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Xiaomi Redmi Watch review: 127 specs compared

Avg. price:~£45Screen size:1.40 inchBattery life:12 daysDisplay type:LCD

Xiaomi Redmi Watch Review: Compare 127 technical specifications and 3 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

Xiaomi Redmi Watch
6.8/10

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

6.4

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

6.4

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 59% of smartwatches
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 56%
6.4

Technical score

Technical score
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

24%

5.5

Health

21%

8.5

Fitness

16%

6.8

Battery

14%

4.7

Smart features

12%

5.3

Connectivity

9%

7.3

Display & Design

4%

5.7

Hardware

â–²Better than 51%
6.4

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.4/ 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. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models

6.4

Mark 7.5 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.9

Average grade

20%

6.1

Popularity

Grades by review (3)
2 reviews + 1 video, average 7.7/10. We use 5 reviews; the 2 missing count as the category's typical 8.0: (7.7 × 3 + 8.0 × 2) ÷ 5 = 7.8. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 64%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
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Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the Xiaomi Redmi Watch

Based on 2 · 1

Reviewers agree GPS and battery life are strong, but the health sensors fall short.
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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Xiaomi Redmi Watch

Technical score
Technical score
6.4/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 51% of models
Score components:

24%

5.5

Health

21%

8.5

Fitness

16%

6.8

Battery

14%

4.7

Smart features

12%

5.3

Connectivity

9%

7.3

Display & Design

4%

5.7

Hardware

6.4
Reviews score
6.4
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components:

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.7
Heart rate monitor
yes
This smartwatch includes a heart rate monitor. 9.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
This smartwatch supports blood oxygen monitoring. 30.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
ECG
no
This smartwatch does not support ECG. 18.2% of smartwatches support ECG.
Irregular heart rate warnings
yes
This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings. 49.5% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
Supports abnormal high/low heart-rate alerts (typically after inactivity).
HRV tracking
no
This smartwatch does not support HRV tracking. 45.2% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
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What reviewers say
Accelerometer
yes
This smartwatch includes an accelerometer. 0.5% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
Barometer
no
This smartwatch does not include a barometer. 53.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
yes
This smartwatch includes a gyroscope. 28.9% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
Cadence sensor
yes
This smartwatch includes a cadence sensor. 67.2% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
Distance tracking
yes
This smartwatch supports distance tracking. 3.7% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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Battery life
12 days
Market range: <1 day – >20 days
This smartwatch lasts 12 days on a charge, which is longer than 68.3% of Smartwatches and the same as 4.3% of Smartwatches.
Battery life in training mode
18 h
Market range: <6 h – >48 h
This smartwatch records workouts for 18 h on a charge, which is shorter than 53.8% of Smartwatches and the same as 1.1% of Smartwatches.
Up to 18 hours in gps mode.
Battery life with GPS on
32 h
Market range: <6 h – >46 h
This smartwatch lasts 32 h with GPS on, which is longer than 75.5% of Smartwatches and the same as 1% of Smartwatches.
Battery power
325 mAh
Market range: <200 mAh – >500 mAh
This smartwatch has a 325 mAh battery, which is larger than 54.8% of Smartwatches and the same as 0.7% of Smartwatches.
Charge time
?
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Proprietary OS
This smartwatch runs Proprietary OS, which is less advanced than the system in 54.2% of Smartwatches and equal to 42% of Smartwatches.
OS detail: Proprietary OS (RTOS).
Software update frequency
occasional
This smartwatch has occasional software update support which is more active than that of 54% of smartwatches and equal to that of 40.2% of smartwatches.
Third-party app support
no
This smartwatch does not support third-party apps. 51.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
Notifications
yes
This smartwatch supports notifications. 0.3% of smartwatches support notifications.
Voice assistant support
yes
This smartwatch supports voice assistants. 30.8% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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Cellular module
no
This smartwatch does not include a cellular module. 16.7% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
0
GPS
yes
This smartwatch supports GPS. 40.3% of smartwatches support GPS.
Galileo support
yes
This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation. 56.5% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
Dual-frequency GPS
no
This smartwatch does not support dual-frequency GPS. 15.1% of Smartwatches offer this.
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What reviewers say
Screen size
1.4 inch
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.83 inch
This smartwatch has a 1.4 inch screen, which is larger than 48.9% of Smartwatches and the same as 6.7% of Smartwatches.
Display type
LCD
This smartwatch uses LCD, which is less advanced than the screen in 91.1% of Smartwatches and equal to 6.7% of Smartwatches.
Resolution
320x 320
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 320x320 which is lower than that of 59.8% of smartwatches and equal to that of 2.4% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
323 ppi
Market range: <213 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 323 ppi, which is lower than 57.1% of Smartwatches and equal to 1.1% of Smartwatches.
Display brightness
?
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CPU speed
?
Processor model
?
RAM
?
Internal storage
0.256 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >32 GB
This smartwatch has 0.256 GB of internal storage, which is less than 65.7% of Smartwatches and equal to 0.7% of Smartwatches.
256 MB internal storage.
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 Redmi Watch vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • 5 days longer battery life
    This smartwatch runs longer per charge than the average smartwatch (12 days vs 7 days). The average smartwatch runs for 7 days on a charge.
    12 days vs 7 days
  • More frequent updates
    This smartwatch receives occasional software updates, while the average smartwatch receives ended updates.
    occasional vs ended
  • External heart rate monitor support
    This smartwatch supports external heart rate monitor compatibility, the average smartwatch does not. 46.6% of smartwatches support external heart rate monitor compatibility.
  • Cadence tracking
    This smartwatch includes a cadence sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 32.9% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
  • 11 h longer GPS battery life
    This smartwatch lasts longer with GPS on than the average smartwatch (32 h vs 21 h). The average smartwatch lasts 21 h with GPS on.
    32 h vs 21 h
  • Calorie tracking
    This smartwatch supports calorie tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 48.7% of smartwatches support calorie tracking.
  • Galileo satellite support
    This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation, the average smartwatch does not. 43.6% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
  • 10 g lighter
    This smartwatch is lighter than the average smartwatch (35 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45 g.
    Weight includes strap/bracelet.
    35 g vs 45 g
  • Calorie tracking
    This smartwatch supports calorie tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 48.7% of smartwatches support calorie tracking.
  • External heart rate monitor support
    This smartwatch supports external heart rate monitor compatibility, the average smartwatch does not. 46.6% of smartwatches support external heart rate monitor compatibility.
  • Cadence tracking
    This smartwatch includes a cadence sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 32.9% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
  • 5 days longer battery life
    This smartwatch runs longer per charge than the average smartwatch (12 days vs 7 days). The average smartwatch runs for 7 days on a charge.
    12 days vs 7 days
  • 11 h longer GPS battery life
    This smartwatch lasts longer with GPS on than the average smartwatch (32 h vs 21 h). The average smartwatch lasts 21 h with GPS on.
    32 h vs 21 h
  • Galileo satellite support
    This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation, the average smartwatch does not. 43.6% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
  • 10 g lighter
    This smartwatch is lighter than the average smartwatch (35 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45 g.
    Weight includes strap/bracelet.
    35 g vs 45 g
  • 7.5 mm narrower case
    This smartwatch has a narrower case than the average smartwatch (35 mm vs 42.5 mm). The average smartwatch measures 42.5 mm across.
    35 mm vs 42.5 mm
  • 4 mm shorter case
    This smartwatch has a shorter case than the average smartwatch (41 mm vs 45 mm). The average smartwatch is 45 mm tall.
    41 mm vs 45 mm
  • More frequent updates
    This smartwatch receives occasional software updates, while the average smartwatch receives ended updates.
    occasional vs ended
  • No VO2 max measurement
    This smartwatch does not measure VO2 max, the average smartwatch does. 51.3% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • No third-party apps
    This smartwatch does not support third-party apps, the average smartwatch does. 51.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
  • More basic display
    This smartwatch uses a more basic screen than the average smartwatch (LCD vs AMOLED).
    LCD vs AMOLED
  • No barometer
    This smartwatch does not include a barometer, the average smartwatch does. 53.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • No pace tracking
    This smartwatch does not support pace tracking, the average smartwatch does. 80.6% of smartwatches support pace tracking.
  • No coaching features
    This smartwatch does not support coaching, the average smartwatch does. 58.8% of smartwatches support coaching.
  • No music playback
    This smartwatch does not support music playback, the average smartwatch does. 57.1% of smartwatches support music playback.
  • No call answering
    This smartwatch does not support call answering, the average smartwatch does. 60% of smartwatches support call answering.
  • 8.6% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.4/ 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. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models

    6.4

    Mark 7.5 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.9

    Average grade

    20%

    6.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (3)
    2 reviews + 1 video, average 7.7/10. We use 5 reviews; the 2 missing count as the category's typical 8.0: (7.7 × 3 + 8.0 × 2) ÷ 5 = 7.8. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.4 vs 7.0
  • No VO2 max measurement
    This smartwatch does not measure VO2 max, the average smartwatch does. 51.3% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • 1 years older
    This smartwatch was released earlier than the average smartwatch (2020 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    December 2020
    2020 vs 2021
  • No barometer
    This smartwatch does not include a barometer, the average smartwatch does. 53.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • No pace tracking
    This smartwatch does not support pace tracking, the average smartwatch does. 80.6% of smartwatches support pace tracking.
  • No coaching features
    This smartwatch does not support coaching, the average smartwatch does. 58.8% of smartwatches support coaching.
  • Basic battery type
    This smartwatch uses a Li-ion battery, while the average smartwatch uses Li-Po.
    Li-ion vs Li-Po
  • More basic display
    This smartwatch uses a more basic screen than the average smartwatch (LCD vs AMOLED).
    LCD vs AMOLED
  • Less practical form
    This smartwatch uses a rectangular form, while the average smartwatch uses round.
    rectangular vs round
  • Basic band material
    This smartwatch uses tpu for the band material, while the average smartwatch uses silicone.
    tpu vs silicone
  • Lower resolution
    This smartwatch has a display resolution of 320x320, while the average smartwatch reaches 360x360.
    320x320 vs 360x360
  • No third-party apps
    This smartwatch does not support third-party apps, the average smartwatch does. 51.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
  • No music playback
    This smartwatch does not support music playback, the average smartwatch does. 57.1% of smartwatches support music playback.
  • No call answering
    This smartwatch does not support call answering, the average smartwatch does. 60% of smartwatches support call answering.
  • No call controls
    This smartwatch does not offer call control, the average smartwatch does. 91.2% of smartwatches offer call control.
  • 93.6% less internal storage
    This smartwatch has less internal storage than the average smartwatch (0.3 GB vs 4 GB). The average smartwatch has 4 GB of internal storage.
    256 MB internal storage.
    0.256 GB vs 4 GB

Video reviews

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

9.0
Technolobe
≈ estimated
13/05/2021
Unboxing and review · battery and app first impressions
Verdict
Xiaomi Redmi Watch is a good-value budget smartwatch with strong battery life that still earns a recommendation despite no SpO2 sensor and a square display.
Hands-on video, no verdict

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
23/05/2021
Hands-on test · GPS fitness watch
Verdict
The Xiaomi Redmi Watch is a decent fitness tracker with GPS and long battery life, but its plain interface and missing blood-oxygen sensor hold it back.
7.0
gsmarena.com
≈ estimated
21/05/2021
Hands-on test · Basic fitness watch
Verdict
The Xiaomi Redmi Watch is a good-looking watch with built-in GPS and plenty of watch faces, but its sleep tracking is unreliable and it has no blood oxygen monitor.

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 don't like 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

Verdict

The Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 series offers a large 2.07-inch AMOLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate and up to 1500 nits of peak brightness, housed in a durable aluminum alloy frame with a 5ATM water resistance rating. Key specifications include an extensive battery life of up to 24 days, built-in multi-system GNSS for independent GPS tracking, and comprehensive health sensors for 24-hour heart rate, SpO2, sleep, and stress monitoring. Main pros are its vibrant high-resolution screen, impressive longevity, and support for clear Bluetooth calling with noise reduction. Notable cons include the lack of an always-on display on some lower-tier models, inconsistent GPS accuracy during intense outdoor workouts, and the inability to respond directly to third-party app notifications like WhatsApp.

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