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OnePlus Watch 2R vs Xiaomi Watch S5

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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OnePlus Watch 2R

OnePlus Watch 2R

  • 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 28,500In 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 is lighter to wear all day, while the OnePlus Watch 2R syncs with apps such as Strava and takes calls from the wrist.

Display

OnePlus Watch 2R
466 × 466 pixels; 326 ppi
Xiaomi Watch S5
480 × 480 pixels, 459 ppi

Software

OnePlus Watch 2R
Runs Wear OS 4; RTOS
Xiaomi Watch S5
Runs Xiaomi HyperOS 3

Capacity

OnePlus Watch 2R
500 mAh battery capacity
Xiaomi Watch S5
815 mAh battery capacity

Portability

OnePlus Watch 2R
59 g
Xiaomi Watch S5
About 46 g

Connections

OnePlus Watch 2R
Bluetooth 5.0
Xiaomi Watch S5
Bluetooth 5.4

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

OnePlus Watch 2R

  • Syncs with third-party apps such as Strava and Apple Health.

Xiaomi Watch S5

  • Longer rated battery life: up to 21 days (vs 100 hours).
  • Bigger battery: 815 mAh (vs 500 mAh).
  • Sharper screen: 459 ppi (vs 326 ppi).
  • Brighter display: up to 2,500 nits (vs 1,000).
  • Works with Android phones and iPhones.
  • Lighter: about 46 g (vs 59 g).

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityOnePlus Watch 2RXiaomi Watch S5
Battery life500 mAh battery815 mAh battery
Portability59 gAbout 46 g
Display1.43-inch OLED display, 326 ppi1.48-inch OLED display, 459 ppi
SoftwareWear OS 4Xiaomi HyperOS 3
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.4
Water resistanceIP68 water and dust resistance5 ATM

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Watch 2RXiaomi Watch S5
Display1.43-inch AMOLED1.48-inch AMOLED
Screen resolution466 × 466 pixels; 326 ppi480 × 480 pixels, 459 ppi
Display protection2D glassDrop-resistant glass
Display features1000 nits (HBM)1,500 nits HBM brightness; up to 2,500 nits peak brightness; wet-touch protection; ultra-narrow 2.6 mm bezel

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Watch 2RXiaomi Watch S5
Network / cellularNo cellular connectivityNo cellular connectivity
SIM / eSIMNo—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 2.4 GHz + 5 GHzNot supported
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0 BLEDual-mode Bluetooth BLE/BT 5.4
NFCSupportedSupported; payments availability varies by region
Positioning / GNSSDual-frequency L1 + L5; GPS; BeiDou; Galileo; GLONASS; QZSSBuilt-in dual-band five-system GNSS: GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou and QZSS

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Watch 2RXiaomi Watch S5
BrandOnePlusXiaomi
ModelOnePlus Watch 2RXiaomi Watch S5 46mm
Announced2024, July 1628 May 2026
Dimensions47.6 × 46.6 × 12.1 mm; 13.65 mm including PPG sensor46.00 × 46.00 × 10.99 mm, excluding strap and protrusions
WeightApproximately 37 g without strap; 59 g with strapApproximately 46 g without in-box strap
Build materialsAluminum-alloy case; plastic back316L stainless-steel watch body; stainless-steel, ceramic or forged-carbon bezel; glass cover
Wrist size140–210 mmBlack/Silver: approximately 140–210 mm; Ceramic Blue/Jungle Green: approximately 135–205 mm
Strap / bandSilicone; stainless-steel buckleBlack/Silver: fluororubber; Ceramic Blue: genuine leather; Jungle Green: fluororubber plus nylon braided strap
Controls / buttonsTwo side buttons and touchscreenStainless-steel rotating crown; upper and lower buttons; touchscreen

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Watch 2RXiaomi Watch S5
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1; BES2700BP MCU—
CPUQuad-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53—
GPUAdreno 702—
RAM2 GB—
Storage32 GB—
Operating systemWear OS 4; RTOSXiaomi HyperOS 3

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Watch 2RXiaomi Watch S5
SpeakerSupportedSupported
MicrophoneSupportedSupported
CallingBluetooth calling with a connected smartphone—

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Watch 2RXiaomi Watch S5
SensorsAccelerometer; gyroscope; optical heart-rate sensor; optical blood-oxygen sensor; geomagnetic sensor; ambient-light sensor; barometerHeart-rate sensor with blood-oxygen sensor; accelerometer; gyroscope; ambient-light sensor; electronic compass; barometer
Health & wellness featuresHeart rate; high and low heart-rate alerts; SpO₂ spot checks and all-day monitoring; stress; breathing exercisesHeart-rate, blood-oxygen and stress monitoring; one-tap health check
Sleep trackingDeep, light and REM sleep; awake time; sleep score; breathing rate; SpO₂; snoring-risk assessmentEnhanced sleep monitoring
Sports / workout modes100+ sports modes150+ sports modes
Training & outdoor featuresAerobic training effect; cardiorespiratory capacity; recovery time; heart-rate recovery; running form; track runningAdvanced outdoor-sports tracking; upgraded cycling mode; dual-band GNSS; Bluetooth power-meter connectivity

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Watch 2RXiaomi Watch S5
Battery capacity500 mAh815 mAh lithium-ion polymer battery
Battery lifeUp to 100 hours smart mode; 48 hours heavy use; 12 days power saverLight use: up to 21 days; normal use: up to 14 days; AOD normal use: up to 9 days
ChargingCharging base with USB-C cable2-pin magnetic charging dock
Water resistance5 ATM; IP685 ATM
Durability / certificationsIP68-rated dust and water resistance—

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Watch 2RXiaomi Watch S5
Phone compatibilityAndroid 8.0 or later; GMS 23.45.23 or laterAndroid 8.0 or later; iOS 14.0 or later
Companion appOHealthMi Fitness
ColorsForest Green; Gunmetal GrayBlack; Silver; Ceramic Blue; Jungle Green

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Watch 2RXiaomi Watch S5
Case materialAluminum alloy—
Pixels per inch326 ppi—
Peak brightness600 nits default maximum; 1,000 nits high-brightness mode—
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, July 16—
Card slotNo—
CameraNo—
3.5 mm headphone jackNo—
USBNo—
RadioNo—
RTOS storage4 GB eMMC—

Similarities

  • Both have NFC.
  • Both are water resistant to 50 m.
  • Both have OLED displays.
  • Both have similar screen sizes (1.43 and 1.48 inches).
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

For most buyers the Xiaomi Watch S5 is the better buy; the OnePlus Watch 2R makes sense if you want syncing with apps such as Strava.

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