but screen sensitivity and missing app notifications need fixing.
7.0
Dan's Gadgets
≈ estimated
22/09/2020
Full review · one week of daily use
Verdict
Amazfit X's curved design is worth the premium for style-focused buyers, but battery life and app limits hold it back.
9.0
xiaomify (xiaomify)
≈ estimated
08/05/2020
Hands-on review · curved display, water test and app
Verdict
Amazfit X has a bright curved screen that feels new, and its design and battery life impressed over several weeks.
8.0
Dan's Gadgets
≈ estimated
13/09/2020
Unboxing · first impressions
Verdict
Amazfit X has a distinctive curved design, but limited features, no app store and no speaker or microphone hold it back.
6.0
Mike O'Brien
≈ estimated
10/05/2020
First look · early beta unit and untested claims
Verdict
Amazfit X is an interesting hybrid, but its untested claims make pre-ordering risky for now.
8.0
Lim Reviews
≈ estimated
09/05/2020
First look · hands-on with an early unit
Verdict
Amazfit X has an intuitive interface and a clear display, though this early unit has no NFC and few preinstalled watch faces.
7.0
Lim Reviews
≈ estimated
29/04/2020
First impressions · features and limits from early hands-on
Verdict
Amazfit X is a good device to consider, but it is closer to a fitness band than a full smartwatch.
6.0
Lim Reviews
≈ estimated
08/01/2020
First look · CES hands-on with a concept
Verdict
Amazfit X concept looks sharp and well built, but it feels bulky on a slim wrist and has no release date yet.
Hands-on video, no verdict
Not graded
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

5.0
reviewed.com
≈ estimated
12/08/2021
Hands-on review · Curved-screen fitness watch
Verdict
The Amazfit X has a striking curved screen and solid battery life, but slow GPS lock, screen glare and glitchy software make it hard to recommend.
8.0
carryitlikeharry.com
≈ estimated
31/12/2021
Two-month test · Sleep and GPS
Verdict
The Amazfit X tracks runs with accurate GPS and a fitness-age score, but its sleep tracking gets nights wrong and battery falls short of the advertised seven days.
6.0
gsmarena.com
≈ estimated
03/06/2021
One-month test · Curved-screen smartwatch
Verdict
The Amazfit X is a striking, very bright curved watch, but its Zepp app makes data hard to analyze and doesn't allow custom watch faces.
7.0
betatester.wordpress.com
≈ estimated
02/10/2020
Ongoing test · Software updates
Verdict
The Amazfit X improved after updates, with crashes fixed and battery lasting about four days, but compass and calendar sync are still missing.
8.7
presse-citron.net
✓ explicit
22/10/2020
Long-term test · Curved-screen smartwatch
Verdict
The Amazfit X is a distinctive watch with an excellent curved screen and solid battery, but small workout text and no always-on mode hold it back.
7.1
ciclistarodando.com
✓ explicit
15/10/2020
Sports test · Curved-screen watch
Verdict
The Amazfit X suits buyers who want its distinctive curved design, though glare, erratic touch controls and no support for downloaded routes hold it back.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Amazfit X

  • Futuristic 92-degree curved AMOLED display with high pixel density (326 ppi)
  • Premium titanium alloy unibody construction
  • Lightweight and comfortable ergonomic fit that conforms to the wrist
  • Vivid colors and deep blacks on a large 2.07-inch screen
  • Strong vibration haptics from a top-notch linear motor
  • Decent battery life for its size, often lasting 5-8 days depending on settings

What customers don't like about Amazfit X

  • High price compared to more capable competitors from Apple and Samsung
  • Inaccurate sleep and heart rate tracking reported by several users
  • Unreliable GPS performance with slow signal lock times
  • No NFC for mobile payments in the global version
  • Limited and sometimes poorly designed watch faces for the unique screen ratio
  • Lack of third-party app support and limited notification interaction
  • The Zepp companion app is often criticized for poor data visualization

Verdict

The Amazfit X is a futuristic smartwatch distinguished by its 92-degree curved 2.07-inch AMOLED 3D display, which offers a 326 PPI pixel density and 400 nits of brightness. Encased in a buttonless TC4 titanium alloy body, it utilizes pressure-sensitive side sensors and haptic feedback for navigation rather than physical crowns. Key specifications include 5 ATM water resistance, built-in GPS and GLONASS, and a 205mAh curved lithium-ion battery providing up to 7 days of life. Its health suite features the BioTracker 2 PPG sensor for 24-hour heart rate monitoring, SpO2 blood-oxygen saturation measurement, stress tracking, and the PAI health assessment system. Main pros include its unique, ergonomic wrap-around design, premium build materials, and automatic detection for four common sports modes. However, notable cons include occasional GPS connectivity issues reported by some users, limited third-party app support, and the lack of NFC for contactless payments.

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