Amazfit Bip 6 review: the best affordable smartwatch?

Published On: 28 May 2025 | 13:30 IST

The Amazfit Bip series has long been a crowd favourite in India’s affordable smartwatch segment, and the brand is known for delivering feature-rich wearables packed with smart functionalities and impressive battery life. The all-new Amazfit Bip 6 is the latest addition to the lineup, carrying forward the legacy while introducing a host of upgrades over its previous iteration. However, with these enhancements comes a higher price tag, making it the most expensive Bip smartwatch to date. So, does the Bip 6 live up to the expectations and justify its premium within the affordable category? Let’s find out in this detailed review.

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Design and display

The Amazfit Bip 6 features a squircle dial with an aluminium frame that combines sharp top edges with a smoothly curved underside. While the overall design and finish of the smartwatch are commendable, the sharp edges could have been refined further. They not only risk chipping over time but also make the side buttons feel less intuitive to use. A more seamless transition in the frame’s design would have enhanced both durability and ergonomics.

Be that as it may, the wearable is lightweight and comfortable to wear all day long. Weighing just 27.9 grams without the straps, it features a 46mm dial that may feel a bit large on slimmer wrists. The watch comes with ‘breathable’ silicone straps, designed with additional perforations beyond the pin holes, which enhance ventilation and improve overall comfort during extended use. The straps were still able to accumulate sweat during my usage, but not as much as the regular straps with no perforation.

The Amazfit Bip 6 features two physical buttons on the right edge. The top button has a textured finish and serves to launch the app drawer and activate the AI assistant. The bottom button, with its glossy surface, provides quick access to workout mode with a single press. On the left side, a speaker grille is positioned near the bottom, while two microphones are centrally located just below the right edge, ensuring effective voice input and call functionality.

Talking about the display, the Amazfit Bip 6 sports a 1.97-inch panel of AMOLED variety with 390 x 450p resolution and up to 2,000 nits peak brightness. The wearable boasts an ambient sensor to automatically adjust the brightness, per the environment. While it may not be entirely bezel-less, the display is one of the finest I have come across in an affordable smartwatch. Furthermore, it is super responsive and outputs crisp and vibrant colours, with excellent visibility outdoors under bright sunlight.

The display is highly customisable, offering a range of preloaded themes, adjustable screen-on duration, always-on display support, and a wide selection of watch faces. The Amazfit Bip 6 provides access to over 400 watch faces, with up to seven storable directly on the device, while the rest can be browsed and applied through the Zepp app. The smartwatch comes with a raise-to-wake feature, which works as advertised – lighting up the screen whenever the wrist is raised.

There is a curved glass protection atop the display that feels durable and resists scratches, while an anti-fingerprint coating helps maintain a clean look throughout the day. Additionally, the Amazfit Bip 6 carries a 5ATM water resistance rating, making it suitable for swimming and short bursts of underwater activity at depths of up to 50 metres.

Features

The Amazfit Bip 6 offers a comprehensive range of features, starting with essential health tracking tools such as 24/7 heart rate monitoring, step counting, calorie tracking, blood oxygen level, stress level, sleep analysis, and menstrual cycle tracking for women. The wearable also boasts over 140 sports modes, covering everything from popular running and cycling exercises to niche activities like HYROX racing. Moreover, with its built-in GPS tracker and offline maps support, the Amazfit Bip 6 can accurately track outdoor activities and show turn-by-turn navigation without needing a smartphone.

Beyond health tracking, the Amazfit Bip 6 also delivers on smart features, including Bluetooth calling, on-screen notifications, music playback, and Bluetooth headphone connectivity for convenient listening on the go. The smartwatch also comes with an AI voice assistant feature, called Zepp Flow, which can be summoned using a long press of the physical button on the right spine. Additionally, users have the option to plan their workouts and run using Zepp Coach via the compatible Zepp app to avoid injuries and boost performance and efficiency.

App connectivity

The Amazfit Bip 6 pairs effortlessly with the Zepp app, available on both Android and iOS platforms. Bluetooth connectivity is required to sync data and unlock the full range of watch features. During testing, the watch connected smoothly to an iPhone after a quick setup and sign-in process.

While the app interface may initially feel overwhelming due to the abundance of health metrics, workout modes, settings, and Zepp Aura features, it quickly becomes intuitive with regular use. Navigation is well-structured, making it easy to explore key insights and customise the experience to your preferences.

The ‘Home’ screen of the Zepp app displays all key health metrics in a clean, mostly monochrome card-based layout that is easy to read and navigate. Each card is interactive, allowing users to explore detailed trends across daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly views. Furthermore, the screen is organised into four tabs: Overview, Readiness, Sleep, and Exertion. As expected, the Overview tab provides a concise summary of the other sections. In addition to numerical data, the app offers plain-language insights and suggestions to help users better understand their stats and make informed decisions.

A dedicated ‘Aura’ section features Zepp’s AI-powered wellness service, designed to enhance sleep quality and overall well-being. This subscription-based feature includes a 14-day free trial and offers personalised soundscapes that adapt in real time based on biometric inputs like heart rate, blood oxygen levels, and body temperature. These soundscapes aim to help users relax, fall asleep faster, and enjoy more restful sleep. Aura also delivers tailored health insights and daily wellness tips to support a more balanced lifestyle.

That said, to generate meaningful insights, the app requires at least seven days of sleep data within a 15-day window. It analyses this data to identify four major sleep-related issues: sleep apnoea, insomnia, excessive daytime sleepiness, and restless leg syndrome. However, all insights are intended for general wellness only and should not be used for medical diagnosis or treatment.

Overall, the Zepp app is packed with features, even on iOS devices, though a few platform-related limitations remain. It also includes an in-app store where users can browse and install a wide variety of apps across categories such as fitness, health, productivity, lifestyle, utilities, and games. For those who prefer to centralise their health data, the app supports syncing with Apple Health and Google Fit. It is recommended to keep the Zepp app running in the background for quicker synchronisation with the watch; however, this may consume some of the smartphone’s battery.

Usage and performance

The real test lies in how well the Amazfit Bip 6 performs in everyday use, and I have little to complain about. The smartwatch operates smoothly, without stutters or freezes, no matter what’s thrown at it. While the user interface is similar to that of other budget wearables, it remains fluid and easy to navigate, with all features (customisable to your preference) just a few swipes away.

While the smartwatch supports all sorts of notifications, including messages, apps, and calls, the ability to interact with them and reply is limited on iOS. The AI also didn’t do a good job analysing notifications or providing a useful summary, even after being given all the necessary permissions. Additionally, there appears to be a bug with the notification system, causing the same update to be repeated multiple times.

Be that as it may, the AI assistant, Zepp Flow, is pretty reliable and accurate with handling on-device functions, such as tracking heart rate, providing personalised sleep insights, and opening the music player using voice commands. Users can either control music from the smartphone (provided it is within range) or load tracks onto the smartwatch and connect Bluetooth headphones for on-the-go listening. However, the watch doesn’t support streaming music apps like Spotify or Apple Music, which would make accessing your favourite songs easier and more convenient.

Speaking of convenience, the Bip 6’s Bluetooth calling feature allows you to make and receive calls directly from your wrist. It’s handy for quick calls when you’re driving or have your hands full and can’t reach for your phone, though it’s not the best option for longer conversations or situations where clear audio is essential.

The health tracking capabilities of the Amazfit Bip 6 are acceptable for its price point. While not always perfectly accurate, it offers a reasonably good overview of general activity. The step counter, for instance, is off by 10 to 13 every 100 steps walked. The watch is backed by BioTracker technology to ‘precisely’ measure heart and sleep. However, I noticed some discrepancies in sleep, like ghost and slight inaccuracy of actual sleeping data, which would be off by a few minutes. Nevertheless, for budget-conscious users, it provides a solid entry-level experience.

While I didn’t compare the heart rate and SpO2 data against medically certified devices, the Bip 6 does a respectable job of providing a useful reference point. The wearable can flag potential abnormalities without being overly assertive. Like this one time, it detected an elevated heart rate during sleep and, through the app, suggested possible causes such as alcohol consumption or late-night exercise. In that case, I had indeed worked out before bed, and the app recommended winding down with cool-down exercises like yoga to help improve sleep quality.

Speaking of sleep, the Amazfit Bip 6 breaks down the data into different parameters, including deep, light, awake, and REM (rapid eye movement). The latter is the stage where most dreams happen. Among the Amazfit Bip 6 workout modes, I mostly used the ones that could track my gym workouts and post-meal walk. If you are a gymholic, there is a ‘Smart Strength Training’ mode, which allows users to plan workouts in the Zepp app and follow guided sessions on the watch itself. The Bip 6 also offers a ‘Readiness’ score based on your nighttime recovery. A score above 70–75 is considered good and helps you decide how to plan your day, whether to push for an intense workout or take it easy to allow more recovery.

The built-in GPS takes a little time to lock on, but once connected, it performs impressively, accurately tracking location and providing reliable data during outdoor walks and runs.

Battery

The Amazfit Bip 6 boasts a 340mAh battery, which promises an impressive battery life of up to 14 days with typical usage, and in real-world testing, it comes remarkably close to that claim. During my time with the device, it consistently delivered around 12 days of battery life before needing a recharge. This was with heavy usage, including continuous health tracking, notifications mirrored from my iPhone, simulated calls, and even 90-minute workout sessions each day.

As per the brand, the battery life can be extended to up to 26 hours with Battery Saver Mode, making it ideal for users who prioritise longevity over advanced features. Additionally, the watch supports up to 36 hours of continuous GPS usage, which is impressive for a device in its class and especially useful for fitness enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers.

The Amazfit Bip 6 uses a proprietary magnetic charger that attaches to the back of the watch and charges via a USB Type-C cable, which is not included in the box. When plugged into a charger, the wearable took almost 90 minutes to juice up from 20 to 100 percent, which seems to be on the slower side . That said, it’s worth noting that few wearables in this price range offer the convenience of Type-C charging, helping reduce the need for an extra cable.

Verdict

This feature-rich Amazfit Bip 6 smartwatch, priced competitively in India at Rs 7,999, largely delivers on its promises, often exceeding expectations in areas such as its vibrant display quality, comprehensive health tracking features, impressive battery life, and convenience of Type-C charging. While the design showcases durability and charm, the frame’s susceptibility to chipping and the less-than-ideal placement of the physical buttons are minor drawbacks. Nevertheless, despite lacking medical-grade precision and flagship-level polish, the smartwatch offers a well-rounded experience for casual users and fitness enthusiasts alike. To top it off, features like Bluetooth calling and detailed sleep and readiness tracking make the Bip 6 an excellent value for money.