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Xiaomi Watch Color 2 review: 127 specs compared

Avg. price:~£130Screen size:1.43 inchBattery life:12 daysDisplay type:AMOLED

Xiaomi Watch Color 2 Review: Compare 127 technical specifications and 2 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

Xiaomi Watch Color 2
7.4/10

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 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%

7.5

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

7.2

Reviews score

10%

?

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

â–²Better than 61% of smartwatches
8.1

Value for money

Value for money
8.1/ 10
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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–² Better than 66% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

â–²Better than 66%
7.5

Technical score

Technical score
7.5/ 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 71% of models
Score components

24%

6.8

Health

21%

9.1

Fitness

16%

7.4

Battery

14%

6.4

Smart features

12%

6.9

Connectivity

9%

8.2

Display & Design

4%

7.8

Hardware

â–²Better than 71%
7.2

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.2/ 10
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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 56% of models

80%

7.6

Average grade

20%

5.7

Popularity

Grades by review (2)
2 videos, average 6.5/10. We use 5 reviews; the 3 missing count as the category's typical 8.0: (6.5 × 2 + 8.0 × 3) ÷ 5 = 7.4. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 56%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
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
    N/A~ £130
Best rankings
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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Xiaomi Watch Color 2

Technical score
Technical score
7.5/ 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 71% of models
Score components:

24%

6.8

Health

21%

9.1

Fitness

16%

7.4

Battery

14%

6.4

Smart features

12%

6.9

Connectivity

9%

8.2

Display & Design

4%

7.8

Hardware

7.5
Reviews score
7.2
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 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–² Better than 66% of models
Score components:

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

8.1
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
yes
This smartwatch supports HRV tracking. 54.9% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
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Accelerometer
yes
This smartwatch includes an accelerometer. 0.5% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
Barometer
yes
This smartwatch includes a barometer. 46.5% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
yes
This smartwatch includes a gyroscope. 28.9% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
Cadence sensor
no
This smartwatch does not include a cadence sensor. 32.9% 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
30 h
Market range: <6 h – >48 h
This smartwatch records workouts for 30 h on a charge, which is longer than 69% of Smartwatches and the same as 6% of Smartwatches.
30 (continuous gps mode.
Battery life with GPS on
30 h
Market range: <6 h – >46 h
This smartwatch lasts 30 h with GPS on, which is longer than 68.4% of Smartwatches and the same as 5.7% of Smartwatches.
Battery power
445 mAh
Market range: <200 mAh – >500 mAh
This smartwatch has a 445 mAh battery, which is larger than 79.3% of Smartwatches and the same as 0.1% of Smartwatches.
Charge time
?
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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
ended
This smartwatch has ended software update support which is less active than that of 46.1% of smartwatches and equal to that of 53.9% 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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Screen size
1.43 inch
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.83 inch
This smartwatch has a 1.43 inch screen, which is larger than 56.3% of Smartwatches and the same as 8.6% of Smartwatches.
Display type
AMOLED
This smartwatch uses AMOLED, which is more advanced than the screen in 46.9% of Smartwatches and equal to 53.1% of Smartwatches.
Resolution
466x 466
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 466x466 which is higher than that of 84.3% of smartwatches and equal to that of 13.2% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
461 ppi
Market range: <213 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 461 ppi, which is higher than 85% of Smartwatches and equal to 6.6% of Smartwatches.
Display brightness
?
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CPU speed
?
Processor model
?
RAM
?
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 Watch Color 2 vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • HRV tracking
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 45.2% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
  • NFC functionality
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 45.2% of smartwatches support NFC.
    NFC hardware is present, but functionality may be limited by region/app support.
  • 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
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    This smartwatch supports Wi-Fi, the average smartwatch does not. 43.5% of smartwatches support Wi-Fi.
  • 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.
  • Stronger display glass
    This smartwatch uses Corning Gorilla Glass 3 display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs mineral glass
  • 9 h longer GPS battery life
    This smartwatch lasts longer with GPS on than the average smartwatch (30 h vs 21 h). The average smartwatch lasts 21 h with GPS on.
    30 h vs 21 h
  • HRV tracking
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 45.2% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
  • Calorie tracking
    This smartwatch supports calorie tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 48.7% of smartwatches support calorie tracking.
  • 27 more exercise types
    This smartwatch includes more exercise types than the average smartwatch (117 vs 90). The average smartwatch includes 90 exercise types.
    117 vs 90
  • 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
  • 10 h longer training battery life
    This smartwatch lasts longer in training mode than the average smartwatch (30 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h in training mode.
    30 (continuous gps mode.
    30 h vs 20 h
  • 9 h longer GPS battery life
    This smartwatch lasts longer with GPS on than the average smartwatch (30 h vs 21 h). The average smartwatch lasts 21 h with GPS on.
    30 h vs 21 h
  • 140 mAh larger battery capacity
    This smartwatch has a larger battery than the average smartwatch (445 mAh vs 305 mAh). The average smartwatch has a 305 mAh battery.
    445 mAh vs 305 mAh
  • NFC functionality
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 45.2% of smartwatches support NFC.
    NFC hardware is present, but functionality may be limited by region/app support.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    This smartwatch supports Wi-Fi, the average smartwatch does not. 43.5% of smartwatches support Wi-Fi.
  • Galileo satellite support
    This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation, the average smartwatch does not. 43.6% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
  • More current Bluetooth version
    This smartwatch uses a more current Bluetooth version than the average smartwatch (5.2 vs 5).
    5.2 vs 5
  • Stronger display glass
    This smartwatch uses Corning Gorilla Glass 3 display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs mineral glass
  • 135 ppi sharper screen
    This smartwatch has a sharper screen than the average smartwatch (461 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch has a pixel density of 326 ppi.
    461 ppi vs 326 ppi
  • Higher resolution
    This smartwatch has a display resolution of 466x466, while the average smartwatch reaches 360x360.
    466x466 vs 360x360
  • 8.7 g lighter
    This smartwatch is lighter than the average smartwatch (36.3 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45 g.
    36.3 g vs 45 g
  • 0.7 mm slimmer
    This smartwatch is slimmer than the average smartwatch (11 mm vs 11.7 mm). The average smartwatch is 11.7 mm thick.
    11 mm vs 11.7 mm
  • 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 elevation tracking
    This smartwatch does not support elevation tracking, the average smartwatch does. 67.6% of smartwatches support elevation tracking.
  • No smart scale support
    This smartwatch does not support smart scale compatibility, the average smartwatch does. 57.1% of smartwatches support smart scale compatibility.
  • No smart alarm
    This smartwatch does not support a smart alarm, the average smartwatch does. 50.6% of smartwatches support smart alarms.
  • No gesture control
    This smartwatch does not support gesture control, the average smartwatch does. 79.6% of smartwatches support gesture control.
  • 4 mm wider case
    This smartwatch has a wider case than the average smartwatch (46.5 mm vs 42.5 mm). The average smartwatch measures 42.5 mm across.
    46.5 mm vs 42.5 mm
  • 2.3 mm taller case
    This smartwatch has a taller case than the average smartwatch (47.3 mm vs 45 mm). The average smartwatch is 45 mm tall.
    47.3 mm vs 45 mm
  • No smart scale support
    This smartwatch does not support smart scale compatibility, the average smartwatch does. 57.1% of smartwatches support smart scale compatibility.
  • No elevation tracking
    This smartwatch does not support elevation tracking, the average smartwatch does. 67.6% of smartwatches support elevation tracking.
  • 4 mm wider case
    This smartwatch has a wider case than the average smartwatch (46.5 mm vs 42.5 mm). The average smartwatch measures 42.5 mm across.
    46.5 mm vs 42.5 mm
  • 2.3 mm taller case
    This smartwatch has a taller case than the average smartwatch (47.3 mm vs 45 mm). The average smartwatch is 45 mm tall.
    47.3 mm vs 45 mm
  • 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 smart alarm
    This smartwatch does not support a smart alarm, the average smartwatch does. 50.6% of smartwatches support smart alarms.
  • No gesture control
    This smartwatch does not support gesture control, the average smartwatch does. 79.6% of smartwatches support gesture control.

Video reviews

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

7.0
De Tranquis
≈ estimated
10/02/2022
Long-term test · almost two months of daily use
Verdict
Xiaomi Watch Color 2 is not recommended in its Chinese version for Spanish users; the global version is worth waiting for.
6.0
eSavants
≈ estimated
12/11/2021
Hands-on review · display, battery, apps and payments
Verdict
Xiaomi Watch Color 2 has strong hardware and features, but Chinese-only software and few apps make it hard to recommend for now.
Overview video
Overview video

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Xiaomi Watch Color 2

  • High-quality 1.43-inch AMOLED display with excellent clarity even in sunlight
  • Lightweight and comfortable aluminum design suitable for 24/7 wear
  • Full access to Google Wear OS, including the Play Store, Maps, and Google Wallet
  • Fast charging capabilities (0-100% in approximately 35-60 minutes)
  • Strong value-for-money compared to other Wear OS competitors
  • Accurate dual-band GPS performance for outdoor activity tracking

What customers don't like about Xiaomi Watch Color 2

  • Underwhelming battery life, often struggling to last more than 24-30 hours with active use
  • Erratic heart rate sensor data, particularly during high-intensity exercise
  • Proprietary charging puck requires specific orientation and is not universal
  • Clunky or unintuitive navigation through the Mi Fitness companion app
  • Lack of a rotating crown makes navigation purely dependent on the touchscreen and two buttons
  • Incompatibility with iOS (iPhone) and Huawei devices

Verdict

The Xiaomi Watch Color 2 is a fitness-oriented smartwatch featuring a vibrant 1.43-inch AMOLED circular display with a 60Hz refresh rate and 326 PPI density. Key specifications include a 470mAh battery providing up to 12 days of typical use, 5ATM water resistance, and a dual-frequency GNSS chip for accurate GPS, GLONASS, and BeiDou tracking. It excels with comprehensive health monitoring, including all-day SpO2, heart rate, and sleep tracking, alongside 117 sports modes and Bluetooth calling capabilities. However, notable drawbacks include limited third-party app support primarily restricted to Android users, the lack of an always-on display on some software versions, and an estimated 2.5-hour full charging time which is slower than some competitors.

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