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Samsung Galaxy Watch9 vs Amazfit Balance 3
The differences that matter, in plain English. Same specs are hidden.
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The short answer
- Pick the Samsung Galaxy Watch9 for health tracking and apps and calls.
- Pick the Amazfit Balance 3 for battery life and sports and GPS.
- The Amazfit Balance 3 costs $10 less.
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Watch9 | Amazfit Balance 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $380 | $370 |
| Health tracking | 8 | 6 |
| Sports and GPS | 7 | 8 |
| Battery life | 4 | 9 |
| Apps and calls | 8 | 6 |
| Value | 7 | 8 |
| Works with | Android only | iPhone and Android |
| Display | 1.34in Super AMOLED, up to 3,000 nits | 1.5in AMOLED, sapphire glass, up to 3,000 nits |
| Battery | 1.25 days | 21 days |
| Health sensors | Heart rate, ECG, sleep tracking | Heart rate, blood oxygen, stress, sleep tracking |
| GPS | Dual-frequency GPS | Dual-band GPS |
| Water resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
| Weight | 31.5g | — |
| Released | 2026-08 | 2026-06 |
Scores are out of 10 and are our editorial view, based on official specs and trusted reviews. Specs come from official pages. Prices are US prices and can change.
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