Huami has just launched the Amazfit GTS in India below the Rs. 10,000 (~$140) mark. The smartwatch is an Amazon exclusive and will go on sale starting this week. The GTS is a smartwatch and fitness band rolled into one and features an AMOLED display, heart-rate sensor and is waterproof up to 5 ATM. The device features a metal body similar to the Apple Watch. Huami plans to seal their position in the Indian market with their lineup of premium yet affordable smartwatches. The GTS joins the company’s portfolio of wearable devices that includes the Amazfit GTR and the Verge Lite.

Huami Amazfit GTS Specifications and Features

The Huami Amazfit GTS features a square design with a 1.65-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 348 x 442 pixels and 341 ppi pixel density. The display is fingerprint resistant and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 certification. It is constructed out of aviation-grade aluminum and polymer, and weighs nearly 25 grams. The Amazfit GTS flaunts a silicon strap that users can swap out for a 20mm band.

Huami Amazfit GTS

The sensors on the Amazfit GTS include a PPG Bio-tracking optical sensor, 3-axis geomagnetic sensor, 6-axis acceleration sensor, ambient light sensor and air pressure sensor. The GTS can be paired to smartphones using Low Energy Bluetooth v5.0 and features GPS + GLONASS for more accurate positioning. The device draws power from a 220 mAh Lithium Polymer battery. It takes 2 hours to recharge using magnetic or 2-pin POGO connectors.

The battery is rated to last for 14 days in daily use mode where the heart rate sensor and sleep monitoring is always enabled. The battery life can be extended to 46 days by putting the device in basic watch mode and turning off the fitness functionalities. With the GPS and GLONASS enabled, the battery on the Amazfit GTS lasts up to 25 hours.

The smartwatch is rated to withstand pressure up to 5 ATM, meaning that the device can survive up to a depth of 50 meters. It supports multiple swimming scenarios and is designed to recognize different swimming positions automatically. The GTS supports 12 mainstream exercise modes including outdoor running, treadmill, walking, outdoor and indoor cycling, open water and pool swimming, climbing, trail running, elliptical trainer, skiing and general workout.

Huami Amazfit GTS Price and Availability

The Huami Amazfit GTS is priced at Rs. 9,999 (~$140). It is an Amazon India exclusive and will go on sale starting Oct. 13. The device is elegantly crafted, sleek and is available in 6 color options including Lava Grey, Rose Pink, Steel Blue and a few shades of black, red and white.

Mark Mao, the Vice President of Overseas Business at Huami commented, “2019 has been an amazing year for Huami. We have received tremendous response from the Indian market on all our recent products including the Verge Lite, Bip Lite and the GTR. We expect the market to favor GTS too. It is designed exclusively for millennials who are both fashion conscious and fitness buffs”.