Smartwatches Head to head
Apple Watch Series 12 vs Amazfit Balance 3
The Apple Watch Series 12 leads on case weight (no band), ECG app and cellular version available. The Amazfit Balance 3 leads on battery life (rated) and water resistance. They are level on built-in GPS. At list price the Amazfit Balance 3 is $79 cheaper.
Apple Watch Series 12 GPS 46mm Aluminum
$449
Maker's list price, checked Sep 29, 2026
Model Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS) 46mm Aluminum Case
Leads on 3 of 6 specs
Amazfit Balance 3 Stainless Steel
$369.99
Maker's list price, checked Sep 29, 2026
Model Balance 3 (Stainless Steel)
Leads on 2 of 6 specs
Who leads on specs?
Counted on the 6 specs both makers publish.
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Choose the Apple Watch Series 12 if
Case weight (no band), ECG app and cellular version available matter more to you than the price difference.
Choose the Amazfit Balance 3 if
Battery life (rated) and water resistance matter most, and you want to spend less.
Spec by spec
Every spec side by side. A tick and a green cell mark the better figure.
| Spec | Apple Watch Series 12 | Amazfit Balance 3 | Who leads |
|---|---|---|---|
| List price | $449 | $369.99 | Amazfit Balance 3 |
| Battery life (rated) | 24 hr | 504 hr | Amazfit Balance 3 |
| Case weight (no band) | 39.5 g | 62 g | Apple Watch Series 12 |
| Water resistance | 50 m | 100 m | Amazfit Balance 3 |
| ECG app | Yes | No | Apple Watch Series 12 |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes | Level |
| Cellular version available | Yes | No | Apple Watch Series 12 |
| Case size | 46 mm | 51.4 mm | For information |
As a Apple Watch Series 12 alternative
Rated for up to 21 days and 100 m water resistance for about $80 less, but there is no ECG app, no cellular version, and the case weighs 62 g.
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