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OnePlus Watch 2 vs Xiaomi Watch 5

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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OnePlus Watch 2

OnePlus Watch 2

  • Screen: 466 × 466 pixels; 326 ppi.
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1; BES2700BP MCU processor.
  • 2 GB RAM in this version.
  • 32 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs Wear OS 4; RTOS.
KSh 29,500In Stock
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Xiaomi Watch 5

Xiaomi Watch 5

  • Screen: 480 × 480 pixels, 312 ppi.
  • Dual-core Snapdragon CPU processor.
  • 2 GB RAM in this version.
  • 32 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs Xiaomi HyperOS 3.
KSh 30,000Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

With the same Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 processor and 2 GB of RAM, the Xiaomi Watch 5 is the stronger choice: it lasts longer between charges (up to 6 days), is lighter to wear all day and has a brighter screen for outdoor use, while the OnePlus Watch 2 only syncs with apps such as Strava.

Display

OnePlus Watch 2
466 × 466 pixels; 326 ppi
Xiaomi Watch 5
480 × 480 pixels, 312 ppi

Software

OnePlus Watch 2
Runs Wear OS 4; RTOS
Xiaomi Watch 5
Runs Xiaomi HyperOS 3

Capacity

OnePlus Watch 2
500 mAh battery capacity
Xiaomi Watch 5
930 mAh battery capacity

Portability

OnePlus Watch 2
80 g
Xiaomi Watch 5
56 g

Sensors

OnePlus Watch 2
Accelerometer, gyroscope
Xiaomi Watch 5
PPG, accelerometer

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

OnePlus Watch 2

  • Syncs with third-party apps such as Strava and Apple Health.
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi (vs 2.4 GHz only).

Xiaomi Watch 5

  • Longer rated battery life: up to 6 days (vs 100 hours).
  • Bigger battery: 930 mAh (vs 500 mAh).
  • Brighter display: up to 1,500 nits (vs 600).
  • Lighter: 56 g (vs 80 g).
  • Stainless steel case and sapphire back (vs stainless steel case and glass back).
  • eSIM on cellular model.

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PriorityOnePlus Watch 2Xiaomi Watch 5
Battery life500 mAh battery930 mAh battery
Storage32 GB storage32 GB storage
Display1.43-inch OLED display, 326 ppi1.54-inch OLED display, 60 Hz, 312 ppi
PerformanceQualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 processorQualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 processor
Memory2 GB RAM2 GB RAM
SoftwareWear OS 4Xiaomi HyperOS 3

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Watch 2Xiaomi Watch 5
Display1.43-inch AMOLED1.54-inch AMOLED
Screen resolution466 × 466 pixels; 326 ppi480 × 480 pixels, 312 ppi
Display protection2.5D sapphire crystalSapphire crystal
Display features1000 nits (HBM)Up to 1,500 nits HBM brightness; 60 Hz refresh rate; 2.6 mm bezel; Always-On Display

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Watch 2Xiaomi Watch 5
Network / cellularNo cellular connectivityGSM, HSPA and LTE on cellular model
SIM / eSIMNoeSIM on cellular model; market and region dependent
Wi-FiWi-Fi 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz2.4 GHz Wi-Fi
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0 BLEBT/BLE 5.4
NFCSupportedSupported; availability varies by region
Positioning / GNSSDual-frequency L1 + L5; GPS; BeiDou; Galileo; GLONASS; QZSSBuilt-in dual-band GNSS: GPS L1+L5, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou and QZSS

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Watch 2Xiaomi Watch 5
BrandOnePlusXiaomi
ModelOnePlus Watch 2Xiaomi Watch 5
Announced2024, February 2626 December 2025
Dimensions47.0 × 46.6 × 12.1 mm; 13.65 mm including PPG sensor47 × 47 × 12.3 mm
WeightApproximately 49 g without strap; 80 g with strap56 g without strap
Build materialsStainless steel; PC and glass-fibre backSapphire-crystal front and rear sensor cover; 316L stainless-steel case
Wrist size140–210 mm135–205 mm
Strap / bandFluororubber; stainless-steel buckleFluororubber strap
Controls / buttonsTwo side buttons and touchscreenRotating crown; side button; touchscreen; gesture controls

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Watch 2Xiaomi Watch 5
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1; BES2700BP MCUQualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 (4 nm) plus BES2800 low-power processor (6 nm)
RAM2 GB2 GB
Storage32 GB32 GB
Operating systemWear OS 4; RTOSXiaomi HyperOS 3
CPU—Dual-core Snapdragon CPU

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Watch 2Xiaomi Watch 5
SpeakerSupportedSupported
MicrophoneSupportedSupported
CallingBluetooth calling with a connected smartphoneBluetooth calling through a connected smartphone; third-party app voice calls not supported

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Watch 2Xiaomi Watch 5
SensorsAccelerometer; gyroscope; optical heart-rate sensor; optical blood-oxygen sensor; geomagnetic sensor; ambient-light sensor; barometerPPG; accelerometer; gyroscope; ambient-light; electronic compass; barometer; EMG
Health & wellness featuresHeart rate; high and low heart-rate alerts; SpO₂ spot checks and all-day monitoring; stress; breathing exercisesOne-tap health assessment; all-day heart-rate, blood-oxygen and stress monitoring
Sleep trackingDeep, light and REM sleep; awake time; sleep score; breathing rate; SpO₂; snoring-risk assessmentHigh-precision sleep monitoring
Sports / workout modes100+ sports modes—
Training & outdoor featuresAerobic training effect; cardiorespiratory capacity; recovery time; heart-rate recovery; running form; track running—

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Watch 2Xiaomi Watch 5
Battery capacity500 mAh930 mAh lithium-ion polymer battery
Battery lifeUp to 100 hours smart mode; 48 hours heavy use; 12 days power saverSmart mode: up to 6 days; Smart AOD: 4 days; power saver: up to 18 days, 12 days normal detection, 7 days with AOD
ChargingCharging base with USB-C cableMagnetic pogo-pin charging dock; approximately 90 minutes to full charge
Water resistance5 ATM; IP685 ATM
Durability / certificationsMIL-STD-810H—

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Watch 2Xiaomi Watch 5
Phone compatibilityAndroid 8.0 or later; GMS 23.45.23 or later—
Companion appOHealthMi Fitness
ColorsBlack Steel; Radiant SteelBlack; Juniper Green

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Watch 2Xiaomi Watch 5
Case materialStainless steel—
Pixels per inch326 ppi—
Peak brightness600 nits default maximum—
Charging time60 minutes to 100%; 10 minutes for 24 hours of use—
Packing listWatch; charging base; strap; USB-C cable; safety guide; quick start guide—
Smart recognitionRunning; walking; cycling; swimming; rowing machine; elliptical—
Third-party fitness appsWear OS apps; Google apps; Google Health Connect; Strava—
Release statusAvailable. Released 2024, March 05—
Card slotNo—
CameraNo—
3.5 mm headphone jackNo—
USBNo—
RadioNo—
Network speedNo—
RTOS storage4 GB eMMC—

Similarities

  • Both use the Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 processor.
  • Both have 2 GB RAM.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both are water resistant to 50 m.
  • Both take calls over Bluetooth.
  • Both have OLED displays.

In summary

For most buyers the Xiaomi Watch 5 is the better buy; the OnePlus Watch 2 makes sense if you want syncing with apps such as Strava.

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