Introduced as the successor to Redmi Watch 3 Active and priced similarly to its predecessor, the Redmi Watch 5 Active model brings significant new features. The display size has increased from 1.83 inches to 2 inches with the use of an IPS LCD panel. The battery capacity has also increased from 289 mAh to 470 mAh, offering up to 18 days of usage.

The Redmi Watch 5 Active supports voice calls via Bluetooth. Thanks to the dual microphones, your voice is transmitted more clearly. It features 24-hour heart rate monitoring, blood oxygen tracking, and stress monitoring throughout the day. With a larger display, more modern aesthetics, and a more user-friendly interface, it stands out.

According to Xiaomi, it offers 18 days of battery life under normal usage and 12 days under heavy usage, making it quite competitive compared to other recently introduced smartwatches.

Redmi Watch 5 Active specifications:

• Display: 2 inches, 320 x 385, 500 nits, LCD
• Battery: 470 mAh, 18 days (normal usage), 12 days (heavy usage)
• Activity tracking: Heart rate, SpO2, stress, sleep tracking, breathing reminder
• Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3 LE
• Compatibility: Android 6.0 and above, iOS 12 and above
• Audio: Speaker and built-in microphone for calls, clear calls with 3-mic ENC
• Software: HyperOS
• Dimensions and weight: 49.1 x 40.4 x 11.4 mm, 42.2 g
• 140+ sports modes
• 50+ customizable widgets
• IPX8 certification

Redmi Watch 5 Lite

When comparing Redmi Watch 5 Lite with Redmi Watch 5 Active, the Always-On AMOLED display and built-in GPS support make it stand out. Additionally, while the Active model does not track water sports, the Lite model can record 10 different swimming sports. Though not available in our region, built-in support for Amazon Alexa voice assistant also attracts attention.

Redmi Watch 5 Lite specifications:

• Display: 1.96-inch AMOLED, 502x410, 600 nits
• Battery life: 18 days (typical)
• Software: HyperOS
• Sensors: Accelerometer, Optical Heart Rate, Barometer, cEDA, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Compass
• Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 2.4+5GHz, NFC, dual-frequency GPS
• Certifications: 5ATM + IP68
• 150+ sports modes
• Colors: Black, Light Gold