Redmi Watch 5 Lite vs Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active
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| Feature |  Redmi Watch 5 Lite |  Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active |
|---|---|---|
| PriceDifferent | KSh 10,500.00 | KSh 3,700.00 |
| DisplayDifferent | 1.96-inch AMOLED | 1.47-inch TFT, 60 Hz |
| Battery capacityDifferent | 470 mAh lithium-ion | 300 mAh |
| Water resistanceDifferent | 5 ATM | 5 ATM rated for suitable shallow-water activities |
| Operating system | Xiaomi HyperOS | — |
| Network / cellular | No cellular connectivity | — |
| Positioning / GNSS | Built-in GNSS: GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou and QZSS | — |
| Health & wellness featuresDifferent | All-day heart-rate, blood-oxygen and stress monitoring | Heart rate, blood oxygen, stress, cycle and activity tracking; wellness data is not intended for medical diagnosis |
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Identity & design
| Specification | Redmi Watch 5 Lite | Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Redmi | Xiaomi |
| Model | Redmi Watch 5 Lite | Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active |
| Announced | 25 September 2024 | November 2024 |
| Dimensions | 48.1 × 39.2 × 10.6 mm (excluding strap and protrusions) | 45.9 × 26.94 × 9.99 mm (strap and protrusions excluded) |
| Weight | 29.2 g without strap | 16.5 g (strap excluded) |
| Build materials | Plastic NCVM mid-frame | Durable polymer body with reinforced glass cover and TPU strap |
| Wrist size | 135–205 mm | 135–215 mm |
| Strap / band | 20 mm quick-release TPU strap | TPU strap in black, beige white, or pink |
| Controls / buttons | — | Full touchscreen |
Display
| Specification | Redmi Watch 5 Lite | Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 1.96-inch AMOLED | 1.47-inch TFT, 60 Hz |
| Screen resolution | 410 × 502 pixels, 332 ppi | 172 × 320 pixels (~247 ppi) |
| Display protection | — | Reinforced glass cover |
| Display features | 60 Hz refresh rate; Always-On Display; 75.8% screen-to-body ratio | More than 100 watch faces |
Performance & software
| Specification | Redmi Watch 5 Lite | Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Xiaomi HyperOS | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi Watch 5 Lite | Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active |
|---|---|---|
| Network / cellular | No cellular connectivity | — |
| SIM / eSIM | No SIM | — |
| Wi-Fi | No | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 Low Energy |
| NFC | No | — |
| Positioning / GNSS | Built-in GNSS: GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou and QZSS | — |
Audio & communication
| Specification | Redmi Watch 5 Lite | Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker | Supported | — |
| Microphone | Dual microphones with noise reduction | — |
| Calling | Bluetooth calling through a paired phone | — |
Sensors, health & fitness
| Specification | Redmi Watch 5 Lite | Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Optical heart-rate and blood-oxygen sensor; accelerometer; gyroscope | PPG heart-rate sensor, accelerometer, and ERM vibration motor |
| Health & wellness features | All-day heart-rate, blood-oxygen and stress monitoring | Heart rate, blood oxygen, stress, cycle and activity tracking; wellness data is not intended for medical diagnosis |
| Sleep tracking | High-precision sleep monitoring and sleep-breathing quality monitoring | Sleep monitoring and breathing-quality insights |
| Sports / workout modes | More than 150 workout modes | 50 fitness modes |
| Training & outdoor features | Professional running courses; warm-up guidance; built-in five-system GNSS | — |
Battery & durability
| Specification | Redmi Watch 5 Lite | Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 470 mAh lithium-ion | 300 mAh |
| Battery life | Up to 18 days typical use; up to 12 days heavy use; up to 7 days with Always-On Display | Up to 18 days typical use or up to 9 days heavy use |
| Charging | Magnetic charging cable | Magnetic charging; less than 120 minutes |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM rated for suitable shallow-water activities |
Compatibility
| Specification | Redmi Watch 5 Lite | Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active |
|---|---|---|
| Phone compatibility | Android 8.0 or later; iOS 12.0 or later | Android 8.0 or later; iOS 12.0 or later |
| Companion app | Mi Fitness | Mi Fitness |
| Colors | Black; Light Gold | Black, Beige White, or Pink |
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