The display comes with a fingerprint-resistant coating on top of the glass. Being an AMOLED display, the deep blacks allow the black bezels to blend into the display easily.
The display is considerably bright and appears equally good indoors and outdoors, thanks to the inbuilt ambient light sensor that controls automatic brightness. This is one of the most pixel-dense displays on a smartwatch, and that is both - impressive and surprising - considering the Amazfit GTR 2’s price. Not only does the display measure the same, but it also has the same resolution of 454 x 454 pixels, leading to a pixel density of 326ppi. The usable part of the Amazfit GTR 2’s dial comprises a 1.39-inch AMOLED display, just like the previous generation. The usability is further enhanced because of its lightweight build. Overall, the Amazfit GTR 2 feels very congenial, considering its simple yet elegant design. The speaker can also be used to listen to music stored on the smartwatch while the microphone can be used for voice commands that are apparently powered by Alexa. These are new additions to the Amazfit lineup and allow users to take calls from the watch when paired with smartphones. On the bottom, the Amazfit GTR 2 features a speaker and microphone at the bottom. One more thing to note is that unlike the first-gen Amazfit GTR, which was available in 42mm and 47mm models, the Amazfit GTR 2 is only available in a single size - 46mm. Notably, fibers from your clothes or sweat marks can get deposited on the silicone strap much more easily than the leather. While this move may not be as acceptable to all the users, Amazfit GTR 2 uses standard 22mm straps, and you can use an aftermarket strap of your choice. The buckles on the straps are also made of the same metal as the dials on both variants. The Sports Edition comes with a silicone strap, while the Classic Edition features a silicone-reinforced leather strap just like the last year’s model - although in black color instead of tan. A thin strip where the display meets the aluminum body is transparent and gives an illusion that the glass is floating. The design also appears similar to the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active and Active 2 but lacks support for touch gestures on the bezels.
The curved glass design is strikingly similar to another smartwatch from Huami’s camp - the Zepp E Circle - also launched recently. Even though the display size is the same as the last time, the bezel integrated within the display makes the dial look much bigger, especially when using a watch face with a dominantly dark background. Instead of a sharp design, the bezels are curved at the periphery. Unlike the first-gen Amazfit GTR, which used ceramic, the bezel on the GTR 2 is made of glass and blends with the display’s cover glass. However, the button’s functionality on the top has been changed, and instead of acting like a Home button, it now opens the menu we will discuss it in detail in the later parts of the review dedicated to user experience. The two crown buttons - one of which has a red accent - are placed on the right side of the dial, exactly like the previous generation model. The circular design, which in many ways was iconic to the Amazfit GTR, is retained on the GTR 2. The Amazfit GTR 2 carries a lot of genetic traits from the first-gen GTR.
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