For many users, battery life in flagship smartwatches is a big hurdle. Amazfit is taking a bolder approach with the launch of the Amazfit Active Max. This new wearable, announced just before CES 2026, aims to fill the gap between cheap smartwatches that can be used every day and expensive sports tools.
The most striking feature of the Active Max is its remarkable endurance. Amazfit claims the watch can last up to 25 days on a single charge under standard usage. So, even heavy users can expect nearly two weeks of power. This puts the device in a unique position where it competes more closely with specialized Garmin models than with standard smartwatches that require nightly charging. To achieve this longevity, the watch runs on Zepp OS, a lightweight system that ensures cross-platform compatibility with both Android and iPhone.
Amazfit Active Max offers up to 25-day power
The Active Max doesn’t sacrifice visual quality even though it focuses on battery life. It has a 1.5-inch AMOLED screen that can get as bright as 3,000 nits. The screen will still be easy to read even in the middle of the day when the sun is shining directly on it. People who run or hike outside will surely love this feature.
The hardware is housed in a durable aluminum-and-plastic case that remains lightweight on the wrist. There’s also 5 ATM water resistance that makes the wearable suitable for swimming and unpredictable weather conditions.
Built for the long run
The Active Max comes with a number of software tools that are meant for serious training. The list includes the BioCharge Energy Monitoring system. This feature keeps track of your energy levels throughout the day based on your activity, stress, and sleep patterns. The number helps people figure out when to push through a workout and when to take a break. The watch also has more than 170 different sport modes. It also has an automatic detection feature for strength training that counts reps and sets correctly.
The device has useful features for outdoor activities in addition to tracking fitness. Users can store music and podcasts on the device’s 4GB of internal storage so they can listen to them without a phone. The watch also has offline maps that show topographic details and information about more than 2,000 ski resorts.
Amazfit Active Max price and availability
The Amazfit Active Max boasts a highly competitive price tag of $169.00, significantly undercutting many of its competitors while offering essential health metrics like heart rate and blood oxygen monitoring. The smartwatch is now available for purchase from the manufacturer’s official website.
