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Huawei Band 10 vs Redmi Watch 5

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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Huawei Band 10

Huawei Band 10

  • Screen: 194 × 368 pixels; 282 ppi.
  • Up to 14 days maximum.
  • Bluetooth 5.0.
  • 5 ATM.
  • Weighs about 15 g.
KSh 7,000In Stock
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Redmi Watch 5 Active

Redmi Watch 5 Active

  • Screen: 320 × 385 pixels; 250 ppi.
  • Runs Xiaomi HyperOS.
  • Bluetooth 5.3 connection.
  • 470 mAh battery capacity.
  • 5 ATM.
KSh 5,770In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Redmi Watch 5 Active, a smartwatch with a 2-inch LCD screen, lasts longer between charges (18 days typical), has a larger 2-inch screen and takes calls from the wrist, while the Huawei Band 10, a fitness band with a small screen, has a sharper OLED screen and is lighter to wear all day and slimmer.

Display

Huawei Band 10
194 × 368 pixels; 282 ppi
Redmi Watch 5 Active
320 × 385 pixels; 250 ppi

Battery life

Huawei Band 10
Up to 14 days maximum
Redmi Watch 5 Active
470 mAh battery

Portability

Huawei Band 10
About 15 g
Redmi Watch 5 Active
30.6 g

Software

Huawei Band 10
HUAWEI Health
Redmi Watch 5 Active
Xiaomi HyperOS

Connections

Huawei Band 10
Bluetooth 5.0
Redmi Watch 5 Active
Bluetooth 5.3

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Huawei Band 10

  • OLED display (vs LCD).
  • Sharper screen: 282 ppi (vs 250 ppi).
  • Lighter: about 15 g (vs 30.6 g).
  • Slimmer: 8.99 mm thick (vs 11.4 mm).

Redmi Watch 5 Active

  • Longer battery life: up to 18 days in typical use (vs 8).
  • Larger 2-inch screen (vs 1.47-inch).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.3 (vs 5.0).

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PriorityHuawei Band 10Redmi Watch 5 Active
Battery lifeUp to 14 days maximum470 mAh battery
PortabilityAbout 15 g30.6 g
Display1.47-inch OLED display, 282 ppi2-inch LCD display, 250 ppi
SoftwareHUAWEI HealthXiaomi HyperOS
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.3
Sensors9-axis IMU sensor (Accelerometer sensor, Gyroscope sensor, Magnetometer sensor)Heart-rate and blood-oxygen sensor, accelerometer

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Band 10Redmi Watch 5 Active
Display1.47-inch AMOLED touchscreen2-inch LCD
Screen resolution194 × 368 pixels; 282 ppi320 × 385 pixels; 250 ppi
Display featuresAlways-on display supported500 nits (peak)

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Band 10Redmi Watch 5 Active
Bluetooth2.4 GHz, BT 5.0, and BLEBluetooth 5.3
Network / cellular—No cellular connectivity
SIM / eSIM—No
Wi-Fi—No
NFC—No
Positioning / GNSS—No

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Band 10Redmi Watch 5 Active
BrandHuaweiRedmi
ModelHuawei Band 10Redmi Watch 5 Active
AnnouncedMarch 20252024, August 27
Dimensions43.45 × 24.86 × 8.99 mm, excluding sensor area49.1 × 40.4 × 11.4 mm, excluding strap and protrusions
WeightMatte Black, White, Green, Blue, Purple (Aluminum alloy case): Approximately 15 g (without the strap); Black,Pink(Durable polymer materials case):Approximately 14 g (without the strap)30.6 g without strap
Build materialsAluminum-alloy or durable-polymer case, depending on color configurationPlastic frame with metal spray coating
Wrist sizeWhite, Purple, Pink: 120–190 mm; Matte Black, Green, Blue, Black: 130–210 mm135–205 mm
Strap / bandBlack Fluoroelastomer Strap; White Fluoroelastomer Strap; Green Fluoroelastomer Strap; Blue Fluoroelastomer Strap; Purple Fluoroelastomer Strap; Pink Fluoroelastomer StrapTPU
Controls / buttonsFull-screen touch + side button—

Health & fitness

Health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Band 10Redmi Watch 5 Active
Sensors9-axis IMU sensor (Accelerometer sensor, Gyroscope sensor, Magnetometer sensor); Optical heart rate sensor; Ambient light sensorHeart-rate and blood-oxygen sensor; accelerometer
Health & wellness featuresHeart rate; SpO₂; stress; emotional wellbeing; menstrual-cycle trackingHeart rate, blood oxygen and stress monitoring; personal wellness reference, not medical diagnosis
Sleep trackingHUAWEI TruSleep with sleep analysis—
Sports / workout modes100 workout modes140+ workout modes

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Band 10Redmi Watch 5 Active
Battery lifeUp to 14 days maximum; 8 days typical use; 3 days with AODUp to 18 days typical use
ChargingMagnetic charging portMagnetic charging cable
Water resistance5 ATM5 ATM
Battery capacity—470 mAh

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Band 10Redmi Watch 5 Active
Phone compatibilityAndroid 9.0 or later; iOS 13.0 or laterAndroid 8.0 or later; iOS 12.0 or later
Companion appHUAWEI HealthMi Fitness
ColorsMatte Black; White; Green; Blue; Purple; Black; PinkMidnight Black; Matte Silver

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Band 10Redmi Watch 5 Active
packing listHUAWEI Band 10 × 1; Charging cable × 1; User Guide & Safety Information & Warranty Card × 1Watch; magnetic charging cable; user manual
Charging input5V/1A—
Operating temperature0℃～35℃—
Case material—Plastic with metal spray coating
Watch weight without strap—30.6g without supplied strap
Pixels per inch—250 ppi
Heavy-use battery life—Up to 12 days under manufacturer heavy-use test conditions
Movement sensors—Accelerometer
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi—Bluetooth 5.3; paired smartphone connection
Microphone and speaker—Speaker and dual microphones
Smart recognition—Manual enabling required; supports running, walking, cycling, elliptical, rowing and jumping rope
Release status—Available. Released 2024, September 03
Card slot—No
Camera—No
3.5 mm headphone jack—No
USB—No
Radio—No
Network speed—No

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Band 10Redmi Watch 5 Active
Operating system—Xiaomi HyperOS

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Band 10Redmi Watch 5 Active
Speaker—Supported
Microphone—Dual microphones with call noise reduction
Calling—Bluetooth calling with a connected smartphone

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Band 10Redmi Watch 5 Active
Training & outdoor features—140+ workout modes; no workout modes for recording water sports

Similarities

  • Both are water resistant to 50 m.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

For most buyers the Redmi Watch 5 Active is the better buy; the Huawei Band 10 makes sense if you want a sharper OLED screen.

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