Screen: Bip 5 says “OK”, Bip 6 says “ah yes okay”

From 1.91" TFT to 1.97" AMOLED at 2,000 nits

On the Bip 5, you have a screen 1.91" TFTresolution 320 x 380, around 260 ppi, brightness around 600 nits. Correct indoors, limited in direct sunlight or on summer hikes, especially for reading small numbers.

The Bip 6 goes up to one 1.97" AMOLEDresolution 390 x 450, 302 ppi, and above all 2,000 nits max. brightness There, you go from “I squint” to “I read my stats in full view, at noon, without forcing”.

You add the always-on display that the Bip 5 didn't have, and you understand why the visual difference hits you in the face from the first minutes.

Field readability: numbers, maps, and everyday comfort

On the ground, that changes everything:

• When running, the HR zones and the timer remain readable even when you turn your wrist halfway.
• When hiking, offline maps are really usable, not just decorative.
• In everyday life, notifications no longer look like grayish postage stamps.

Honestly, going back to the TFT panel of the Bip 5 after a few days on the Bip 6 feels like an old 2014 smartphone.

And if you want to compare this AMOLED rendering with other square watches on the market, take a look at the honest analysis Bip 6 versus Apple Watch SE: you will very quickly see what you are losing… and what you are gaining in terms of price.

Health, HRV and sport sensors: the Bip 6 moves to the next level

BioTracker™ 6.0 vs “classic” Bip 5 sensor

On the sensor side, the Bip 5 made do with a BioTracker™ PPG generation 3, with 1 photodiode + 2 LEDs. This was sufficient for 24/7 cardio, SpO2 and stress monitoring, but without going very far into detailed analysis.

The Bip 6 carries the BioTracker™ 6.0 (5 photodiodes, 2 LEDs), with algorithms RestoreIQ (sleep) and PulsePrecision for heart rate. In short: better data, less noise, and a more solid basis for advanced VFC-type functions.

And above all, the Bip 6 adds the Heart Rate Variability (HRV / HRV) and a “readiness”/recovery indicator, completely absent on the Bip 5.

Concretely, this allows you:

• To know if your body is handling the training well or if you are pulling too much on the rope.
• To control your running or strength training volume intelligently, without falling into overtraining.
• To see the real impact of professional or personal stress on your nighttime recovery.

The Bip 5 remains limited to “basic” monitoring: it works, but it doesn't really help you make better decisions.

GPS, 5 satellites and offline maps: the real big difference

The Bip 5 already offered a decent GPS with 4 positioning systems (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS). But without dual frequency, without maps, without advanced navigation.

Bip 6 adds a Multi-GNSS GPS 5 constellations and, above all, the possibility of download offline maps for free with turn-by-turn guidance. For an 80 € watch, it's frankly aggressive.

In practice: when you go on a trail or hike and go off the beaten track, you can follow a route, see the map, and correct a path error without taking out the phone. It doesn't replace a large outdoor GPS, but it clearly saves outings.

If you want to see how the Bip 6 behaves against another very serious watch in the entry/mid-range segment, you can watch the Amazfit Bip 6 versus Redmi Watch 5 duel, where the GPS + AMOLED combo is dissected in detail.

6-axis gyroscope, smart drive and Zepp Coach

Where the Bip 5 was limited to a 3-axis gyroscope, the Bip 6 goes up to 6 axes and adds much finer monitoring of movements, particularly for bodybuilding (reps, tempo, amplitude).

You also get:

• Next to 150 sports modes (compared to 120+ on Bip 5).
• A Zepp Coach™ which generates adaptive training plans.
• A module of smart strength training capable of automatically recognizing around twenty strength training exercises and recording your sets.

Yes, all that on a watch for less than €80. It hurts for the competition.

Design, materials and resistance: the Bip 6 is a more “serious watch”

The Bip 5 was a plastic case, IP68, clearly designed for everyday use and a bit of sport, but not for doing lengths of the swimming pool.

Bip 6 goes to one aluminum alloy chassis with reinforced polymer bottom, and a 5 ATM waterproofnessusable in swimming without stress.

Result: on the wrist, it feels less “plastic gadget”, more serious sports watch, while remaining very light (around 43 g). And as a result, you are more likely to keep it 24/7, which also improves the quality of sleep and HRV data.

If you are hesitant between staying on the “full budget” Bip 6 or going up a notch to a more premium watch like the Active 2, I have detailed this for you in the Amazfit Active 2 vs. Bip 6 comparison. This prevents you from overpaying for functions that you may not need.

Autonomy, price and value for money: the Bip 6 remains aggressive

On paper, the Bip 5 promised up to 10 days in typical use, around 5 days in intensive use (GPS + notifications + complete health monitoring).

Bip 6 announces 14 days in typical use, up to 26 days in economy mode, with a more demanding screen, more active sensors and more advanced functions.

In reality, on a mix: 24/7 cardio + HRV, complete sleep, 3 to 4 sports sessions per week with GPS, a few calls on the wrist and a lot of notifications, you very often find yourself around ten days. Which remains frankly comfortable for an AMOLED watch at this price.

Price-wise, the situation is almost ironic:

• Beep 5 : often between €80 and €90 depending on the stores and stocks.
• Beep 6 : public price around €79.90, regularly found around €70–80.

So not only do you have better on all technical fronts, but you don't even have to pay more. If Bip 5 is not in a violent promo, it objectively no longer has a rational argument.

And if you want to go further in analyzing the value for money of the Bip 6 alone, you can read the full detailed review of the Amazfit Bip 6 where it is dissected mercilessly.

Comparison table: Amazfit Bip 6 vs Bip 5

This table summarizes the reality: at equal price specs, the Bip 6 lives in 2025. The Bip 5 remains stuck in 2023.

Purchasing experience and real uses: when should you choose the Bip 5 again?

Is there still a scenario where Bip 5 retains meaning? Yes, only one, really:

• Case no. 1: you find a new Bip 5 at a really low price (50–60 € max), you don't care about the maps, the VFC, and you just want an “ok” screen and a decent GPS.

In all other cases – average user, occasional athlete, serious runner, van hiker – the Bip 6 just offers a lot more safety and comfort for the same budget.

If you want to see how the Bip 6 is positioned among all the small square Amazfit watches of the moment, the complete Amazfit Bip 6 Huawei Fit 4 comparison and the honest duel analysis Bip 6 versus Apple Watch SE give you a broad vision, from the very budget to the most premium.

Verdict: Bip 5 is outdated, Bip 6 is the new base

We summarize, without beating around the bush.

• Screen : going from the TFT of the Bip 5 to the 2,000 nits AMOLED of the Bip 6 is like changing eras. Readability, comfort, always-on: there is no match.
• Health & HRV: BioTracker™ 6.0, HRV, readiness, best sleep and cardio algorithms. Bip 5 follows, Bip 6 analyzes.
• Sports & GPS: 5 satellites, offline maps, Zepp Coach, smart fitness. The Bip 5 simply doesn't play in the same category.
• Robustness: aluminum + 5 ATM vs plastic + IP68. For swimming, the question does not even arise.
• Autonomy: more screen, more sensors… and yet more days away from the charger.
• Price : same order of magnitude, sometimes cheaper for the Bip 6 depending on the promotions.

So, the final big “yes” is simple:

If you buy today, at an equivalent price, you take the Bip 6. And if someone tries to shove you a Bip 5 “because it's the same”, you now know that it's not. No way.