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Wearable comparison

Apple Watch SE 2 vs Xiaomi Watch S1

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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Apple Watch SE 2

Apple Watch SE 2

  • Screen: 40mm: 324 × 394 pixels; 44mm: 368 × 448 pixels.
  • Apple S8; 2-core Neural Engine processor.
  • 1 GB RAM in this version.
  • 32 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs watchOS 9.0, upgradable to watchOS 26.6.
KSh 28,500In Stock
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Xiaomi Watch S1

Xiaomi Watch S1

  • 53 g.
  • Screen: 466 × 466 pixels.
  • Runs Proprietary OS.
  • Wi-Fi 4 support.
  • 470 mAh battery capacity.
KSh 28,290In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Apple Watch SE 2 runs watchOS built around the iPhone, is lighter to wear all day and has a cellular option for calls without your phone and an eSIM, though it works only with an iPhone, while the Xiaomi Watch S1 lasts much longer between charges (12 days vs 18 hours), works with Android phones and iPhones and has a sharper screen.

Display

Apple Watch SE 2
40mm: 324 × 394 pixels; 44mm: 368 × 448 pixels
Xiaomi Watch S1
466 × 466 pixels

Software

Apple Watch SE 2
Runs watchOS 9.0, upgradable to watchOS 26.6
Xiaomi Watch S1
Runs Proprietary OS

Battery life

Apple Watch SE 2
Up to 18 hours per charge
Xiaomi Watch S1
470 mAh battery

Portability

Apple Watch SE 2
26.4 g
Xiaomi Watch S1
53 g

Connections

Apple Watch SE 2
Wi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 5.3
Xiaomi Watch S1
Wi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 5.2

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple Watch SE 2

  • Lighter: 26.4 g (vs 53 g).
  • eSIM.
  • Cellular option (LTE/5G models) for calls and data without your phone.

Xiaomi Watch S1

  • Longer battery life: up to 12 days (vs 18 hours).
  • Works with Android phones and iPhones.
  • Higher screen resolution: 466 × 466 (vs 324 × 394).

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PriorityApple Watch SE 2Xiaomi Watch S1
Battery lifeUp to 18 hours per charge470 mAh battery
Portability26.4 g53 g
DisplayOLED display1.43-inch OLED display, 60 Hz
SoftwarewatchOS 9.0Proprietary OS
ConnectionsWi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 5.3Wi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 5.2
Water resistance50 m5 ATM

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch SE 2Xiaomi Watch S1
DisplayRetina LTPO OLED1.43-inch AMOLED
Screen resolution40mm: 324 × 394 pixels; 44mm: 368 × 448 pixels466 × 466 pixels
Display protectionIon-X glassSapphire glass
Display features1000 nits (peak)Always-on display; 60 Hz

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch SE 2Xiaomi Watch S1
Network / cellularGSM / HSPA / LTENo cellular connectivity
SIM / eSIMeSIMNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/nIEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LEBluetooth 5.2
NFCSupported; Apple PaySupported; Mastercard payments (regional availability)
Positioning / GNSSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSSDual-band GPS; BeiDou; GLONASS; Galileo; QZSS

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch SE 2Xiaomi Watch S1
BrandAppleXiaomi
ModelApple Watch SE 2Xiaomi Watch S1
Announced2022, September 072021, December 28
Dimensions40mm: 40 × 34 × 10.7 mm; 44mm: 44 × 38 × 10.7 mm46.5 × 46.5 × 11 mm, excluding strap and protrusions
Weight40mm: GPS 26.4 g, GPS + Cellular 27.8 g; 44mm: GPS 32.9 g, GPS + Cellular 33.0 g53 g (1.87 oz)
Build materialsAluminum caseStainless-steel case; sapphire glass
Wrist size40mm: 130–200 mm; 44mm: 140–245 mm165.1–225.1 mm (leather); 149.8–233.8 mm (fluororubber)
Controls / buttonsDigital Crown with haptic feedback; side buttonDedicated sport button
Strap / band—Calfskin leather and fluororubber

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch SE 2Xiaomi Watch S1
ProcessorApple S8; 2-core Neural Engine—
CPU64-bit dual-core—
GPUPowerVR—
RAM1GB—
Storage32 GB—
Operating systemwatchOS 9.0, upgradable to watchOS 26.6Proprietary OS

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch SE 2Xiaomi Watch S1
SpeakerSupportedSupported
MicrophoneSupportedSupported
CallingBluetooth calling; cellular calling on GPS + Cellular modelsBluetooth calling with a connected smartphone

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch SE 2Xiaomi Watch S1
SensorsSecond-generation optical heart sensor; compass; always-on altimeter; high-g accelerometer; high-dynamic-range gyroscope; ambient light sensorHeart-rate and blood-oxygen sensor; accelerometer; gyroscope; geomagnetic sensor; atmospheric-pressure sensor; ambient-light sensor
Health & wellness featuresHeart Rate app; high and low heart-rate notifications; irregular rhythm notifications; Medications, Mindfulness and Noise appsHeart-rate, blood-oxygen, stress and breathing features; personal reference only
Sleep trackingSleep duration and sleep stagesSupported; short-nap data limitations apply
Sports / workout modesWorkout app with multiple workout types and automatic workout detection117 workout modes, including 19 professional modes
Training & outdoor featuresPace metrics; compass and BacktrackAutomatic detection of supported walking, outdoor running and treadmill activities
Safety & emergency featuresEmergency SOS; international emergency calling; Fall Detection; Crash Detection—

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch SE 2Xiaomi Watch S1
Battery lifeUp to 18 hours normal useUp to 12 days typical use; 24 days power-saving mode
ChargingMagnetic charging to USB-C cableWireless charging dock
Water resistance50 m; swimproof5 ATM
Battery capacity—470 mAh lithium-ion polymer

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch SE 2Xiaomi Watch S1
Phone compatibilityiPhone XS or later, including iPhone SE (2nd generation or later); iOS 18 or laterAndroid 6.0 or later; iOS 10.0 or later
Companion appApple Watch app on iPhoneMi Fitness
ColorsMidnight, Starlight, SilverBlack, Silver

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch SE 2Xiaomi Watch S1
Pixels per inch326 ppi326 ppi
Peak brightnessUp to 1,000 nits—
Cover / touchscreenSupported—
Charging timeAbout 1.5 hours to 80%—
Release statusAvailable. Released 2022, September 16Available. Released 2021, December 31
Model numbersA2722, A2723, A2724, A2727, A2856, A2725, A2726, A2855, watch6,10, watch6,11, watch6,12, watch6,13M2108W1
Card slotNoNo
CameraNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
USBNoNo
RadioNoNo
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900Not applicable
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - International, China, HK; HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - USA, LATAM, Canada—
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International, China, HK; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 25, 26, 39, 40, 41, 66 - USA, LATAM, Canada—
Network speedHSPA, LTENo
SAR (US)0.27 W/kg (head) 1.96 W/kg (body)—
SAR (EU)0.27 W/kg (head) 1.96 W/kg (body)—
Battery typeRechargeable lithium-ion—
Case material—316L stainless steel
Packing list—Watch; wireless charging dock; USB cable; user manual; additional fluororubber strap
Display—1.43-inch AMOLED; 466 × 466
Case and glass—Stainless steel case; sapphire glass
Positioning—Dual-band GNSS: GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo and QZSS
Workout modes—117 modes, including 19 professional modes; software dependent
Battery—470mAh lithium-ion polymer
Battery life—Up to 12 days typical use or 24 days power saving in manufacturer testing
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi—Bluetooth 5.2; 2.4GHz Wi-Fi
Dimensions—46.5 × 46.5 × 11mm, excluding strap and local protrusions
Water resistance—5 ATM; restrictions apply
Package contents—Watch, wireless charging dock, USB cable, manual and additional fluororubber strap

Similarities

  • Both support Wi-Fi 4.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both take calls over Bluetooth.
  • Both have OLED displays.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both have a speaker.

In summary

For most buyers the Xiaomi Watch S1 is the better buy; the Apple Watch SE 2 makes sense if you want a lighter watch for all-day wear.

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In-stock alternatives

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