Xiaomi Watch Color Review | 126 Data compared

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  • Avg. price: ~£110
  • Screen size: 1.39 inch
  • Battery life: 14 day/s
  • Display type: AMOLED

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

7.1

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%

7.1

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Very good
7.1

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%

4.4

Health

21.0%

9.1

Fitness

16.0%

7.8

Battery

14.0%

6.9

Smart features

12.0%

8.0

Connectivity

9.0%

7.6

Display & Design

4.0%

5.5

Hardware

Very 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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    Best prices

      N/A~ £110

    Best rankings

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    All: ranking among all products in the database.

    Technical Specifications of smartwatch Xiaomi Watch Color

    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%

    ?

    Battery

    14.0%

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    Smart features

    12.0%

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    Connectivity

    9.0%

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    Display & Design

    4.0%

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    Hardware

    7.1
    Xiaomi Watch Color has a technical score of 7.07 points, which is higher than 70.3% 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 Watch Color 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%

    7.1

    Overall score

    40.0%

    9.9

    Price

    7.9
    Xiaomi Watch Color has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.9 points, which is higher than 71.6% 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 Watch Color 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 Watch Color 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 Watch Color 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

    no
    Xiaomi Watch Color does not support irregular heart rate warnings. 43.7% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
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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 Watch Color 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

    yes
    Xiaomi Watch Color includes 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

    yes
    Xiaomi Watch Color includes 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 Watch Color 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 Watch Color 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

    14 day/s
    Xiaomi Watch Color offers a battery life of 14 day/s which is longer than that of 76.9% of smartwatches and equal to that of 9.2% 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

    50 h
    Xiaomi Watch Color lasts 50 h in training mode which is longer than 90.7% of smartwatches and equal to that of 1.7% of smartwatches.
    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

    50 h
    Xiaomi Watch Color 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
    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

    458 mAh
    Xiaomi Watch Color has a battery capacity of 458 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 86.9% of smartwatches and equal to those in 0.2% 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

    120 min
    Xiaomi Watch Color charges in 120 min which is faster than 12.9% of smartwatches and equal to the charge time of 43.4% of smartwatches.
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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 Watch Color 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.
    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

    ended
    Xiaomi Watch Color has ended software update support which is equal to that of 57.5% of smartwatches.
    Software support appears ended or discontinued.
    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 Watch Color 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 Watch Color 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 Watch Color 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 Watch Color 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 Watch Color 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 Watch Color 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 Watch Color 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

    1.39 inch
    Xiaomi Watch Color has a screen size of 1.39 inch which is smaller than the screens of 51% of smartwatches and equal to those of 9.6% 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

    AMOLED
    Xiaomi Watch Color uses a AMOLED display type which is more advanced than that of 48.8% of smartwatches and the same as that of 51.3% 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

    454 x 454
    Xiaomi Watch Color has a display resolution of 454 x 454 which is higher than that of 79.9% of smartwatches and equal to that of 6.7% 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

    462 ppi
    Xiaomi Watch Color has a pixel density of 462 ppi which is higher than that of 91.2% of smartwatches and equal to that of 5% 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

    8 GB
    Xiaomi Watch Color 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
    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 Watch Color does not include an external memory slot. 0.3% of smartwatches include an external memory slot.
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    Xiaomi Watch Color vs the average smartwatch

    • Includes fall detection
      Xiaomi Watch Color supports fall detection, the average smartwatch does not. 22.4% of smartwatches support fall detection.
      What it is: Automatic detection of hard falls that can trigger checks or emergency actions.
      When it matters: When you want extra help in an emergency.

      Importance: HIGH

      Xiaomi Watch Color supports fall detection, the average smartwatch does not. 22.4% of smartwatches support fall detection.
    • Has NFC
      Xiaomi Watch Color supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 42.5% of smartwatches support NFC.
      What it is: Near-field communication hardware used for payments, pairing, or quick tap-based actions.
      When it matters: When you want to pay quickly or pair devices with a tap.

      Importance: HIGH

      Xiaomi Watch Color supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 42.5% of smartwatches support NFC.
    • 7 day/s longer battery life
      Xiaomi Watch Color offers 14 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 Watch Color offers 14 day/s of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 day/s.14 day/s vs 7 day/s
    • 30 h longer GPS battery life
      Xiaomi Watch Color lasts longer with GPS on than the average smartwatch (50 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 Watch Color 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
    • Supports VO2 max
      Xiaomi Watch Color measures VO2 max, the average smartwatch does not. 49.3% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
      What it is: Estimated VO2 max, a fitness metric linked to aerobic capacity and endurance.
      When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Xiaomi Watch Color measures VO2 max, the average smartwatch does not. 49.3% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
    • Has multi-sport mode
      Xiaomi Watch Color 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 Watch Color includes a multi-sport mode, the average smartwatch does not. 49.4% of smartwatches include a multi-sport mode.
    • 158 mAh larger battery capacity
      Xiaomi Watch Color has a larger battery capacity than the average smartwatch (458 mAh vs 300 mAh). The average smartwatch battery is 300 mAh.
      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

      Xiaomi Watch Color has a larger battery capacity than the average smartwatch (458 mAh vs 300 mAh). The average smartwatch battery is 300 mAh.458 mAh vs 300 mAh
    • 30 h longer training battery life
      Xiaomi Watch Color lasts longer in training mode than the average smartwatch (50 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h.
      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

      Xiaomi Watch Color lasts longer in training mode than the average smartwatch (50 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h.50 h vs 20 h
    • Supports VO2 max
      Xiaomi Watch Color measures VO2 max, the average smartwatch does not. 49.3% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
    • Supports water intake tracking
      Xiaomi Watch Color tracks water intake, the average smartwatch does not. 48.2% of smartwatches track water intake.
    • Has multi-sport mode
      Xiaomi Watch Color includes a multi-sport mode, the average smartwatch does not. 49.4% of smartwatches include a multi-sport mode.
    • Has barometer
      Xiaomi Watch Color includes a barometer, the average smartwatch does not. 45.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
    • 37 more exercise profiles
      Xiaomi Watch Color supports more exercise modes than the average smartwatch (117 vs 80). The average smartwatch supports 80 exercise modes.
    • 7 day/s longer battery life
      Xiaomi Watch Color offers 14 day/s of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 day/s.
    • 30 h longer GPS battery life
      Xiaomi Watch Color lasts longer with GPS on than the average smartwatch (50 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h.
    • 158 mAh larger battery capacity
      Xiaomi Watch Color has a larger battery capacity than the average smartwatch (458 mAh vs 300 mAh). The average smartwatch battery is 300 mAh.
    • 30 h longer training battery life
      Xiaomi Watch Color lasts longer in training mode than the average smartwatch (50 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h.
    • Has NFC
      Xiaomi Watch Color supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 42.5% of smartwatches support NFC.
    • Has compass
      Xiaomi Watch Color includes a compass, the average smartwatch does not. 49.3% of smartwatches include a compass.
    • Supports Wi-Fi
      Xiaomi Watch Color supports Wi-Fi, the average smartwatch does not. 43.4% of smartwatches support Wi-Fi.
    • Supports Galileo
      Xiaomi Watch Color supports Galileo navigation, the average smartwatch does not. 38.7% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
    • 136 ppi higher pixel density
      Xiaomi Watch Color has a higher pixel density than the average smartwatch (462 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch display reaches 326 ppi.
    • Higher resolution
      Xiaomi Watch Color has a display resolution of 454x 454, while the average smartwatch reaches 352x 430.
    • 12.5 g lighter weight
      Xiaomi Watch Color is lighter than the average smartwatch (32.5 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45 g.
    • Better case material
      Xiaomi Watch Color uses stainless steel for the case material, while the average smartwatch uses polycarbonate.
    • Includes fall detection
      Xiaomi Watch Color supports fall detection, the average smartwatch does not. 22.4% of smartwatches support fall detection.
    • 4 GB more storage
      Xiaomi Watch Color offers more internal storage than the average smartwatch (8 GB vs 4 GB). The average smartwatch provides 4 GB of storage.
    • No blood oxygen
      Xiaomi Watch Color does not support blood oxygen monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 64.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
    • No inactivity alerts
      Xiaomi Watch Color does not support inactivity alerts, the average smartwatch does. 85.7% of smartwatches support inactivity alerts.
    • No smart scales
      Xiaomi Watch Color does not support smart scale compatibility, the average smartwatch does. 56.8% of smartwatches support smart scale compatibility.
    • No elevation tracking
      Xiaomi Watch Color does not support elevation tracking, the average smartwatch does. 62.7% of smartwatches support elevation tracking.
    • No voice feedback
      Xiaomi Watch Color does not support voice feedback, the average smartwatch does. 62.1% of smartwatches support voice feedback.
    • 48.5 m lower waterproof depth
      Xiaomi Watch Color has a shallower waterproof rating than the average smartwatch (1.5 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch reaches 50 m.
      Based on IP immersion rating (controlled lab conditions, not a swim/diving certification).
    • 0.01 inch smaller screen size
      Xiaomi Watch Color has a smaller screen size than the average smartwatch (1.4 inch vs 1.40 inch). The average smartwatch screen is 1.40 inch.
    • 4.2 mm wider watch width
      Xiaomi Watch Color is wider than the average smartwatch (46.2 mm vs 42.0 mm). The average smartwatch width is 42.0 mm.
    • No call answering
      Xiaomi Watch Color does not support call answering, the average smartwatch does. 57% of smartwatches support call answering.
    • No gesture control
      Xiaomi Watch Color does not support gesture control, the average smartwatch does. 78.1% of smartwatches support gesture control.
    • No speaker
      Xiaomi Watch Color does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 54.7% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.
    • No blood oxygen
      Xiaomi Watch Color 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 Watch Color does not support blood oxygen monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 64.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
    • 48.5 m lower waterproof depth
      Xiaomi Watch Color has a shallower waterproof rating than the average smartwatch (1.5 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch reaches 50 m.
      Based on IP immersion rating (controlled lab conditions, not a swim/diving certification).
      What it is: The stated depth or water-resistance class the watch is rated to withstand.
      When it matters: When you wear the watch in rain, sweat, or water.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: >=50 m

      Xiaomi Watch Color has a shallower waterproof rating than the average smartwatch (1.5 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch reaches 50 m.1.5 m vs 50 m
    • No speaker
      Xiaomi Watch Color does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 54.7% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.
      What it is: An onboard speaker for calls, prompts, alarms, or media playback.
      When it matters: When you want audio, calls, or voice features on the watch itself.

      Importance: LOW

      Xiaomi Watch Color does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 54.7% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.
    • No elevation tracking
      Xiaomi Watch Color does not support elevation tracking, the average smartwatch does. 62.7% of smartwatches support elevation tracking.
      What it is: Tracking of climbed, descended, or current elevation during activities.
      When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Xiaomi Watch Color does not support elevation tracking, the average smartwatch does. 62.7% of smartwatches support elevation tracking.
    • No call answering
      Xiaomi Watch Color 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 Watch Color does not support call answering, the average smartwatch does. 57% of smartwatches support call answering.
    • No gesture control
      Xiaomi Watch Color does not support gesture control, the average smartwatch does. 78.1% of smartwatches support gesture control.
      What it is: Control of watch functions through wrist movements, taps, or hand gestures.
      When it matters: When you want quick everyday tools on your wrist.

      Importance: LOW

      Xiaomi Watch Color does not support gesture control, the average smartwatch does. 78.1% of smartwatches support gesture control.
    • No inactivity alerts
      Xiaomi Watch Color does not support inactivity alerts, the average smartwatch does. 85.7% of smartwatches support inactivity alerts.
      What it is: Reminders that prompt you to move after long periods of inactivity.
      When it matters: When you want quick everyday tools on your wrist.

      Importance: LOW

      Xiaomi Watch Color does not support inactivity alerts, the average smartwatch does. 85.7% of smartwatches support inactivity alerts.
    • No voice feedback
      Xiaomi Watch Color does not support voice feedback, the average smartwatch does. 62.1% of smartwatches support voice feedback.
      What it is: Spoken prompts that report pace, laps, instructions, or other activity updates.
      When it matters: When you want to control the watch or reply without typing.

      Importance: LOW

      Xiaomi Watch Color does not support voice feedback, the average smartwatch does. 62.1% of smartwatches support voice feedback.

    Graphic comparison of Xiaomi Watch Color and other Smartwatches

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    Third-party reviews

    What customers like about Xiaomi Watch Color?

    • Excellent battery life, typically lasting between 14 to 16 days on a single charge.
    • High-quality 1.39-inch AMOLED display that is bright, sharp, and easy to read in direct sunlight.
    • Stylish and lightweight design that feels comfortable for all-day wear and fits formal occasions.
    • Responsive user interface with smooth fluid transitions and intuitive navigation.
    • Built-in GPS with relatively fast and accurate positioning for outdoor activities.
    • Extensive range of sports modes (over 100) providing basic stats for various exercises.

    What customers dislike about Xiaomi Watch Color?

    • Inconsistent heart rate sensor accuracy, particularly during intense workouts.
    • Basic notification support with no ability to reply to messages directly from the watch.
    • No support for third-party apps or music storage, limiting its 'smart' functionality.
    • The accompanying Mi Fitness app lacks data export options for third-party platforms like Strava or Google Fit.
    • Large 46mm watch face may appear oversized or bulky on smaller wrists.
    • Limited customisation for watch faces and a lack of support for user-generated designs.

    Expert reviews

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    hifitest.de
    27/02/2026

    The Xiaomi Mi Watch Color Sports Edition is a lightweight, affordable smartwatch featuring a vibrant 1.39-inch AMOLED display and durable glass-fiber-reinforced construction, notes HifiTest. It boasts up to 16 days of battery life, built-in GPS with four positioning systems, and 117 workout modes for comprehensive, independent tracking. While offering strong value, the device faces...Read more

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    smarthomeassistent.de
    13/03/2021

    The Xiaomi Mi Watch features a bright 1.39-inch AMOLED display and a lightweight 32g design. Key pros include a robust battery lasting up to 16 days, accurate tracking with a 12nm GPS chip, and comprehensive fitness features like SpO2 monitoring and 117 sports modes. However, the watch lacks the full functionality of a premium smartwatch, as it does not support third-party apps or...Read more

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    cnetfrance.fr
    11 avril 2021

    The CNET France review highlights the Xiaomi Mi Watch as a competitive, lightweight (32g) entry-level device featuring a vibrant 1.39-inch AMOLED display. A major advantage is its exceptional battery life, lasting up to 16 days in typical use and roughly 50 hours with continuous GPS. However, the review notes drawbacks including an unreliable heart rate sensor during intense...Read more

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    lesnumeriques.com
    23 avril 2021

    According to Les Numériques, the Xiaomi Mi Watch is a lightweight (32g), comfortable smartwatch featuring a bright 1.39-inch AMOLED display and a durable "glass-fibre reinforced" plastic body, though the screen lacks robust protection. The device offers excellent battery life, lasting up to 16 days, along with 117 sport modes and Amazon Alexa integration. However, the review notes...Read more

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    phonandroid.com
    26/03/2026

    The Xiaomi Mi Watch, as reviewed by Phonandroid, bridges the gap between fitness trackers and smartwatches with a 1.39-inch AMOLED display (450 nits) and a lightweight 32g design. Key features include 117 sports modes and built-in GPS, providing a comprehensive, comfortable fitness tracking experience. Performance is highlighted by an impressive battery life of up to 16 days or 50...Read more

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