Huawei Watch GT 5 vs Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Compare specifications, current prices and availability. Choose up to four products from the same family.
Add up to 2 more items to compare
Amazfit GTR 3 ProKSh 20,000.00
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Price range: KSh 22,500.00 through KSh 23,500.00
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic Price range: KSh 22,500.00 through KSh 25,500.00
AmazFit Balance Original price was: KSh 26,500.00.KSh 22,000.00Current price is: KSh 22,000.00.
At a glance
Key specifications and important differences. Full details follow below.
| Feature |  Huawei Watch GT 5 |  Xiaomi Watch S1 Active |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price range: KSh 21,500.00 through KSh 23,500.00 | KSh 16,000.00 |
| Display | 46 mm: 1.43-inch AMOLED; 41 mm: 1.32-inch AMOLED | 1.43-inch AMOLED |
| Battery capacity | — | 470 mAh |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM rated | 5 ATM rated for suitable shallow-water activities |
| Positioning / GNSS | Built-in dual-band, multi-system GNSS | Dual-band GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou and QZSS |
| Health & wellness features | Heart rate, blood oxygen, stress, skin temperature, breathing exercises, and cycle tracking; availability varies by region | Heart rate, blood oxygen, stress, cycle and activity tracking; wellness data is not intended for medical diagnosis |
Full specifications
2 of 4 products
| Specification | Huawei Watch GT 5 | Xiaomi Watch S1 Active |
|---|---|---|
| Identity & design | ||
| Brand | Huawei | Xiaomi |
| Model | HUAWEI WATCH GT 5 | Xiaomi Watch S1 Active |
| Announced | September 2024 | March 2022 |
| Dimensions | 46 mm: 45.8 × 45.8 × 10.7 mm; 41 mm: 41.3 × 41.3 × 9.5 mm | 46.5 × 47.3 × 11 mm (strap and protrusions excluded) |
| Weight | 46 mm: approximately 48 g; 41 mm: approximately 35 g (strap excluded) | 36.3 g watch body |
| Build materials | Stainless-steel front case with high-performance fiber-reinforced composite rear case | Glass-fiber-reinforced polyamide frame with metal bezel |
| Wrist size | 46 mm: 140–210 mm; 41 mm: 120–190 mm (gold configuration: 130–190 mm) | 160–220 mm |
| Strap / band | Configuration-dependent fluoroelastomer, woven, leather, or metal strap | White silicone or black/blue TPU depending on color |
| Controls / buttons | Rotating crown, side button, and touchscreen | Two side buttons and touchscreen |
| Display | ||
| Display | 46 mm: 1.43-inch AMOLED; 41 mm: 1.32-inch AMOLED | 1.43-inch AMOLED |
| Screen resolution | 466 × 466 pixels; approximately 326 ppi (46 mm) or 352 ppi (41 mm) | 466 × 466 pixels |
| Display features | Always-on display supported | Always-on display; 60 Hz refresh rate |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 2.4 GHz |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| NFC | Supported; availability and functions vary by market | Mastercard contactless payment support is market dependent |
| Positioning / GNSS | Built-in dual-band, multi-system GNSS | Dual-band GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou and QZSS |
| Audio & communication | ||
| Speaker | Built-in speaker | Built-in speaker |
| Microphone | Built-in microphone | Built-in microphone |
| Calling | Bluetooth calling when paired with a compatible phone | Bluetooth calling when paired with a compatible phone |
| Sensors, health & fitness | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, optical heart-rate sensor, barometer, temperature sensor, and ambient-light sensor | Heart-rate/blood-oxygen sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, atmospheric-pressure sensor and ambient-light sensor |
| Health & wellness features | Heart rate, blood oxygen, stress, skin temperature, breathing exercises, and cycle tracking; availability varies by region | Heart rate, blood oxygen, stress, cycle and activity tracking; wellness data is not intended for medical diagnosis |
| Sleep tracking | HUAWEI TruSleep sleep tracking | Advanced sleep monitoring |
| Sports / workout modes | Multiple indoor and outdoor workout modes | 117 fitness modes including 19 professional modes |
| Training & outdoor features | Running, cycling, golf, route and outdoor navigation features; availability varies by mode and region | Dual-band multi-system GNSS and automatic workout detection |
| Safety & emergency features | Fall detection and emergency features where supported; phone and regional availability apply | Triple-press emergency contact calling when paired and configured |
| Battery & durability | ||
| Battery capacity | — | 470 mAh |
| Battery life | 46 mm: up to 14 days maximum, 9 days typical, or 5 days with always-on display; 41 mm: up to 7 days maximum, 5 days typical, or 3 days with always-on display | Up to 12 days typical use, up to 24 days battery saver, or up to 30 hours GPS mode |
| Charging | Wireless charging | Magnetic charging cable; approximately 2.5 hours |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM rated | 5 ATM rated for suitable shallow-water activities |
| Durability / certifications | IP69K-rated dust and water resistance | — |
| Compatibility | ||
| Phone compatibility | Android 9.0 or later; iOS 13.0 or later | Android 6.0 or later; iOS 12.0 or later |
| Companion app | HUAWEI Health | Mi Fitness |
| Colors | Configuration and market dependent | Moon White, Ocean Blue, or Space Black |
Related comparisons
Amazfit GTR 3 ProHuawei Watch GT 5Samsung Galaxy Watch 6Huawei Watch GT 5Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 ClassicHuawei Watch GT 5AmazFit BalanceHuawei Watch GT 5
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7Huawei Watch GT 5
Samsung Galaxy Watch FEHuawei Watch GT 5
OnePlus Watch 2RHuawei Watch GT 5Huawei Watch GT 5
Huawei Watch GT 5 ProHuawei Watch GT 5
Huawei Watch GT 6Huawei Watch GT 5
Huawei Watch GT 6 Pro