Amazfit Bip 5

The Amazfit Bip 5 is a large-screen budget smartwatch launched in August 2023 at $89.99. It features a 1.91 inch TFT LCD touchscreen at 320x380 pixels and 260 PPI with 2.5D scratch-resistant glass, inside a 45.9x38x11.2mm polycarbonate case weighing 26g. IP68 dust and water resistance protects the device against brief water submersion. Colors include Soft Black, Cream White, and Pastel Pink. Built-in quad-satellite GPS covers GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, and Galileo for independent route tracking without a paired phone. Health features include 24/7 heart rate monitoring, SpO2 blood oxygen measurement, sleep stage analysis, stress level tracking, and menstrual cycle logging. The watch supports 120+ sport modes with auto-detection, Amazon Alexa voice assistant, and Bluetooth calling for direct call handling from the wrist. Battery delivers up to 10 days from the 300mAh cell with standard use. The Bip 5 delivers built-in GPS and Bluetooth calling at under $90, features typically found only in watches costing significantly more. The LCD panel lacks the contrast and always-on capability of AMOLED displays, and third-party app support via the Zepp OS platform is limited compared to Wear OS or watchOS. It is a strong first smartwatch for budget-savvy buyers who want independent GPS route tracking, voice assistant integration, and phone call support without exceeding a tight budget.