It’s over a year since Amazfit Bip was released and it’s worth noting that over this period there have been lots of positive reviews on it. This year we have seen Mi band 3 and most recently the Crystal 2 from Zeblaze which has almost similar appearance to the Bip. One thing for sure is that these three devices all have really nice designs and features, and as such we are comparing Zeblaze Crystal 2 vs Amazfit Bip vs Mi Band 3 to find out what the differences are and which is the best choice.
Update: it’s over 5 years since I published this post. Today, the Mi Band 8 is the latest in the Mi series while the Amazfit Bip 5 is the latest in the Bip series. Each of these is fantastic in their respective ways, having loads of improvements compared to their respective predecessors.
Zeblaze Crystal 2 vs Amazfit Bip vs MI Band 3 Full Specifications
| Zeblaze Crystal 2 | Amazfit Bip | Mi Band 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  |  | |
ABOUT DEVICE | |||
| Device name | Zeblze Crystal 2 | Amazfit Bip | Mi Band 3 |
| Device type | Sport smartwatch | Sport/Fitness smartwatch | Fitness smartband |
| Predessesor | _ | -- | Mi band 2 |
| Successor | Crystal 3 | -- | Mi Band 4 |
| Released date | August, 2018 | August, 2017 | May, 2018 |
| Ideal for | Unisex | Unisex | Unisex |
DISPLAY | |||
| Display type | IPS LCD | TFT LCD | OLED (monochrome) |
| Display size | 1.29 inches | 1.28 inch | 0.78 inch |
| Display resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 178 x 178 pixels | 128 x 80 pixel |
| Pixel density | __ | -- | _ |
| Input type | Touchscreen | Touchscreen, 1 physical button | Touchkey |
| Always-on | _ | Yes | Yes |
| Customizable watch face | Yes | Yes | Yes |
BODY | |||
| Shape | Rectangular | Rectangular/curved | Rectangular/curved |
| Dimension | 42 x 35.8 x 10.3 mm | 39.4 x 34.1 x 9.5 mm | 17.9 x 17.9 x 12 mm |
| Weight | 34 grams | 31g | 20 grams |
| Casing material | Aluminum | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate |
| Strap/band material | Silicone | Silicone | TPU |
| Bezel Material | _ | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate |
| Strap size | 20mm | 20 mm | 155 - 216mm |
| Interchangeable band | Yes, 20mm | Yes, 20mm | 155 - 216mm |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass | Corning Gorilla glass 3 | 2.5D Tempered glass |
| Water resistant/Protection | IP67 | Yes, IP68 | Yes, 5ATM |
| Swim-proof | Not recommended | Not recommended | Recommended |
| Color(s) | Pink Blue Black | White Green Red Black | Black Red |
MEMORY | |||
| RAM | _ | -- | -- |
| Internal storage | _ | -- | -- |
| Memory card slot | No | No | No |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth v4.0 | Bluetooth v4.2 |
| Bluetooth calling | No | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | No | No | No |
| NFC | No | No | No |
| Payment system | No | None | None |
| GPS | No | Yes, GPS/GLONASS | No |
CELLULAR TECHNOLOGY | |||
| Technology | No | None | None |
| SIM | No | None | None |
| Band | No | No | No |
NOTIFICATIONS | |||
| Email alert | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SMS alert | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Calls alert | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Event reminder | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Weather | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Third-party apps | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Text response | _ | No | No |
FITNESS TRACKING | |||
| Sleep apnea | No | No | No |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Steps | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Floors climbed | No | No | No |
| Heart rate monitoring | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Calories | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Distance | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Stress | No | No | No |
| VO2 Max. | No | No | No |
| Blood oxygen | No | No | No |
| Blood pressure | No | No | No |
| Menstrual cycle tracking | No | No | No |
| Swim tracking | No | Yes | Yes |
| Under-water heart rate tracking | No | No | No |
| Preloaded maps | No | No | No |
| On-screen workout modes | No | No | No |
| Triathlon mode | No | No | No |
| ECG Tracking | No | No | No |
| Preloaded sport modes | Yes | Yes, 4 | Yes |
| Safety tracking | No | No | No |
MEDIA | |||
| Audio | No | No | No |
| Music streaming | No | No | No |
| Bluetooth music | No | No | No |
| Radio | No | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | No | No | No |
| Microphone | No | No | No |
| Camera | No | No | No |
SENSORS | |||
PLATFORM | |||
| Operating system (OS) | Proprietary OS | Proprietary OS | Proprietary OS |
| Chipset | __ | -- | -- |
| CPU | __ | -- | -- |
| GPU | -- | -- | -- |
BATTERY | |||
| Type of battery | Lithium-polymer battery | Non-removable Li-Polymer battery | Non-removable Li-Polymer battery |
| Battery capacity | 180mAh | 190 mAh | 110mAh |
| Battery life | Standby:4 days+ Mixed usage: 1 day+ | Standby: 90days Mixed Usage: 40 days+ GPS tracking: 20 hrs+ | Standby: 3 Weeks+ Mixed usage: 18 days+ |
| Charging type | Magnetic charging | 2-pins POGO pin | Charging cradle |
| Charging time | About 1-2 hours | About 2-3 hours | About 1-2 hours |
| Battery saver mode | No | No | No |
| Solar power | No | No | No |
| Rapid charging | No | No | No |
CLOCK FEATURES | |||
| Time/Date | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Stopwatch | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Alarm | Yes | Yes | Yes |
OTHER FUNCTIONS | |||
| Control camera | Yes | Yes | No |
| Music control | Yes | Yes | No |
| Find phone | Yes | Yes | Yes |
MISC | |||
| Compatibility | Android 4.4+ iOS 8.0+ | Android 4.0+ iOS 8.0+ | Android 4.4+ iOS 9.0+ |
| Companion app | WearHeart App | Zepp app (Formerly Amazfit app) | Mi Fit App |
| Voice command | No | No | No |
BOX CONTENTS | |||
| Zeblze Crystal 2 | Amazfit Bip | Mi Band 3 | |
| Straps | Straps | Straps | |
| Charging cable | Charger | Charger | |
| Quick start guide | Quick start guide | Quick start guide | |
| NOTE: We can't guarantee that all the information on this table are 100% correct. Read full disclaimer. Please, report an error. | |||
| Official Site | Official Site | Official Site | |
Zeblaze Crystal 2 vs Amazfit Bip vs Mi Band 3 The Differences
- Design
- Fitness Tracking
- Battery
These days design matters a whole lot as far as smartwatches are concerned, and on that note, the Amazfit Bip with its sleek and stylish design look very similar to Zeblaze Crystal 2. Although, the Crystal 2 is slightly bigger. Meanwhile, on the other hand, the Mi Band 3 also looks adorable, though has the smallest screen size among the three devices. No doubt navigation will be easier on a bigger screen, and on that note, Amazfit Bip and Crystal 2 have the edge.
Amazfit Bip is the slimmest out of the three, it’s only 9.5mm thick while Zeblaze Crystal 2 is 10.3mm and Mi Band 3 is 12mm thick. Looking at the display properties, Mi Band 3 has the richest display, but the Amazfit Bip which uses a transflective display technology that can be viewed much clearer and better under sunlight. On the other hand, the Crystal 2 has a colorful LCD which is also legible and easy to read.
Going by the weight, Mi Band 3 is the lightest weighing just 20 grams, followed by Amazfit Bip which weighs 31 grams and Zeblaze Crystal 2 weighs a little more at 34 grams. Nonetheless, all three are very lightweight and comfortable to wear.
In terms of fitness tracking features Amazfit Bip is the most robust. It has an inbuilt GPS that allows it to map your routes during an outdoor workout without carrying your phone along. With the other two, you must carry your phone along to track routes. Meanwhile, each of these three is equipped to track your daily activities such as steps, calories, heart rate and sleep.
The Amazfit Bip has an incredibly long battery life, it has been confirmed and testified by thousands of happy users. It has a battery life that exceeds 10 days on mixed usage. On the other hand, the battery life is much lesser with Zeblaze Crystal 2, though Mi Band 3 comes close with about 3-5 days of battery life on mixed usage.
Which Should You Buy?
If you are just after a fitness Band why not go for Mi Band 3, the design is good plus it has really nice fitness tracking features and a long battery life.
Although not disputing the fact that Zeblaze Crystal 2 is a really nice smartwatch with a stylish design and a huge list of fitness tracking features, I think Amazfit Bip has been tested and trusted unless you want to try a new smartwatch from a different brand. Zeblaze has quite a whole lot going well for them in the smartwatch industry you know and they have some of the best smartwatches available right now. Their Thor 4 is a killer.
So if you want to try something new from a different brand, why not, you can go for Zeblaze Crystal 2. Otherwise, continue to flex your Amazfit Bip if you already own one.
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