Amazfit Helio Strap and Balance 2 Launch in India

In an age where nearly every wearable features a brightly colored always-on screen, Amazfit has made a radical move in a whole different direction. The company has launched the Amazfit Helio Strap in India, a fitness band without a screen. That may sound counterintuitive, but the vision behind this product is clear as day—provide a distraction-free experience for athletes who merely wish to engage in performance, recovery, and sleep tracking. Besides the Helio Strap, Amazfit has also introduced the Amazfit Balance 2, a high-end multisport smartwatch with lifestyle functions and tough toughness. Both products will go on sale in India on August 28, 2025, at ₹8,999 for the Helio Strap and ₹24,999 for the Balance 2.

The Amazfit Helio Strap

The Amazfit Helio Strap is unlike most wearables you’ll find on the market today. It ditches the traditional screen entirely, focusing instead on accuracy and insights. This makes it India’s first official screen-free fitness, recovery, and sleep tracker. Amazfit is targeting a niche but serious group of athletes people who want to train without constant notifications or the temptation of checking their wrist every few minutes.

Curiously enough, the screen-less fitness tracker idea is not new. Global brands such as Whoop already adhere to this design philosophy, but the Whoop 5.0 Peak, while available in India through unofficial means, goes for approximately ₹28,000. The Amazfit Helio Strap, costing under a third of the former, offers a budget option. Looking still further back, the original Xiaomi Mi Band (2014) even left the factory screen-less, providing the consumer only with step and sleep tracking. Amazfit is reinvigorating this philosophy with a contemporary spin based on recovery, rest, and high-accuracy data for sportspersons.

Features of the Amazfit Helio Strap

Despite lacking a display, the Helio Strap is packed with advanced tracking features:

• 24/7 Heart Rate Monitoring: Tracks heart-rate with high accuracy throughout the day.

• 27 Workout Modes: Covers popular activities such as running, cycling, yoga, HIIT, and more.

• HYROX Race Mode: Specially designed for HYROX athletes, combining 1 km runs with 8 functional workout stations, repeated multiple times.

• BioCharge Score: A unique feature that evaluates real-time body energy levels based on sleep quality, exertion, and stress. This helps users strike the right balance between pushing harder and resting.

By focusing on recovery and performance insights, the Helio Strap acts as a dedicated companion for athletes who already log their sessions in apps and don’t want a screen on their wrist distracting them.

Amazfit Balance 2

On the other side of the spectrum, Amazfit has launched the Balance 2, a smartwatch that combines sports performance with lifestyle features. It comes with a circular sapphire glass display offering 2,000 nits peak brightness, making it easily visible even in direct sunlight. The smartwatch is also Military-Grade certified, ensuring ruggedness for extreme conditions.

Key Highlights of Amazfit Balance 2:

• 170+ Sports Modes: From casual workouts to professional training, including HYROX Mode and Physical Fitness Test (PFT) modes.

• 24/7 Heart Rate Monitoring: Continuous and precise tracking.

• Dual-Band GPS: High-precision location tracking for outdoor runs, cycling, hiking, and adventures.

• 21-Day Battery Life: Long-lasting performance without frequent charging.

• 10ATM Water Resistance: Suitable for swimming, surfing, and freediving.

• Lifestyle Features: Two built-in speakers for Bluetooth calling and offline music.

• 32GB Storage: Lets you store offline maps and songs directly on the watch.

With these features, the Amazfit Balance 2 positions itself as a strong alternative to Garmin smartwatches and even premium models like the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, but at a significantly more affordable price point.

Who Should Buy Which Amazfit Product?

The decision between the Amazfit Helio Strap and Balance 2 boils down to what type of athlete or user you are.

• Amazfit Helio Strap: Most appropriate for athletes and fitness enthusiasts who desire concentration without distractions. It is perfect if you already monitor your sessions via a companion app and appreciate the comfort of recovery metrics and energy-level data. But if you're anticipating smartwatch features like notifications, music, or navigation, the Helio Strap will come up short.

• Amazfit Balance 2: Ideal for those who desire a full multisport smartwatch. Runner, swimmer, or adventure-seeker, the Balance 2 has it all – from accurate GPS tracking to offline maps and music storage. It connects performance with lifestyle, hence perfect for both athletes and regular users.

Wearables Are Evolving Beyond Screens

The Amazfit Helio Strap launch holds importance for the Indian market. It reveals that wearables are not limited to just being flashy smartwatches anymore. The increasing interest in smart rings and now screenless bands is a sign that the market is shifting towards niche fitness-oriented devices. Amazfit, with both the launch of the Helio Strap and Balance 2, is servicing both ends of this extreme serious athletes who prioritize concentration, and mass-market consumers looking for performance with lifestyle benefits.

With the introduction of Amazfit Helio Strap and Amazfit Balance 2, the company is strengthening its foothold in India's wearable segment. The Helio Strap defies traditional fitness bands by eliminating the display altogether, while the Balance 2 offers a high-end smartwatch experience with enhanced fitness and lifestyle features. They collectively signify Amazfit's approach to satisfy both specialist athletes and ordinary fitness enthusiasts.

At ₹8,999 for the Helio Strap and ₹24,999 for the Balance 2, Amazfit has successfully developed two differentiated yet complementary products. For the sports person, the two devices offer a preference: be distraction-free with the Helio Strap or opt for a loaded smartwatch with the Balance 2. In either case, Amazfit's new releases make sure that India's fitness ecosystem now has more special and budget-friendly wearables than ever.