Amazfit is giving out huge discounts and offers under the Black Friday 2021 Deal at Amazon US. Known for their smart wearables like fitness bands and smartwatches, Amazfit has brought about a revolution in the affordable smart wearable segment. 

Considering their varied product line, you are spoiled for choices in terms of features and pricing, and this week most of their smartwatches are available at a massively discounted price. 

Here are some of the best deals on Amazfit Smart Watches at Amazon US.

Please note that the abovementioned deals are available for a limited period only. So grab your discounted smartwatch before the deals expire. 

For more information on such exciting deals and offers check out our deals hub.

* Please Note: When you buy something using the links in our articles, we may earn a small commission at no cost to you.

The post Black Friday Deal: Massive discounts on Amazfit Smartwatches at Amazon US appeared first on Gizmochina.

When Zepp OS was announced in July, one of the new features the manufacturer revealed the new operating system would bring is an improvement in power consumption. With the launch of the new Amazfit GTR 3 and Amazfit GTS 3, that claim is indeed true as both watches do have better battery life, at least on paper, than their predecessors.

The Amazfit GTR 2 and Amazfit GTS 2 launched with a battery capacity of 471mAh and 246mAh respectively. Surprisingly, the new Amazfit GTR 3 has a smaller 450mAh battery compared to its predecessor while the new Amazfit GTS 3 has a 250mAh battery which is a tad bigger than that of its predecessor. Nevertheless, the Amazfit GTS 3 with its smaller battery capacity, but the same 1.39-inch display size as the Amazfit GTR 2, has better battery life. The Amazfit GTR 3 which has a slightly bigger battery but also a larger 1.75-inch screen compared to its predecessor, the Amazfit GTS 2 whose screen is 1.65 inches, also has better battery life.

The table below shows how the new smartwatches compare to the old ones with respect to battery life:

Amazfit GTR 3 vs Amazfit GTR 2

As shown in the table above, the Amazfit GTR 3, even with its smaller battery capacity has an additional 7 days of battery life when compared to its predecessor for typical usage. For heavy usage, it also gets an extra 3.5 days of battery life which is quite impressive. Surprisingly, in battery saver mode, its battery life is 3 days fewer.

Amazfit GTS 3 vs Amazfit GTS 2

The Amazfit GTS 3 has a bigger display than its predecessor and a slightly bigger battery. It is understandable that it has a bigger battery since the larger display means the overall watch is bigger and there should be more space to squeeze in a bigger battery. However, since the screen is bigger and the difference in battery capacity is very small, one wouldn’t expect a significant difference in battery life, right?

Turns out the Amazfit GTS 3 is as impressive in terms of battery life just like its circular sibling. In typical usage mode, its battery life is 5 days more than that of the Amazfit GTS 2. It also lasts for an additional 2.5 days in heavy usage mode when compared to its predecessor. In battery saver mode, both smartwatches have the same battery life.

Zepp OS – A promise delivered

It is pretty nice to see that the promise of better power consumption with the arrival of Zepp OS is not false. Although the details above were pulled from their product pages, we don’t expect a significant deviation, if at all, when the watches are reviewed.

RELATED:

• Opinion: There is a need for a smaller Amazfit GTR smartwatch
• Nothing wrist (1) smartwatch gets imagined with a transparent design revealing its innards
• Huawei’s medical grade ECG and Blood Pressure Smartwatch approved by China

The post Zepp OS does bring better battery life compared to Amazfit OS appeared first on Gizmochina.

Huami has an event tomorrow in China and it has confirmed that it will announce a new operating system and new chipset for smartwatches. It turns out that there will be a global launch for a new pair of Amazfit Earbuds too and we may also get a new smartwatch under the Amazfit GTR 2/ GTS 2 series.

The official Amazfit Global Twitter account has revealed that it will announce a new pair of earbuds. The earbuds should launch as a successor to the ZenBuds and will have health features such as posture detection and sedentary reminder. Amazfit has also revealed that the earbuds will have Active Noise Cancellation and sports tracking.

Are you ready? Tomorrow, it's time to hear the beats of your call to fitness with #Amazfit.#launch #new #newproduct #comingsoon pic.twitter.com/wey80Gsyti

— Amazfit (@AmazfitGlobal) July 12, 2021

Huami has also teased a new smartwatch that will be a member of its Amazfit GTS 2 and Amazfit GTR 2 family. There are already six smartwatches under the second-generation GT family. Alongside the Amazfit GTS 2 and Amazfit GTR 2, there is also the Amazfit GTS 2 Mini, Amazfit GTS 2e, Amazfit GTR 2e, and the Amazfit GTR 2 eSIM.

From the teaser, it appears it will be a member of the GTR family as the image shows a silhouette of a watch with a round display.

RELATED:

• Amazfit GTR 2 Smartwatch is now available at AliExpress for $164
• Meizu resurrects Blue Charm line: creates accounts for tablet, watch, and more
• boAt Watch Xtend officially goes on sale in India for 2,999 INR ($40)

The post A new pair of Amazfit earbuds is coming tomorrow, new GTR 2/GTS 2 watch teased too appeared first on Gizmochina.

If you are picking up a new Amazfit smartwatch in the US anytime soon, you will be eligible for a free strap depending on the model you purchase. We don’t know how long the promo has been on, but it will end on the 16th of March in the US.

According to the promotional page, all purchases of the Amazfit GTS 2, Amazfit GTR 2, Amazfit GTR 2e, and Amazfit GTS 2e will come with a free strap. The straps usually sell for between $19.99 to $24.99 depending on the model of the watch.

Those who purchase the Amazfit GTR 2 or Amazfit GTR 2e will get a free Amazfit Leather Series Strap (22mm) and can choose if they want it in white or black. While those who purchase the Amazfit GTS 2 or Amazfit GTS 2e will get the Amazfit Coor Series Strap (20mm) and get to choose if they want it in Navy Blue, Coral Red, and Olive Green.

1 of 2

We checked other regions and found out that the promo is also on in Germany where it will end on March 8.

RELATED:

• Amazfit GTS 2 mini gets Amazon Alexa support via OTA update in India
• Amazfit T-Rex Pro pricing and hands-on video leaked ahead of launch
• Battle for Your Wrist: Amazfit Bip U or Redmi Watch, which should you buy?

The post Amazfit is offering a free strap when you purchase select models appeared first on Gizmochina.

Amazfit India has already confirmed that it will launch the entire GT 2 series of Smartwatch in the country. Accordingly, it announced the GTR 2 starting at ₹12,999($177) a few days back. Today, the company has made the sibling GTS 2 official for the same price.

Amazfit GTS 2 Price, Availability

Amazfit GTS 2 will be available on the official website, and Amazon India at launch. The device will accordingly launch on December 21 in the country. However, starting today, users can pre-order the smartwatch on Amazfit Website from Today(December 18). You can take a look at the pricing below:

• Amazfit GTS 2 (Black)- ₹12,999($177).

As mentioned, the pre-order is open only for the Midnight Black variant. However, we can expect the GTS 2 Chinese variant colors like Desert Gold, Urban Gray to debut on December 21(Monday).

That said, the Amazfit website also says deliveries will begin from December 21 and a strap worth ₹1,799($24.47) will be free for those who pre-order the device. Still, the Amazon India webpage just shows a ‘notify me’ button.

Amazfit GTS 2 Specifications and Features

From, the above, we can see that Huami has priced the GTS 2 exactly as the GTR 2. However, we all know that GT’S’ has a square-shaped display whereas GT’R’ watches have a round dial. Additionally, they have has some differences in display, battery but share a lot of similarities as well.

The Amazfit GTS 2 measures 42.8×35.6×9.7mm and weighs 24.7g without the strap. As mentioned above there is a square-display up front, a single crown on the right, and straps made of silicone. Amazfit says the body is made of Aluminum alloy with a 3D curved bezel-less design but the bottom shell is plastic.

Besides, there is a 1.65-inch AMOLED square-display with a resolution of 348×442 pixels. It also has a peak brightness of 450 nits and a 341 PPI. This is a bit bigger than the GTR 2  and also has a similar ODLC coating for scratch resistance. Similarly, the GTS 2 has a smaller 246mAh battery than GTR 2(471mAh) and it should last for 7-days(Typical use) on a single charge via magnetic stand.

For connectivity, we have Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, GPS, GLONASS. Other features like self-developed BioTracker, 2 PPG with blood oxygen monitoring, 24-hr heart rate monitoring, 12 sport modes, PAI health assessment, similar to GTR 2. It also has an offline voice assistant support, sleep tracking, voice calling, 3GB storage, Notifications, and 5ATM water resistance.

UP NEXT: realme Watch S Pro Specifications and Features revealed ahead of December 23 launch

The post Amazfit GTS 2 goes official for ₹12,999($177) in India; pre-orders begin today appeared first on Gizmochina.

Huami announced two new smartwatches today, one of which is the Amazfit GTS 2e. This new smartwatch brings the models under the Amazfit GTS 2 series to three which is a lot considering last year’s GTS watch was only available in one model.

When the Amazfit GTS 2 Mini was announced, I wrote an opinion piece on why the smartwatch was a better purchase than the standard Amazfit GTS 2. Now that there is a third model now, we are sure our readers will want to know which of these three watches is worth purchasing. We hope this post makes it easier for you to choose from the lineup. First, let’s have a spec by spec and features comparison of the features of all three watches:

The table clearly shows the differences between the three smartwatches which cuts across multiple areas including the display, features, and price. Below, we will focus on the major differences

Display and Materials

This is the part of the smartwatch users will interact with the most, so it will most likely be the dealbreaker or dealmaker for anyone who is considering any of the three watches.

The Amazfit GTS 2 and GTS 2e both have the same screen which is a 1.65-inch Super Retina Display. Where they differ is in the glass covering the screen – you get a 3D curved glass on the former while the latter has 2.5D glass. Apart from aesthetics, the screens are the same. So you can’t go wrong with either of them.

However, the Amazfit GTS 2 Mini has a smaller and less sharp AMOLED display. It is not bad but it won’t measure up to that of its siblings.

Coming to materials, Huami uses the same material for the case of all three watches which is commendable. It is aluminum alloy but the finish is different and that is one of what makes them different.

EDITOR’S PICK: Redmi Watch hands-on: A solid Budget smartwatch with NFC

Sports Modes and Features

The Amazfit GTS 2 lineup supports a plethora of sports modes – 90 modes on the Amazfit GTS 2 and GTS 2e while the GTS 2 Mini has 70, which is more than sufficient if you ask me.

All three of the watches support the basics too such as heart rate measurement, blood oxygen level detection, and sleep tracking. The GTS 2e adds temperature measurement, a feature not available on the more expensive GTS 2 and the more affordable GTS 2 Mini. According to Huami, you can use the temperature sensor to measure ambient temperature and also the skin (surface) temperature of the wearer.

The Amazfit GTS 2 Mini’s own unique feature is support for women’s health and it is surprising it is the only one of the three that has it. This will make it appeal more to women as the menstrual calendar along with reminders for periods and ovulation will surely come in handy.

The Amazfit GTS has its own unique features too, one of which is built-in storage that allows users to store their own songs on the watch. Another feature it has is support for Bluetooth calls, so you can pick calls on it and talk back as it has not only a microphone but a speaker too. It is also the only one that connects via Wi-Fi.

Battery life

The Amazfit GTS 2 and Amazfit GTS 2e have the same battery capacity but the latter has better battery life. The Amazfit GTS 2 Mini which has a smaller battery but of course smaller screen also has a great battery life too that matches that of the Amazfit GTS 2e.

Price

The Amazfit GTS 2 is the most expensive of the three, and Huami may justify that with its sharper display, built-in storage, support for calls, and more premium finish. The Amazfit GTS 2e is more affordable while retaining most of the features of its sibling. It also has a significantly better battery life which is one of the cons of the Amazfit GTS 2.

The GTS 2 Mini is the most affordable of them all and that low price is due to the tradeoffs in the screen size and type, fewer sports modes, and motor type. Its battery life also matches that of the new Amazfit GTS 2e.

Conclusion

I already said there isn’t a compelling reason to get the Amazfit GTS 2 since there is the Amazfit GTS 2 Mini, and the launch of the Amazfit GTS 2e further reinforces that point. The GTS 2e packs the same display as the GTS 2, most of its features, and a way better battery life at just ¥100 more than the Mini model. All of these make the Amazfit GTS 2 a hard sell.

So if you want to pick up a model from the second-gen GTS series, the Amazfit GTS 2e or the Amazfit GTS 2 Mini are what we will consider first before the Amazfit GTS 2.

UP NEXT: Apple, Huawei, and Samsung lead the global Smartwatch market in Q3 2020

The post Battle for your wrist: Amazfit GTS 2 vs Amazfit GTS 2e vs Amazfit GTS 2 Mini appeared first on Gizmochina.

Last week, Huami confirmed the arrival of Amazfit GTR 2 to India. Now, ahead of December 17 launch, the pricing and features of the wearable have been revealed.

Amazfit GTR 2 India Price, Availability

As reported by XDADevelopers, Amazfit GTR 2 price has been revealed on Flipkart, and it’s official website. You can take a look at the price of the Classic, and Sports edition below:

• Sports Edition- ₹12,999$($176)*
• Class Edition- ₹13,499($183)*

As mentioned above, the Amazfit GTR 2 will be available for purchase on both the Amazfit website and Flipkart after the official launch. Now, the device is up for pre-orders on the official website whereas Flipkart shows the  ‘Coming soon’ message and a ‘Notify Me’ button. Additionally, the Amazfit website says the Delivery will start from December 17 suggesting the sale date.

*- users who pre-order the fitness tracker before the launch date will get an additional strap for free.

Amazfit GTR 2 Specifications, Features

Although Huami lists the specifications and features of the GTR 2, we already know that from the China launch back in September. The wearable is merely a fitness tracker but hides under the look of a Smartwatch. It comes in two modes- Classic and Sports Edition.

Measuring 46.4*46.4*10.7mm, the GTR 2 weighs 31.5g(Sport) and 39g(Classic) and comes in Obsidian Black color. You get a Round display upfront and two circular crowns on the right side. Amazfit says the body is made of Aluminum alloy(Sport), Stainless steel(Classic), and the touch screen with tempered glass, Anti-fingerprint, and ODLC coating.

It features a 1.39-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 454×454, 450 nits brightness, and 326 PPI. For connectivity, you get built-in GPS, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and Wi-Fi (2.4GHz). A 471mAh battery backs all this and it charges via a Magnetic charging stand. Amazfit claims that one charge will give a typical battery life of up to 14 days.

As for features, the GTR 2 has a self-developed BioTracker, 2 PPG with blood oxygen monitoring. It also supports 24-hr heart rate monitoring, stress and sleep monitor,  12 sport modes, PAI health assessment, Amazon Alexa built-in, and more. Apart from GTR 2, Amazfit has already confirmed that it will launch the Amazfit GTS 2, and GTS 2 Mini in India.

UP NEXT: boAt Enigma budget smartwatch launched in India for ₹2,999 ($41)

The post Amazfit GTR 2 starts at ₹12,999($176) in India; pre-orders begin today appeared first on Gizmochina.

Huami announced the Amazfit GTS 2 Mini yesterday as a more affordable version of the Amazfit GTS 2 which itself is still a new smartwatch. After comparing the specs of the two watches, I can not come up with a justifiable reason to choose the latter.

The Amazfit GTS 2 Mini packs the necessary upgrades that earn it the tag of the true successor to the original Amazfit GTS that launched a year ago. It does this while keeping the price tag affordable. A few reviews I have come across said the Amazfit GTS 2 doesn’t offer enough to justify its price tag. For those who share a similar sentiment, I believe the GTS 2 Mini may be the smartwatch for them to purchase. I hope the points below help to convey why I believe so:

A smaller display but still AMOLED

The Amazfit GTS 2 Mini has an AMOLED screen. It is a 1.55-inch display with a 354 x 306 resolution and a ppi of 301. The screen is smaller than that of the original Amazfit GTS and the Amazfit GTS 2 and its resolution is also lower but it should suffice.

The display is housed in an aluminum alloy case with a plastic bottom shell. These are the same materials used for the Amazfit GTS 2. So just because it is cheaper doesn’t mean it comes with lower-quality materials. It is important to mention that Huami doesn’t say if the GTS 2 Mini has any form of protection for the screen but the GTS 2 drops the Gorilla Glass 3 protection of its predecessor for a diamond-like carbon coating that makes the screen more resistant to scratches and wear.

More than enough sports modes

The Amazfit GTS 2 launched with 12 sports modes out of the box but a recent update brought the total number to 90. That is definitely a lot and we are sure only a fraction of them will be used. The Amazfit GTS 2 Mini doesn’t disappoint either as it comes with 70 sports modes right out of the box. That is fewer than 90 but a lot more than the 12 sports the original Amazfit GTS has.

SpO2 Sensor? Women’s Health? Check!

One of the upgrades the Amazfit GTS 2 brings over the first-gen model is support for blood oxygen level (SpO2) detection. The Amazfit GTS 2 Mini also comes with a SpO2 sensor. Another feature that the mini has is Women’s Health Management which tracks period and ovulation dates. Surprisingly the Amazfit GTS 2 doesn’t have this feature.

EDITOR’S PICK: Amazfit Pop Pro launched in China with built-in GPS, compass, and Xiao AI voice assistant

It has built-in GPS

Huami is known to remove GPS from the more affordable models of its smartwatches. The Amazfit Bip Lite and Amazfit Bip S Lite are examples. Thankfully, that is not the case with the Amazfit GTS 2 Mini. It has GPS and GLONASS for positioning when exercising outdoors. It also has an accelerometer, geomagnetic sensor, and gyroscope.

AI Assistant and NFC on board

Just like the Amazfit GTS 2, the Amazfit GTS 2 Mini has Xiaomi’s XiaoAI Assistant, so you can set reminders, ask questions, and control compatible smart home products. We believe the global version will swap the Chinese assistant for Amazon’s Alexa assistant when it launches. The watch also has NFC but this will most likely not be available for the global version. The global version of the Amazfit GTS 2 also doesn’t have NFC but the one sold in China has.

Longer Battery Life

The Amazfit GTS 2 Mini has a smaller 220mAh battery capacity but its battery life – 14 days for typical usage is double that of the Amazfit GTS 2 which has a slightly larger 246mAh capacity.

What is missing?

To keep the price tag low, the GTS 2 Mini doesn’t have built-in storage so you can’t store songs or audiobooks on it but it does support music playback control when linked to a phone. It also doesn’t have a speaker so you cannot accept calls on it. Another missing feature is that its screen doesn’t rotate to accommodate both left and right-handed users. Other missing features are offline voice assistant, stress-level monitoring, and an air pressure sensor.

Conclusion

With a price tag of ¥699 (~$107), the Amazfit GTS 2 Mini costs even less than the original Amazfit GTS which launched for ¥899 (~$137). The Amazfit GTS 2 is ¥999 (~$152) in China, $179.99 in the US, €169 in Europe, and £159 in the UK.

We expect the global version of the GTS 2 Mini to be priced between $120 – $130 which makes it $50 to $60 cheaper than its sibling. For that price difference, and seeing that you are not missing much, the GTS 2 Mini will likely sell faster than its sibling.

UP NEXT: FCC certifies Amazfit GTS 2e and Amazfit GTR 2e smartwatches

The post With the Amazfit GTS 2 Mini, there’s no compelling reason to get the Amazfit GTS 2 appeared first on Gizmochina.

A new update is rolling out to the Amazfit GTR 2 and Amazfit GTS 2 smartwatches. The update brings new features to the two watches, with the key one being support for more sports modes.

According to an official Weibo post, the update is currently available only for Android users. The iOS update has been delayed as it has not yet passed the iOS app store review as a result of the Thanksgiving Holiday in the US. The update arrives as version 5.6.0 for Android and has already been reviewed by the various Android app stores.

Huami says the update brings a new motion recognition function. It also increases the number of supported sports modes to 90. The manufacturer had promised during the launch of the two watches that an update will increase the supported sports modes from 12 to 90.

Users will also be able to edit the list of supported sports modes so that they can bring their favorite sports to the top of the list. The changelog also says that the smartwatches will not light up every time a new message alert comes in.

This new update is the third firmware update for the Amazfit GTS 2 and Amazfit GTR 2 since they were announced in September. The two watches have AMOLED displays but of different shapes and sizes – a 1.65-inch rectangular display for the GTS 2 and a 1.39-inch circular display for the GTR 2.

Both watches have 4GB of storage (3GB for the global version), built-in GPS+GLONASS, a SpO2 sensor, a heart rate sensor, XiaoAI voice assistant (Alexa for the global version), NFC, and a battery life of up to 7 days for the Amazfit GTS and up to 14 days for the Amazfit GTR. The two watches are priced at $179.

UP NEXT: FCC certifies Amazfit GTS 2e and Amazfit GTR 2e smartwatches

The post New firmware update increases Amazfit GTR 2 and Amazfit GTS 2 sports modes to 90 appeared first on Gizmochina.

Huami had a global event today during which it announced the global versions of the Amazfit GTR 2 and Amazfit GTS 2 smartwatches. Unfortunately, the Amazfit Smart Scale was not unveiled at the event.

The Amazfit GTR 2 and Amazfit GTS 2 were first announced last month in China, however, their global versions come with slightly different features. Since we already covered the specs of the two watches when they launched in China, we will only list the new features of the global version as well as price and availability details.

Amazon Alexa Voice Assistant

The Amazfit GTR 2 and Amazfit GTS 2 swap the XiaoAI assistant on the Chinese models for Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant. The voice assistant works offline too and there are more than 65 offline voice commands. Huami says the Alexa voice assistant will be available in 15 languages.

Built-in Storage

The Chinese version also has built-in storage but the global version comes with 3GB of storage space, unlike the Chinese version that has 4GB. Huami says users will be able to store up to 600 songs on the smartwatch

Price and Availability

The Amazfit GTS 2 and Amazfit GTR 2 will sell for $179 in the US and £159 in the UK. The GTR 2 will go on sale in the US and UK on October 30 while the GTS 2 will go on sale on November 1 in the US. The Amazfit GTS 2 will be available in the UK on November 15. Pre-order starts today in the US for both watches.

The watches will also be sold in Spain, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Russia, Italy, Indonesia, and Singapore.

Buyers will be able to get the Amazfit GTR 2 in Obisidian Black while the Amazfit GTS 2 will be available in Midnight Black, Desert Gold, and Urban Grey.

UP NEXT: Amazfit Smart Scale product page is live; supports up to 16 body health metrics

The post Amazfit GTS 2 and Amazfit GTR 2 global version launches with Amazon Alexa built-in appeared first on Gizmochina.

Fresh from launching the Amazfit Bip U in India and the Amazfit Pop in China, Huami has another launch, this time, a global one, set for Tuesday, October 27.

The announcement was made on Twitter by the official Amazfit account, and the tweet teases the arrival of the global version of the Amazfit GTR 2. Huami is also expected to announce the Amazfit GTS 2 on the same day.

There are only 3 days left until we bring you something new. Join us on 27 October at 09:00 PST. #WhereStyleMeetsHealth #ANewClassicEssential pic.twitter.com/QsM6UEe7Zs

— Amazfit (@AmazfitGlobal) October 25, 2020

The Amazfit GTR 2 and Amazfit GTS 2 were announced in China last month at an offline conference, however, Tuesday’s event will most likely be live-streamed. The two smartwatches bring new features such as blood oxygen saturation measurement, built-in storage, and improvements in heart rate measurement and sleep tracking. The two smartwatches also feature a refined design.

The global versions of the two watches should pack practically the same features save for the replacement of the XiaoAI voice assistant with Amazon’s Alexa assistant.

With respect to price, the Amazfit GTR 2 and Amazfit GTS 2 both sell for ¥999 in China which converts to about $149/€126. We expect a global price of €149 since they will be announced first in Europe. However, the classic version of the Amazfit GTR 2 which is ¥1099 (~€139) should cost more. We also expect the Amazfit Bip U to get a European launch on Tuesday.

UP NEXT: Amazfit Bip U Pro is coming and these are some of its features

The post Amazfit global event scheduled for October 27; expect the launch of GTR 2 and GTS 2 global versions appeared first on Gizmochina.

Huami has just announced two new wearable products in the company’s first offline launch conference earlier today (22nd September 2020). In the event, the Amazfit GTR 2 and Amazfit GTS 2 were unveiled, which arrive with various improvements alongside certain new features.

Amazfit GTR 2

The Huami Amazfit GTR 2 is the second iteration of the GTR series and arrives with a 14 days long battery life. It also features new health-related features like blood oxygen detection and can also monitor sleep patterns. The wearable is built with a 3D glass on the top which is surrounded by a ceramic bezel. Huami claims that each watch goes through 35 processes and over 27 hours of polishing. The glass is also coated with a diamond-like carbon coating to prevent any scratches during use, with a 9H hardness comparable to sapphire.

The display is a 1.39 inch AMOLED panel with a 328 PPI that has a maximum brightness of 450 nits. It is also slimmer than the previous generation and features two crowns on the right side. Two versions of the new smartwatch can be purchased, which includes a class model that has a stainless steel body and leather strap or a sports model that features an aluminum alloy body with a silicone strap.

New Health Tracking and Assessment System

The Amazfit GTR 2 is equipped with the latest BioTracker 2 PPG optical sensor that enables it to check the blood oxygen saturation levels alongside mapping the user’s heart rate. Huami said that the saturation measurements can reach up to 96 percent, which is almost the same as a professional oximeter that is used specifically for the task. The company has also developed a new sleep engine that can run with the blood oxygen detection feature to map the breathing cycles of the user during sleep.

In other words, this maps the blood oxygen levels at night as well, which is a feature that is likely inspired by the ongoing pandemic. The wearable also has a built-in PAI health assessment system that converts the various health data gathered over time into values that can be read later on through the use of algorithms. The Amazfit GTR 2 also features 12 different sports modes, which it can automatically detect, and has a water resistance of up to 50 meters. It also features essential connectivity options like Bluetooth and can connect with wireless earphones as well.

Editor’s Pick: POCO X3 for Rs 16,999 (~$231) brings a 120Hz display, 6,000mAh battery, SD732G, and 64MP quad cameras

For storage, 4GB of internal storage is also offered and users can store music locally on the device. The latest Huami wearable is supported by both Android and iOS smartphones, features the XiaoAI voice assistant, and can even connect to WiFi to download music directly without a paired handset. This also allows the device to support GPS and GLONASS positioning systems. Its battery life can last for up to 14 days with regular use and about 38 days when used just as a basic watch. The device still supports NFC for various payments and other security features as well.

Amazfit GTS 2

The other wearable that Huami announced in the press conference was the Amazfit GTS 2. This device has a thinner and lighter design in comparison to the GTR 2 but still features the same “roundness, integration, and immersion,” in other words, a similar diamond-like coating for added protection. Unlike the GTR 2 however, the Amazfit GTS 2 features a rectangular 1.65 inch AMOLED display with rounded corners. It also has 450 nits of maximum brightness and a 341 PPI density for clear images.

The gadget has an anodized metallic body that arrives in three colors, namely obsidian black, streamer gold, and dolphin gray. Similar to GTR 2, it also features 12 sports modes and the company claims that it will support up to 90 different modes in the future. The Amazfit GTS 2 is also quite similar in terms of health-related prowess with the GTR 2 a well, with it also having the same PAI health system and smart functions. Its battery life lasts for about 7 days with regular use and 20 days when used as a simple watch.

Just like the Amazfit GTR 2, the GTS 2 also has onboard storage. It also has a microphone and speaker so users can take calls on their watch.

Price and Availability

The Amazfit GTR 2 is priced and 999 Yuan (roughly 146 US Dollars) for the Sports variant and 1,099 Yuan (roughly 162 US Dollars) for the Class variant. On the other hand, the GTS 2 is priced at 999 Yuan and both the smartwatches will be available through online sales on 23rd September 2020. It will be available through major Chinese online retailers like JD.com, Tmall, Xiaomi Youpin, Huami’s own stores, and more.

UP NEXT: Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G prices, color options appear before next week’s launch event

The post Huami announces Amazfit GTR 2 and GTS 2, features blood oxygen level tracker and more appeared first on Gizmochina.

After teasing new products a month ago, Huawei announced that it will launch Amazfit GTR 2 and GTS 2 on September 22. Before the launch tomorrow, let’s look at all the features that are coming with the two smartwatches.

Amazfit GTR 2 and GTS 2 will be direct successors of the earlier launched GTR and GTS. Last year, both the GTR and GTS launched with AMOLED display and similar sensors. That is likely to continue this year as well. However, they are likely to differ in a few other specifications like battery and prices.

Amazfit GTR 2 and GTS 2 Design

Design-wise, both the GTR 2 and GTS 2 will follow their predecessors’ style. The GTR 2 will have a round dial while the GTS 2 will follow the sort of a squircle design. Both the smartwatches will have a premium build with metal casing and retain the AMOLED displays with slight curves towards the edges. The GTS 2, however, has a revamped side where the crown protrudes from the inside on the right. So far, only the black strap is visible in teasers but we can expect more on Tuesday.

Specifications and Features

Anyways, the main highlight of the GTR 2 and GTS 2 will be the blood-oxygen monitoring solution. In fact, Huami’s CEO confirmed this in a post on Weibo and also teased that the devices will have better blood-oxygen and sleep monitoring than rivals like Apple. To recall, the company launched the OxygenBeats engine back in June which eliminates signal noise and improves accuracy by around 50%.

Editor’s Pick: Amazfit GTR 47mm/42mm and Amazfit GTS receive new firmware update with bug fixes in China

Teasers also show that the watches will use a cluster of LEDs(Green, Red, Infrared) like the Apple Watch Series 6 for accurate measurements. Further, we can expect other sensors like ambient light, Biotracking, air pressure, geomagnetic sensors from predecessors.

Apart from these, Huami has confirmed standalone music playback and said that smartwatches will come with NetEase Cloud music, improved health and fitness features by partnering with Prudential, and an integrated Xiao AI assistant that works online and offline. Huami, through a video, showed that the Xiao AI will work seamlessly and better than Apple’s Siri.

Amazfit GTR 2 and GTS 2: Expected Price

We can expect other features like Wi-Fi, bigger battery, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS, GLONASS, water-resistance, and more. As for the price, Huami is known for aggressive pricing and hence, we can expect both the smartwatches to slot somewhere between the $100-150 segment. Let’s wait until Tuesday to confirm the same.

Up Next: Amazfit Band 5 launches as an upgraded and more expensive Mi Band 5

The post Amazfit GTR 2 and GTS 2 Launch: Expected Specs, Price, & All you need to know! appeared first on Gizmochina.

The Amazfit GTR 2 and Amazfit GTS 2 smartwatches will be unveiled next week but we don’t have to wait that long to know what Huami’s new products look like. The manufacturer has shared a poster that gives us an early look at both products.

As seen above, the Amazfit GTR 2 has a more classy look. The bezels are smaller and the glass covering the display tapers at the edge where it meets the watch case. It also appears the overall thickness has been reduced. The image shows that Amazfit GTR 2 will ship with a black leather strap. Of course, there will be other variants too.

For the Amazfit GTS 2, Huami is sticking to a square dial and not switching to a round dial as previously reported. We think this is a good decision seeing as not everyone likes round dials.

Huami has switched up the design and it looks less like the Apple Watch now. The display is still curved at the edges but the gray watch frame now encloses the single button on the right. Attached to the watch is a matching rubber strap.

Alongside the image of the watches, Huami has also confirmed that the GTR 2 and GTS 2 will have support for blood oxygen detection. The Weibo post by the company’s CEO also reveals that there is also a new feature that tracks breathing while sleeping. The breathing score given to the user will be based on the fatigue level during the day and if the user snores at night.

The Amazfit GTR 2 and Amazfit GTS 2 are scheduled to launch in China on September 22.

UP NEXT: Apple Watch Series 6 launched alongside the cheaper $279 Watch SE

The post This is what the Amazfit GTR 2 and GTS 2 look like; SpO2 sensor confirmed appeared first on Gizmochina.

Today, Huami announced it will have a launch event next week. The launch will be for the new Amazfit GTR 2 and Amazfit GTS 2 smartwatches. Alongside the poster for the event, Huami’s CEO, Huang Wang, also shared a post that talks about the challenges in design and how theirs and Apple’s own smartwatches overlap.

The launch is scheduled for Tuesday, September 22 at 2 PM (Beijing Time) and it will be held at the Black Sugar Box Art Center in Beijing. While the poster above doesn’t specifically say which products will be announced, the invite (pictured below) confirms it is for the GTR 2 and GTS 2.

In the post written by the CEO, he cited how difficult it was to design the new smartwatches while focusing on three things – stylish appearance, long battery life, and great health features.

The post also mentioned the overlapping relationship between Apple and Amazfit Watches. Last year’s Amazfit GTS looks like Apple’s own watches and there are reports that the GTS 2 has ditched the square display for a round dial.

The top executive adds that he is looking forward to Apple’s own launch event today and what new features their new watches will have such as support for Blood Oxygen detection. The new Amazfit GTR 2 and GTS 2 should also have support for SpO2 detection and stress monitoring as the features are now visible on the Zepp app.

UP NEXT: Vivo Watch official promo video released to reveal design

The post Amazfit GTR 2 and Amazfit GTS 2 will launch on September 22; may have SpO2 and Stress detection appeared first on Gizmochina.