Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Watch in China, a square-dial smartwatch built around long battery life and everyday fitness tracking. The Redmi Watch pairs a 1.4-inch HD display with 7 sports modes, NFC payments and up to 12 days of battery backup, making it a budget wearable aimed at users who want fewer charges and more uptime.
Redmi Watch design and display
The Redmi Watch carries an attractive square dial with a 1.4-inch color HD display. The screen offers a resolution of 320x320 pixels and is protected by 2.5D glass.
Buyers can personalise the look with more than 100 watch faces, and the watch ships in three colours.
- 1.4-inch color HD display
- 320x320 pixel resolution
- 2.5D glass protection
- Black, white and navy blue colour options
Fitness and health tracking features
The smartwatch supports 7 sport modes, covering activities such as running, cycling and swimming. It also tracks the wearer's heart rate around the clock, monitoring from sleep to sleep.
NFC is built in for contactless payments, while call and message notifications keep you connected to your phone.
Battery and charging
A 230mAh battery powers the Redmi Watch. It delivers up to 12 days of backup in saver mode and 7 days in daily usage. A full charge takes 2 hours.
Redmi Watch price and availability
Xiaomi has priced the Redmi Watch at 299 Chinese Yuan, which is around Rs 3,400. The sale begins on December 1. There is no word yet on when, or if, the watch will arrive in India. For more from the brand, see our coverage of other Xiaomi devices.
Specifications at a glance
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Display | 1.4-inch color HD |
| Resolution | 320x320 pixels |
| Screen protection | 2.5D glass |
| Sports modes | 7 |
| Battery | 230mAh |
| Battery backup | 12 days (saver), 7 days (daily use) |
| Charge time | 2 hours |
| Price | 299 Yuan (around Rs 3,400) |
| Sale date | December 1 |
How the Mi Band 5 compares
For context, Xiaomi launched the global version of the Mi Band 5 in July. It uses a 1.1-inch AMOLED panel with a 126x29 pixel resolution, 16-bit color depth and a maximum brightness of 450 nits.
The Mi Band 5 includes a PPG heart rate sensor, a 3-axis accelerometer and a 3-axis gyroscope. It offers 24-hour heart rate and sleep monitoring, 11 sports modes and 5ATM water resistance, powered by a 125mAh battery.
