Amazfit Bip 5 Unity vs Fitbit Charge 6
Amazfit Bip 5 Unity (2024, listed at $99) and Fitbit Charge 6 (2023, listed at $159) are different kinds of watch: a smartwatch and a fitness band. That changes what you give up for what you get.
Specs last updated · prices are list prices
Amazfit Bip 5 Unity
Big AMOLED smartwatch under $100 — surprisingly capable for daily fitness tracking.
Fitbit Charge 6
The most full-featured fitness band — built-in GPS, ECG and Google Maps on the wrist.
The verdict
On the numbers we track, Amazfit Bip 5 Unity wins on battery life (11 days vs 7 days) and price ($99 vs $159); Fitbit Charge 6 wins on weight (23 g vs 33 g) and tracked features (6 vs 3).
Bottom line: there is no clear winner on specs (2 to 2). Decide on phone support, how often you are willing to charge, your main sport and your budget, or run the free quiz to see how each ranks for your answers.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Amazfit Bip 5 Unity | Fitbit Charge 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery (rated) | 11 days | 7 days |
| Weight | 33 g | 23 g |
| List price | $99 | $159 |
| Water rating | 5ATM | 5ATM |
| Tracked features | 3 | 6 |
| Case size | 46 mm | 36 mm |
| Display | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Works with | both iPhone and Android | both iPhone and Android |
| Listed best for | everyday wellness and gym and strength work | everyday wellness, health tracking and gym and strength work |
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
Trophy marks the better value on the five measurable specs. Battery is the manufacturer's rating, not our test. How we score is on the methodology page.
Feature overlap
Both have (3)
- built-in GPS
- blood-oxygen (SpO₂)
- AMOLED display
Only Amazfit Bip 5 Unity (0)
Nothing unique.
Only Fitbit Charge 6 (3)
- ECG
- contactless payments
- swim tracking
Which one should you pick?
Pick the Amazfit Bip 5 Unity if…
- You want to spend less: it lists for $60 less.
- You want fewer charges: about 11 days per charge vs 7 days.
- You might switch phones: it works with both iPhone and Android, the Fitbit Charge 6 only works with Android.
- You want the newer model (2024 vs 2023).
Skip it if…
- • You have a small wrist (under about 160 mm) — the 46 mm case we list is large (check whether a smaller size is sold).
Pick the Fitbit Charge 6 if…
- You want a lighter watch: 23 g vs 33 g.
- You need ECG, contactless payments and swim tracking, which the Amazfit Bip 5 Unity does not list.
- Your main use is health tracking: it is listed for that and the Amazfit Bip 5 Unity is not.
- You might switch phones: it works with both iPhone and Android, the Amazfit Bip 5 Unity only works with Android.
Skip it if…
- • You want a big, easy-to-read screen — the case we list is only 36 mm.
Frequently asked questions
Which has better battery life, the Amazfit Bip 5 Unity or the Fitbit Charge 6?
The Amazfit Bip 5 Unity has the longer rated battery life: about 11 days per charge against 7 days. These are manufacturer ratings; heavy GPS, always-on display and cellular use will cut both.
Which is cheaper, the Amazfit Bip 5 Unity or the Fitbit Charge 6?
The Amazfit Bip 5 Unity has the lower list price: $99 against $159 in our database. List prices change often, so check Amazon for today's price.
Do the Amazfit Bip 5 Unity and Fitbit Charge 6 work with iPhone and Android?
Yes, they have the same phone support: both iPhone and Android.
Which is better for swimming, the Amazfit Bip 5 Unity or the Fitbit Charge 6?
Neither has an edge on water rating: both are rated 5ATM. 5ATM is suitable for showering and pool swimming, but not for high-speed water sports or diving. Only the Fitbit Charge 6 has a dedicated swim-tracking mode in our data.
Not sure either is right for you?
Nine questions about your phone, sport, wrist and budget, scored against all of our watches with the reasoning shown.
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Amazfit Bip 5 Unity
It is not the top pick for any standard quiz profile.