Garmin Fenix 9 Pro vs Amazfit Active 3 Premium

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Garmin Fenix 9 Pro leads Amazfit Active 3 Premium overall by 19 points (75 vs 56 out of 100).
  • Key differences: battery life, where Garmin Fenix 9 Pro has 432 vs 288 h; weight, where Amazfit Active 3 Premium is 40 g lighter; water resistance, where Garmin Fenix 9 Pro has 100 vs 50 m.
  • Best value: Amazfit Active 3 Premium (from $169.99) — the strongest score-per-dollar of the two.
Garmin Fenix 9 Pro leads overall
Garmin Fenix 9 Pro · 92 overall, #1 of 42
75
Amazfit Active 3 Premium · 80 overall, #7 of 42
56
Key differences
  • Battery LifeGarmin Fenix 9 Pro 432 vs 288 h
  • WeightAmazfit Active 3 Premium 40 g lighter
  • Water ResistanceGarmin Fenix 9 Pro 100 vs 50 m

Scores by Category

Fenix 9 Pro wins 5 of 6 categories

CategoryFenix 9 ProActive 3 PremiumLead
Battery
+34
Health & Sensors
+7
Display
Tie
Connectivity
+10
Build
+12
Software
+72

Physical Comparison

78 g38 g
Fenix 9 ProActive 3 Premium

Fenix 9 Pro is 40 g (105%) heavier than Active 3 Premium.

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Detailed Specifications

Display

Feature
Fenix 9 Pro
Active 3 Premium
Display Type
Display Size
1.4 in6% more
1.32 in
Resolution
454 × 454 px
466 × 466 px
Peak Brightness
3,000 nits
3,000 nits

Health & Sensors

Feature
Fenix 9 Pro
Active 3 Premium
Heart Rate Monitor
Yes
Yes
ECG
Yes
N/A
SpO2 (Blood Oxygen)
Yes
Yes
Body Temperature
Yes
N/A
GPS
Yes
Yes
Dual-Band GPS
Yes
N/A

Battery

Feature
Fenix 9 Pro
Active 3 Premium
Battery Life
432 h50% more
288 h

Connectivity

Feature
Fenix 9 Pro
Active 3 Premium
NFC Payments
Yes
N/A
Speaker/Mic
Yes
Yes

Build

Feature
Fenix 9 Pro
Active 3 Premium
Weight
78 g
38 g51% less
Water Resistance
100 m100% more
50 m

Software

Feature
Fenix 9 Pro
Active 3 Premium
Storage
64 GB1500% more
4 GB

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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