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The Amazfit Bip 5 is one of the cheapest ways to get a big screen smartwatch with built in GPS and battery life measured in days instead of hours. For basic step, heart rate and sleep tracking, that is a lot of watch for the money.
In 2026, though, it has a problem: its own replacement. The Bip 6 fixes the Bip 5’s biggest weaknesses, so this refreshed review is really about one question. Is the Bip 5 still worth buying, and when?
A note on method. We have not run a fresh long term test for this update, so this review is built from Amazfit’s published specs and patterns in owner reviews. Where something is a claim from Amazfit, we say so.
Key Features
Big 1.91 inch screen
A large, 320 by 380 TFT touchscreen. Easy to read, though not as punchy as an AMOLED panel.
Built in GPS
Four satellite systems for tracking runs, walks and rides without carrying your phone.
Up to 10 days of battery
Amazfit’s figure for typical use. Heavy GPS use brings that down.
Bluetooth calling
A speaker and microphone let you take calls on your wrist when your phone is connected.
What the Bip 5 Gets Right
Price. Amazfit’s own store has listed it between about $60 and $90, and it is often discounted. That puts it well below most watches with built in GPS.
Battery. Up to 10 days of typical use means charging about once a week. If you are coming from a watch you charge every night, that is the biggest quality of life change.
Recovery basics without a fee. The Zepp app tracks heart rate, sleep stages, blood oxygen and stress for free. It is not the depth you get from a dedicated recovery wearable, but it is enough to spot trends like poor sleep after late workouts. If deeper recovery scores matter most, compare it with our WHOOP 5 review.
Lots of sports modes. Amazfit lists 124 sports modes, with automatic recognition for seven common activities.
Where It Falls Short
No swimming. This is the one to know before you buy. The Bip 5 is rated IP68, which Amazfit describes as fine for splashes and rain but not for swimming or hot showers. Earlier versions of this review suggested it handled pool sessions. That was wrong, and we have corrected it.
An LCD, not AMOLED. The TFT screen is large but less vivid, and blacks look gray next to AMOLED watches.
Light on training depth. Serious runners who want training load or running power will be better served by a dedicated running watch.
Bip 5 vs Bip 6
| Feature | Bip 5 | Bip 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 1.91 inch TFT | 1.97 inch AMOLED |
| Typical battery | Up to 10 days | Up to 14 days |
| GPS | 4 satellite systems | 5 satellite systems |
| Water rating | IP68, no swimming | 5 ATM |
| Sports modes | 124 | 140 plus |
| Typical price | About $60 to $90 | About $55 to $80 |
The Bip 6 wins on almost every line, and it often costs the same or less. Buy the Bip 5 only if you find it on a deep clearance well below the Bip 6, and you do not plan to swim.
Specifications
| Display | 1.91 inch TFT, 320 x 380 |
| GPS | Built in, 4 satellite systems |
| Battery | Up to 10 days typical |
| Water rating | IP68 (not for swimming) |
| Calls | Bluetooth, speaker and microphone |
| Sports modes | 124 |
| Weight | 26 g without strap |
| App | Zepp, free |
What Stands Out
- Very low price
- Built in GPS
- About a week or more per charge
- Bluetooth calls
- No required subscription
Worth Knowing
- Not rated for swimming
- LCD screen
- Basic training metrics
- Bip 6 is better for similar money
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you swim with the Amazfit Bip 5?
Does the Bip 5 need a subscription?
Bip 5 or Bip 6?
Can you take calls on the Bip 5?
Final Verdict
The Amazfit Bip 5 is still a solid, cheap fitness watch with GPS and long battery life. But the Bip 6 is better in nearly every way and usually costs about the same, so the Bip 5 only makes sense at a clearance price and only if you do not swim. For a step up in recovery features, see our Amazfit Active 2 review.
Check Price at AmazfitRelated: Amazfit Active 2 review · Is WHOOP 5 worth it? · WHOOP 5 alternatives
How we put this together: we checked Amazfit’s published Bip 5 and Bip 6 specs and store listings on October 25, 2026. This update did not include a new hands on test.
