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Redmi Watch 5 Lite Review | 126 Data compared

Avg. price:~£45Screen size:1.96 inchBattery life:18 daysDisplay type:AMOLED

Redmi Watch 5 Lite Review: Compare 126 technical specifications and 18 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

7.1

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartwatch's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartwatches on the market.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 66% of models
Score components

70%

6.7

Technical score

30%

8.1

Review score ( 6 · 12)

Review score 30% · 8.1 · based on 18 independent reviews
Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 30%, technical score 70%. This model has enough reviews, so its review score is the weighted average of their grades.
â–²Better than 66% of smartwatches
6.7

Technical score

Technical score
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartwatchx27s technical performance, covering seven key areas: health, fitness, display & design, hardware, battery, smart features and connectivity.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 62% of models
Score components

24%

5.6

Health

21%

8.7

Fitness

16%

6.7

Battery

14%

6.6

Smart features

12%

4.8

Connectivity

9%

7.1

Display & Design

4%

7.6

Hardware

â–²Better than 62% of smartwatches
8.1

Review score

Review score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 30% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 5 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 74% of models
Grades by review (18)
6 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 12 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 30%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 4
✓ explicit
4

9.8%

9.2

impartpad.com

9.8%

8.6

firstpost.com

9.8%

8.6

gadreview.com

9.8%

7.5

cgmagonline.com

Video reviews 5

4.9%

9.0

Tech Singh

4.9%

8.0

KNACKSKILL

4.9%

8.0

Tech, Gadgets and Other Great Ideas

4.9%

7.0

The Product Reviewer

4.9%

6.0

Smartwatch Specifications

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 74% of smartwatches
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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Redmi Watch 5 Lite

Technical score
Technical score
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartwatchx27s technical performance, covering seven key areas: health, fitness, display & design, hardware, battery, smart features and connectivity.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 62% of models
Score components:

24%

5.6

Health

21%

8.7

Fitness

16%

6.7

Battery

14%

6.6

Smart features

12%

4.8

Connectivity

9%

7.1

Display & Design

4%

7.6

Hardware

6.7
Review score
Review score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 30% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 5 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 74% of models
Grades by review (18)
6 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 12 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 30%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 4
✓ explicit
4

9.8%

9.2

impartpad.com

9.8%

8.6

firstpost.com

9.8%

8.6

gadreview.com

9.8%

7.5

cgmagonline.com

Video reviews 5

4.9%

9.0

Tech Singh

4.9%

8.0

KNACKSKILL

4.9%

8.0

Tech, Gadgets and Other Great Ideas

4.9%

7.0

The Product Reviewer

4.9%

6.0

Smartwatch Specifications

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
8.1
Popularity
Popularity
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartwatch.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 63% of models
Popularity:
Redmi Watch 5 Lite has a popularity of 7.4 points, which is higher than 62.7% of smartwatches.
7.4
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartwatch's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartwatch with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components:

60%

7.1

Overall score

40%

10

Price

8.0
Brand name
Redmi
Heart rate monitor
yes
Heart rate monitor
yes
â–² Better than 11% of models
This smartwatch includes a heart rate monitor. 10.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This smartwatch supports blood oxygen monitoring. 33.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
ECG
no
ECG
no
â–¼ Worse than 17% of models
This smartwatch does not support ECG. 16.6% of smartwatches support ECG.
Irregular heart rate warnings
yes
Irregular heart rate warnings
yes
â–² Better than 52% of models
This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings. 51.9% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
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What reviewers say
Accelerometer
yes
Accelerometer
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartwatch includes an accelerometer. 0.6% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
Barometer
no
Barometer
no
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
This smartwatch does not include a barometer. 49.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
yes
Gyroscope
yes
â–² Better than 30% of models
This smartwatch includes a gyroscope. 30.2% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
Cadence sensor
no
Cadence sensor
no
â–¼ Worse than 31% of models
This smartwatch does not include a cadence sensor. 31.2% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
Distance tracking
yes
Distance tracking
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartwatch supports distance tracking. 4.1% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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What reviewers say
Battery life
18 days
Battery life
18 days
★ Better than 91% of models
Market range: <1 days – >16 days
This smartwatch offers a battery life of 18 days which is longer than that of 90.5% of smartwatches and equal to that of 1% of smartwatches.
Battery life in training mode
?
Battery life with GPS on
16.5 h
Battery life with GPS on
16.5 h
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Market range: <5.75 h – >43 h
This smartwatch lasts 16.5 h with GPS on which is shorter than 58.7% of smartwatches and equal to that of 0.3% of smartwatches.
Battery power
510 mAh
Battery power
510 mAh
★ Better than 95% of models
Market range: <195 mAh – >475 mAh
This smartwatch has a battery capacity of 510 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 94.5% of smartwatches and equal to those in 0.4% of smartwatches.
Charge time
120 min
Charge time
120 min
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
Market range: <60 min – >150 min
This smartwatch charges in 120 min which is faster than 13.1% of smartwatches and equal to the charge time of 44.2% of smartwatches.
Normalized from hour-based sources to 120 minutes.
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What reviewers say
Operating system
HyperOS
Operating system
HyperOS
â–² Better than 59% of models
This smartwatch runs HyperOS which is more advanced than the operating system in 58.8% of smartwatches and the same as that in 1.3% of smartwatches.
Software update frequency
occasional
Software update frequency
occasional
â–² Better than 58% of models
This smartwatch has occasional software update support which is more active than that of 57.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 36.2% of smartwatches.
Third-party app support
no
Third-party app support
no
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
This smartwatch does not support third-party apps. 47.7% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
Notifications
yes
Notifications
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartwatch supports notifications. 0.3% of smartwatches support notifications.
Voice assistant support
yes
Voice assistant support
yes
â–² Better than 32% of models
This smartwatch supports voice assistants. 32.4% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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What reviewers say
Cellular module
no
Cellular module
no
â–¼ Worse than 18% of models
This smartwatch does not include a cellular module. 18% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
0
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
â–² Better than 44% of models
This smartwatch supports GPS. 43.9% of smartwatches support GPS.
Galileo support
yes
Galileo support
yes
â–² Better than 62% of models
This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation. 61.6% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
Compass
no
Compass
no
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
This smartwatch does not include a compass. 52.7% of smartwatches include a compass.
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What reviewers say
Screen size
1.96 inch
Screen size
1.96 inch
★ Better than 96% of models
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
This smartwatch has a screen size of 1.96 inch which is larger than the screens of 96.2% of smartwatches and equal to those of 0.8% of smartwatches.
Display type
AMOLED
Display type
AMOLED
â–² Better than 50% of models
This smartwatch uses a AMOLED display type which is more advanced than that of 49.9% of smartwatches and the same as that of 50.1% of smartwatches.
Resolution
410x 502
Resolution
410x 502
â–² Better than 73% of models
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 410x502 which is higher than that of 73.4% of smartwatches and equal to that of 1.2% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
331 ppi
Pixel density
331 ppi
â–² Better than 57% of models
Market range: <207 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 331 ppi which is higher than that of 56.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 0.7% of smartwatches.
Display brightness
600 nits
Display brightness
600 nits
â–¼ Worse than 47% of models
Market range: <450 nits – >2k nits
This smartwatch reaches 600 nits of display brightness, which is higher than that of 38.8% of smartwatches and equal to that of 14.1% of smartwatches.
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What reviewers say
CPU speed
0.032 GHz
CPU speed
0.032 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
This smartwatch uses a CPU configuration of 0.032 GHz which is slower than that in 96.8% of smartwatches and equal to that in 0.8% of smartwatches.
Processor model
?
RAM
?
Internal storage
?
External memory slot
no
External memory slot
no
Category Benchmark
This smartwatch does not include an external memory slot. 0.3% of smartwatches include an external memory slot.
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Redmi Watch 5 Lite vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • 11 days day/s longer battery life
    Battery life
    18 days
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch offers 18 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    18 days vs 7 days
  • Emergency SOS
    Emergency SOS
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch includes Emergency SOS, the average smartwatch does not. 42.8% of smartwatches include Emergency SOS.
  • Irregular heart rate alerts
    Irregular heart rate warnings
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does not. 48.1% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
  • More frequent updates
    Software update frequency
    occasional
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This smartwatch receives occasional software updates, while the average smartwatch receives ended updates.
    occasional vs ended
  • 0.56 inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    1.96 inch
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
    This smartwatch has a larger screen size than the average smartwatch (2 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch screen is 1.40 inch.
    1.96 inch vs 1.40 inch
  • More advanced operating system
    Operating system
    HyperOS
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (HyperOS vs Proprietary OS).
    HyperOS vs Proprietary OS
  • 210 mAh larger battery capacity
    Battery life
    510 mAh days
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch has a larger battery capacity than the average smartwatch (510 mAh vs 300 mAh). The average smartwatch battery is 300 mAh.
    510 mAh vs 300 mAh
  • Calorie tracking
    Calorie tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports calorie tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 48.6% of smartwatches support calorie tracking.
  • 2.89x cheaper
    Redmi Watch 5 Lite is cheaper than the average smartwatch (£45 vs £130).
    £45 vs £130
  • Irregular heart rate alerts
    Irregular heart rate warnings
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does not. 48.1% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
  • Calorie tracking
    Calorie tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports calorie tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 48.6% of smartwatches support calorie tracking.
  • Weight tracking
    Weight tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This smartwatch supports weight tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 39.1% of smartwatches support weight tracking.
    Tracked through the companion app or smart-scale sync.
  • 80 more exercise profiles
    Multi-sport mode
    160
    Category Benchmark
    This smartwatch supports more exercise modes than the average smartwatch (160 vs 80). The average smartwatch supports 80 exercise modes.
    Reported as at least 160 exercise modes.
    160 vs 80
  • 11 days day/s longer battery life
    Battery life
    18 days
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch offers 18 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    18 days vs 7 days
  • 210 mAh larger battery capacity
    Battery life
    510 mAh days
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch has a larger battery capacity than the average smartwatch (510 mAh vs 300 mAh). The average smartwatch battery is 300 mAh.
    510 mAh vs 300 mAh
  • Galileo satellite support
    Galileo support
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation, the average smartwatch does not. 38.5% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.3
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    This smartwatch supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average smartwatch (5.3 vs 5). The average smartwatch uses 5.0.
    5.3 vs 5.0
  • 0.56 inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    1.96 inch
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
    This smartwatch has a larger screen size than the average smartwatch (2 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch screen is 1.40 inch.
    1.96 inch vs 1.40 inch
  • 15.8 g lighter weight
    Weight
    29.2 g
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <29 g – >80 g
    This smartwatch is lighter than the average smartwatch (29.2 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45.0 g.
    Weight refers to watch case without strap/band.
    29.2 g vs 45.0 g
  • 1 mm thinner watch body
    Thickness
    10.60 mm
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <9.8 mm – >14.1 mm
    This smartwatch is thinner than the average smartwatch (10.6 mm vs 11.6 mm). The average smartwatch thickness is 11.6 mm.
    10.60 mm vs 11.6 mm
  • Higher resolution
    Display type
    410 x 502
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This smartwatch has a display resolution of 410x502, while the average smartwatch reaches 352x430.
    410x502 vs 352x430
  • Emergency SOS
    Emergency SOS
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch includes Emergency SOS, the average smartwatch does not. 42.8% of smartwatches include Emergency SOS.
  • More frequent updates
    Software update frequency
    occasional
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This smartwatch receives occasional software updates, while the average smartwatch receives ended updates.
    occasional vs ended
  • More advanced operating system
    Operating system
    HyperOS
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (HyperOS vs Proprietary OS).
    HyperOS vs Proprietary OS
  • 3 year/s newer release date
    Release date
    2024
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartwatch has a newer release date than the average smartwatch (2024 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    September 2024
    2024 vs 2021
  • 1 more microphones
    Number of microphones
    2
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This smartwatch has more microphones than the average smartwatch (2 vs 1). The average smartwatch includes 1 microphones.
    2 vs 1
  • No music playback
    Music playback
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartwatch does not support music playback, the average smartwatch does. 54.2% of smartwatches support music playback.
  • 45 m lower water resistance depth
    Waterproof depth rating
    5 m
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <1 m – >50 m
    This smartwatch has a shallower waterproof rating than the average smartwatch (5 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch reaches 50 m.
    5 m vs 50 m
  • No compass
    Compass
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This smartwatch does not include a compass, the average smartwatch does. 52.6% of smartwatches include a compass.
  • No smart scale support
    Smart scale compatibility
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartwatch does not support smart scale compatibility, the average smartwatch does. 53.7% of smartwatches support smart scale compatibility.
  • Basic battery type
    Battery type
    Li-ion
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartwatch uses a Li-ion battery, while the average smartwatch uses Li-Po.
    Li-ion vs Li-Po
  • Slower CPU speed
    CPU speed
    0.032 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    This smartwatch uses a CPU configuration of 0.032 GHz, while the average smartwatch uses 1 GHz.
    0.032 GHz vs 1 GHz
  • 3.5 h shorter GPS battery life
    Battery life with GPS on
    16.5 h
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <5.75 h – >43 h
    This smartwatch lasts less with GPS on than the average smartwatch (16.5 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h.
    16.5 h vs 20 h
  • 3.1 mm taller watch height
    Height
    48.1 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <39.5 mm – >51 mm
    This smartwatch is taller than the average smartwatch (48.1 mm vs 45 mm). The average smartwatch height is 45 mm.
    48.1 mm vs 45 mm
  • No smart scale support
    Smart scale compatibility
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartwatch does not support smart scale compatibility, the average smartwatch does. 53.7% of smartwatches support smart scale compatibility.
  • Basic battery type
    Battery type
    Li-ion
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartwatch uses a Li-ion battery, while the average smartwatch uses Li-Po.
    Li-ion vs Li-Po
  • 3.5 h shorter GPS battery life
    Battery life with GPS on
    16.5 h
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <5.75 h – >43 h
    This smartwatch lasts less with GPS on than the average smartwatch (16.5 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h.
    16.5 h vs 20 h
  • No compass
    Compass
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This smartwatch does not include a compass, the average smartwatch does. 52.6% of smartwatches include a compass.
  • 45 m lower water resistance depth
    Waterproof depth rating
    5 m
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <1 m – >50 m
    This smartwatch has a shallower waterproof rating than the average smartwatch (5 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch reaches 50 m.
    5 m vs 50 m
  • 3.1 mm taller watch height
    Height
    48.1 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <39.5 mm – >51 mm
    This smartwatch is taller than the average smartwatch (48.1 mm vs 45 mm). The average smartwatch height is 45 mm.
    48.1 mm vs 45 mm
  • Basic band material
    Band material
    tpu
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    This smartwatch uses tpu for the band material, while the average smartwatch uses silicone.
    tpu vs silicone
  • Less practical form
    Form
    square
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This smartwatch uses a square form, while the average smartwatch uses round.
    square vs round
  • No music playback
    Music playback
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartwatch does not support music playback, the average smartwatch does. 54.2% of smartwatches support music playback.
  • Slower CPU speed
    CPU speed
    0.032 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    This smartwatch uses a CPU configuration of 0.032 GHz, while the average smartwatch uses 1 GHz.
    0.032 GHz vs 1 GHz

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
KNACKSKILL
≈ estimated
13/02/2025
Feature walkthrough · menus, apps and setup
Verdict
Redmi Watch 5 Lite is recommended if your budget allows, thanks to its AMOLED screen and built-in workout GPS.
8.0
Tech, Gadgets and Other Great Ideas
≈ estimated
11/01/2025
Hands-on review · app, widgets and battery life
Verdict
Redmi Watch 5 Lite is a good-value budget watch, but it lacks third-party apps and text replies.
6.0
Smartwatch Specifications
≈ estimated
19/11/2024
Accuracy test · step counting and heart rate compared with other watches
Verdict
Redmi Watch 5 Lite counts steps very accurately on a second try, but results depend heavily on how it is worn.
9.0
Tech Singh
≈ estimated
08/11/2024
Hands-on review · features, health, GPS and app tests
Verdict
Redmi Watch 5 Lite is a budget smartwatch that covers everything you need, with a great display and GPS, and is easy to recommend.
7.0
The Product Reviewer
≈ estimated
20/10/2024
Feature walkthrough · health and GPS tests
Verdict
Redmi Watch 5 Lite is a budget watch with good battery life, but its GPS drifts badly near buildings.
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What reviewers agree on

Based on 9 · 13

Reviewers like the battery life, screen and reliable GPS for the money, but notifications and voice features are weak.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.5
cgmagonline.com
✓ explicit
25/12/2024
Hands-on review · GPS watch
Verdict
The Redmi Watch 5 Lite is a light watch with built-in GPS and an always-on display, but it can't reply to texts and has no voice commands.
8.6
firstpost.com
✓ explicit
24/03/2025
Hands-on test · Fitness watch
Verdict
The Redmi Watch 5 Lite is a light fitness watch with a sharp screen and reliable GPS, but a fiddly strap and no auto brightness hold it back.

Third-party reviews

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What we like about Redmi Watch 5 Lite

  • Excellent value for money with high-end features at a budget price point
  • Large, vibrant 1.96-inch AMOLED display with sharp resolution and high brightness
  • Impressive battery life, lasting up to 18 days under typical usage or 12 days with AOD
  • Built-in multi-system GNSS (GPS) providing reliable outdoor activity tracking
  • Smooth and responsive user interface with snappy performance
  • Functional Bluetooth calling with clear indoor audio quality
  • Comprehensive health monitoring, including accurate sleep tracking and SpO2 sensors
  • Lightweight and comfortable design suitable for long-term wear

Verdict

The Redmi Watch 5 Lite is a budget-friendly smartwatch featuring a vibrant 1.96-inch AMOLED display with a 410 x 502 resolution, Always-On Display support, and a peak brightness of up to 600 nits. It is equipped with a 470mAh battery providing up to 18 days of typical usage, built-in five-system GNSS for independent GPS tracking, 5ATM water resistance, and support for over 150 sports modes. Running on Xiaomi HyperOS, it offers Bluetooth calling with dual-mic noise reduction and comprehensive health monitoring, including heart rate and SpO2 sensors. Main pros include its exceptional battery life, high-quality AMOLED screen, and independent GPS, while notable cons include the lack of automatic brightness adjustment, inconsistent GPS accuracy in dense areas, and a plastic build that lacks a premium feel.

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