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Wearable comparison

Redmi Watch 5 Lite vs Xiaomi Watch S1

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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Redmi Watch 5 Lite

Redmi Watch 5 Lite

  • Screen: 410 × 502 pixels; 332 ppi.
  • Runs Xiaomi HyperOS.
  • Bluetooth 5.3 connection.
  • 470 mAh battery capacity.
  • 5 ATM.
KSh 8,880In Stock
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Xiaomi Watch S1 Active

Xiaomi Watch S1 Active

  • Screen: 466 × 466 pixels.
  • Runs Proprietary OS.
  • Wi-Fi 4 support.
  • 470 mAh battery capacity.
  • 5 ATM.
KSh 16,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Redmi Watch 5 Lite is the stronger choice: it lasts longer between charges (18 days typical), is lighter to wear all day and has a larger 1.96-inch screen, while the Xiaomi Watch S1 Active only has NFC for contactless payments.

Display

Redmi Watch 5 Lite
410 × 502 pixels; 332 ppi
Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
466 × 466 pixels

Software

Redmi Watch 5 Lite
Runs Xiaomi HyperOS
Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Runs Proprietary OS

Connections

Redmi Watch 5 Lite
Bluetooth 5.3 connection
Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Bluetooth 5.2 connection

Portability

Redmi Watch 5 Lite
29.2 g
Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
36 g

Microphone

Redmi Watch 5 Lite
Dual microphones with call noise reduction
Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Supported

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Redmi Watch 5 Lite

  • Longer battery life: up to 18 days in typical use (vs 12).
  • Larger 1.96-inch screen (vs 1.43-inch).
  • Lighter: 29.2 g (vs 36 g).
  • Newer model: released in 2024 (vs 2022).

Xiaomi Watch S1 Active

  • NFC for contactless pairing and payments where supported.

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityRedmi Watch 5 LiteXiaomi Watch S1 Active
Battery life470 mAh battery470 mAh battery
Portability29.2 g36 g
Display1.96-inch OLED display, 332 ppi1.43-inch OLED display
SoftwareXiaomi HyperOSProprietary OS
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Wi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 5.2
MicrophoneDual microphones with call noise reductionSupported

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Watch 5 LiteXiaomi Watch S1 Active
Display1.96-inch AMOLED1.43-inch AMOLED
Screen resolution410 × 502 pixels; 332 ppi466 × 466 pixels
Display features600 nits (typ)Customisable watch faces

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Watch 5 LiteXiaomi Watch S1 Active
Network / cellularNo cellular connectivityNo cellular connectivity
SIM / eSIMNoNo
Wi-FiNoIEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.2
NFCNoYes
Positioning / GNSSGPS; Galileo; GLONASS; BeiDou; QZSSGPS; GLONASS; Galileo; BeiDou; QZSS

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Watch 5 LiteXiaomi Watch S1 Active
BrandRedmiXiaomi
ModelRedmi Watch 5 LiteXiaomi Watch S1 Active
Announced2024, September 252022, March 15
Dimensions48.1 × 39.2 × 10.6 mm, excluding strap and protrusions46.5 × 47.3 × 11 mm, excluding strap and protrusions
Weight29.2 g without strap36 (1.27 oz)
Build materialsPlastic frame with NCVM finishGlass-fibre-reinforced polyamide frame
Wrist size135–205 mm160–220 mm
Strap / bandTPUWhite silicone; black or blue TPU
Controls / buttons—Touchscreen and side buttons; lower button supports configured emergency contact shortcut

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Watch 5 LiteXiaomi Watch S1 Active
Operating systemXiaomi HyperOSProprietary OS

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Watch 5 LiteXiaomi Watch S1 Active
SpeakerSupportedSupported
MicrophoneDual microphones with call noise reductionSupported
CallingBluetooth calling with a connected smartphoneBluetooth calling through a connected compatible smartphone

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Watch 5 LiteXiaomi Watch S1 Active
SensorsHeart-rate and blood-oxygen sensor; accelerometer; gyroscopeHeart-rate and blood-oxygen sensor; accelerometer; gyroscope; geomagnetic sensor; atmospheric-pressure sensor; ambient-light sensor
Health & wellness featuresHeart rate, blood oxygen and stress monitoring; personal wellness reference, not medical diagnosisHeart rate, blood oxygen, stress and supported cycle tracking; general wellness information; selected continuous monitoring and alerts require enabling
Sports / workout modes150+ workout modes117 fitness modes including 19 professional modes; firmware-dependent
Training & outdoor featuresSelected workout warm-up guidance and running courses; five-system GNSSOutdoor route recording with independent dual-band GNSS; supported fitness records
Sleep tracking—Night sleep and supported naps; detailed stage data excluded for short naps under three hours
Safety & emergency features—Triple-press lower side button to call previously configured emergency contact; requires connected phone and prior app setup

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Watch 5 LiteXiaomi Watch S1 Active
Battery capacity470 mAh470 mAh
Battery lifeUp to 18 days typical useUp to 12 days typical use or 24 days battery saver in manufacturer testing; actual life varies
ChargingMagnetic charging cableMagnetic charging cable
Water resistance5 ATM5 ATM

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Watch 5 LiteXiaomi Watch S1 Active
Phone compatibilityAndroid 8.0 or later; iOS 12.0 or laterAndroid 6.0 or later; iOS 10.0 or later
Companion appMi FitnessMi Fitness
ColorsBlack; Light GoldMoon White; Ocean Blue; Space Black

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Watch 5 LiteXiaomi Watch S1 Active
Case materialPlastic (NCVM)Glass-fibre-reinforced polyamide
Watch weight without strap29.2g without supplied strapApproximately 36.3g watch body
Pixels per inch332 ppi—
Heavy-use battery lifeUp to 12 days under manufacturer heavy-use test conditions—
Always-on display battery lifeUp to seven days under manufacturer AOD test conditions—
Movement sensorsAccelerometer; gyroscope—
Bluetooth and Wi-FiBluetooth 5.3; paired smartphone connectionBluetooth 5.2; Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz
Microphone and speakerSpeaker and dual microphones—
Packing listWatch; magnetic charging cable; user manualWatch; magnetic charging cable; user manual; warranty notice
Release statusAvailable. Released 2024, September 26Available. Released 2022, March 24
Model numbersM2352W1—
Card slotNoNo
CameraNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
USBNoNo
RadioNoNo
Network speedNoNo
Accuracy GPS battery life—Up to 30 hours in GPS mode under manufacturer tests
Charging time—Approximately 2.5 hours under manufacturer test conditions

Similarities

  • Both have 470 mAh batteries.
  • Both have a plastic case.
  • Both are water resistant to 50 m.
  • Both take calls over Bluetooth.
  • Both have OLED displays.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

For most buyers the Redmi Watch 5 Lite is the better buy; the Xiaomi Watch S1 Active makes sense if you want NFC for contactless payments.

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In-stock alternatives

CMF Watch ProFor Redmi Watch 5 LiteCMF Watch ProView product ↗CMF Watch Pro 2For Redmi Watch 5 LiteCMF Watch Pro 2View product ↗Redmi Watch 5For Xiaomi Watch S1 ActiveRedmi Watch 5View product ↗

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