NEW DELHI: Amazfit Active Max is listed at Rs 13,499 for Black on the company's India store. The page shows one band-colour option. This is a large-screen sports watch with offline maps and local storage, but its advertised endurance changes sharply when GPS and music are used together.
| Item | Official detail |
|---|---|
| India option | Black: Rs 13,499 |
| Screen | 1.5-inch AMOLED; 480 x 480 pixels |
| Storage | 4GB |
| Typical battery claim | Up to 25 days |
| Continuous GPS | Up to 64 hours; up to 22 hours with music |
| Weight without strap | 39.5g |
| Water-resistance rating | 5 ATM |
Price as of 6 November 2026, 04:41 IST. Tax is included in the displayed India price, with shipping calculated at checkout. The table records the option actually visible on the official page; it does not turn overseas colours or other Active-series models into India variants.
A large watch with a relatively light body
The listed body measures 48.5 x 48.5 x 12.2mm without the heart-rate base. Amazfit specifies an aluminium alloy frame, polymer case and a silicone strap measuring 22mm across. The front uses strengthened glass with an anti-fingerprint coating. This is a different specification from a sapphire-covered watch, regardless of how similar product pictures look.
Its 39.5g figure excludes the strap, so it is not the complete on-wrist weight. For someone choosing a watch for overnight use, case width and strap fit deserve attention alongside that low body-weight figure. A wide display can make workout information easier to glance at, but the same dimensions may be noticeable on a smaller wrist.
Storage does not mean every music service is installed
The product page lists 4GB of storage and promotes podcasts and offline maps. Its own notes say podcast support will be added through a software update. This report therefore does not present the advertised podcast capacity as a confirmed function on every watch already in a buyer's hands. Check the installed software and available controls before relying on that feature.
The official FAQ also says third-party music apps such as Spotify and Pandora cannot be installed directly. Controlling music playing on a phone and carrying audio on the watch are different arrangements. Someone planning a phone-free session should establish the file transfer and playback workflow they need, rather than infer it from the storage number.
The GPS and music battery trade-off
Amazfit quotes a rated battery capacity of 658mAh. Alongside the typical-use headline, it lists up to 13 days for heavy use and up to 10 days in always-on display mode. These are alternative scenarios, not benefits that can all be combined at once. The most relevant figure depends on how the screen and tracking are configured.
Continuous GPS is quoted at up to 64 hours, falling to up to 22 hours with music. That distinction makes this model particularly interesting for someone who records long outdoor sessions while listening through a headset. The watch may have ample endurance for a routine, but the larger GPS number is not the correct planning figure for simultaneous audio playback.
For an Indian runner taking a familiar loop before work, local audio and downloaded route information could reduce the reasons to keep checking a phone. For someone going somewhere unfamiliar, the preparation matters more: a storage feature is useful only after the required content has actually been transferred and checked.
Offline maps need preparation
Amazfit describes downloadable terrain and ski maps and positioning through five satellite systems. The India page's navigation note says an appropriate map must match the location and a route file must be imported for navigation. It says users cannot simply choose a point on the offline map to begin navigation.
That is a practical limitation for spontaneous trips. Prepare the intended route before leaving connectivity behind and check that the right region is on the watch. The page also explains that a straight line pointing back to the start may not represent a usable path. Treat that display as position information rather than proof that the ground between two points is passable.
Who it is for
Active Max fits someone who wants a training-focused watch with a broad screen, local storage and advance route preparation. The specifications include more than 170 workout modes, strength-exercise recognition and Zepp Coach training plans. Those features are more relevant to a repeat exercise routine than to someone who mainly wants a dress accessory with notifications.
Phone compatibility is listed as Android 7.0 or later and iOS 14.0 or later. Bluetooth calls are supported, while the described keyboard and speech-based message replies are for Android. The packing list includes the watch, magnetic charging head and manual, but no cable. Check those practical requirements alongside the headline price.
For more wearable context, read our Amazfit Active 2 variant guide, Bip 6 and Bip Max comparison and boAt smartwatch range guide. Those are separate model reports, rather than prices applied to this watch.
Official sources: Amazfit India listing and notes, Amazfit product FAQs and Amazfit technical specifications.
