Amazfit Active 3 Premium vs Amazfit Active Max
The Active Max is the better watch on paper: it lasts longer (25 days), lasts longer on GPS (64 hours) and has a bigger 48.5 mm case. Pick the Active 3 Premium only if it matters to you that it has a smaller 45 mm case.
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Key differences
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Battery life
Active Max wins
The Amazfit Active Max lasts up to 25 days against 12 days.
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GPS
Evenly matched
Both have built-in GPS with similar features.
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Display
Active Max wins
Both are AMOLED, but the Amazfit Active Max's screen is bigger (1.5 in against 1.32 in).
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Health
Evenly matched
Much the same health sensors.
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Weight
Evenly matched
Similar weight: 38 g and 39.5 g.
Other differences
- Case size Depends on you
The Active Max has a bigger 48.5 mm case; the Active 3 Premium is 45 mm, a better fit for smaller wrists.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Active 3 Premium if…
- You have a smaller wrist: its case is the smaller one.
- You are hard on your gear: its sapphire lens resists scratches.
Choose the Active Max if…
- You hate charging: it's rated for up to 25 days in smartwatch mode.
- You do long runs, rides or hikes: it's rated for 64 hours with GPS.
- You want a bigger screen and larger buttons: its case is the larger one.
Full spec comparison
The Active Max leads on battery life; elsewhere the two are closely matched.
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Overview
| Spec | Amazfit Active 3 Premium | Amazfit Active Max |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Amazfit | Amazfit |
| Series | Active | Active |
| Colours | Apex Silver, Atlas Blue, Aero White | Black |
| Also sold as | Active 3 | — |
Platform & apps
Both work with the same phones and software.
| Spec | Amazfit Active 3 Premium | Amazfit Active Max |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Zepp OS | Zepp OS |
| Works with | iPhone and Android | iPhone and Android |
| Minimum iOS | iOS 14 | iOS 14 |
| Minimum Android | Android 7 | Android 7 |
| Storage | — | 4 GB |
| App store | No | — |
| Subscription | Not needed | Not needed |
Display
The Active Max is ahead on the display.
It has a bigger screen, and the Active 3 Premium doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Amazfit Active 3 Premium | Amazfit Active Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Screen size | 1.32 in | 1.5 in |
| Resolution | 466 x 466 | 480 x 480 |
| Pixel density | 353 ppi | 323 ppi |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits | 3,000 nits |
| Colour display | Yes | Yes |
| Always-on display | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Controls | touchscreen, buttons | touchscreen, buttons |
Design & durability
The Active 3 Premium is ahead on size and durability.
The Active Max has a bigger 48.5 mm case; the Active 3 Premium is 45 mm, a better fit for smaller wrists. The Active 3 Premium has a smaller 45 mm case and has a sapphire lens, while the Active Max has a bigger 48.5 mm case.
| Spec | Amazfit Active 3 Premium | Amazfit Active Max |
|---|---|---|
| Case sizes | 45 mm | 48.5 mm |
| Case shape | Round | Round |
| Dimensions | 45 x 45 x 11 mm | 48.5 x 48.5 x 12.2 mm |
| Thickness | 11 mm | 12.2 mm |
| Weight (case) | 38 g | 39.5 g |
| Case material | Stainless steel | Aluminum Alloy / Polymer |
| Lens | Sapphire Glass | Strengthened glass |
| Band material | silicone | silicone |
| Band width | 20 mm | 22 mm |
| Band fitting | — | 22 mm |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Water standard | ISO 22810:2010 | ISO 22810:2010 |
Battery
The Active Max is ahead on battery life.
It lasts longer (25 days) and lasts longer on GPS (64 hours), and the Active 3 Premium doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Amazfit Active 3 Premium | Amazfit Active Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery (smartwatch mode) | 12 days | 25 days |
| Battery (GPS) | 24 hours | 2.7 days |
| All battery modes | Smartwatch: 12 days; Always-on display: 4 days; GPS: 24 hours; Multi-band GPS + music: 10 hours; Battery saver: 3.2 days | Smartwatch: 25 days; Smartwatch: 13 days; Always-on display: 10 days; GPS: 2.7 days; GPS: 22 hours |
| Battery capacity | 365 mAh | 658 mAh |
| Charging | puck | puck |
GPS & navigation
Both have built-in GPS with similar capabilities.
| Spec | Amazfit Active 3 Premium | Amazfit Active Max |
|---|---|---|
| GPS | Built-in | Built-in |
| Maps | Downloadable maps | Downloadable maps |
| Navigation features | turn-by-turn, round-trip routing, back-to-start | turn-by-turn, back-to-start, course import |
| Ski maps | — | Yes |
Health & sensors
Both track much the same health data.
Heart rate, sleep and the extra sensors line up closely.
| Spec | Amazfit Active 3 Premium | Amazfit Active Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | optical HR, SpO2, skin temperature, accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer, compass, ambient light, thermometer | optical HR, SpO2, skin temperature, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, barometer, ambient light, thermometer |
| Heart-rate sensor | BioTracker PPG biometric sensor (5PD + 2LED) | BioTracker PPG biometric sensor |
| Heart-rate tracking | 24/7 | 24/7 |
| High/low heart-rate alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Heart-rate variability | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | Yes |
| Skin temperature | Yes | Yes |
| Respiration rate | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep tracking | Sleep score | Sleep score |
| Stress tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Energy score | BioCharge | HybridCharge Energy Intelligence |
| Cycle tracking | Yes | Yes |
Training
Training features are evenly matched.
| Spec | Amazfit Active 3 Premium | Amazfit Active Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sport profiles | 170 | 170 |
| Auto activity detection | Yes | Yes |
| Triathlon / multisport | Yes | Yes |
| Swim tracking | Pool and open water | Pool and open water |
| Training metrics | VO2 max, training load, training effect, lactate threshold | VO2 max, training load, training effect, recovery time |
| Adaptive coaching | Yes | Yes |
| Running dynamics | Yes | — |
| Wrist running power | Yes | — |
| Strength rep counting | Yes | Yes |
| Heart-rate broadcast | Yes | — |
| External sensors | Bluetooth HR strap, power meter, speed/cadence | Bluetooth HR strap, power meter, speed/cadence, thermometer |
Smart features
Both offer much the same smart features.
| Spec | Amazfit Active 3 Premium | Amazfit Active Max |
|---|---|---|
| Notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Message replies | Android | Android |
| Calls on the watch | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Voice assistant | Zepp Flow | Zepp Flow |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Find my phone | Yes | Yes |
Diving, golf & more
Neither has a specialist edge here.
| Spec | Amazfit Active 3 Premium | Amazfit Active Max |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist modes | — | ski |