Xiaomi Redmi Watch Review | 126 Data compared

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  • Avg. price: ~£45
  • Screen size: 1.40 inch
  • Battery life: 12 day/s
  • Display type: LCD

Xiaomi Redmi Watch review. Compare 126 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among smartwatches and if it is worth buying.

6.3

Overall score

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 components:

90.0%

6.3

Technical Score

10.0%

?

User score

Good
6.3

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the smartwatch's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare Smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

24.0%

5.0

Health

21.0%

7.8

Fitness

16.0%

6.9

Battery

14.0%

5.4

Smart features

12.0%

5.4

Connectivity

9.0%

7.7

Display & Design

4.0%

6.7

Hardware

Good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartwatch

When it matters: When you want to know how a smartwatch handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

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    Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).
    All: ranking among all products in the database.

    Technical Specifications of smartwatch Xiaomi Redmi Watch

    Technical Score

    What it is: An assessment of the smartwatch's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.

    When it matters: When you want to compare Smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.

    Score components:

    24.0%

    ?

    Health

    21.0%

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    Fitness

    16.0%

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    Battery

    14.0%

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    Smart features

    12.0%

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    Connectivity

    9.0%

    ?

    Display & Design

    4.0%

    ?

    Hardware

    6.3
    Xiaomi Redmi Watch has a technical score of 6.29 points, which is higher than 53.9% of smartwatches.
    User score

    What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartwatch

    When it matters: When you want to know how a smartwatch handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.

    Score components:

    70.0%

    0.0

    User reviews

    30.0%

    1.0

    Popularity

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    Popularity
    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.
    1.0
    Xiaomi Redmi Watch has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 57.9% of smartphones.
    Ratio quality/price

    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 components:

    60.0%

    6.3

    Overall score

    40.0%

    10

    Price

    7.4
    Xiaomi Redmi Watch has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.4 points, which is higher than 54.9% of smartphones.
    Brand name
    What it is: The company that designs, sells, and supports the watch.
    When it matters: When brand ecosystem, style, or support matters to you.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Xiaomi
    Heart rate monitor
    What it is: A built-in sensor that measures your pulse directly from the wrist.
    When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

    Importance: HIGH

    yes
    Xiaomi Redmi Watch includes a heart rate monitor. 90.4% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
    Blood oxygen monitoring
    What it is: A wrist-based feature that estimates blood oxygen saturation over time.
    When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

    Importance: HIGH

    no
    Xiaomi Redmi Watch does not support blood oxygen monitoring. 64.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
    ECG
    What it is: The ability to record a single-lead electrocardiogram from the wrist.
    When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

    Importance: HIGH

    no
    Xiaomi Redmi Watch does not support ECG. 15.1% of smartwatches support ECG.
    Irregular heart rate warnings
    What it is: Notifications that flag heart-rate patterns which appear unusually irregular.
    When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Xiaomi Redmi Watch supports irregular heart rate warnings. 43.7% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
    Supports abnormal high/low heart-rate alerts (typically after inactivity).
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    Accelerometer
    What it is: A motion sensor that measures acceleration, steps, gestures, and general movement.
    When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Xiaomi Redmi Watch includes an accelerometer. 99.1% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
    Barometer
    What it is: A pressure sensor used for altitude changes, elevation estimates, and weather-related context.
    When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    no
    Xiaomi Redmi Watch does not include a barometer. 45.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
    Gyroscope
    What it is: A motion sensor that measures rotation and helps interpret wrist movement more accurately.
    When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    no
    Xiaomi Redmi Watch does not include a gyroscope. 64.6% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
    Cadence sensor
    What it is: A sensor input used to measure step or pedal rhythm during training.
    When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    no
    Xiaomi Redmi Watch does not include a cadence sensor. 20.1% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
    Distance tracking
    What it is: The ability to measure how far you move during walks, runs, rides, or other activities.
    When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Xiaomi Redmi Watch supports distance tracking. 95.7% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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    Battery life
    What it is: The typical endurance the watch can deliver on a full charge under the stated usage pattern.
    When it matters: When you do not want to charge the watch too often.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=7 days

    12 day/s
    Xiaomi Redmi Watch offers a battery life of 12 day/s which is longer than that of 72.5% of smartwatches and equal to that of 3.3% of smartwatches.
    Battery life in training mode
    What it is: The expected endurance while workout tracking and related training functions are active.
    When it matters: When you do not want to charge the watch too often.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=36.8 h

    18 h
    Xiaomi Redmi Watch lasts 18 h in training mode which is shorter than 51.9% of smartwatches and equal to that of 1% of smartwatches.
    Up to 18 hours in gps mode.
    Battery life with GPS on
    What it is: The expected runtime when satellite tracking stays active throughout use.
    When it matters: When you do not want to charge the watch too often.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=35 h

    32 h
    Xiaomi Redmi Watch lasts 32 h with GPS on which is longer than 78% of smartwatches and equal to that of 0.3% of smartwatches.
    Battery power
    What it is: The battery capacity, usually measured in milliampere-hours (mAh).
    When it matters: When you do not want to charge the watch too often.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=397 mAh

    325 mAh
    Xiaomi Redmi Watch has a battery capacity of 325 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 58.3% of smartwatches and equal to those in 0.7% of smartwatches.
    Charge time
    What it is: The time needed to recharge the battery from empty to full or to a stated percentage.
    When it matters: When you want to top up the battery quickly.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <=102 min

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    Operating system
    What it is: The software platform that runs the watch interface, apps, and core functions.
    When it matters: When you care about apps, features, and long-term support.

    Importance: HIGH

    Proprietary OS
    Xiaomi Redmi Watch runs Proprietary OS which is less advanced than the operating system in 53.6% of smartwatches and the same as that in 42.7% of smartwatches.
    OS detail: Proprietary OS (RTOS).
    Software update frequency
    What it is: Shows how actively the watch is still updated: regular means ongoing updates throughout active support, occasional means updates every few months or only from time to time, and ended means active software support has mostly stopped.
    When it matters: When you care how actively the watch is still supported with fixes, patches, and new features.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    occasional
    Xiaomi Redmi Watch 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.
    Updates appear infrequent or sporadic.
    Third-party app support
    What it is: Support for installing or using apps from developers beyond the watch maker.
    When it matters: When you care about apps, features, and long-term support.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    no
    Xiaomi Redmi Watch does not support third-party apps. 47.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
    Notifications
    What it is: Mirroring of calls, messages, apps, or other alerts on the watch.
    When it matters: When you want to check alerts without taking out your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Xiaomi Redmi Watch supports notifications. 99.9% of smartwatches support notifications.
    Voice assistant support
    What it is: Support for a voice assistant that can answer queries or trigger actions from the wrist.
    When it matters: When you want to control the watch or reply without typing.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Xiaomi Redmi Watch supports voice assistants. 68% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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    Cellular module
    What it is: Built-in mobile connectivity that can keep the watch online away from the phone.
    When it matters: When you want calls, messages, or data without your phone nearby.

    Importance: HIGH

    no
    Xiaomi Redmi Watch does not include a cellular module. 17.2% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
    SIM cards
    What it is: The number or type of SIM options the watch accepts for cellular service.
    When it matters: When you want calls, messages, or data without your phone nearby.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: eSIM support

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    GPS
    What it is: Built-in satellite positioning that lets the watch record location during outdoor activity.
    When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

    Importance: HIGH

    yes
    Xiaomi Redmi Watch supports GPS. 56.1% of smartwatches support GPS.
    Galileo support
    What it is: Support for Galileo satellites alongside other positioning systems.
    When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Xiaomi Redmi Watch supports Galileo navigation. 38.7% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
    Compass
    What it is: A directional sensor that helps the watch determine heading and orientation.
    When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Xiaomi Redmi Watch includes a compass. 49.3% of smartwatches include a compass.
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    Screen size
    What it is: The diagonal measurement of the visible display area, usually expressed in inches.
    When it matters: When you want the screen to be easy to read at a glance.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=1.5 inch

    1.40 inch
    Xiaomi Redmi Watch has a screen size of 1.40 inch which is larger than the screens of 49.2% of smartwatches and equal to those of 6.8% of smartwatches.
    Display type
    What it is: The screen technology used by the watch, such as AMOLED, OLED, or memory-in-pixel LCD.
    When it matters: When you want the screen to be easy to read at a glance.

    Importance: HIGH

    LCD
    Xiaomi Redmi Watch uses a LCD display type which is less advanced than that of 90.3% of smartwatches and the same as that of 7.8% of smartwatches.
    Resolution
    What it is: The total number of pixels available on the watch display.
    When it matters: When you want the screen to be easy to read at a glance.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=416 x 416

    320 x 320
    Xiaomi Redmi Watch has a display resolution of 320 x 320 which is lower than that of 57% of smartwatches and equal to that of 2.7% of smartwatches.
    Pixel density
    What it is: The number of pixels packed into each inch of the display.
    When it matters: When you want the screen to be easy to read at a glance.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=326 ppi

    323 ppi
    Xiaomi Redmi Watch has a pixel density of 323 ppi which is lower than that of 55.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 1% of smartwatches.
    Display brightness
    What it is: The peak brightness the display can reach, usually expressed in nits.
    When it matters: When you want the screen to stay readable outdoors and in strong sunlight.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=1000 nits

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    CPU speed
    What it is: The clock speed of the watch processor, usually expressed in GHz or MHz.
    When it matters: When you want apps and menus to feel smooth.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: Modern standard

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    Processor model
    What it is: The processor model is the chipset or SoC that powers the watch's performance, connectivity, and efficiency.
    When it matters: When you care about app responsiveness, platform generation, and long-term feature support.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: modern smartwatch chipset

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    RAM
    What it is: The amount of working memory available for apps, watch faces, and background tasks.
    When it matters: When you want apps and menus to feel smooth.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=1 GB

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    Internal storage
    What it is: Built-in storage for apps, music, watch faces, and other local data.
    When it matters: When you want more room for apps, music, or offline data.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=8 GB

    256 GB
    Xiaomi Redmi Watch uses 0.256 GB for internal storage which is smaller than that of 64.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 0.8% of smartwatches.
    256 MB internal storage.
    External memory slot
    What it is: A slot for expandable storage such as a memory card, if the watch provides one.
    When it matters: When you want more room for apps, music, or offline data.

    Importance: LOW

    no
    Xiaomi Redmi Watch does not include an external memory slot. 0.3% of smartwatches include an external memory slot.
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    Xiaomi Redmi Watch vs the average smartwatch

    • Has multi-sport mode
      Xiaomi Redmi Watch includes a multi-sport mode, the average smartwatch does not. 49.4% of smartwatches include a multi-sport mode.
      What it is: A training mode designed to handle multiple sports within a single session.
      When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Xiaomi Redmi Watch includes a multi-sport mode, the average smartwatch does not. 49.4% of smartwatches include a multi-sport mode.
    • 5 day/s longer battery life
      Xiaomi Redmi Watch offers 12 day/s of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 day/s.
      What it is: The typical endurance the watch can deliver on a full charge under the stated usage pattern.
      When it matters: When you do not want to charge the watch too often.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: >=7 days

      Xiaomi Redmi Watch offers 12 day/s of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 day/s.12 day/s vs 7 day/s
    • Has irregular heart alerts
      Xiaomi Redmi Watch supports irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does not. 43.7% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
      Supports abnormal high/low heart-rate alerts (typically after inactivity).
      What it is: Notifications that flag heart-rate patterns which appear unusually irregular.
      When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Xiaomi Redmi Watch supports irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does not. 43.7% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
    • Has compass
      Xiaomi Redmi Watch includes a compass, the average smartwatch does not. 49.3% of smartwatches include a compass.
      What it is: A directional sensor that helps the watch determine heading and orientation.
      When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Xiaomi Redmi Watch includes a compass, the average smartwatch does not. 49.3% of smartwatches include a compass.
    • 12 h longer GPS battery life
      Xiaomi Redmi Watch lasts longer with GPS on than the average smartwatch (32 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h.
      What it is: The expected runtime when satellite tracking stays active throughout use.
      When it matters: When you do not want to charge the watch too often.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: >=35 h

      Xiaomi Redmi Watch lasts longer with GPS on than the average smartwatch (32 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h.32 h vs 20 h
    • Supports Galileo
      Xiaomi Redmi Watch supports Galileo navigation, the average smartwatch does not. 38.7% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
      What it is: Support for Galileo satellites alongside other positioning systems.
      When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Xiaomi Redmi Watch supports Galileo navigation, the average smartwatch does not. 38.7% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
    • More frequent updates
      Xiaomi Redmi Watch receives occasional software updates, while the average smartwatch receives ended updates.
      Updates appear infrequent or sporadic.
      What it is: Shows how actively the watch is still updated: regular means ongoing updates throughout active support, occasional means updates every few months or only from time to time, and ended means active software support has mostly stopped.
      When it matters: When you care how actively the watch is still supported with fixes, patches, and new features.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Xiaomi Redmi Watch receives occasional software updates, while the average smartwatch receives ended updates.occasional vs ended
    • 10 g lighter weight
      Xiaomi Redmi Watch is lighter than the average smartwatch (35 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45 g.
      Weight includes strap/bracelet.
      What it is: The total mass of the watch body, usually expressed in grams.
      When it matters: When you wear the watch all day or sleep with it on.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: <=37 g

      Xiaomi Redmi Watch is lighter than the average smartwatch (35 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45 g.35.0 g vs 45 g
    • Has irregular heart alerts
      Xiaomi Redmi Watch supports irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does not. 43.7% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
    • Has multi-sport mode
      Xiaomi Redmi Watch includes a multi-sport mode, the average smartwatch does not. 49.4% of smartwatches include a multi-sport mode.
    • 5 day/s longer battery life
      Xiaomi Redmi Watch offers 12 day/s of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 day/s.
    • 12 h longer GPS battery life
      Xiaomi Redmi Watch lasts longer with GPS on than the average smartwatch (32 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h.
    • 25 mAh larger battery capacity
      Xiaomi Redmi Watch has a larger battery capacity than the average smartwatch (325 mAh vs 300 mAh). The average smartwatch battery is 300 mAh.
    • Has compass
      Xiaomi Redmi Watch includes a compass, the average smartwatch does not. 49.3% of smartwatches include a compass.
    • Supports Galileo
      Xiaomi Redmi Watch supports Galileo navigation, the average smartwatch does not. 38.7% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
    • 10 g lighter weight
      Xiaomi Redmi Watch is lighter than the average smartwatch (35 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45 g.
    • 7 mm narrower watch width
      Xiaomi Redmi Watch is narrower than the average smartwatch (35 mm vs 42.0 mm). The average smartwatch width is 42.0 mm.
    • More frequent updates
      Xiaomi Redmi Watch receives occasional software updates, while the average smartwatch receives ended updates.
    • No blood oxygen
      Xiaomi Redmi Watch does not support blood oxygen monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 64.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
    • No gyroscope
      Xiaomi Redmi Watch does not include a gyroscope, the average smartwatch does. 64.6% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
    • No pace measurement
      Xiaomi Redmi Watch does not support pace tracking, the average smartwatch does. 78% of smartwatches support pace tracking.
    • No coaching
      Xiaomi Redmi Watch does not support coaching, the average smartwatch does. 51.8% of smartwatches support coaching.
    • Basic display type
      Xiaomi Redmi Watch uses LCD display technology, while the average smartwatch features AMOLED.
    • Lower resolution
      Xiaomi Redmi Watch has a display resolution of 320x 320, while the average smartwatch reaches 352x 430.
    • Basic band material
      Xiaomi Redmi Watch uses tpu for the band material, while the average smartwatch uses silicone.
    • No music playback
      Xiaomi Redmi Watch does not support music playback, the average smartwatch does. 53.9% of smartwatches support music playback.
    • No call answering
      Xiaomi Redmi Watch does not support call answering, the average smartwatch does. 57% of smartwatches support call answering.
    • No call control
      Xiaomi Redmi Watch does not offer call control, the average smartwatch does. 90.1% of smartwatches offer call control.
    • 3.74 GB less storage
      Xiaomi Redmi Watch offers less internal storage than the average smartwatch (0.3 GB vs 4 GB). The average smartwatch provides 4 GB of storage.
      256 MB internal storage.
    • Basic display type
      Xiaomi Redmi Watch uses LCD display technology, while the average smartwatch features AMOLED.
      What it is: The screen technology used by the watch, such as AMOLED, OLED, or memory-in-pixel LCD.
      When it matters: When you want the screen to be easy to read at a glance.

      Importance: HIGH

      Xiaomi Redmi Watch uses LCD display technology, while the average smartwatch features AMOLED.LCD vs AMOLED
    • No blood oxygen
      Xiaomi Redmi Watch does not support blood oxygen monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 64.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
      What it is: A wrist-based feature that estimates blood oxygen saturation over time.
      When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

      Importance: HIGH

      Xiaomi Redmi Watch does not support blood oxygen monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 64.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
    • No music playback
      Xiaomi Redmi Watch does not support music playback, the average smartwatch does. 53.9% of smartwatches support music playback.
      What it is: Playback of music or audio directly from the watch, with or without a phone nearby.
      When it matters: When you want audio, calls, or voice features on the watch itself.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Xiaomi Redmi Watch does not support music playback, the average smartwatch does. 53.9% of smartwatches support music playback.
    • No gyroscope
      Xiaomi Redmi Watch does not include a gyroscope, the average smartwatch does. 64.6% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
      What it is: A motion sensor that measures rotation and helps interpret wrist movement more accurately.
      When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Xiaomi Redmi Watch does not include a gyroscope, the average smartwatch does. 64.6% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
    • No pace measurement
      Xiaomi Redmi Watch does not support pace tracking, the average smartwatch does. 78% of smartwatches support pace tracking.
      What it is: Tracking of current or average pace during activities such as running or cycling.
      When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Xiaomi Redmi Watch does not support pace tracking, the average smartwatch does. 78% of smartwatches support pace tracking.
    • No coaching
      Xiaomi Redmi Watch does not support coaching, the average smartwatch does. 51.8% of smartwatches support coaching.
      What it is: Guided training or wellness suggestions based on your data and habits.
      When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

      Importance: LOW

      Xiaomi Redmi Watch does not support coaching, the average smartwatch does. 51.8% of smartwatches support coaching.
    • No call answering
      Xiaomi Redmi Watch does not support call answering, the average smartwatch does. 57% of smartwatches support call answering.
      What it is: The ability to answer an incoming call directly from the watch.
      When it matters: When you want to handle calls or alerts without taking out your phone.

      Importance: LOW

      Xiaomi Redmi Watch does not support call answering, the average smartwatch does. 57% of smartwatches support call answering.
    • No call control
      Xiaomi Redmi Watch does not offer call control, the average smartwatch does. 90.1% of smartwatches offer call control.
      What it is: The ability to mute, reject, or otherwise manage calls from the watch interface.
      When it matters: When you want to handle calls or alerts without taking out your phone.

      Importance: LOW

      Xiaomi Redmi Watch does not offer call control, the average smartwatch does. 90.1% of smartwatches offer call control.

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    Third-party reviews

    What customers like about Xiaomi Redmi Watch?

    • Excellent value for money in the budget smartwatch category
    • Outstanding battery life, often lasting from 10 to over 20 days depending on usage
    • Bright and responsive AMOLED displays on most models with good outdoor visibility
    • Lightweight and comfortable design that is easy to wear for extended periods
    • Large variety of sports modes (often 100+) and built-in GPS on select models like the Watch 4
    • Smooth and fluid user interface powered by HyperOS in newer versions

    What customers dislike about Xiaomi Redmi Watch?

    • Health and fitness tracking accuracy (heart rate, GPS, sleep) can be inconsistent
    • Limited smart features, such as the inability to respond to notifications or download third-party apps
    • Limited compatibility for some features which may require a Xiaomi smartphone
    • Fiddly proprietary strap designs on some models that are difficult to swap or secure
    • Lack of advanced features like NFC for contactless payments or cellular connectivity
    • The official app can be buggy and sometimes requires a complex reset process when switching phones

    Expert reviews

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    techradar.com
    23/05/2021

    The TechRadar review describes the Redmi Watch as a budget-friendly, lightweight (35g) tracker featuring reliable built-in GPS and a 5-6 day battery life. While praised for its comfortable design and sunlight-legible screen, the device is considered a "mixed bag" due to limited 11-sport tracking and the absence of an SpO2 sensor. Performance drawbacks include an unintuitive...Read more

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    phonandroid.com
    01/07/2024

    The Xiaomi Redmi Watch 4 is a budget-friendly hybrid, featuring a premium aluminum alloy frame and a large 1.97-inch 60Hz AMOLED display with a functional rotating crown. It offers 150+ sports modes, built-in GPS, and Bluetooth calling, making it a compelling option, though its size may feel bulky to some users. Key advantages include exceptional battery life (up to 20 days) and a...Read more

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    lesnumeriques.com
    07/02/2025

    The Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5, as reviewed by Les Numériques, is a budget-friendly wearable offering a significant upgrade to a 2.07-inch AMOLED display with 1,500 nits brightness and a 35g lightweight matte aluminum design. It boasts an impressive 24-day battery life, built-in GPS, and 5ATM water resistance, making it a strong contender for value-conscious users. While performance is...Read more

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    frandroid.com
    25/02/2026

    The Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 is described by Frandroid as an affordable, stylish smartwatch featuring a large 2.07-inch AMOLED display (1,500 nits, 60Hz) with an aluminum frame, giving it a premium feel. The device offers a highly competitive price-to-performance ratio, pairing a modern design with an impressive 24-day battery life, although its software remains relatively basic. While...Read more

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    smartworld.it
    15/02/2025

    The SmartWorld.it review highlights the Redmi Watch 5 as a top-tier budget smartwatch featuring a large 2.07-inch AMOLED display with 1,500 nits brightness, a premium build, and up to 24 days of battery life. Key strengths include fluid performance powered by HyperOS, integrated GNSS for tracking, and functional Bluetooth calling, establishing it as a strong, stylish competitor...Read more

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    startupitalia.eu
    03/09/2024

    The Redmi Watch 4 is a durable, entry-level wearable featuring a 1.97-inch AMOLED display, a new aluminum alloy frame, and a tactile stainless steel rotating crown for improved navigation. It offers excellent battery life of up to 20 days in typical usage, advanced health tracking with a 4-channel PPG sensor, independent GPS, and Bluetooth calling capabilities. While the device is...Read more

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    dday.it
    27/04/2023

    The Redmi Watch 3 is positioned as a versatile, mid-range wearable featuring a bright 1.75-inch AMOLED display (600 nits) and a lightweight, 37-gram design. Key pros include 5ATM water resistance, a 12-day battery life, and an independent GNSS chip for accurate GPS tracking without a phone. Comprehensive health monitoring and Bluetooth calling capabilities are also highlighted as...Read more

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    multiplayer.it
    17/02/2025

    The Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 stands out as a high-value budget wearable featuring a large 2.07-inch AMOLED display with 1,500 nits peak brightness and an aluminum alloy frame that provides a premium, Apple Watch-like feel. Key advantages include extraordinary battery life lasting up to 24 days, Bluetooth calling, and over 150 sports modes, making it a competitive, well-built option....Read more

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    andreagaleazzi.com
    08/02/2025

    Andrea Galeazzi describes the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 as a well-balanced mid-range smartwatch, highlighting its standout 2.07-inch AMOLED display with 1500 nits brightness and an aluminium alloy frame. The design is praised for its functionality, including a digital crown, though it is prone to accidental presses, while the display offers excellent readability. The device features an...Read more

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    tweakers.net
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    The Redmi Watch 4 is recognized as a high-value budget wearable featuring a premium aluminum frame, a large 1.97-inch AMOLED display, and impressive battery life lasting up to 20 days. While it boasts built-in GPS and a smooth HyperOS interface, the watch is limited by inaccurate health sensors during intense exercise, the inability to reply to messages, and a lack of third-party...Read more

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