Amazfit band 5 vs Garmin vivoactive 6: which one suits you?
The two differ in 5 of the specs we have recorded, and the Amazfit band 5 is cheaper by SAR 815 (prices checked 8 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Amazfit band 5 if you care about:- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 815
- Larger display size: 1.47 in vs 1.2 in
- Charge less often through the week (18 days vs 11 days)
Choose the
Garmin vivoactive 6 if you care about:- Has built-in GPS; the other doesn't
The deciding difference here: display size and battery life and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Smartwatches · Garmin
Garmin vivoactive 6- Display type:
- OLED
- Display size:
- 1.2 in
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,267
Key differences
Display size
✓ 1.47 in1.2 inBattery life
✓ 18 days11 daysBuilt-in GPS
No✓ Yes
Specifications side by side
10 of 10 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 452 | SAR 1,267 |
| Battery life | ✓ 18 days | 11 days |
| Built-in GPS | No | ✓ Yes |
| Display size | ✓ 1.47 in | 1.2 in |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | — |
| Case material | Plastic | Fibre Reinforced Polymer |
| Weight | — | 37 g |
| Display type | OLED | OLED |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | — |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 47 x 24 x 12 millimeters cm | 20.3 x 16.3 x 11.9 centimeters cm |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in battery life between the Amazfit band 5 and the Garmin vivoactive 6?
Battery life is higher on the Amazfit band 5: 18 days vs 11 days on the Garmin vivoactive 6. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Amazfit band 5 and the Garmin vivoactive 6?
Amazfit band 5: No; Garmin vivoactive 6: Yes. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.
What is the difference in display type between the Amazfit band 5 and the Garmin vivoactive 6?
No difference here: display type is OLED on both.
What is the difference in display size between the Amazfit band 5 and the Garmin vivoactive 6?
Display size is higher on the Amazfit band 5: 1.47 in vs 1.2 in on the Garmin vivoactive 6. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.