Overview

The Amazfit Active Max is a $169 smartwatch that packs premium features including a 3,000-nit AMOLED display, offline topographic maps, 25-day battery life, and 170+ sport modes. Powered by Zepp OS 5, it targets runners and fitness enthusiasts who want Garmin-level features without Garmin prices.

Key Features

  • 3,000-nit AMOLED display (1.5-inch, 480x480)
  • 25-day battery life (658mAh)
  • Offline topographic maps
  • 170+ sport modes with HYROX support
  • BioTracker PPG sensor (5PD+2LED)
  • 5-system GPS (GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS)
  • Zepp Pay NFC (33 European countries)
  • 4GB storage for music and podcasts
  • Bluetooth calls via speaker/microphone

Description

Launched in late December 2025 and showcased at CES 2026, the Amazfit Active Max delivers an impressive feature set at a budget-friendly price point. Its 3,000-nit display matches the Apple Watch Ultra 3 for outdoor visibility, while 25-day battery life and 64-hour GPS tracking put it in rare company for a sub-$200 watch. Compromises include single-band GPS, Zepp OS software polish, and a utilitarian design available only in black.

Specifications

Battery

Battery Capacity 658 mAh
Battery Life (Typical) 25 days
Battery Life (Heavy Use) 13 days
GPS Battery Life 64 hours
GPS + Music Battery 22 hours
AOD Battery Life 10 days

Connectivity

Bluetooth 5.3
GPS Systems GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS
GPS Type Single-band
NFC Zepp Pay (33 European countries)

Display

Display Size 1.5 inches
Display Type AMOLED
Resolution 480x480 pixels
Pixel Density 323 PPI
Peak Brightness 3000 nits

Physical

Weight 39.5 g
Dimensions 48.5 x 48.5 x 12.2 mm
Case Material Aluminum alloy + polymer
Strap Material Silicone
Water Resistance 5 ATM
Glass Strengthened glass

Sensors

Heart Rate Sensor BioTracker PPG (5PD+2LED)
SpO2 Yes
Accelerometer Yes
Gyroscope Yes
Geomagnetic Sensor Yes
Barometric Altimeter Yes
Ambient Light Sensor Yes
Temperature Sensor Yes

Software

Operating System Zepp OS 5
Sport Modes 170+
Storage 4 GB
Speaker Yes
Microphone Yes
Mini Apps 400+
Watch Faces 5700+