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Xiaomi Mi Watch Review | 126 Data compared

Avg. price:~£45Screen size:1.39 inchBattery life:16 daysDisplay type:AMOLED

Xiaomi Mi Watch Review: Compare 126 technical specifications and 20 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

7.9

Overall score

Score
7.9/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 83% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

Technical score

30%

8.1

Review score ( 8 · 12)

Review score 30% · 8.1 · based on 20 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. 21 more reviews are not scored yet.
â–²Better than 83% of smartwatches
7.8

Technical score

Technical score
7.8/ 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 82% of models
Score components

24%

6.1

Health

21%

8.8

Fitness

16%

8.1

Battery

14%

8.3

Smart features

12%

9.3

Connectivity

9%

7.3

Display & Design

4%

6.5

Hardware

â–²Better than 82% 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 (20)
8 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 4 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 2
✓ explicit
1

7.3%

8.0

digitalcitizen.life

≈ estimated
1

7.3%

9.0

kikayrunner.com

Video reviews 2

3.6%

8.0

The Quantified Scientist

3.6%

8.0

ASBYT

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 Xiaomi Mi Watch

Technical score
Technical score
7.8/ 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 82% of models
Score components:

24%

6.1

Health

21%

8.8

Fitness

16%

8.1

Battery

14%

8.3

Smart features

12%

9.3

Connectivity

9%

7.3

Display & Design

4%

6.5

Hardware

7.8
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 (20)
8 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 4 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 2
✓ explicit
1

7.3%

8.0

digitalcitizen.life

≈ estimated
1

7.3%

9.0

kikayrunner.com

Video reviews 2

3.6%

8.0

The Quantified Scientist

3.6%

8.0

ASBYT

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
8.1
Popularity
Popularity
8.3/ 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 75% of models
Popularity:
Xiaomi Mi Watch has a popularity of 8.3 points, which is higher than 74.8% of smartwatches.
8.3
Value for money
Value for money
8.5/ 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
★ Better than 90% of models
Score components:

60%

7.9

Overall score

40%

10

Price

8.5
Brand name
Xiaomi
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.
Supports abnormal high/low heart-rate alerts (typically after inactivity).
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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
yes
Barometer
yes
â–² Better than 51% of models
This smartwatch includes a barometer. 50.6% 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
yes
Cadence sensor
yes
â–² Better than 69% of models
This smartwatch includes a cadence sensor. 69% 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
16 days
Battery life
16 days
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <1 days – >16 days
This smartwatch offers a battery life of 16 days which is longer than that of 89.5% of smartwatches and equal to that of 0.7% of smartwatches.
Battery life in training mode
50 h
Battery life in training mode
50 h
★ Better than 92% of models
Market range: <5.5 h – >48 h
This smartwatch lasts 50 h in training mode which is longer than 92.3% of smartwatches and equal to that of 1.7% of smartwatches.
Battery life with GPS on
50 h
Battery life with GPS on
50 h
★ Better than 93% of models
Market range: <5.75 h – >43 h
This smartwatch lasts 50 h with GPS on which is longer than 93.2% of smartwatches and equal to that of 1.9% of smartwatches.
Battery power
360 mAh
Battery power
360 mAh
â–² Better than 69% of models
Market range: <195 mAh – >475 mAh
This smartwatch has a battery capacity of 360 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 68.6% 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.
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Proprietary OS
Operating system
Proprietary OS
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
This smartwatch runs Proprietary OS which is less advanced than the operating system in 53.5% of smartwatches and the same as that in 42.8% of smartwatches.
OS detail: Proprietary OS (RTOS).
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
?
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
yes
Cellular module
yes
â–² Better than 82% of models
This smartwatch includes a cellular module. 82.2% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
Cellular support may depend on LTE/GPS+Cellular variant selection.
SIM cards
1
SIM cards
1
â–² Better than 2% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This smartwatch uses 1 for cellular connectivity which is more advanced than that of 2% of smartwatches and the same as that of 98% of smartwatches.
eSIM
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
yes
Compass
yes
â–² Better than 47% of models
This smartwatch includes a compass. 47.5% of smartwatches include a compass.
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What reviewers say
Screen size
1.39 inch
Screen size
1.39 inch
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
This smartwatch has a screen size of 1.39 inch which is smaller than the screens of 51.3% of smartwatches and equal to those of 9.5% 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
454x 454
Resolution
454x 454
â–² Better than 80% of models
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 454x454 which is higher than that of 79.9% of smartwatches and equal to that of 6.7% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
462 ppi
Pixel density
462 ppi
★ Better than 91% of models
Market range: <207 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 462 ppi which is higher than that of 91.1% of smartwatches and equal to that of 5% of smartwatches.
Display brightness
450 nits
Display brightness
450 nits
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Market range: <450 nits – >2k nits
This smartwatch reaches 450 nits of display brightness, which is lower than that of 86.2% of smartwatches and equal to that of 6.5% of smartwatches.
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What reviewers say
CPU speed
4x 1.2 GHz
CPU speed
4x 1.2 GHz
â–² Better than 86% of models
This smartwatch uses a CPU configuration of 4x1.2 GHz which is faster than that in 86.4% of smartwatches and equal to that in 3.2% of smartwatches.
Derived from core-count and per-core clock notation
Processor model
Snapdragon Wear 3100
Processor model
Snapdragon Wear 3100
â–² Better than 62% of models
This smartwatch uses the Snapdragon Wear 3100 processor model.
With Apollo3 co-processor.
RAM
1 GB
RAM
1 GB
â–² Better than 31% of models
Market range: <0.5 GB – >2 GB
This smartwatch has 1 GB of RAM which is larger than the RAM in 31.3% of smartwatches and equal to that of 45.8% of smartwatches.
Internal storage
8 GB
Internal storage
8 GB
â–² Better than 68% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >32 GB
This smartwatch uses 8 GB for internal storage which is larger than that of 67.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 12.1% of smartwatches.
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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Xiaomi Mi Watch vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • 9 days day/s longer battery life
    Battery life
    16 days
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch offers 16 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    16 days vs 7 days
  • 30 h longer GPS battery life
    Battery life with GPS on
    50 h
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <5.75 h – >43 h
    This smartwatch lasts longer with GPS on than the average smartwatch (50 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h.
    50 h vs 20 h
  • 30.75 h longer training battery life
    Battery life in training mode
    50 h
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <5.5 h – >48 h
    This smartwatch lasts longer in training mode than the average smartwatch (50 h vs 19.25 h). The average smartwatch lasts 19.25 h.
    50 h vs 19.25 h
  • Built-in cellular module
    Cellular module
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This smartwatch includes a cellular module, the average smartwatch does not. 17.9% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
    Cellular support may depend on LTE/GPS+Cellular variant selection.
  • Fall detection
    Fall detection
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartwatch supports fall detection, the average smartwatch does not. 21.3% of smartwatches support fall detection.
  • Maps support
    Maps support
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This smartwatch supports maps, the average smartwatch does not. 31.5% of smartwatches support maps.
    Maps via Google Maps app.
  • VO2 max measurement
    VO2 max measurement
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch measures VO2 max, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • 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.
    SOS feature has implementation limits (phone/app/subscription/activity dependent).
  • 13.5% better value for money
    Xiaomi Mi Watch has a higher value-for-money score than the average smartwatch (8.54 vs 7.5).
    8.54 vs 7.52
  • 2.89x cheaper
    Xiaomi Mi Watch is cheaper than the average smartwatch (£45 vs £130).
    £45 vs £130
  • VO2 max measurement
    VO2 max measurement
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch measures VO2 max, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • 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.
    Supports abnormal high/low heart-rate alerts (typically after inactivity).
  • 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.
  • Barometer sensor included
    Barometer
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This smartwatch includes a barometer, the average smartwatch does not. 49.5% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • Cadence tracking
    Cadence sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This smartwatch includes a cadence sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 31.1% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
  • Route support
    Route support
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This smartwatch supports route support, the average smartwatch does not. 50% of smartwatches support route support.
    Route support available via companion app.
  • 37 more exercise profiles
    Multi-sport mode
    117
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    This smartwatch supports more exercise modes than the average smartwatch (117 vs 80). The average smartwatch supports 80 exercise modes.
    117 vs 80
  • 9 days day/s longer battery life
    Battery life
    16 days
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch offers 16 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    16 days vs 7 days
  • 30 h longer GPS battery life
    Battery life with GPS on
    50 h
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <5.75 h – >43 h
    This smartwatch lasts longer with GPS on than the average smartwatch (50 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h.
    50 h vs 20 h
  • 30.75 h longer training battery life
    Battery life in training mode
    50 h
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <5.5 h – >48 h
    This smartwatch lasts longer in training mode than the average smartwatch (50 h vs 19.25 h). The average smartwatch lasts 19.25 h.
    50 h vs 19.25 h
  • 60 mAh larger battery capacity
    Battery life
    360 mAh days
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch has a larger battery capacity than the average smartwatch (360 mAh vs 300 mAh). The average smartwatch battery is 300 mAh.
    360 mAh vs 300 mAh
  • Built-in cellular module
    Cellular module
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This smartwatch includes a cellular module, the average smartwatch does not. 17.9% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
    Cellular support may depend on LTE/GPS+Cellular variant selection.
  • Maps support
    Maps support
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This smartwatch supports maps, the average smartwatch does not. 31.5% of smartwatches support maps.
    Maps via Google Maps app.
  • NFC functionality
    NFC
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 43.4% of smartwatches support NFC.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi support
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports Wi-Fi, the average smartwatch does not. 43.3% of smartwatches support Wi-Fi.
  • 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.
  • Stronger display glass
    Display glass type
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This smartwatch uses Corning Gorilla Glass 3 display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs mineral glass
  • 136 ppi higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    462 ppi
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <207 ppi – >461 ppi
    This smartwatch has a higher pixel density than the average smartwatch (462 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch display reaches 326 ppi.
    462 ppi vs 326 ppi
  • 50 m deeper water resistance
    Waterproof depth rating
    100 m
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <1 m – >50 m
    This smartwatch has a deeper waterproof rating than the average smartwatch (100 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch reaches 50 m.
    10 ATM class (ISO 22,810 shallow-water rating, not diving certification).
    100 m vs 50 m
  • 13 g lighter weight
    Weight
    32.0 g
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <29 g – >80 g
    This smartwatch is lighter than the average smartwatch (32 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45.0 g.
    Weight refers to watch case without strap/band.
    32.0 g vs 45.0 g
  • Higher resolution
    Display type
    454 x 454
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This smartwatch has a display resolution of 454x454, while the average smartwatch reaches 352x430.
    454x454 vs 352x430
  • Fall detection
    Fall detection
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartwatch supports fall detection, the average smartwatch does not. 21.3% of smartwatches support fall detection.
  • 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.
    SOS feature has implementation limits (phone/app/subscription/activity dependent).
  • 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
  • Faster CPU speed
    CPU speed
    4 x 1.2 GHz
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    This smartwatch uses a CPU configuration of 4x1.2 GHz, while the average smartwatch uses 1 GHz.
    Derived from core-count and per-core clock notation
    4x1.2 GHz vs 1 GHz
  • 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
  • More advanced processor model
    Processor model
    Snapdragon Wear 3100
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This smartwatch uses the Snapdragon Wear 3100 processor model, while the average smartwatch uses Silicon Labs EFM32 Giant Gecko.
    With Apollo3 co-processor.
    Snapdragon Wear 3,100 vs Silicon Labs EFM32 Giant Gecko
  • No multi-sport mode
    Multi-sport mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    This smartwatch does not include a multi-sport mode, the average smartwatch does. 68.4% of smartwatches include a multi-sport mode.
  • 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
  • 150 nits lower display brightness
    Display brightness
    450 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <450 nits – >2k nits
    This smartwatch has lower display brightness than the average smartwatch (450 nits vs 600 nits). The average smartwatch reaches 600 nits.
    450 nits vs 600 nits
  • 8.4 mm taller watch height
    Height
    53.4 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <39.5 mm – >51 mm
    This smartwatch is taller than the average smartwatch (53.4 mm vs 45 mm). The average smartwatch height is 45 mm.
    53.4 mm vs 45 mm
  • 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
  • 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
  • 3.9 mm wider watch width
    Width
    45.9 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <34.6 mm – >46.8 mm
    This smartwatch is wider than the average smartwatch (45.9 mm vs 42 mm). The average smartwatch width is 42.0 mm.
    45.9 mm vs 42.0 mm
  • 1 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2020
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartwatch is an older model than the average smartwatch (2020 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    October 2020
    2020 vs 2021
  • No multi-sport mode
    Multi-sport mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    This smartwatch does not include a multi-sport mode, the average smartwatch does. 68.4% of smartwatches include a multi-sport mode.
  • 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
  • 150 nits lower display brightness
    Display brightness
    450 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <450 nits – >2k nits
    This smartwatch has lower display brightness than the average smartwatch (450 nits vs 600 nits). The average smartwatch reaches 600 nits.
    450 nits vs 600 nits
  • 8.4 mm taller watch height
    Height
    53.4 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <39.5 mm – >51 mm
    This smartwatch is taller than the average smartwatch (53.4 mm vs 45 mm). The average smartwatch height is 45 mm.
    53.4 mm vs 45 mm
  • 3.9 mm wider watch width
    Width
    45.9 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <34.6 mm – >46.8 mm
    This smartwatch is wider than the average smartwatch (45.9 mm vs 42 mm). The average smartwatch width is 42.0 mm.
    45.9 mm vs 42.0 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
  • 1 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2020
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartwatch is an older model than the average smartwatch (2020 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    October 2020
    2020 vs 2021

Video reviews

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

8.0
The Quantified Scientist
≈ estimated
22/08/2021
Scientific test · sleep, heart rate, SpO2 and steps
Verdict
Xiaomi Mi Watch is a cheap, good-looking watch with good sleep and step tracking, but its SpO2 readings are weak.
8.0
ASBYT
≈ estimated
17/12/2019
Unboxing and one-week review · Chinese version
Verdict
Xiaomi Mi Watch is strong value for the price, but its battery lasts only about a day and the design clearly copies Apple's.
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Expert reviews

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androidauthority.com
20/02/2021
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16/04/2021
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09/04/2021
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17/02/2021
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02/06/2021
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25/03/2021
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18/03/2021
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20/04/2021
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8.0
digitalcitizen.life
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28/09/2025
Full review · Fitness tracker
Verdict
The Xiaomi Mi Watch is a sturdy, bright upgrade for fitness trackers, with long battery life and physical buttons, but it lacks full smartwatch features.
notebookcheck.com
20/03/2021
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13/03/2021
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8.0
china-gadgets.de
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07/09/2023
Hands-on test · Fitness smartwatch
Verdict
The Xiaomi Mi Watch is a sturdy, bright fitness watch with 110 sport modes, but it can't run added apps and has limited watch face customization.
andreagaleazzi.com
22/01/2021
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smartworld.it
09/02/2021
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7.0
global.techradar.com
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15/09/2021
Review · Fitness and battery
Verdict
The Xiaomi Mi Watch is a light, long-lasting fitness watch, good for tracking workouts, but its sleep data is less accurate than rival watches.
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18/02/2021
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24/02/2021
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Third-party reviews

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What we like about Xiaomi Mi Watch

  • Exceptional battery life, often lasting 7 to 14 days on a single charge
  • Vibrant and sharp 1.39-inch AMOLED display with high brightness for outdoor use
  • Lightweight and comfortable design, weighing only 32g without the strap
  • Affordable price point offering strong value compared to premium competitors
  • Extensive fitness tracking with 117 workout modes and built-in GPS

What we don't like about Xiaomi Mi Watch

  • Inaccurate heart rate and sleep tracking, with frequent spikes or missed readings during high-intensity exercise
  • Limited notification support; users can only view and dismiss alerts without the ability to reply
  • No support for third-party apps or data syncing with popular platforms like Strava or Apple Health
  • Lack of built-in speaker, meaning users cannot take calls directly from the watch
  • Thick black bezel around the screen can be visually distracting on non-black watch faces

Verdict

The Xiaomi Mi Watch is a lightweight (32g) fitness-oriented smartwatch featuring a vibrant 1.39-inch AMOLED display with a 454 x 454 resolution and Always-On support. It is equipped with a 420mAh battery providing up to 16 days of typical use, 5ATM water resistance, and high-end GPS positioning via four major satellite systems. Key characteristics include 117 sports modes, 24-hour heart rate monitoring, SpO2 blood oxygen testing, and Amazon Alexa integration. Its main pros are the exceptional battery longevity, a sharp and responsive touchscreen, and a comfortable, minimalist design at an affordable price point. However, notable cons include the lack of a built-in speaker for calls, a basic notification system that does not allow for replies, and occasional accuracy issues with sleep and heart rate tracking during high-intensity workouts.

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