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Google Pixel Watch 2 vs Xiaomi Watch S5

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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Google Pixel Watch 2

Google Pixel Watch 2

  • Screen: 450 × 450 pixels.
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 with Cortex-M33 co-processor processor.
  • 2 GB RAM in this version.
  • 32 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs Wear OS 4.0.
KSh 26,500Out of Stock
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Xiaomi Watch S5

Xiaomi Watch S5

  • Screen: 480 × 480 pixels, 459 ppi.
  • Runs Xiaomi HyperOS 3.
  • 815 mAh battery capacity.
  • Bluetooth 5.4.
  • 5 ATM.
KSh 25,000Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Xiaomi Watch S5 lasts longer between charges (up to 21 days), works with Android phones and iPhones and has a larger 1.48-inch, sharper, brighter screen, while the Google Pixel Watch 2 takes ECG heart-rhythm readings, is lighter to wear all day and has a cellular option for calls without your phone.

Display

Google Pixel Watch 2
450 × 450 pixels
Xiaomi Watch S5
480 × 480 pixels, 459 ppi

Software

Google Pixel Watch 2
Runs Wear OS 4.0
Xiaomi Watch S5
Runs Xiaomi HyperOS 3

Battery capacity

Google Pixel Watch 2
306 mAh battery capacity
Xiaomi Watch S5
815 mAh battery capacity

Portability

Google Pixel Watch 2
31 g
Xiaomi Watch S5
About 46 g

Connections

Google Pixel Watch 2
Wi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 5.0
Xiaomi Watch S5
Bluetooth 5.4

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Google Pixel Watch 2

  • Lighter: 31 g (vs about 46 g).
  • ECG heart-rhythm readings.
  • Cellular option (LTE/5G models) for calls and data without your phone.

Xiaomi Watch S5

  • Longer rated battery life: up to 21 days (vs 24 hours).
  • Bigger battery: 815 mAh (vs 306 mAh).
  • Sharper screen: 459 ppi (vs 320 ppi).
  • Larger 1.48-inch screen (vs 1.2-inch).
  • Brighter display: up to 2,500 nits (vs 1,000).
  • Works with Android phones and iPhones.

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PriorityGoogle Pixel Watch 2Xiaomi Watch S5
Battery lifeUp to 24 hours per charge815 mAh battery
Portability31 gAbout 46 g
Display1.2-inch OLED display, 320 ppi1.48-inch OLED display, 459 ppi
SoftwareWear OS 4.0Xiaomi HyperOS 3
ConnectionsWi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.4
Battery capacity306 mAh battery815 mAh battery

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 2Xiaomi Watch S5
Display1.2-inch AMOLED with DCI-P3 colour, 320 ppi1.48-inch AMOLED
Screen resolution450 × 450 pixels480 × 480 pixels, 459 ppi
Display protectionCustom 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5Drop-resistant glass
Display featuresUp to 1,000 nits; Always-On Display1,500 nits HBM brightness; up to 2,500 nits peak brightness; wet-touch protection; ultra-narrow 2.6 mm bezel

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 2Xiaomi Watch S5
Network / cellular4G LTE and UMTS on LTE modelNo cellular connectivity
SIM / eSIMeSIM on LTE model—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 2.4 GHzNot supported
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Dual-mode Bluetooth BLE/BT 5.4
NFCSupportedSupported; payments availability varies by region
Positioning / GNSSGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou and QZSSBuilt-in dual-band five-system GNSS: GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou and QZSS
Ultra Wideband (UWB)Supported—

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 2Xiaomi Watch S5
BrandGoogleXiaomi
ModelGoogle Pixel Watch 2Xiaomi Watch S5 46mm
Announced4 October 202328 May 2026
Dimensions41 × 41 × 12.3 mm46.00 × 46.00 × 10.99 mm, excluding strap and protrusions
Weight31 g without bandApproximately 46 g without in-box strap
Build materials100% recycled aluminium housing316L stainless-steel watch body; stainless-steel, ceramic or forged-carbon bezel; glass cover
Wrist sizeSmall band: 130–175 mm; large band: 165–210 mmBlack/Silver: approximately 140–210 mm; Ceramic Blue/Jungle Green: approximately 135–205 mm
Strap / bandFluoroelastomer Active Band with soft-touch coating; small and large sizes includedBlack/Silver: fluororubber; Ceramic Blue: genuine leather; Jungle Green: fluororubber plus nylon braided strap
Controls / buttonsHaptic crown; side button; touchscreen; premium hapticsStainless-steel rotating crown; upper and lower buttons; touchscreen

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 2Xiaomi Watch S5
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 with Cortex-M33 co-processor—
CPUCortex-M33 co-processor—
RAM2 GB SDRAM—
Storage32 GB eMMC flash—
Operating systemWear OS 4.0Xiaomi HyperOS 3

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 2Xiaomi Watch S5
SpeakerBuilt-in speakerSupported
MicrophoneBuilt-in microphoneSupported
CallingBluetooth calling; LTE model supports cellular calling—

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 2Xiaomi Watch S5
SensorsCompass; altimeter; red and infrared SpO₂ sensors; multipurpose electrical sensors; multi-path optical heart-rate sensor; 3-axis accelerometer; gyroscope; ambient-light sensor; cEDA skin-conductance sensor; skin-temperature sensor; barometer; magnetometerHeart-rate sensor with blood-oxygen sensor; accelerometer; gyroscope; ambient-light sensor; electronic compass; barometer
Health & wellness featuresContinuous heart-rate tracking; SpO₂ monitoring; ECG app compatibility; cEDA body-response tracking; skin-temperature sensing; Fitbit health and activity insightsHeart-rate, blood-oxygen and stress monitoring; one-tap health check
Sleep trackingSleep stages and Sleep Score through FitbitEnhanced sleep monitoring
Sports / workout modesFitbit activity and workout tracking150+ sports modes
Training & outdoor featuresGPS workout tracking; Fitbit exercise metrics and Active Zone MinutesAdvanced outdoor-sports tracking; upgraded cycling mode; dual-band GNSS; Bluetooth power-meter connectivity
Safety & emergency featuresEmergency SOS; fall detection; Safety Check; Emergency Sharing and Medical ID features—

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 2Xiaomi Watch S5
Battery capacity306 mAh typical, built-in rechargeable lithium-ion815 mAh lithium-ion polymer battery
Battery lifeUp to 24 hours with Always-On DisplayLight use: up to 21 days; normal use: up to 14 days; AOD normal use: up to 9 days
ChargingUSB-C fast-charging cable; 0–50% in about 30 min, 0–80% in about 43 min, 0–100% in about 75 min2-pin magnetic charging dock
Water resistance5 ATM5 ATM
Durability / certifications5 ATM water resistance; Corning Gorilla Glass 5—

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 2Xiaomi Watch S5
Phone compatibilityMost phones running Android 9.0 or newer; Google Account requiredAndroid 8.0 or later; iOS 14.0 or later
Companion appGoogle Pixel Watch app; Fitbit app for health and fitnessMi Fitness
ColorsPolished Silver aluminium / Bay; Matte Black aluminium / Obsidian; Champagne Gold aluminium / Hazel; Polished Silver aluminium / PorcelainBlack; Silver; Ceramic Blue; Jungle Green

Similarities

  • Both have NFC.
  • Both are water resistant to 50 m.
  • Both have OLED displays.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Get the Xiaomi Watch S5 if you want longer battery life and a choice of Android phone or iPhone, or the Google Pixel Watch 2 if you would rather have ECG heart-rhythm readings and a lighter watch for all-day wear.

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