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Xiaomi Mi Watch China Review | 126 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130Screen size:1.78 inchBattery life:4 daysDisplay type:AMOLED

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

7.6

Overall score

Score
7.6/ 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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Score components

70%

7.9

Technical score

30%

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Review score

Review score 30% · 7.0 · no independent reviews yet
Until reviews appear, its review part counts as 7/10. Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 30%, technical score 70%.
â–²Better than 78% of smartwatches
7.9

Technical score

Technical score
7.9/ 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
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Score components

24%

6.5

Health

21%

10

Fitness

16%

8.0

Battery

14%

7.8

Smart features

12%

7.6

Connectivity

9%

7.5

Display & Design

4%

7.1

Hardware

â–²Better than 84% of smartwatches
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Review score

Review score
✕
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
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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet, so its review part counts as 7/10.
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Xiaomi Mi Watch China

Technical score
Technical score
7.9/ 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
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Score components:

24%

6.5

Health

21%

10

Fitness

16%

8.0

Battery

14%

7.8

Smart features

12%

7.6

Connectivity

9%

7.5

Display & Design

4%

7.1

Hardware

7.9
Review score
Review score
✕
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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet, so its review part counts as 7/10.
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
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Value for money
Value for money
8.3/ 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
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Score components:

60%

7.6

Overall score

40%

9.8

Price

8.3
Brand name
Xiaomi
Heart rate monitor
yes
Heart rate monitor
yes
This smartwatch includes a heart rate monitor. 10.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
This smartwatch supports blood oxygen monitoring. 33.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
Readings are for wellness use, not medical diagnosis.
ECG
no
ECG
no
This smartwatch does not support ECG. 16.6% of smartwatches support ECG.
Irregular heart rate warnings
yes
Irregular heart rate warnings
yes
This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings. 51.9% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
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Accelerometer
yes
Accelerometer
yes
This smartwatch includes an accelerometer. 0.6% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
Barometer
yes
Barometer
yes
This smartwatch includes a barometer. 50.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
yes
Gyroscope
yes
This smartwatch includes a gyroscope. 30.2% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
Cadence sensor
yes
Cadence sensor
yes
This smartwatch includes a cadence sensor. 69% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
Distance tracking
yes
Distance tracking
yes
This smartwatch supports distance tracking. 4.1% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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Battery life
4 days
Battery life
4 days
This smartwatch offers a battery life of 4 days which is shorter than that of 70.5% of smartwatches and equal to that of 2.9% of smartwatches.
Battery life in training mode
50 h
Battery life in training mode
50 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
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
495 mAh
Battery power
495 mAh
This smartwatch has a battery capacity of 495 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 92.3% of smartwatches and equal to those in 0.3% of smartwatches.
Charge time
?
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Operating system
Wear OS
Operating system
Wear OS
This smartwatch runs Wear OS which is more advanced than the operating system in 79% of smartwatches and the same as that in 16.6% of smartwatches.
Software update frequency
ended
Software update frequency
ended
This smartwatch has ended software update support which is less active than that of 42.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 57.5% of smartwatches.
Third-party app support
yes
Third-party app support
yes
This smartwatch supports third-party apps. 52.4% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
Notifications
yes
Notifications
yes
This smartwatch supports notifications. 0.3% of smartwatches support notifications.
Voice assistant support
yes
Voice assistant support
yes
This smartwatch supports voice assistants. 32.4% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
This smartwatch includes a cellular module. 82.2% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
1
SIM cards
1
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
This smartwatch supports GPS. 43.9% of smartwatches support GPS.
Galileo support
no
Galileo support
no
This smartwatch does not support Galileo navigation. 38.5% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
Compass
yes
Compass
yes
This smartwatch includes a compass. 47.5% of smartwatches include a compass.
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Screen size
1.78 inch
Screen size
1.78 inch
This smartwatch has a screen size of 1.78 inch which is larger than the screens of 85.3% of smartwatches and equal to those of 3% of smartwatches.
Display type
AMOLED
Display type
AMOLED
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
368x 448
Resolution
368x 448
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 368x448 which is higher than that of 57.2% of smartwatches and equal to that of 2.7% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
326 ppi
Pixel density
326 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 326 ppi which is higher than that of 46.2% of smartwatches and equal to that of 8.1% of smartwatches.
Display brightness
450 nits
Display brightness
450 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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CPU speed
4x 1.2 GHz
CPU speed
4x 1.2 GHz
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.
Processor model
Snapdragon Wear 3100
Processor model
Snapdragon Wear 3100
This smartwatch uses the Snapdragon Wear 3100 processor model.
RAM
1 GB
RAM
1 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
?
External memory slot
no
External memory slot
no
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 China vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • 30 h longer GPS battery life
    Battery life with GPS on
    50 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
  • More advanced operating system
    Operating system
    Wear OS
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Wear OS vs Proprietary OS).
    Wear OS vs Proprietary OS
  • 30.75 h longer training battery life
    Battery life in training mode
    50 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
    This smartwatch includes a cellular module, the average smartwatch does not. 17.9% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
  • Readiness score
    Readiness score
    yes
    This smartwatch supports readiness scores, the average smartwatch does not. 17.5% of smartwatches support readiness scores.
  • VO2 max measurement
    VO2 max measurement
    yes
    This smartwatch measures VO2 max, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • Emergency SOS
    Emergency SOS
    yes
    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).
  • Supports wireless charging
    Wireless charging
    yes
    This smartwatch supports wireless charging, the average smartwatch does not. 24.5% of smartwatches support wireless charging.
  • 10.2% better value for money
    Xiaomi Mi Watch China has a higher value-for-money score than the average smartwatch (8.28 vs 7.5).
    8.28 vs 7.52
  • Readiness score
    Readiness score
    yes
    This smartwatch supports readiness scores, the average smartwatch does not. 17.5% of smartwatches support readiness scores.
  • VO2 max measurement
    VO2 max measurement
    yes
    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
    This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does not. 48.1% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
  • Weight tracking
    Weight tracking
    yes
    This smartwatch supports weight tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 39.1% of smartwatches support weight tracking.
    Weight tracking may rely on manual app entry or smart-scale sync.
  • External heart rate monitor support
    External heart rate monitor compatibility
    yes
    This smartwatch supports external heart rate monitor compatibility, the average smartwatch does not. 42.7% of smartwatches support external heart rate monitor compatibility.
  • Barometer sensor included
    Barometer
    yes
    This smartwatch includes a barometer, the average smartwatch does not. 49.5% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • Cadence tracking
    Cadence sensor
    yes
    This smartwatch includes a cadence sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 31.1% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
  • Route support
    Route support
    yes
    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
    This smartwatch supports more exercise modes than the average smartwatch (117 vs 80). The average smartwatch supports 80 exercise modes.
    Reported as at least 117 exercise modes.
    117 vs 80
  • 30 h longer GPS battery life
    Battery life with GPS on
    50 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
    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
  • Supports wireless charging
    Wireless charging
    yes
    This smartwatch supports wireless charging, the average smartwatch does not. 24.5% of smartwatches support wireless charging.
  • 195 mAh larger battery capacity
    Battery life
    495 mAh days
    This smartwatch has a larger battery capacity than the average smartwatch (495 mAh vs 300 mAh). The average smartwatch battery is 300 mAh.
    495 mAh vs 300 mAh
  • Built-in cellular module
    Cellular module
    yes
    This smartwatch includes a cellular module, the average smartwatch does not. 17.9% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
  • NFC functionality
    NFC
    yes
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 43.4% of smartwatches support NFC.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi support
    yes
    This smartwatch supports Wi-Fi, the average smartwatch does not. 43.3% of smartwatches support Wi-Fi.
  • Stronger display glass
    Display glass type
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3
    This smartwatch uses Corning Gorilla Glass 3 display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs mineral glass
  • 0.38 inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    1.78 inch
    This smartwatch has a larger screen size than the average smartwatch (1.8 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch screen is 1.40 inch.
    1.78 inch vs 1.40 inch
  • Better case material
    Case material
    aluminum, stainless steel
    This smartwatch uses aluminum, stainless steel for the case material, while the average smartwatch uses polycarbonate.
    aluminum, stainless steel vs polycarbonate
  • 5.1 mm narrower watch width
    Width
    36.9 mm
    This smartwatch is narrower than the average smartwatch (36.9 mm vs 42 mm). The average smartwatch width is 42.0 mm.
    36.9 mm vs 42.0 mm
  • More advanced operating system
    Operating system
    Wear OS
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Wear OS vs Proprietary OS).
    Wear OS vs Proprietary OS
  • Emergency SOS
    Emergency SOS
    yes
    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).
  • Third-party app support
    Third-party app support
    yes
    This smartwatch supports third-party apps, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
  • Faster CPU speed
    CPU speed
    4 x 1.2 GHz
    This smartwatch uses a CPU configuration of 4x1.2 GHz, while the average smartwatch uses 1 GHz.
    4x1.2 GHz vs 1 GHz
  • More advanced processor model
    Processor model
    Snapdragon Wear 3100
    This smartwatch uses the Snapdragon Wear 3100 processor model, while the average smartwatch uses Silicon Labs EFM32 Giant Gecko.
    Snapdragon Wear 3,100 vs Silicon Labs EFM32 Giant Gecko
  • 3 days day/s shorter battery life
    Battery life
    4 days
    This smartwatch offers 4 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    4 days vs 7 days
  • Basic battery type
    Battery type
    Li-ion
    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
    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
  • No smart alarm
    Smart alarm
    no
    This smartwatch does not support a smart alarm, the average smartwatch does. 52.7% of smartwatches support smart alarms.
  • 6.12x less popular
    Xiaomi Mi Watch China has a lower popularity than the average smartwatch (1 vs 6.1).
    1 vs 6.12
  • 2 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2019
    This smartwatch is an older model than the average smartwatch (2019 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    November 2019
    2019 vs 2021
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    4.2
    This smartwatch supports an older Bluetooth version than the average smartwatch (4.2 vs 5). The average smartwatch uses 5.0.
    4.2 vs 5.0
  • 0.7 mm thicker watch body
    Thickness
    12.30 mm
    This smartwatch is thicker than the average smartwatch (12.3 mm vs 11.6 mm). The average smartwatch thickness is 11.6 mm.
    12.30 mm vs 11.6 mm
  • 6.12x less popular
    Xiaomi Mi Watch China has a lower popularity than the average smartwatch (1 vs 6.1).
    1 vs 6.12
  • 3 days day/s shorter battery life
    Battery life
    4 days
    This smartwatch offers 4 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    4 days vs 7 days
  • Basic battery type
    Battery type
    Li-ion
    This smartwatch uses a Li-ion battery, while the average smartwatch uses Li-Po.
    Li-ion vs Li-Po
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    4.2
    This smartwatch supports an older Bluetooth version than the average smartwatch (4.2 vs 5). The average smartwatch uses 5.0.
    4.2 vs 5.0
  • 150 nits lower display brightness
    Display brightness
    450 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
  • 0.7 mm thicker watch body
    Thickness
    12.30 mm
    This smartwatch is thicker than the average smartwatch (12.3 mm vs 11.6 mm). The average smartwatch thickness is 11.6 mm.
    12.30 mm vs 11.6 mm
  • No smart alarm
    Smart alarm
    no
    This smartwatch does not support a smart alarm, the average smartwatch does. 52.7% of smartwatches support smart alarms.
  • 2 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2019
    This smartwatch is an older model than the average smartwatch (2019 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    November 2019
    2019 vs 2021

Video reviews

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Third-party reviews

What we like about Xiaomi Mi Watch China

  • Supports cellular connectivity/eSIM for independent calling
  • Includes NFC for contactless payments and Wi-Fi support
  • Larger 1.73-inch square display compared to the global round version
  • Higher battery capacity (570 mAh) for more power potential
  • Premium build quality with a stainless-steel frame and glass fiber-reinforced body
  • Vibrant and sharp AMOLED display with high clarity
  • Smooth and fast performance, reportedly faster than some competitors

What we don't like about Xiaomi Mi Watch China

  • Significantly shorter battery life (approx. 1.2 days) compared to the global 16-day version
  • Locked bootloader with no access to Google Play Services or Store
  • Interface and companion app (Mi Fitness/Xiaomi Wear) often contain untranslated Chinese text
  • Limited functionality for certain features (like NFC and Mi Assistant) outside of China
  • Voice coach and certain menu options are locked to the Chinese language
  • Inability to respond to messages directly from the watch
  • Thick design can be uncomfortable for sleeping

Verdict

The Xiaomi Mi Watch (China) is a square-faced smartwatch featuring a 1.78-inch Always-On AMOLED display with 326 ppi and a Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 chipset. It is equipped with 1GB of RAM, 8GB of internal storage, and runs on a customized version of MIUI for Watch based on Wear OS. Key characteristics include eSIM support for standalone calls and data, NFC for payments, and a 570mAh battery providing approximately 36 hours of use. Main pros are its premium build with a rotating crown, accurate heart rate and sleep tracking, and the ability to install various third-party apps within the Chinese ecosystem. However, notable cons include its limited 1.5 to 2-day battery life compared to simpler fitness trackers, a relatively bulky 12.3mm thickness, and a software experience restricted primarily to Chinese language and services.

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