Xiaomi Watch 5 is the best all-round Xiaomi smartwatch for Android wearers who want proper Wear OS apps without constant charging. Choose the S4 Sport for serious outdoor training, the S4 for lighter-value everyday wear, the S5 for longer battery life, or the Watch 2 Pro when familiar Google apps matter more than workout refinement.
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- Xiaomi smartwatches at a glance
- Best for Google apps - 1. Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro
- Best for outdoor training - 2. Xiaomi Watch S4 Sport
- Best all-rounder - 3. Xiaomi Watch 5
- Best for long battery life - 4. Xiaomi Watch S5
- Best value for everyday wear - 5. Xiaomi Watch S4
- Which Xiaomi smartwatch should you choose?
- Frequently asked questions
Xiaomi smartwatches at a glance
Xiaomi Watch 5 is the strongest all-rounder, while each alternative earns its place by solving a more specific need.
| Model | Best for | Deciding spec | Case size and weight | Case and cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro | Google apps | Wear OS | 47.6mm × 45.9mm × 11.8mm; 54.5g | Stainless steel |
| Xiaomi Watch S4 Sport | Recreational diving | 40m diving | 46.9mm × 46.9mm × 12.6mm; 49g | Titanium alloy; sapphire glass |
| Xiaomi Watch 5 | Wear OS battery life | 930mAh | 47mm × 47mm × 12.3mm; 56g | 316L stainless steel; sapphire glass |
| Xiaomi Watch S5 | Long battery life | 21 days | 46.00mm × 46.00mm × 10.99mm; approximately 46g | Stainless steel; tempered glass |
| Xiaomi Watch S4 | Interchangeable bezels | 15 days | 47.3mm × 47.3mm × 12.0mm; approximately 44.5g | Aluminium alloy; glass |
The deciding factor is whether you need full Wear OS access to Google apps or a simpler, lighter watch that stays comfortable for long stretches.
Best for Google apps - 1. Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro
Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro suits you when familiar Google services matter more than having Xiaomi’s most refined fitness watch.
Wear OS gives it the broad app experience that simpler Xiaomi HyperOS models cannot match. The Qualcomm Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 platform is paired with 2GB+32GB storage, while L1+L5 GPS supports more accurate positioning when tall buildings or tree cover make satellite tracking difficult.
Its physical design is less discreet. The stainless-steel case measures 47.6mm × 45.9mm × 11.8mm and weighs 54.5g, so you are likely to notice it more in bed or on a smaller wrist than the lighter S4. The 1.43-inch AMOLED display reaches up to 600 nits: usable for everyday glances, but well behind the brighter outdoor-focused alternatives here.
- Battery: up to 65 hours with Bluetooth use
- Water resistance: 5ATM
- Compatibility: Android 8.0 and above
- Price: Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro was £239.99 at the time of writing
Comfort depends heavily on the band. Silicone, nylon, leather, Milanese and metal options are available among Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro straps. Silicone makes sense for swimming and sweat-heavy workouts; nylon reduces the formal feel and is easier to wear through a full day.
Who it suits: an Android wearer who prioritises downloadable Google apps and smartwatch functions over the longest battery life.
Best for outdoor training - 2. Xiaomi Watch S4 Sport
Xiaomi Watch S4 Sport is the clear specialist if running, hiking, open-water use or recreational diving drives your decision.
It supplies the most useful GPS figure in this comparison: 26 hours of GPS workout tracking. That is the number to focus on if you enter long events or want to record a full day outdoors without rationing navigation. Dual-frequency five-system GNSS should also hold routes more cleanly through difficult terrain and built-up areas.
The hardware fits that role. Its titanium-alloy case and sapphire glass balance durability with a 49g weight, while the 2,200-nit AMOLED display is easier to read in strong sunlight. It carries 5ATM water resistance and supports recreational diving to 40m, rather than stopping at ordinary pool and shallow-water use.
- Case: 46.9mm × 46.9mm × 12.6mm
- Battery: 586mAh; approximately 15 days of typical Bluetooth use
- Software: Xiaomi HyperOS
- Price: Xiaomi Watch S4 Sport was £299.91 at the time of writing
This is still a substantial watch, so band choice can decide whether it remains pleasant once your wrist gets hot. Silicone, nylon, leather, Milanese, metal and titanium are available among Xiaomi Watch S4 Sport straps. Nylon is the lighter everyday-training choice; silicone is more practical when the watch will be soaked regularly.
Who it suits: runners, hikers and recreational divers who will use its specialist outdoor hardware often enough to justify the premium.
Best all-rounder - 3. Xiaomi Watch 5
Xiaomi Watch 5 offers the best balance of full smartwatch apps, strong navigation hardware and battery life for an Android wearer.
Its 930mAh battery supports six days in smart mode, making this the Wear OS choice when you do not want charging to become a nightly routine. You still get the practical reasons to choose Wear OS: Google apps, Google Wallet and a generous 2GB+32GB storage allocation.
Fitness hardware is credible rather than secondary. L1+L5 GPS helps produce steadier tracks around buildings, the 1.54-inch AMOLED display reaches up to 1,500 nits for clearer outdoor viewing, and there are more than 150 workout modes. The stainless-steel case, sapphire glass and 5ATM rating also make it suitable for pool and near-shore swimming.
There is a comfort trade-off. At 47mm × 47mm × 12.3mm and 56g, this is the heaviest watch in the shortlist. It is glanceable during exercise, but a smaller-wrist wearer or light sleeper may prefer the S4 family. A lighter band helps without changing the size of the case itself.
- Software: Wear OS by Google
- Compatibility: Android
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 and BES2800
- Price: Xiaomi Watch 5 was £269.99 at the time of writing
Silicone, nylon, leather, Milanese and metal options are available among Xiaomi Watch 5 straps. Nylon is the useful counterweight to the substantial steel case if you wear it for sleep tracking, while silicone is easier to rinse after running or swimming.
Who it suits: an Android user who wants one watch for apps, payments, fitness tracking and everyday wear, without accepting typical short Wear OS endurance.
Best for long battery life - 4. Xiaomi Watch S5
Xiaomi Watch S5 is the better choice when long-wear convenience matters more than a full catalogue of Wear OS apps.
Its 815mAh battery lasts up to 21 days, which changes the ownership experience: it can cover work, sleep tracking and regular exercise with far fewer charging interruptions. Xiaomi HyperOS 3 works with Android 8.0 and above or iOS 14.0 and above, so it is also less restrictive about phone choice than Watch 5.
The stainless-steel case measures 46.00mm × 46.00mm × 10.99mm and weighs approximately 46g. It is therefore thinner and lighter on the wrist than Watch 5, an advantage when you track sleep or simply dislike a bulky cuff under a coat sleeve.
The 1.48-inch AMOLED display peaks at 2,500 nits, helping maps and workout data remain readable in direct sunlight. It also offers more than 160 workout modes, standard five-system satellite positioning and 5ATM protection for pool and near-shore swimming.
- Display: 480 × 480 pixels
- Water resistance: 5ATM
- Software: Xiaomi HyperOS 3
- Price: Xiaomi Watch S5 was £149.99 at the time of writing
Silicone, nylon, leather, Milanese and metal options are available among Xiaomi Watch S5 straps. The lighter case makes leather or metal more manageable for work, while a quick switch to silicone gives you a more practical setup for the pool.
Who it suits: anyone who wants capable health, navigation and workout tools but values long intervals between charges more than Google apps.
Best value for everyday wear - 5. Xiaomi Watch S4
Xiaomi Watch S4 is the value pick for comfortable everyday tracking, especially if you want a choice of case sizes and interchangeable bezels.
The standard case weighs approximately 44.5g, the lowest listed weight in this comparison, and typical battery life reaches 15 days. That combination matters more than processor names when you want a watch that can stay on through commuting, exercise and sleep without becoming irritating.
Xiaomi HyperOS 2 supports Android 8.0 and above or iOS 14.0 and above. You also get more than 150 workout modes, five-system satellite positioning and 5ATM protection for pool and near-shore swimming. It lacks the specialist diving focus of the S4 Sport and the full Google app experience of Watch 5, but those omissions help keep it focused and accessible.
- Display: 1.43-inch AMOLED; 466 × 466 pixels
- Battery: 486mAh
- Standard case: 47.3mm × 47.3mm × 12.0mm
- Price: Xiaomi Watch S4 41mm was £129.99 and Xiaomi Watch S4 47mm was £129.99 at the time of writing
The case-size choice is important if you have a smaller wrist or plan to sleep in the watch. Silicone, nylon, leather, Milanese and metal options are available among Xiaomi Watch S4 41mm straps. The larger model has the same broad material choice plus titanium among Xiaomi Watch S4 47mm straps, giving it an extra lightweight metal option.
Who it suits: commuters, casual exercisers and sleep trackers who want useful smartwatch functions at a lower price, without the weight or charging pattern of Wear OS.
Which Xiaomi smartwatch should you choose?
Choose according to the software you need first, then narrow the answer by wrist comfort and the type of exercise you actually record.
- If you need full Google apps: choose Xiaomi Watch 5 for the better all-round balance, or Watch 2 Pro if familiar Google services are your overriding priority.
- If you run, hike or navigate for long periods: choose Xiaomi Watch S4 Sport; its known GPS workout endurance and brighter display make it the purposeful outdoor option.
- If charging less often matters most: choose Xiaomi Watch S5. Its simpler software is the compromise that enables much longer typical use.
- If you have a smaller wrist: start with Xiaomi Watch S4 in its smaller case rather than assuming the most capable watch will also be the most comfortable.
- If you swim or sweat heavily: prioritise 5ATM protection and pair the watch with silicone; it resists absorbed sweat and is easy to rinse.
- If you wear the watch to bed: case weight and thickness deserve more attention than display size. Xiaomi Watch S4 and S5 are easier long-wear prospects than the heavier Watch 5.
- If you want the best value: Xiaomi Watch S4 covers everyday health, workout and notification duties without making you pay for Wear OS or specialist diving hardware.
For most Android wearers, Xiaomi Watch 5 remains the rounded choice; the S4 Sport, S5 and S4 become better buys only when outdoor training, battery life or comfort clearly matters more than full smartwatch apps.
Frequently asked questions
These answers cover the connected features that may settle your choice once fit, battery life and training needs are clear.
Can I listen to music without taking my phone on a run?
Yes. Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro can play Spotify downloads with a Spotify Premium subscription, while Xiaomi Watch S4, Watch 5 and Watch S5 can play local music through connected Bluetooth headphones.
Do any of these Xiaomi watches support offline maps?
Yes. Xiaomi Watch 5 and Xiaomi Watch S5 support downloadable offline maps and route navigation, useful when you are following a route without phone signal.
Can I make and answer calls from the watch?
Yes. Xiaomi Watch S4, Watch 5 and Watch S5 support Bluetooth calls when connected to your phone; Watch 2 Pro LTE and S4 Sport can communicate independently when their mobile-service requirements are met.
Which Xiaomi watches support contactless payments?
Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro supports Google Pay and Xiaomi Watch 5 supports Google Wallet. Xiaomi Watch S4 and Watch S5 have NFC payment support, although availability depends on your region, bank and card network.
What is the difference between Xiaomi Watch 5 and Redmi Watch 5?
Xiaomi Watch 5 is a round Wear OS watch with Google apps, Google Wallet, offline maps, 2GB+32GB storage and Android-only compatibility. Redmi Watch 5 is a square Xiaomi HyperOS watch with 164MB storage, up to 24 days of typical battery life and support for Android 8.0 or iOS 12.0 and above.
