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9.7Build & durability9.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
Balance 2Helio Core
| Balance 2 | Helio Core | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 47.4 mm | 24.3 mm | +23.1 mm |
| Width | 47.4 mm | 33.9 mm | +13.5 mm |
| Thickness | 12.3 mm | 9.6 mm | +2.7 mm |
| Weight | 43 g | 11 g | +32 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Balance 2 better than Helio Core?
- Battery life (smartwatch mode)21 days vs 10 days2.1×
- Built-in GPSYes · Helio Core: No
- Water resistance10 ATM vs 5 ATM2×
- Battery capacity658 mAh vs 232 mAh2.8×
Why is Helio Core better than Balance 2?
- Weight43 g vs 11.2 g3.8×
- Thickness12.3 mm vs 9.6 mm+28%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Case size | 47 mm | — |
| Weight | 43 g | 11.2 g |
| Thickness | 12.3 mm | 9.6 mm |
| Height | 47.4 mm | 24.3 mm |
| Width | 47.4 mm | 33.9 mm |
| Case material | Aluminium | Plastic / polymer |
| Sapphire crystal | Yes | — |
| Lens / cover glass | Sapphire glass | — |
| Water resistance | 10 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.5″ | — |
| Display technology | AMOLED | No display |
| Panel | AMOLED | — |
| AMOLED / OLED display | Yes | — |
| Touchscreen | Yes | — |
| Resolution (width) | 480 px | — |
| Resolution (height) | 480 px | — |
| Pixel density | 323 ppi | — |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | 21 days | 10 days |
| GPS battery life (dual-band) | 33 h | — |
| Battery capacity | 658 mAh | 232 mAh |
| Health sensors | ||
| Optical heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | — |
| Temperature sensor | Yes | — |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | — |
| Sports & navigation | ||
| Built-in GPS | Yes | No |
| Dual-band GPS | Yes | — |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | — |
| Compass | Yes | — |
| Sport profiles | 180 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Smart features | ||
| Calls from the wrist | Yes | — |
| Microphone | Yes | — |
| Voice assistant | Yes | — |
| Platform | ||
| Platform | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Works with | Android, iOS | iOS, Android |
