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Xiaomi

Redmi Watch 5

Name: Redmi Watch 5
Brand: Xiaomi

around $89

All prices are estimates and may vary from actual prices.

326 Pros

76%
17 reviews (2h 52m)

103 Cons

The Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 offers a compelling blend of features for the price-conscious consumer. Its vibrant 2.1-inch AMOLED display, boasting a 60Hz refresh rate and impressive brightness, makes navigating the intuitive interface a pleasure. Enjoy a plethora of health tracking features, including all-day heart rate, blood oxygen, and stress monit...

Summary of pros and cons from human reviewers, put together by AI

80%

57 vs 14

Design & Comfort

74%

88 vs 31

Features

84%

27 vs 5

Battery Life

94%

62 vs 4

Display

62%

18 vs 11

Software/OS

Reviewer verdict

Across 17 YouTube reviews, the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 earns a Summa score of 4/5, ranking #4 among Smartwatches. Reviewers most often praise its features, display, design & comfort, while the most common criticisms concern features, connectivity.

The Redmi Watch 5 is widely praised for its rich feature set, with reviewers across 17 videos frequently highlighting built‑in mic and speaker, Bluetooth calling, extensive music and watch face options, remote camera and alarm features (76 mentions in Features). Its large, bright AMOLED touchscreen with a 60 Hz refresh rate and very high peak brightness is another consistent strength noted by many reviewers (45 mentions in Display). Reviewers also regularly compliment the lightweight, slim aluminum design and comfortable straps with 5 ATM water resistance (39 mentions in Design & Comfort), and several note reliable health sensors, all‑day SpO2 and improved heart rate and sleep tracking (18 mentions in Health Tracking). Battery life and connectivity are also commonly praised, with many reviewers reporting long multi‑day battery performance and dependable GPS/Bluetooth features (17 mentions Battery, 16 mentions Connectivity).

Common criticisms focus on software and feature limitations, especially in the global version: lack of NFC/eSIM/LTE and limited actionable notifications or quick replies, plus some voice assistant and app market restrictions (many notes under Features, Connectivity, Software). Connectivity and file transfer speeds are also frequent drawbacks, with slow Bluetooth music transfer, no Wi‑Fi or USB transfer, and GPS sometimes slow or jagged (Connectivity and Performance complaints). Several reviewers call out software bugs, sluggish UI moments, and inconsistent tracking or sensor glitches (Software, Performance, Fitness Tracking, Health Tracking). A smaller but recurring set of complaints concerns design choices like slight bulk, bezel/curvature issues, and some strap instability (Design & Comfort).

Analysis based on 17 YouTube reviews (2h 52m of video) with 326 pros and 103 cons extracted.

Pros (326)

Features (88)

raise to wake and cover to turn off screen ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The Budget SMARTWATCH CHAMPION of 2025 @ 3:46
pictures dual mic wind noise resistance ensuring Crystal Clear calls ▶ The BEAST Alternative for Apple Watch - Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 @ 2:40
recorder ▶ The BEAST Alternative for Apple Watch - Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 @ 1:35
raise to W feature ▶ Apple Watch Killer! Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Unboxing English @ 4:55
raise to wake feature is working really well in this Smartwatch ▶ Apple Watch Killer! Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Unboxing English @ 11:51
receive and make calls through the watch over Bluetooth ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The Budget SMARTWATCH CHAMPION of 2025 @ 12:40
many watch faces changeable from the app ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The Budget SMARTWATCH CHAMPION of 2025 @ 3:42
shareable workout achievement cards ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The Budget SMARTWATCH CHAMPION of 2025 @ 10:21
Bluetooth Pond calls ▶ The BEAST Alternative for Apple Watch - Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 @ 1:38
always on display ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The Budget SMARTWATCH CHAMPION of 2025 @ 3:38
linear motor for that Flagship Haptic experience ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The Budget SMARTWATCH CHAMPION of 2025 @ 0:15
inbuilt recorder ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The Budget SMARTWATCH CHAMPION of 2025 @ 13:04
double tap to wake which is a really nice feature ▶ Apple Watch Killer! Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Unboxing English @ 5:17
all of the watch faces are completely free so you don't have to pay for a watch face which is a really great feature ▶ Apple Watch Killer! Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Unboxing English @ 9:09
you can also make phone calls and receive phone calls because we have a speaker in this watch ▶ Apple Watch Killer! Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Unboxing English @ 7:32
you can also download a lot of watch faces in the application ▶ Apple Watch Killer! Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Unboxing English @ 7:39
Alexa ▶ How Did We Miss This? Redmi Watch 5 Lite REVIEW 🔥 @ 6:45
vibration for your notifications is very good it comes with a linear motor ▶ REDMI WATCH 5 GLOBAL ( is it different? CN ) 🤔 @ 6:41
always on mode ▶ How Did We Miss This? Redmi Watch 5 Lite REVIEW 🔥 @ 5:39
Bluetooth calling support ▶ How Did We Miss This? Redmi Watch 5 Lite REVIEW 🔥 @ 0:36
The always on display is beautiful ▶ Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active unboxing @ 2:56
water draining feature for speakers ▶ How Did We Miss This? Redmi Watch 5 Lite REVIEW 🔥 @ 3:14
responsive raise to wake display ▶ How Did We Miss This? Redmi Watch 5 Lite REVIEW 🔥 @ 9:25
decent amount of haptic feedback as you turn the crown ▶ Redmi Watch 5: Why You SHOULD Buy This! @ 3:44
something cool it is that you can use this one to charge the xiaomi Mian A9 redmi watch force and some other devices from the brand ▶ REDMI WATCH 5 GLOBAL ( is it different? CN ) 🤔 @ 0:48
good speaker ▶ REDMI WATCH 5 GLOBAL ( is it different? CN ) 🤔 @ 10:28
built-in mic and speaker ▶ Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Review | Best Budget Smartwatch For 202 @ 7:32
good couple of hundred different watch faces ▶ Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Review | Best Budget Smartwatch For 202 @ 3:52
built-in Alexa support ▶ How Did We Miss This? Redmi Watch 5 Lite REVIEW 🔥 @ 0:38
so many good watch face options available ▶ Redmi Watch 5: Why You SHOULD Buy This! @ 5:00
data sharing with straa, Google Fit, and Zep Life app ▶ How Did We Miss This? Redmi Watch 5 Lite REVIEW 🔥 @ 12:31
mic and speaker quality absolutely fine I could certainly have a conversation outside even in a fairly noisy environment ▶ Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Review | Best Budget Smartwatch For 202 @ 7:45
watch faces here are pretty good ▶ Redmi Watch 5: Why You SHOULD Buy This! @ 4:54
make phone call directly ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Active - Worth It at $25? | Full Unboxing & Ha @ 4:59
heart rate and bad oxygen monitoring check sleep tracking check stress monitoring check over 150 Sports mods also check ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The BEST budget smartwatch or a LETDOW @ 4:52
the audio quality is impressive for the price yes this baby can make and receive calls and you know what it gets the job done beautifully ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Active: Is This $33 Smartwatch Worth It? @ 1:54
there's also Alexa integration ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Active: Is This $33 Smartwatch Worth It? @ 2:28
you can also connect Bluetooth earphones directly to the watch so you can listen to music without needing your phone nearby a great feature for workouts or outdoor activities ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The BEST budget smartwatch or a LETDOW @ 2:23
I've used it for calls in the past week and the speaker is loud enough to hear the other person even in moderately noisy environments ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Active: Is This $33 Smartwatch Worth It? @ 2:08
you also get local storage for music ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The BEST budget smartwatch or a LETDOW @ 2:32
the Mi fitness app gives access to a massive library of both analog and digital watch faces over 200 of them ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Active: Is This $33 Smartwatch Worth It? @ 3:22
Rotatable crown for scrolling through apps and notifications ▶ Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 (review) l Best Smartwatch UNDER 100$ ? @ 0:54
the microphones it does a solid job and the people I call didn't notice any Distortion or Echo ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Active: Is This $33 Smartwatch Worth It? @ 2:15
one of the best things about this watch is to buil-in GPS and local storage for music this means you can track your rant or workouts accurately and listen to music directly from the watch without needing to bring your phone it's a convenient option for anyone who prefers to keep things like while exercising ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The BEST budget smartwatch or a LETDOW @ 6:11
its feature versatility with Alexa integration over 140 sport modes and fitness tracking baked in ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Active: Is This $33 Smartwatch Worth It? @ 4:06
the ability to add music to the watch ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Still the BEST Value Smartwatch of 202 @ 7:16
excellent Clarity and quality about the speaker ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Still the BEST Value Smartwatch of 202 @ 4:03
Customizable quick replies for calls ▶ Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 (review) l Best Smartwatch UNDER 100$ ? @ 2:22
Remote camera shutter ▶ Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 (review) l Best Smartwatch UNDER 100$ ? @ 3:50
an option to connect earbuds, which means that you can go full power smartphone free during workouts ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Still the BEST Value Smartwatch of 202 @ 7:28
lot of cool new watch faces ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Is This the Best Budget Smartwatch of @ 0:37
Weather app ▶ Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 (review) l Best Smartwatch UNDER 100$ ? @ 3:52
digital Crown offer pretty good haptic feedback making navigation feel precise and tactile ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Is This the Best Budget Smartwatch of @ 1:58
the crown is now smaller but you can still rotate it it actually Scrolls up and down and this is a very helpful user interface enhancer ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Still the BEST Value Smartwatch of 202 @ 3:37
even WhatsApp calls are apparently supported now ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Still the BEST Value Smartwatch of 202 @ 4:06
supports an always on display ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Is This the Best Budget Smartwatch of @ 3:05
supports games ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Is This the Best Budget Smartwatch of @ 5:45
make videos with this as well ▶ How To Setup And Connect Redmi Watch 5 Active To Phone @ 10:22
new vibration motor which makes the rotating Crown feel much more pleasant ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Still the BEST Value Smartwatch of 202 @ 5:02
Lots of watch faces and always-on display watch faces (some customizable) ▶ Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 (review) l Best Smartwatch UNDER 100$ ? @ 2:49
Music player control ▶ Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 (review) l Best Smartwatch UNDER 100$ ? @ 3:42
Bluetooth calls with noise cancellation ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Is This the Best Budget Smartwatch of @ 0:32
The smartwatch also allows you to be able to play music ▶ How To Setup And Connect Redmi Watch 5 Active To Phone @ 10:27
Built-in mic and speaker for phone calls ▶ Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 (review) l Best Smartwatch UNDER 100$ ? @ 2:05
supports Bluetooth calls so you can make calls directly from your wrist the sound quality is very good and thanks to the noise cancellation technology the person on other end can hear you clearly too ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Is This the Best Budget Smartwatch of @ 5:11
hoptic feedback has also been upgraded and the Bluetooth phone calls are clear and reliable making it a solid choice for staying connected ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Is This the Best Budget Smartwatch of @ 6:38
a lot of watch faces are great looking stylish information and customizable and free ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Still the BEST Value Smartwatch of 202 @ 8:48
huge variety of watch faces you'll find hundreds of options many of which you can personalize with different cows and complications ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Is This the Best Budget Smartwatch of @ 2:30
enables you to be able to search for your phone wherever your phone is ▶ How To Setup And Connect Redmi Watch 5 Active To Phone @ 10:41
decent quality speaker which is great for taking calls or even playing quick audio Snippets it's clear and Loud ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Is This the Best Budget Smartwatch of @ 3:38
potentially is one more microphone which is probably the reason why redmi promis increased Clarity of the phone calls especially about the people that you talk to ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Still the BEST Value Smartwatch of 202 @ 3:52
cool feature is voice recording which works great ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Is This the Best Budget Smartwatch of @ 5:27
you can actually make calls ▶ How To Setup And Connect Redmi Watch 5 Active To Phone @ 9:28
some watch faces include interactive widgets allowing you to quickly launch apps or access key information directly from the watch face ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Is This the Best Budget Smartwatch of @ 2:42
you can take pictures with the app ▶ How To Setup And Connect Redmi Watch 5 Active To Phone @ 9:57
transfer music from your phone ▶ Redmi Watch 5 - Tips & Tricks (Best Features) @ 2:13
receive phone notifications ▶ Redmi Watch 5 - Tips & Tricks (Best Features) @ 4:26
built-in sound recorder ▶ Redmi Watch 5 - Tips & Tricks (Best Features) @ 4:35
make and answer phone calls through the device ▶ Redmi Watch 5 - Tips & Tricks (Best Features) @ 2:51
lots of different watch faces, including live and static options ▶ Redmi Watch 5 - Tips & Tricks (Best Features) @ 4:07
always-on display ▶ Redmi Watch 5 - Tips & Tricks (Best Features) @ 4:42
linear motor for vibrations ▶ Redmi Watch 5 - Tips & Tricks (Best Features) @ 0:30
built-in speaker and microphone ▶ Redmi Watch 5 - Tips & Tricks (Best Features) @ 2:55
customizable notification range ▶ Redmi Watch 5 - Tips & Tricks (Best Features) @ 4:29
double tap to wake ▶ Redmi Watch 5 - Tips & Tricks (Best Features) @ 4:42
take photos using the device as a remote ▶ Redmi Watch 5 - Tips & Tricks (Best Features) @ 3:07
set up to 10 different alarms ▶ Redmi Watch 5 - Tips & Tricks (Best Features) @ 4:31
raise to wake ▶ Redmi Watch 5 - Tips & Tricks (Best Features) @ 4:45

Display (62)

pixel density is 324 PPI ▶ Apple Watch Killer! Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Unboxing English @ 0:23
2.1 in looks really good ▶ Apple Watch Killer! Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Unboxing English @ 6:25
15860 HZ smooth AMOLED display so it's visible even during the brightest hour of the day ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The Budget SMARTWATCH CHAMPION of 2025 @ 0:06
1500 nits Amal display ▶ The BEAST Alternative for Apple Watch - Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 @ 0:08
2.1 in display with always on display ▶ Apple Watch Killer! Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Unboxing English @ 0:20
auto brightness feature which is really nice to see ▶ Apple Watch Killer! Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Unboxing English @ 4:50
touch display is smooth and responsive ▶ The BEAST Alternative for Apple Watch - Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 @ 3:36
large display of a size even more than 2 in ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The Budget SMARTWATCH CHAMPION of 2025 @ 2:47
60 HZ refresh rate ▶ Apple Watch Killer! Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Unboxing English @ 0:23
Ultra large 2.07 in square AMOLED display with 60 HZ refresh rate and, 1500 brightness with 324 PPI resolution ▶ The BEAST Alternative for Apple Watch - Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 @ 0:47
the touch screen is also really nice ▶ Apple Watch Killer! Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Unboxing English @ 4:34
the display quality looks amazing because of amol display ▶ Apple Watch Killer! Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Unboxing English @ 10:35
AMOLED display and gns tracking GPS ▶ The BEAST Alternative for Apple Watch - Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 @ 11:06
bright display with adaptive brightness ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The Budget SMARTWATCH CHAMPION of 2025 @ 3:25
the display looks amazing ▶ Apple Watch Killer! Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Unboxing English @ 6:16
smooth display with 60 HZ refresh rate ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The Budget SMARTWATCH CHAMPION of 2025 @ 3:12
we get auto brightness feature which is also amazing ▶ Apple Watch Killer! Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Unboxing English @ 9:34
letters real nice and clear to read long messages are not a problem ▶ REDMI WATCH 5 GLOBAL ( is it different? CN ) 🤔 @ 10:09
full auto brightness support ▶ Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Review | Best Budget Smartwatch For 202 @ 3:25
a huge amulet display ▶ How Did We Miss This? Redmi Watch 5 Lite REVIEW 🔥 @ 0:32
when you do venture outside and it maxes out oh my God it'll pop your corny as it's all bloody bright ▶ Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Review | Best Budget Smartwatch For 202 @ 3:41
beautiful screen ▶ REDMI WATCH 5 GLOBAL ( is it different? CN ) 🤔 @ 1:47
600 nits of peak brightness ▶ How Did We Miss This? Redmi Watch 5 Lite REVIEW 🔥 @ 4:20
2.07 in display is a smidge bigger than the active and the light models certainly spacious enough ▶ Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Review | Best Budget Smartwatch For 202 @ 2:41
colorful and bright AMOLED touchscreen which has been amazing to use indoors as well as outdoors ▶ Redmi Watch 5: Why You SHOULD Buy This! @ 1:23
letters are real nice and clear to read ▶ REDMI WATCH 5 GLOBAL ( is it different? CN ) 🤔 @ 9:34
1.96 in amulet display with the resolution of 410 by 502 pixels ▶ How Did We Miss This? Redmi Watch 5 Lite REVIEW 🔥 @ 3:34
a 60 Hz display refresh rate ▶ Redmi Watch 5: Why You SHOULD Buy This! @ 0:14
2.07 in AMOLED screen 432 by 514 pixels 324 PPI auto brightness up to 1,500 nits for outdoor ▶ REDMI WATCH 5 GLOBAL ( is it different? CN ) 🤔 @ 2:45
amuled display so you get super Punchy colors and Pitch Perfect blacks ▶ How Did We Miss This? Redmi Watch 5 Lite REVIEW 🔥 @ 3:45
The screen is pretty responsive ▶ Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active unboxing @ 4:12
AMOLED panel just like the light so proper Punchy nice bright vibrant colors and dark blacks as well for strong contrast and clear visibility Outdoors ▶ Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Review | Best Budget Smartwatch For 202 @ 2:49
new large AMOLED touchscreen ▶ Redmi Watch 5: Why You SHOULD Buy This! @ 0:09
resolution of the display is also pretty good ▶ Redmi Watch 5: Why You SHOULD Buy This! @ 1:29
another useful feature Is AO brightness it might seem like a small thing but it makes a noticeable difference especially if if you spend a lot of time Outdoors or if you wake up in the middle of the night and don't want to be blinded by your own watch it's a simple feature that just makes Everyday Use a bit more comfortable ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The BEST budget smartwatch or a LETDOW @ 5:51
2-in flatl is striking unlike the curved edges of most match watches the flat panel also makes the screen feel larger and more premium ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Active: Is This $33 Smartwatch Worth It? @ 0:57
great display resolution (432 by 514 pixel) ▶ Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 (review) l Best Smartwatch UNDER 100$ ? @ 0:33
also unlike the light version this one has auto brightness a small but handy feature especially if you are Outdoors often or wake up at night a lot ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The BEST budget smartwatch or a LETDOW @ 1:51
thanks to the 60 has refresh rates everything flows seamlessly whether you're swiping through widgets opening apps or customizing settings ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Active: Is This $33 Smartwatch Worth It? @ 3:57
2.07 in omet display with 82% screen to body ratio ▶ Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 (review) l Best Smartwatch UNDER 100$ ? @ 0:21
the biggest upgrade here is the 2.07 in AMOLED display with 1,500 NS of brightness and 60 HZ refresh rate it looks fantastic even under direct sunlight ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The BEST budget smartwatch or a LETDOW @ 1:37
text is sharp colors pop and while the blacks are not AMOLED dip they're surprisingly descent for an LCD ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Active: Is This $33 Smartwatch Worth It? @ 2:51
display is flat. Looks good. And the UI is pretty smooth ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Active - Worth It at $25? | Full Unboxing & Ha @ 7:45
scrolling through apps is as smooth as butter and the responsive touch interface is spoton ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Active: Is This $33 Smartwatch Worth It? @ 3:01
massive Smartwatch, large display ▶ Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 (review) l Best Smartwatch UNDER 100$ ? @ 0:13
the Amo display is fantastic it's big bright and sharp making it super easy to read even in direct sunlight ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The BEST budget smartwatch or a LETDOW @ 5:37
1,500 nits max brightness (easy screen readability) ▶ Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 (review) l Best Smartwatch UNDER 100$ ? @ 0:47
the 500 n of brightness is good enough for outdoor visibility even under direct sunlight ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Active: Is This $33 Smartwatch Worth It? @ 2:57
60 HZ refresh rate ▶ Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 (review) l Best Smartwatch UNDER 100$ ? @ 0:35
the display has close to 2.1in diagonal, AMOLED with very high peig brightness ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Still the BEST Value Smartwatch of 202 @ 4:12
The display is also very bright with great visibility angles automatic brightness thanks to the ambient light sensor inside and supports always on display mode ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Still the BEST Value Smartwatch of 202 @ 6:49
nicer brighter display with significantly higher Peak brightness ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Still the BEST Value Smartwatch of 202 @ 5:25
large 2.07 in display and when you place it side by side with the Apple watch you can really see the difference the redmi watch 5's screen looks noticeably larger ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Is This the Best Budget Smartwatch of @ 2:15
60 HZ refresh rate ensures that the animations and transitions are fluid and responsive making for a pleasant user experience ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Is This the Best Budget Smartwatch of @ 2:03
2.07 in amulet display with a 60 HZ refresh rate and 1500 Peak brightness ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Is It the Best Budget Smartwatch!? @ 0:11
excellent quality AMOLED display that gets super bright with a pick brightness of 1,500 knits this makes it in an excellent quality display super sharp vibrant and colorful whether you're are indoors or out in bright sunlight the screen remains crystal clear and easy to read in any lightning condition ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Is This the Best Budget Smartwatch of @ 4:05
even larger display ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Is This the Best Budget Smartwatch of @ 0:21
display it's large and crisp with thin Basel edges ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Is This the Best Budget Smartwatch of @ 1:20
display it's properly visible outside ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Is It the Best Budget Smartwatch!? @ 1:48
large and bright display that looks fantastic outdoors and improved sensors that delivers more accurate measurements ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Is This the Best Budget Smartwatch of @ 6:24
display allows me to scroll through it and touch it while it is having water on it ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Is It the Best Budget Smartwatch!? @ 2:05
AMOLED display ▶ Redmi Watch 5 - Tips & Tricks (Best Features) @ 0:10

Design & Comfort (57)

the build quality is looking really nice ▶ Apple Watch Killer! Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Unboxing English @ 1:54
premium aluminium alloy build ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The Budget SMARTWATCH CHAMPION of 2025 @ 0:13
58m water resistance ▶ The BEAST Alternative for Apple Watch - Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 @ 10:25
functional Crown which is now even more Compact and integrated with the main body ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The Budget SMARTWATCH CHAMPION of 2025 @ 1:38
stunning design ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The Budget SMARTWATCH CHAMPION of 2025 @ 1:07
look at the bezel guys it's one of the thinnest bezels that xiaomi has made ▶ Apple Watch Killer! Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Unboxing English @ 6:04
two extra straps (berry red magnetic strap and Milanese magnetic strap) of high quality ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The Budget SMARTWATCH CHAMPION of 2025 @ 0:52
uniform thin bezels rounding into the aluminium alloy frame ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The Budget SMARTWATCH CHAMPION of 2025 @ 1:22
the rotating Crown Key is also really nice to navigate it gives you a really nice haptic feedback which is very similar to the Apple Watch series ▶ Apple Watch Killer! Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Unboxing English @ 6:35
strap are soft deformation resistant waterproof and comfortable to wear ▶ The BEAST Alternative for Apple Watch - Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 @ 1:17
rotating Crown Key feedback looks very similar to the Apple Watch series ▶ Apple Watch Killer! Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Unboxing English @ 4:28
Slim, comfortable and lightweight ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The Budget SMARTWATCH CHAMPION of 2025 @ 2:59
matte finish at the sides ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The Budget SMARTWATCH CHAMPION of 2025 @ 1:29
easily changeable straps with a quick release mechanism ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The Budget SMARTWATCH CHAMPION of 2025 @ 1:54
comfortable straps ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The Budget SMARTWATCH CHAMPION of 2025 @ 1:50
extra straps mechanism acts as a mount, allowing to attach straps from redmi watch 5 light, unlocking a larger library of third party straps ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The Budget SMARTWATCH CHAMPION of 2025 @ 2:25
very comfortable to wear after 5 10 minutes you even might forget that you wearing it ▶ REDMI WATCH 5 GLOBAL ( is it different? CN ) 🤔 @ 6:31
20 mm strap which is easily replaceable ▶ How Did We Miss This? Redmi Watch 5 Lite REVIEW 🔥 @ 2:37
aluminium alloy chassis which is bit more rugged feels nicer as well but just as lightweight ▶ Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Review | Best Budget Smartwatch For 202 @ 1:10
real nice and clean box ▶ REDMI WATCH 5 GLOBAL ( is it different? CN ) 🤔 @ 0:19
lavender version is nice and different compared to the standard black and gray ▶ Redmi Watch 5: Why You SHOULD Buy This! @ 0:49
bezels here are really really slim ▶ Redmi Watch 5: Why You SHOULD Buy This! @ 1:38
lock straps very easy to release put it back ▶ REDMI WATCH 5 GLOBAL ( is it different? CN ) 🤔 @ 1:17
real nice Square looking design rounded borders ▶ REDMI WATCH 5 GLOBAL ( is it different? CN ) 🤔 @ 0:58
5 ATM rating ▶ How Did We Miss This? Redmi Watch 5 Lite REVIEW 🔥 @ 2:56
feels premium with this aluminum alloy frame ▶ Redmi Watch 5: Why You SHOULD Buy This! @ 1:08
water protection fight atmosphere so go to the pool swim take showers won't be a problem ▶ REDMI WATCH 5 GLOBAL ( is it different? CN ) 🤔 @ 4:04
feels nice and premium to touch ▶ Redmi Watch 5: Why You SHOULD Buy This! @ 1:12
not heavy at all ▶ Redmi Watch 5: Why You SHOULD Buy This! @ 1:17
It's lightweight ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Active - Worth It at $25? | Full Unboxing & Ha @ 0:16
it's quick release so you can easily swap it out to match your style ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The BEST budget smartwatch or a LETDOW @ 1:32
they are 20 mm replaceable bands so you can easily swap them out for leather metal or colorful options ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Active: Is This $33 Smartwatch Worth It? @ 1:31
looks and feels amazing ▶ Redmi Watch 5: Why You SHOULD Buy This! @ 14:16
use any universal 22 mm belt ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Active - Worth It at $25? | Full Unboxing & Ha @ 7:35
the flat edges also gives it a Sleek modern Vibe almost reminiscent of the Apple watch but with xiaomi signature touch ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Active: Is This $33 Smartwatch Worth It? @ 1:06
it still feels premium on the wrist ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The BEST budget smartwatch or a LETDOW @ 0:46
they are pretty slim compared to most budget wearables ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Active: Is This $33 Smartwatch Worth It? @ 3:15
looks good actually not really bad ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Active - Worth It at $25? | Full Unboxing & Ha @ 4:12
the silicone straps are soft lightweight and Incredibly comfortable for all day wear ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Active: Is This $33 Smartwatch Worth It? @ 1:25
the design on the redmi watch 5 Active feels great on the hand on the wrist because it's lightweight about 42 G and it's also stylish without overdoing it whether you're at the gym or in a casual office setting this watch fits right in ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Active: Is This $33 Smartwatch Worth It? @ 1:40
ipx8 water resistance rating this means it's Splash resistant and safe for showers or pools ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Active: Is This $33 Smartwatch Worth It? @ 4:23
Lightweight (33g without strap) due to aluminum alloy frame ▶ Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 (review) l Best Smartwatch UNDER 100$ ? @ 0:41
the redmi watch 5 Active delivers quite well the flat display and minimalist chassis gives it a clean modern look ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Active: Is This $33 Smartwatch Worth It? @ 0:53
it also has 5 ATM water resistance meaning it's suitable for 18 water sports like swimming kaying and even paddle boarding ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The BEST budget smartwatch or a LETDOW @ 5:08
Water resistant up to 5 ATM ▶ Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 (review) l Best Smartwatch UNDER 100$ ? @ 1:05
20 mm TPU strap with quick release feature ▶ Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 (review) l Best Smartwatch UNDER 100$ ? @ 1:10
the cable specifications are exactly the same as they used to be with Generation 4 and Generation 3 and are absolutely the same as the Mi bound series from the last couple of generations meaning that if you have the redmy watch 5 and your girlfriend is relying on the let's say Mi band 9 or the Mi band 9 Pro you can share the same kind of cable when you're traveling ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Still the BEST Value Smartwatch of 202 @ 6:26
impressively lightweight at just 33 G and super slim measuring only 11 mm thick ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Is This the Best Budget Smartwatch of @ 1:29
very stable it's light and you don't really feel it ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Is It the Best Budget Smartwatch!? @ 3:08
58m rating ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Is It the Best Budget Smartwatch!? @ 2:02
nice and Sleek design ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Still the BEST Value Smartwatch of 202 @ 3:15
5 ATM water resistant ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Still the BEST Value Smartwatch of 202 @ 4:27
easily use it in the shower ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Is It the Best Budget Smartwatch!? @ 2:00
swapping the strap it's easy and xiaomi offers a variety of designs to choose from plus there is also a good selection of thirdparty straps available ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Is This the Best Budget Smartwatch of @ 1:42
water resistant so you can swim or shower with it without worry ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Is This the Best Budget Smartwatch of @ 6:32
aluminum frame ▶ Redmi Watch 5 - Tips & Tricks (Best Features) @ 0:26
5 ATM water resistance ▶ Redmi Watch 5 - Tips & Tricks (Best Features) @ 0:16

Battery Life (27)

battery which they are claiming it can last up to 25 days almost with the without the always on display which is quite amazing ▶ Apple Watch Killer! Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Unboxing English @ 0:52
you can get 11 days of battery life with always on display on which is also remarkable ▶ Apple Watch Killer! Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Unboxing English @ 5:09
it can last up to 1 month ▶ Apple Watch Killer! Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Unboxing English @ 1:07
long battery life ▶ The BEAST Alternative for Apple Watch - Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 @ 1:28
550 milliamp battery capacity up to 24 days battery life ▶ The BEAST Alternative for Apple Watch - Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 @ 10:25
managed to scrape about 11 or 12 days of use from a single charge ▶ Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Review | Best Budget Smartwatch For 202 @ 11:46
470 MH battery with up to 18 days of battery life ▶ How Did We Miss This? Redmi Watch 5 Lite REVIEW 🔥 @ 11:06
The battery life is pretty good ▶ Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active unboxing @ 2:12
excellent battery life ▶ Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Review | Best Budget Smartwatch For 202 @ 11:02
after 9 days, still had around 49% battery left ▶ Redmi Watch 5: Why You SHOULD Buy This! @ 9:15
24 days battery life claim ▶ Redmi Watch 5: Why You SHOULD Buy This! @ 0:11
will last for at least 15 days on a single charge with fairly heavy usage ▶ Redmi Watch 5: Why You SHOULD Buy This! @ 9:20
last around maybe 2 weeks in single charge ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Active - Worth It at $25? | Full Unboxing & Ha @ 6:41
it's not just marketing fluff ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Active: Is This $33 Smartwatch Worth It? @ 5:54
the battery life is excellent ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The BEST budget smartwatch or a LETDOW @ 6:30
the redmi watch 5 Active doesn't disappoint xiaomi claims up to 12 days of juice on this device with 480 Mah hour battery ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Active: Is This $33 Smartwatch Worth It? @ 5:46
charging this device back up is quick and painless thanks to the magnetic charging cable ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Active: Is This $33 Smartwatch Worth It? @ 6:11
Better battery life than most SmartWatches, including Apple and Samsung ▶ Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 (review) l Best Smartwatch UNDER 100$ ? @ 1:40
depending on your settings and usage which is still excellent compared to most SmartWatches ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The BEST budget smartwatch or a LETDOW @ 4:37
I last charge this device 5 days ago and because I just use it for notifications calls and tracking my steps I'm still up 65% ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Active: Is This $33 Smartwatch Worth It? @ 5:58
Long battery life (up to 24 days on a single charge with normal usage, up to 12 days with always-on display and heavy usage) ▶ Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 (review) l Best Smartwatch UNDER 100$ ? @ 1:20
close to one week usage with just a single charge ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Still the BEST Value Smartwatch of 202 @ 6:16
super long battery life for a smartwatch we are talking more than 3 weeks of typical use ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Is This the Best Budget Smartwatch of @ 0:23
really good battery life ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Is It the Best Budget Smartwatch!? @ 1:32
incredible 24 days battery life ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Is This the Best Budget Smartwatch of @ 6:19
faster charging times compared to a wireless charger ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Is This the Best Budget Smartwatch of @ 1:06
550 mAh battery and that should allow for 24 days of use ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Is It the Best Budget Smartwatch!? @ 0:17

Health Tracking (19)

reliable heart rate measurement ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The Budget SMARTWATCH CHAMPION of 2025 @ 4:39
multihealth monitoring ▶ The BEAST Alternative for Apple Watch - Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 @ 1:46
improved heart rate algorithm, 5.2% more accurate than the previous generation ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The Budget SMARTWATCH CHAMPION of 2025 @ 4:18
sleep monitoring 10% more accurate than the last gen redmi watch 4 ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The Budget SMARTWATCH CHAMPION of 2025 @ 6:07
improved heart rate and sleep tracking accuracies ▶ Redmi Watch 5: Why You SHOULD Buy This! @ 0:16
predicted the sleep start times fairly accurately ▶ Redmi Watch 5: Why You SHOULD Buy This! @ 8:04
lots of sleep insights are free ▶ Redmi Watch 5: Why You SHOULD Buy This! @ 8:28
this watch does a great job measuring your heart rate spo2 or your oxygen levels stress and sleep tracking ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Active: Is This $33 Smartwatch Worth It? @ 4:33
multiple sensors about health tracking and positioning a large 550 Mah hour battery ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Still the BEST Value Smartwatch of 202 @ 4:20
heart rate measuring is among the strengths of redmi watch 5 ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Still the BEST Value Smartwatch of 202 @ 0:59
All-day SpO2 tracker ▶ Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 (review) l Best Smartwatch UNDER 100$ ? @ 4:26
it has the most advanced set of sensors ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Still the BEST Value Smartwatch of 202 @ 1:04
the watch 5 is among the good ones detecting all the different sleep stages and rather close to being called reliable ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Still the BEST Value Smartwatch of 202 @ 1:44
many health features (heart rate, blood oxygen, sleep tracking, stress measurement, cycle tracking) ▶ Redmi Watch 5 - Tips & Tricks (Best Features) @ 3:18
set low and high heart rate alerts with all-day monitoring ▶ Redmi Watch 5 - Tips & Tricks (Best Features) @ 3:34
Advanced sleep monitoring ▶ Redmi Watch 5 - Tips & Tricks (Best Features) @ 3:46
all-day stress monitoring and relax reminders ▶ Redmi Watch 5 - Tips & Tricks (Best Features) @ 3:57
SpO2 support ▶ Redmi Watch 5 - Tips & Tricks (Best Features) @ 0:22
all-day blood oxygen tracking and alerts ▶ Redmi Watch 5 - Tips & Tricks (Best Features) @ 3:50

Connectivity (19)

it downloads really fast ▶ Apple Watch Killer! Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Unboxing English @ 9:54
independent gnss tracking like GPS ▶ The BEAST Alternative for Apple Watch - Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 @ 1:42
accurate GPS ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The Budget SMARTWATCH CHAMPION of 2025 @ 9:51
five system gnss for accurate location tracking ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The Budget SMARTWATCH CHAMPION of 2025 @ 0:04
Bluetooth connectivity ▶ The BEAST Alternative for Apple Watch - Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 @ 1:34
built-in GPS support ▶ How Did We Miss This? Redmi Watch 5 Lite REVIEW 🔥 @ 0:34
picked up location fairly quickly, and it has tracked me on the hiking trail pretty close to where we were ▶ Redmi Watch 5: Why You SHOULD Buy This! @ 12:09
built-in GPS ▶ How Did We Miss This? Redmi Watch 5 Lite REVIEW 🔥 @ 10:32
multi-system location tracking ▶ Redmi Watch 5: Why You SHOULD Buy This! @ 0:18
managed to keep track of location in dense vegetation ▶ Redmi Watch 5: Why You SHOULD Buy This! @ 12:30
Bluetooth coling is here powered by bluetooth 5.3 which ensures a stable connection with lower latency there are two microphones with noise cancellation and the call Quality is surprisingly decent even in noisy environments ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The BEST budget smartwatch or a LETDOW @ 2:08
the built-in satellite positioning system makes outdoor tracking very accurate ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The BEST budget smartwatch or a LETDOW @ 5:17
Great built-in GPS ▶ Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 (review) l Best Smartwatch UNDER 100$ ? @ 5:21
GPS data seems to be reliable ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Still the BEST Value Smartwatch of 202 @ 2:42
supports Bluetooth calling ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Is It the Best Budget Smartwatch!? @ 0:24
GPS support ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Is This the Best Budget Smartwatch of @ 0:28
Bluetooth calling ▶ Redmi Watch 5 - Tips & Tricks (Best Features) @ 0:26
GNSS (global navigation satellite system) ▶ Redmi Watch 5 - Tips & Tricks (Best Features) @ 0:10
connect earbuds or headphones for phone calls and listening to music ▶ Redmi Watch 5 - Tips & Tricks (Best Features) @ 2:00

Software/OS (18)

good companion app experience (competitions, calorie tracking, watch faces) ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The Budget SMARTWATCH CHAMPION of 2025 @ 10:26
nine editable shortcut icons ▶ The BEAST Alternative for Apple Watch - Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 @ 3:12
easily accessible quick settings page ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The Budget SMARTWATCH CHAMPION of 2025 @ 3:54
plenty of apps (training options, breathing modes, vitality score) ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The Budget SMARTWATCH CHAMPION of 2025 @ 12:06
extremely well optimized super smooth and easy to use ▶ How Did We Miss This? Redmi Watch 5 Lite REVIEW 🔥 @ 4:56
Hyper OS system on the Watch 5 has been buttery smooth ▶ Redmi Watch 5: Why You SHOULD Buy This! @ 3:33
Mi Fitness app interface is clean as well as minimal ▶ Redmi Watch 5: Why You SHOULD Buy This! @ 12:58
not had any stutters or software crashes ▶ Redmi Watch 5: Why You SHOULD Buy This! @ 3:35
one screen on the Watch 5 where you can see all of your widgets and key information ▶ Redmi Watch 5: Why You SHOULD Buy This! @ 4:05
Mi Fitness app is completely free to use without any paywalls or monthly subscription fees ▶ Redmi Watch 5: Why You SHOULD Buy This! @ 13:37
UI is pretty smooth ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Active - Worth It at $25? | Full Unboxing & Ha @ 6:25
all the data syncs neatly with the Mi fitness app giving you a holistic view of your health ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Active: Is This $33 Smartwatch Worth It? @ 4:40
you can also sync this watch with stava or Health Connect those apps will work well with this watch ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Active: Is This $33 Smartwatch Worth It? @ 4:43
Compatible with Android and iOS smartphones ▶ Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 (review) l Best Smartwatch UNDER 100$ ? @ 1:03
sha and Google Fit are both supported ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Still the BEST Value Smartwatch of 202 @ 9:03
Software looks great works like charm already very functional and full of customization options ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Still the BEST Value Smartwatch of 202 @ 8:00
Customizable app layout (icon view, icons with text, list layout) ▶ Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 (review) l Best Smartwatch UNDER 100$ ? @ 2:34
whether you have an Android or an iPhone, this is going to work perfectly well for you. ▶ How To Setup And Connect Redmi Watch 5 Active To Phone @ 0:15

Fitness Tracking (18)

many workout modes ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The Budget SMARTWATCH CHAMPION of 2025 @ 9:05
150 Plus Port modes ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The Budget SMARTWATCH CHAMPION of 2025 @ 0:11
150 plus workout modes ▶ The BEAST Alternative for Apple Watch - Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 @ 1:38
swim tracking on board ▶ How Did We Miss This? Redmi Watch 5 Lite REVIEW 🔥 @ 3:10
150 plus workout modes ▶ How Did We Miss This? Redmi Watch 5 Lite REVIEW 🔥 @ 9:54
excellent match between the Watch 5's average heart rate, maximum heart rate, as well as the calories against the Polar H10 chest strap during strength training ▶ Redmi Watch 5: Why You SHOULD Buy This! @ 10:46
good amount of running information extracted like training effect and trading load ▶ Redmi Watch 5: Why You SHOULD Buy This! @ 13:26
packed with more than 150 different activities ▶ Redmi Watch 5: Why You SHOULD Buy This! @ 6:36
The activities that you perform and track Outdoors can be accompanied by GPS tracking ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Still the BEST Value Smartwatch of 202 @ 2:31
Variety of running courses and other workout options ▶ Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 (review) l Best Smartwatch UNDER 100$ ? @ 5:46
comes with a lot of difference modes as well to track your activity like hiking cycling treadmill rope jumping swimming and more ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Is It the Best Budget Smartwatch!? @ 2:26
heart rate responsiveness during workouts is absolutely excellent, especially given the fact that here it is compared against the chest mounted tracker the polar h10 known to be among the really good ones ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Still the BEST Value Smartwatch of 202 @ 2:16
offer all day heart rate monitoring as well as sleep and stress tracking plus there are more than 150 Sports mods to choose from ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Is This the Best Budget Smartwatch of @ 4:53
Customizable workout settings (goals, reminders, intervals, AI Pacer, auto-pause) ▶ Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 (review) l Best Smartwatch UNDER 100$ ? @ 6:04
the inbuilt courses and the option to export the tracks ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Still the BEST Value Smartwatch of 202 @ 2:54
automatic workout detection ▶ Redmi Watch 5 - Tips & Tricks (Best Features) @ 4:48
many workout modes (water sports, outdoor activities, dance, winter sports, etc.) ▶ Redmi Watch 5 - Tips & Tricks (Best Features) @ 4:52
Advanced Health and workout Trucking ▶ Redmi Watch 5 - Tips & Tricks (Best Features) @ 0:20

Performance (9)

it turns on really fast ▶ Apple Watch Killer! Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Unboxing English @ 2:49
the watch is also really fast ▶ Apple Watch Killer! Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Unboxing English @ 12:01
check the smoothness ▶ Apple Watch Killer! Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Unboxing English @ 4:27
different sensors which are now more accurate than the redmi watch 4 ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The Budget SMARTWATCH CHAMPION of 2025 @ 1:46
pretty good hardware and software spec ▶ Redmi Watch 5: Why You SHOULD Buy This! @ 14:18
the redmi watch 5 Active is parted by new xiaomi high po which is bodyy smooth and Incredibly responsive ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Active: Is This $33 Smartwatch Worth It? @ 3:51
it has an amazing display solid battery life and great Fitness tracking ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The BEST budget smartwatch or a LETDOW @ 8:37
improved sensors for more accurate measurements ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Is This the Best Budget Smartwatch of @ 0:34
interacting with the redmi watch 5 is a smooth experience ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Is This the Best Budget Smartwatch of @ 1:53

Value for Money (9)

unbeatable user experience for its price under 5,300 pesos around $92 ▶ The BEAST Alternative for Apple Watch - Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 @ 0:12
in this price range you get this type of Smartwatch which is very fast and smooth ▶ Apple Watch Killer! Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Unboxing English @ 6:55
priced at just 3,399 ▶ How Did We Miss This? Redmi Watch 5 Lite REVIEW 🔥 @ 0:40
balancing power requirements and battery consumption really well is really impressive at this price point ▶ Redmi Watch 5: Why You SHOULD Buy This! @ 9:33
around $30 or a little bit less than $30 ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Active - Worth It at $25? | Full Unboxing & Ha @ 0:30
it could also pass for a smart watch that cost twice as much ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Active: Is This $33 Smartwatch Worth It? @ 1:14
pretty good for the price ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Active - Worth It at $25? | Full Unboxing & Ha @ 8:42
all of this comes at a price of just over 100 bucks ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Is This the Best Budget Smartwatch of @ 0:39
among the best fitness trackers with GPS support at the given price point ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Still the BEST Value Smartwatch of 202 @ 2:57

Cons (103)

Features (31)

Do Not Disturb automatic activation disabled by default and warns about battery consumption ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The Budget SMARTWATCH CHAMPION of 2025 @ 7:22
microphone issues during calls (people on the other side report unclear sound) ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The Budget SMARTWATCH CHAMPION of 2025 @ 13:16
for some watch faces there is a stock always on display that you can choose from so we have almost six tees of always on display because some of the watch faces does not come with their proprietary always on display theme ▶ Apple Watch Killer! Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Unboxing English @ 10:47
does not turn on do not disturb mode automatically while sleeping ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The Budget SMARTWATCH CHAMPION of 2025 @ 6:48
Emojis won't show on the message ▶ REDMI WATCH 5 GLOBAL ( is it different? CN ) 🤔 @ 9:37
not many of these watch faces are actually customizable and the ones that you can customize are only slightly customizable ▶ Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Review | Best Budget Smartwatch For 202 @ 4:33
walkie-talkie the global version doesn't have it neither ▶ REDMI WATCH 5 GLOBAL ( is it different? CN ) 🤔 @ 7:19
calculator and some games utilities this you don't have it on the global version ▶ REDMI WATCH 5 GLOBAL ( is it different? CN ) 🤔 @ 8:17
xiaomi smart assistant we don't have it on the global version ▶ REDMI WATCH 5 GLOBAL ( is it different? CN ) 🤔 @ 7:11
connected to iPhone add don't see the quick reply messages option to reject the call ▶ REDMI WATCH 5 GLOBAL ( is it different? CN ) 🤔 @ 9:58
Speaker gets decently loud, but not very loud ▶ How Did We Miss This? Redmi Watch 5 Lite REVIEW 🔥 @ 8:48
only on Android you have the feature to add music you cannot do that on the iPhone ▶ REDMI WATCH 5 GLOBAL ( is it different? CN ) 🤔 @ 10:47
Alexa cannot play music or start workouts ▶ How Did We Miss This? Redmi Watch 5 Lite REVIEW 🔥 @ 7:43
Ali pay and WeChat we don't have it on the global version ▶ REDMI WATCH 5 GLOBAL ( is it different? CN ) 🤔 @ 7:38
no Voice Assistant support ▶ Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Review | Best Budget Smartwatch For 202 @ 8:24
Mi AI assistant we don't have it on the global version ▶ REDMI WATCH 5 GLOBAL ( is it different? CN ) 🤔 @ 7:27
The raise to wake function is quite slow ▶ Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active unboxing @ 4:49
pretty basic stuff sadly you can check out any messages that have appeared on your smartphone but as you can see there all you can then do is dismiss you can't reply to most of them ▶ Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Review | Best Budget Smartwatch For 202 @ 6:32
no way to reply to text messages, nor even preset messages ▶ Redmi Watch 5: Why You SHOULD Buy This! @ 5:15
another thing I don't love is the lack of quick replies for notifications you can see messages but you can't respond to them no preset responses no Emojis and definitely no onc screen keyboard ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The BEST budget smartwatch or a LETDOW @ 7:16
you can't respond to them from the watch ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Active: Is This $33 Smartwatch Worth It? @ 5:05
no turn-by-turn navigation or any form of maps ▶ Redmi Watch 5: Why You SHOULD Buy This! @ 6:06
oh and notifications still no quick replies not even emojis let alone a full keyboard ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The BEST budget smartwatch or a LETDOW @ 4:11
it's LCD so not always on display ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Active: Is This $33 Smartwatch Worth It? @ 3:34
it's missing some key features like NFC eim and quick replies for messages ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The BEST budget smartwatch or a LETDOW @ 8:44
lack of actionable notifications ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Still the BEST Value Smartwatch of 202 @ 9:19
the space for music is limited sort of enough for 30 to maybe 50 MP3 files with good quality ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Still the BEST Value Smartwatch of 202 @ 7:20
No voice assistant (e.g., Alexa) ▶ Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 (review) l Best Smartwatch UNDER 100$ ? @ 2:00
Cannot reply to messages ▶ Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 (review) l Best Smartwatch UNDER 100$ ? @ 2:26
you can't reply to messages directly on the watch and you can't view or store pictures either ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Is This the Best Budget Smartwatch of @ 6:49
keep in mind that some watch faces will default to a few pre-design options when this feature is enabled ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Is This the Best Budget Smartwatch of @ 3:07

Connectivity (20)

no support for LTE or eSIM in the global version ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The Budget SMARTWATCH CHAMPION of 2025 @ 12:42
takes time to fetch location initially (though resolves when connected to phone) ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The Budget SMARTWATCH CHAMPION of 2025 @ 9:51
interconnectivity with other xiaomi devices be able to control some other ones that are on the same ecosystem we don't have that right here ▶ REDMI WATCH 5 GLOBAL ( is it different? CN ) 🤔 @ 7:49
some bits that you won't find on here that you will find on more premium Smartwatch alternatives for instance there's no NFC contactless payment Shenanigans ▶ Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Review | Best Budget Smartwatch For 202 @ 8:05
the GPS takes a bit of time to connect ▶ Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active unboxing @ 5:24
jagged GPS lines ▶ Redmi Watch 5: Why You SHOULD Buy This! @ 12:16
no NFC payments or voice assistant ▶ Redmi Watch 5: Why You SHOULD Buy This! @ 5:46
uses a Bluetooth connection from phone; doesn't have LTE or cellular options ▶ Redmi Watch 5: Why You SHOULD Buy This! @ 5:31
there's no option for Direct USB transfer so all files must be sent via Mi fitness app over Bluetooth which isn't quickest process ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The BEST budget smartwatch or a LETDOW @ 2:58
file transfer is Bluetooth only that means transparent music to the watch takes longer compared to devices that support faster transfer methods like cable or other Wireless options ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The BEST budget smartwatch or a LETDOW @ 2:45
If You're Expecting NFC or eim on this watch you might be disappointed this features are only available on the Chinese version and work exclusively in China ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The BEST budget smartwatch or a LETDOW @ 4:01
transferring 164 megabytes of Music took me nearly 40 minutes ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The BEST budget smartwatch or a LETDOW @ 3:31
one thing missing from this watch is NFC and eim support that means no contactless payments and no Standalone connectivity ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The BEST budget smartwatch or a LETDOW @ 6:52
file transfer can only be done via Bluetooth using the Mi fitness app and it's slow ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The BEST budget smartwatch or a LETDOW @ 7:48
you also do not have GPS on here so there's no true accurate location or route tracking or it just depends on your smartphone connected for that data ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Active: Is This $33 Smartwatch Worth It? @ 6:45
the global version of Ry watch 5 does not have e support therefore LTE connectivity ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Still the BEST Value Smartwatch of 202 @ 4:47
no LTE edition globally ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Still the BEST Value Smartwatch of 202 @ 9:34
slow transfer speeds and no ability to connect other Bluetooth peripherals such as external trackers ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Still the BEST Value Smartwatch of 202 @ 7:37
the absence of Wi-Fi function for faster file transfers ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Still the BEST Value Smartwatch of 202 @ 9:23
No NFC support (no contactless payments) ▶ Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 (review) l Best Smartwatch UNDER 100$ ? @ 1:53

Design & Comfort (14)

a bit thicker than redmi watch 4 ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The Budget SMARTWATCH CHAMPION of 2025 @ 2:51
eerie similarity to Apple watch ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The Budget SMARTWATCH CHAMPION of 2025 @ 1:10
noticeable bezels due to flat display ▶ How Did We Miss This? Redmi Watch 5 Lite REVIEW 🔥 @ 3:58
no super protective Sapphire screen ▶ Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Review | Best Budget Smartwatch For 202 @ 1:40
no specification provided for what materials have been used for the display ▶ Redmi Watch 5: Why You SHOULD Buy This! @ 1:52
fully plasticky actually. Fully plastic build and the materials are pretty cheap ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Active - Worth It at $25? | Full Unboxing & Ha @ 2:54
couldn't find anything official when it comes to IP rating for dust as well as water protection ▶ Redmi Watch 5: Why You SHOULD Buy This! @ 3:01
mechanism to tighten the strap is really fiddly ▶ Redmi Watch 5: Why You SHOULD Buy This! @ 2:30
wouldn't take this for severe rugged outdoor activity ▶ Redmi Watch 5: Why You SHOULD Buy This! @ 2:03
on my wrist it does feel quite big which might be something to consider if you have smaller wrists ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The BEST budget smartwatch or a LETDOW @ 0:52
the redm watch 5 is almost 1 mm thicker making it feel a bit bulkier on the wrist ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The BEST budget smartwatch or a LETDOW @ 1:09
display seems to get the curved glass treatment not as flat as it is with watch 4 which is definitely bad news in case you want to add a screen protector on top ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Still the BEST Value Smartwatch of 202 @ 3:25
magnetic band is that I don't think it's the most stable one every now and then it would just get loose because I did something that pushed force on that wrist so I would say it's not the most stable one ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Is It the Best Budget Smartwatch!? @ 2:53
the too big display ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Still the BEST Value Smartwatch of 202 @ 9:28

Software/OS (11)

weirdest tech product reviewed (explained further as software issues) ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The Budget SMARTWATCH CHAMPION of 2025 @ 0:23
Hyper OS has software issues ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The Budget SMARTWATCH CHAMPION of 2025 @ 11:06
issue with the display (explained later as software related) ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The Budget SMARTWATCH CHAMPION of 2025 @ 3:18
the global version doesn't let you download apps as you can with the Chinese version ▶ REDMI WATCH 5 GLOBAL ( is it different? CN ) 🤔 @ 8:24
on the global version it doesn't show you the market apps ▶ REDMI WATCH 5 GLOBAL ( is it different? CN ) 🤔 @ 11:47
no way of downloading extra apps ▶ Redmi Watch 5: Why You SHOULD Buy This! @ 6:14
catch all the recorded files stay on the watch and I couldn't find way to access them through the Mi fitness app or way to share them ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Is This the Best Budget Smartwatch of @ 5:30
Mi Fitness app is not yet as good as the Zep app ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Still the BEST Value Smartwatch of 202 @ 8:28
don't get too excited yet there are only few additional apps available at the moment hopefully xiaomi will expand the selection over time ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Is This the Best Budget Smartwatch of @ 4:43
Sometimes before you actually get to this page, the app might just freeze. I don't know why, but you might just run into some error and the app may not just be working. ▶ How To Setup And Connect Redmi Watch 5 Active To Phone @ 3:00
if yours is not working, you can just try the whole process again. Like I said, the app is quite buggy, so you might actually run into some errors. ▶ How To Setup And Connect Redmi Watch 5 Active To Phone @ 4:58

Fitness Tracking (8)

inconsistent heart rate tracking during cycling (increased heart rate when slowing down) ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The Budget SMARTWATCH CHAMPION of 2025 @ 9:27
fairly simple stripped down stuff compared with dedicated Fitness SmartWatches ▶ Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Review | Best Budget Smartwatch For 202 @ 9:45
not super accurate compared with some premium dedicated Fitness SmartWatches it won't track your distance run down to the exact meter ▶ Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Review | Best Budget Smartwatch For 202 @ 10:22
won't track any multi-sport activities like triathlons ▶ Redmi Watch 5: Why You SHOULD Buy This! @ 6:55
one minor drawback here is there is no swim tracking ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Active: Is This $33 Smartwatch Worth It? @ 4:19
calories expended is lower than the chest trap for cycling ▶ Redmi Watch 5: Why You SHOULD Buy This! @ 10:24
total calories expended is quite a lot higher than the Garmin for running ▶ Redmi Watch 5: Why You SHOULD Buy This! @ 11:28
counts steps a teensy bit less than other wearables on some days, and quite a lot less on others ▶ Redmi Watch 5: Why You SHOULD Buy This! @ 7:28

Performance (6)

touch lag present at some places in the operating system ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The Budget SMARTWATCH CHAMPION of 2025 @ 11:28
the internal memory is 164 MB which is kind of low ▶ Apple Watch Killer! Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Unboxing English @ 0:30
lack of 60 FPS animations despite 60Hz display ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The Budget SMARTWATCH CHAMPION of 2025 @ 11:15
if you open up the widgets panel it looks a little bit sluggish ▶ Apple Watch Killer! Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Unboxing English @ 9:25
we do not get any animation watch faces which is quite disappointing because I believe the processor is not that powerful powerful ▶ Apple Watch Killer! Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Unboxing English @ 8:37
significant lag initially when accepting calls ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The Budget SMARTWATCH CHAMPION of 2025 @ 12:46

Battery Life (5)

it will drain the battery life ▶ Apple Watch Killer! Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Unboxing English @ 5:07
Ultra battery saver mode too restrictive ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The Budget SMARTWATCH CHAMPION of 2025 @ 14:19
battery life less than advertised (2-3 days with features enabled, excluding always on display) ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The Budget SMARTWATCH CHAMPION of 2025 @ 13:53
always on mode drains battery almost 50% faster ▶ How Did We Miss This? Redmi Watch 5 Lite REVIEW 🔥 @ 5:47
charging cable which is connected magnetically though I feel like these systems are a bit of a pain for myself because yes I had to look for them quite often because it isn't a universal thing ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: Is It the Best Budget Smartwatch!? @ 0:46

Health Tracking (4)

Advanced sleep tracking turned off by default, missing out on features ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The Budget SMARTWATCH CHAMPION of 2025 @ 7:46
stress monitoring slow and sensitive to movement ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The Budget SMARTWATCH CHAMPION of 2025 @ 4:55
occasional odd erroneous reading ▶ Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Review | Best Budget Smartwatch For 202 @ 8:39
the trackings are not really good like sleep tracking or heart rate monitoring… they are not good… they will give you 95% accurate result ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Active - Worth It at $25? | Full Unboxing & Ha @ 7:53

Display (4)

adaptive brightness a bit slow ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Review: The Budget SMARTWATCH CHAMPION of 2025 @ 3:31
could be a little brighter ▶ How Did We Miss This? Redmi Watch 5 Lite REVIEW 🔥 @ 4:27
no auto brightness mode the LCD display and the lack of always on display might turn off AMOLED purist ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Active: Is This $33 Smartwatch Worth It? @ 6:38
I wish there was auto brightness mode on this device ▶ Redmi Watch 5 Active: Is This $33 Smartwatch Worth It? @ 3:37

Review sources

Redmi Watch 5 Review: The Budget SMARTWATCH CHAMPION of 2025? by uncover+ — 32 pros, 19 cons
Redmi Watch 5: Why You SHOULD Buy This! by The Wearableist — 32 pros, 14 cons
Redmi Watch 5 Review: Still the BEST Value Smartwatch of 2025? by TechMishka — 26 pros, 9 cons
Redmi Watch 5 Active: Is This $33 Smartwatch Worth It? by Oscarmini — 27 pros, 6 cons
Apple Watch Killer! Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Unboxing English by OF Tech — 27 pros, 5 cons
Redmi Watch 5 Review: Is This the Best Budget Smartwatch of 2025? 😲 by Nikolay Tanev — 28 pros, 4 cons
Redmi Watch 5 - Tips & Tricks (Best Features) by HowToDevices — 28 pros, 0 cons
Redmi Watch 5 Review: The BEST budget smartwatch or a LETDOWN? by Wise Tech Buys — 16 pros, 11 cons
Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 (review) l Best Smartwatch UNDER 100$ ? by The Product Reviewer — 23 pros, 3 cons
How Did We Miss This? Redmi Watch 5 Lite REVIEW 🔥 by Tech Singh — 20 pros, 5 cons
REDMI WATCH 5 GLOBAL ( is it different? CN ) 🤔 by SMARTECHPLUS — 12 pros, 11 cons
Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Review | Best Budget Smartwatch For 2025? by Tech Spurt — 10 pros, 8 cons
The BEAST Alternative for Apple Watch - Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 - with 24 Days Battery Life by KNACKSKILL — 17 pros, 0 cons
Redmi Watch 5 Review: Is It the Best Budget Smartwatch!? by Concept Creator — 10 pros, 2 cons
Redmi Watch 5 Active - Worth It at $25? | Full Unboxing & Hands-On Review by RandomRepairs — 9 pros, 2 cons
How To Setup And Connect Redmi Watch 5 Active To Phone by Bscholarly TV — 6 pros, 2 cons
Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active unboxing by Vy Vo Xuan — 3 pros, 2 cons

Frequently asked questions

Is the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 worth buying?

Based on 17 independent YouTube reviews, the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 scores 4/5 with 326 positive and 103 negative points mentioned by reviewers, placing it #4 in the Smartwatches category.

What do reviewers like most about the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5?

The most praised aspects are features, display, design & comfort — Features (88 mentions), Display (62 mentions), Design & Comfort (57 mentions).

What are the most common complaints about the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5?

Reviewers most frequently criticize features, connectivity — Features (31 mentions), Connectivity (20 mentions).

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