Amazfit Bip 6 now available with key upgrades vs Bip 5

The Amazfit Bip 6 is finally here after its first appearance back in February. It’s available now for $80 and brings several useful upgrades vs last year’s Bip 5, including a better screen, stronger location tracking, and a sleeker build.

Let’s dive into the specifics. You can also check out the device on the Zepp Health website.

A larger, brighter display

The most obvious change is the display.

Bip 6 now features a 1.97-inch AMOLED screen, a clear step up from the TFT panel on the Bip 5. It’s brighter too, hitting 1,500 nits compared to the previous model’s 450. This makes it easier to read in sunlight and just generally looks better with deeper contrast and sharper colors. The design around the screen has also had a small refresh, with a slightly more refined curve and slimmer bezels that give it a more modern face.

Improved build quality

Build quality has improved as well. The plastic frame is gone, replaced with aluminum alloy, which gives the Bip 6 a more solid and slightly more premium feel on the wrist. It’s still lightweight, so you won’t really notice the change in grams, but you might notice it visually and in how it wears.

Longer battery life

Battery life also gets a solid bump. You’re now looking at up to 14 days of regular use, a 40% improvement over the Bip 5’s 10-day estimate. This is thanks to a higher-capacity 340mAh cell and some efficiency gains on the software side.

Upgraded connectivity

GPS and navigation have seen a real upgrade. The Bip 6 now includes dual-band satellite positioning, which should lead to faster and more accurate tracking, particularly in urban environments or areas with dense tree cover. It also supports offline maps, which is not something you’d typically expect at this price.

The Bip 5 only had single-band GPS and lacked these extra features. So this change puts the Bip 6 clearly ahead when it comes to outdoor use.

Refreshed sensors & more

Health tracking sees some meaningful refinements too. The Bip 6 comes with an updated BioTracker 6.0 sensor (now 5PD + 2LED), and it adds HRV tracking to the mix, which wasn’t part of the Bip 5 package. This should open the door to more advanced wellness metrics over time, especially if Zepp Health decides to roll out more features in their app. Daily health data like heart rate, SpO2, sleep, and stress tracking are all still there, but now powered by newer hardware.

Workout tracking has been expanded as well. The Bip 6 supports over 140 activities, adding niche sports like HYROX racing and kiteboarding. That’s more than double what the Bip 5 offered, though most people will probably still stick with the basics like running, walking, and strength training. Still, it’s good to see a broader list available for those who like variety.

Running on the latest Zepp OS 4.5 operating system, the new timepiece packs over 400 watch faces and 200 mini apps. Its predecessor offered 70 watch face and 70 mini apps. Bip 6 also allows for voice control and calling, there are SOS calls (Android systems), SMS and other notifications and more.

The bottom line

At $80, the Bip 6 comes in a bit higher than the Bip 5’s original $59 launch price, but the upgrades are fairly easy to justify. You’re getting a much nicer display, better tracking hardware, and an overall more capable watch that stays under the $100 line.

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This isn’t a radical departure from the Bip formula, but it does refine it in the right places. It’s a sensible upgrade for anyone with an older Bip or for those looking for a reliable, feature-rich smartwatch that doesn’t cost a fortune.

Here are the full tech specs of the Bip 6. You can check out the device on the Zepp Health website.

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