Amazfit Bip S review: A good fitness watch marred by bad connectivity
Huami’s Amazfit series has always piqued my interest, not just because the company also makes the ultra-popular Xiaomi Mi Band , but because Amazfit wearables offer a ton of features at affordable price points. One of the biggest strengths of the Amazfit smartwatches we’ve reviewed in the past — the T-Rex or GTS — is their long battery life. However, we’ve so far been unimpressed by the software features and app experience these wearables bring to the table.
The Amazfit Bip S carries forward Huami’s tried and tested formula. It’s a follow up to the 2018 Amazfit Bip and retains the same squarish build that’s reminiscent of the Apple Watch . The screen size and lightweight body also remain largely unchanged. That said, there are some notable upgrades under the hood, including better water resistance, a more capable heart rate sensor, and an improved display. With all this and more, does the Amazfit Bip S manage to bury the ghosts of its predecessors? Read on for our full Amazfit Bip S review.
Rs4999
.00
Huami Amazfit Bip S
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Huami Amazfit Bip S
Buy it Now
Rs4999
.00
About this Huami Amazfit Bip S review: I used the Amazfit Bip S for a little over one week, running firmware version 2.1.1.02. I paired the Amazfit Bip S review unit with my Apple iPhone SE (2020) for the duration of this review. Huami supplied Android Authority with the Amazfit Bip S review unit. Show More
What is the Amazfit Bip S?
While Huami would very much like to call the Amazfit Bip S a smartwatch , it’s not really worthy of that status. It can’t take or make calls, it doesn’t support third-party apps, and its software experience is pretty basic.
It does bring a bunch of activity tracking features to the table. These include outdoor running , treadmill, cycling , walking, and swimming. Compared to the 2018 model, the only major difference here is the addition of swim tracking. The Amazfit Bip S comes with a 5ATM rating, which means it can withstand submersion up to 50m. In contrast, the original Bip could withstand a maximum depth of 1.5m with its IP68 rating.
Elsewhere, the Amazfit Bip S packs a bigger 200mAh battery, Bluetooth 5.0 (up from 4.0), an improved PPG optical heart rate sensor, a Sony 28nm built-in GPS chip, and the same promise of 40-day battery life.
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