Amazfit Bip 6 vs Amazfit Bip 5
The Bip 6 is the better watch on paper: it lasts longer (14 days), has an AMOLED screen and tracks sleep in more depth. The Bip 5 doesn't beat it on any spec that matters.
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Key differences
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Battery life
Bip 6 wins
The Amazfit Bip 6 lasts up to 14 days against 10 days.
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GPS
Bip 6 wins
The Amazfit Bip 6 adds maps on the wrist.
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Display
Bip 6 wins
The Amazfit Bip 6 has an AMOLED screen against LCD.
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Health
Evenly matched
Much the same health sensors.
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Weight
Evenly matched
Similar weight: 27.9 g and 26 g.
Other differences
- Sleep Bip 6 wins
The Bip 6 goes further on sleep, with a nightly sleep score.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Bip 6 if…
- You hate charging: it's rated for up to 14 days in smartwatch mode.
- You want a vivid, phone-like screen: it has AMOLED-class colour and contrast.
- You want to sleep better: it scores each night and tells you what to change.
Choose the Bip 5 if…
- You prefer its look and app: it covers the same essentials as the Bip 6.
Full spec comparison
The Bip 6 leads on battery life and the display; elsewhere the two are closely matched.
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Overview
| Spec | Amazfit Bip 6 | Amazfit Bip 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Amazfit | Amazfit |
| Series | Bip | Bip |
| Colours | Black, Charcoal, Stone, Red | White |
Platform & apps
Both work with the same phones and software.
| Spec | Amazfit Bip 6 | Amazfit Bip 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Subscription | Not needed | — |
Display
The Bip 6 is ahead on the display.
It has an AMOLED screen, and the Bip 5 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Amazfit Bip 6 | Amazfit Bip 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display type | AMOLED | LCD |
| Screen size | 1.97 in | 1.91 in |
| Resolution | 390 x 450 | 320 x 380 |
| Pixel density | 302 ppi | 260 ppi |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | — |
| Colour display | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Controls | touchscreen, buttons | touchscreen |
Design & durability
Both are similar in size, weight and water rating.
| Spec | Amazfit Bip 6 | Amazfit Bip 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Case sizes | 46.3 mm | 45.9 mm |
| Case shape | Rectangular | Rectangular |
| Dimensions | 46.3 x 40.2 x 10.45 mm | 45.9 x 38.1 x 11.2 mm |
| Thickness | 10.45 mm | 11.2 mm |
| Weight (case) | 27.9 g | 26 g |
| Case material | Frame: Aluminum alloy; Case: Fiber-reinforced polymer | Plastic |
| Lens | Tempered glass | — |
| Band material | Liquid Silicone | silicone |
| Band width | 22 mm | — |
| Fits wrists | 130-195 mm | 155-210 mm |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | — |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Water standard | ISO 22810:2010 | — |
Battery
The Bip 6 is ahead on battery life.
It lasts longer (14 days), and the Bip 5 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Amazfit Bip 6 | Amazfit Bip 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery (smartwatch mode) | 14 days | 10 days |
| Battery (GPS) | 32 hours | — |
| All battery modes | Smartwatch: 14 days; Battery saver: 26 days; GPS: 32 hours | Smartwatch: 10 days; Battery saver: 26 days |
| Battery capacity | 340 mAh | 300 mAh |
| Battery type | — | LiPo |
| Charging | puck | puck |
| Full charge time | — | 120 min |
GPS & navigation
Both have built-in GPS with similar capabilities.
| Spec | Amazfit Bip 6 | Amazfit Bip 5 |
|---|---|---|
| GPS | Built-in | Built-in |
| Satellite systems | — | GPS |
| Maps | Downloadable maps | — |
| Navigation features | turn-by-turn, back-to-start | — |
Health & sensors
The Bip 6 is ahead on health tracking.
It tracks sleep in more depth, and the Bip 5 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Amazfit Bip 6 | Amazfit Bip 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | optical HR, SpO2, accelerometer, gyroscope, ambient light, compass | optical HR, SpO2, accelerometer |
| Heart-rate sensor | BioTracker PPG biometric sensor (5PD + 2LED) | — |
| Heart-rate tracking | 24/7 | 24/7 |
| High/low heart-rate alerts | Yes | — |
| Heart-rate variability | Yes | — |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | Yes |
| Respiration rate | Yes | — |
| Sleep tracking | Sleep score | Basic |
| Stress tracking | Yes | — |
| Readiness score | Readiness score | — |
| Cycle tracking | Yes | — |
Training
Training features are evenly matched.
| Spec | Amazfit Bip 6 | Amazfit Bip 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sport profiles | 140 | — |
| Auto activity detection | Yes | — |
| Training metrics | PeakBeats, Heart rate recovery | — |
| Adaptive coaching | Yes | — |
| Strength rep counting | Yes | — |
| External sensors | Bluetooth HR strap, power meter, speed/cadence | — |
Smart features
Both offer much the same smart features.
| Spec | Amazfit Bip 6 | Amazfit Bip 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Message replies | Android | — |
| Calls on the watch | Yes | — |
| Speaker | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Voice assistant | Zepp Flow | Alexa |
| Contactless payments | — | No |
| Cellular | — | None |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Find my phone | Yes | Yes |