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AmazFit Active Edge vs Redmi Watch 5

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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AmazFit Active Edge

AmazFit Active Edge

  • Screen: 360 × 360 pixels; 277 ppi.
  • Runs Zepp OS 2.0.
  • 370 mAh battery capacity.
  • Bluetooth 5.2.
  • 10 ATM.
KSh 17,000Out of Stock
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Redmi Watch 5

Redmi Watch 5

  • Screen: 432 × 514 pixels; 324 ppi.
  • Runs Xiaomi HyperOS.
  • Bluetooth 5.3 connection.
  • 550 mAh battery capacity.
  • 164 MB locally available.
KSh 15,680In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Redmi Watch 5 lasts longer between charges (24 days typical), is lighter to wear all day and has a larger 2.07-inch, sharper OLED screen, while the AmazFit Active Edge is swimproof to 100 m, offers 10 ATM water resistance and syncs with apps such as Strava.

Display

AmazFit Active Edge
360 × 360 pixels; 277 ppi
Redmi Watch 5
432 × 514 pixels; 324 ppi

Software

AmazFit Active Edge
Runs Zepp OS 2.0
Redmi Watch 5
Runs Xiaomi HyperOS

Capacity

AmazFit Active Edge
370 mAh battery capacity
Redmi Watch 5
550 mAh battery capacity

Portability

AmazFit Active Edge
54 g
Redmi Watch 5
About 33.5 g

Connections

AmazFit Active Edge
Bluetooth 5.2
Redmi Watch 5
Bluetooth 5.3

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

AmazFit Active Edge

  • Swimproof: water resistant to 100 m (vs 50 m).
  • Syncs with third-party apps such as Strava and Apple Health.
  • Water resistant to 10 ATM (vs 5 ATM).

Redmi Watch 5

  • Longer battery life: up to 24 days in typical use (vs 16).
  • Bigger battery: 550 mAh (vs 370 mAh).
  • OLED display (vs LCD).
  • Sharper screen: 324 ppi (vs 277 ppi).
  • Larger 2.07-inch screen (vs 1.32-inch).
  • Lighter: about 33.5 g (vs 54 g).

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6 priorities selected.
How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityAmazFit Active EdgeRedmi Watch 5
Battery life370 mAh battery550 mAh battery
Portability54 gAbout 33.5 g
Display1.32-inch LCD display, 277 ppi2.07-inch OLED display, 60 Hz, 324 ppi
SoftwareZepp OS 2.0Xiaomi HyperOS
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.3
Water resistance10 ATM5 ATM

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit Active EdgeRedmi Watch 5
Display1.32-inch TFT2.07-inch AMOLED
Screen resolution360 × 360 pixels; 277 ppi432 × 514 pixels; 324 ppi
Display protection2.5D tempered glass; anti-fingerprint coating—
Display features—60 Hz refresh rate; 82% screen-to-body ratio

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit Active EdgeRedmi Watch 5
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2 BLEBluetooth 5.3
Positioning / GNSSBuilt-in GPS; GLONASS; Galileo; BeiDou; QZSSGPS; Galileo; GLONASS; BeiDou; QZSS
Network / cellular—Bluetooth-connected smartphone
Wi-Fi—No
NFC—NFC (China only)

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit Active EdgeRedmi Watch 5
BrandAmazfitRedmi
ModelAmazFit Active EdgeRedmi Watch 5
DimensionsApproximately 46 × 46 × 12 mm without heart-rate sensor base; 13 mm including sensor base47.5 × 41.1 × 11.3 mm, excluding strap and protrusions
Weight34 g without band; 54 g with bandApproximately 33.5 g without strap
Build materialsDual-colour plasticAluminum-alloy frame
Wrist size140–205 mm135–205 mm
Strap / band22 mm translucent TPU; pin buckleTPU
Controls / buttons4 buttons; touchscreenStainless-steel rotating crown; touchscreen
Announced—2024, November 27

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit Active EdgeRedmi Watch 5
Operating systemZepp OS 2.0Xiaomi HyperOS
Storage—164 MB locally available

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit Active EdgeRedmi Watch 5
CallingPhone-call notifications and Android quick replies when pairedBluetooth calling with a connected smartphone
Speaker—Supported
Microphone—2 microphones

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit Active EdgeRedmi Watch 5
SensorsBioTracker PPG; accelerometer; gyroscopeHeart-rate and blood-oxygen sensor; accelerometer; gyroscope; ambient-light sensor; electronic compass
Health & wellness features24-hour heart rate, SpO₂ and stress; one-tap measurement; PAI; breathing exercises; menstrual-cycle tracking; heart-rate, low SpO₂ and stress alertsAll-day heart-rate, blood-oxygen and stress monitoring; breathing exercises; vitality score
Sleep trackingSleep stages including REM; naps; sleep schedule; sleep breathing quality; sleep scoreAll-day scientific sleep monitoring
Sports / workout modes130+ sports modesMore than 150 sports modes, including 18 water sports
Training & outdoor featuresZepp Coach; PeakBeats; track running; trajectory correction; virtual pacer; achievement prediction; training templates; interval training10 running courses; independent five-system GNSS

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit Active EdgeRedmi Watch 5
Battery capacity370 mAh550 mAh
Battery life16 days typical; 24 days Battery Saver; 10 days heavy; 20 hours continuous GPSUp to 24 days typical use
ChargingMagnetic chargingMagnetic charging cable
Water resistance10 ATM5 ATM
Durability / certificationsCertified for pressure, heat, cold, shock, humidity and impact resistance—

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit Active EdgeRedmi Watch 5
Phone compatibilityAndroid 7 or later; iOS 14 or laterAndroid 8.0 or later; iOS 12.0 or later
Companion appZeppMi Fitness
ColorsLava Black; Midnight Pulse; Mint GreenObsidian Black; Silver Gray; Lavender Purple

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit Active EdgeRedmi Watch 5
Case materialPlasticAluminum alloy
Pixels per inch277 ppi324 ppi
Charging timeApproximately 2 hours—
Packing listWatch with standard strap; magnetic charger; instruction manualWatch; magnetic charging cable; user manual
Smart recognition7 sports movements—
Third-party fitness appsadidas Running; Strava; komoot; Relive; Google Fit; Apple Health—
Peak brightness—1,500 nits HBM
color—Obsidian Black, Silver Gray, Lavender Purple
Release status—Available. Released 2025, January 15
Card slot—No
Camera—No
3.5 mm headphone jack—No
USB—No
Radio—No

Similarities

  • Both take calls over Bluetooth.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both go up to 205 mm (wrist size).

In summary

For most buyers the Redmi Watch 5 is the better buy; the AmazFit Active Edge makes sense if you want a swimproof build.

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