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Xiaomi Watch 5 vs Fitbit Sense 2

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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Xiaomi Watch 5

Xiaomi Watch 5

  • Screen: 480 × 480 pixels, 312 ppi.
  • Dual-core Snapdragon CPU processor.
  • 2 GB RAM in this version.
  • 32 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs Xiaomi HyperOS 3.
KSh 30,000Out of Stock
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Fitbit Sense 2

Fitbit Sense 2

  • 37.64 g.
  • Up to 5 hours per charge.
  • OLED display.
  • Bluetooth LE.
  • Water resistant to 50 m.
KSh 29,500In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Fitbit Sense 2 is the stronger choice: it takes ECG heart-rhythm readings and is lighter to wear all day, while the Xiaomi Watch 5 only takes calls from the wrist.

Battery life

Xiaomi Watch 5
930 mAh battery
Fitbit Sense 2
Up to 5 hours per charge

Portability

Xiaomi Watch 5
56 g
Fitbit Sense 2
37.64 g

Display

Xiaomi Watch 5
1.54-inch OLED display, 60 Hz, 312 ppi
Fitbit Sense 2
OLED display

Software

Xiaomi Watch 5
Xiaomi HyperOS 3
Fitbit Sense 2
Google Health

Connections

Xiaomi Watch 5
BT/BLE 5.4
Fitbit Sense 2
Bluetooth LE

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Xiaomi Watch 5

  • Takes calls from the wrist over Bluetooth.
  • Charging: Magnetic pogo-pin charging dock.

Fitbit Sense 2

  • Lighter: 37.64 g (vs 56 g).
  • ECG heart-rhythm readings.
  • Slimmer: 11.2 mm thick (vs 12.3 mm).
  • Charging: Proprietary charging cable.

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityXiaomi Watch 5Fitbit Sense 2
Battery life930 mAh batteryUp to 5 hours per charge
Portability56 g37.64 g
Display1.54-inch OLED display, 60 Hz, 312 ppiOLED display
SoftwareXiaomi HyperOS 3Google Health
ConnectionsBT/BLE 5.4Bluetooth LE
Water resistance5 ATMWater resistant to 50 m

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Watch 5Fitbit Sense 2
Display1.54-inch AMOLEDAMOLED
Screen resolution480 × 480 pixels, 312 ppi—
Display protectionSapphire crystalCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Display featuresUp to 1,500 nits HBM brightness; 60 Hz refresh rate; 2.6 mm bezel; Always-On DisplayAlways-on display

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Watch 5Fitbit Sense 2
Network / cellularGSM, HSPA and LTE on cellular model—
SIM / eSIMeSIM on cellular model; market and region dependent—
Wi-Fi2.4 GHz Wi-FiDeactivated
BluetoothBT/BLE 5.4Bluetooth LE
NFCSupported; availability varies by regionSupported
Positioning / GNSSBuilt-in dual-band GNSS: GPS L1+L5, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou and QZSSBuilt-in GPS; GLONASS

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Watch 5Fitbit Sense 2
BrandXiaomiFitbit
ModelXiaomi Watch 5Fitbit Sense 2
Announced26 December 2025—
Dimensions47 × 47 × 12.3 mm40.5 × 40.5 × 11.2 mm
Weight56 g without strap37.64 g
Build materialsSapphire-crystal front and rear sensor cover; 316L stainless-steel caseAluminum watch case and buckle
Wrist size135–205 mmSmall: 130–180 mm; large: 165–220 mm
Strap / bandFluororubber strapFlexible classic sport band; small and large sizes included
Controls / buttonsRotating crown; side button; touchscreen; gesture controls—

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Watch 5Fitbit Sense 2
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 (4 nm) plus BES2800 low-power processor (6 nm)—
CPUDual-core Snapdragon CPU—
RAM2 GB—
Storage32 GB—
Operating systemXiaomi HyperOS 3—

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Watch 5Fitbit Sense 2
SpeakerSupported75 dB SPL at 10 cm
MicrophoneSupportedSupported
CallingBluetooth calling through a connected smartphone; third-party app voice calls not supported—

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Watch 5Fitbit Sense 2
SensorsPPG; accelerometer; gyroscope; ambient-light; electronic compass; barometer; EMGMulti-path optical heart-rate sensor; cEDA skin-conductance sensor; ECG and EDA electrical sensors; red and infrared SpO₂ sensors; gyroscope; altimeter; 3-axis accelerometer; skin-temperature sensor; ambient light; vibration motor
Health & wellness featuresOne-tap health assessment; all-day heart-rate, blood-oxygen and stress monitoringHeart rate; body-response tracking; blood oxygen; stress; skin-temperature variation; activity tracking
Sleep trackingHigh-precision sleep monitoringSleep stages; sleep score

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Watch 5Fitbit Sense 2
Battery capacity930 mAh lithium-ion polymer battery—
Battery lifeSmart mode: up to 6 days; Smart AOD: 4 days; power saver: up to 18 days, 12 days normal detection, 7 days with AOD6+ days; up to 5 hours continuous GPS
ChargingMagnetic pogo-pin charging dock; approximately 90 minutes to full chargeProprietary charging cable
Water resistance5 ATMWater resistant to 50 m

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Watch 5Fitbit Sense 2
Companion appMi FitnessGoogle Health
ColorsBlack; Juniper GreenShadow Grey / Graphite Aluminum; Lunar White / Platinum Aluminum; Blue Mist / Soft Gold Aluminum
Phone compatibility—Android 11 or later; iOS 16.4 or later; Google Account

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Watch 5Fitbit Sense 2
Charging time—Approximately 2 hours
Packing list—Watch; classic band in small and large sizes; charging cable

Similarities

  • Both have NFC.
  • Both are water resistant to 50 m.
  • Both have OLED displays.
  • Both are rated for more than 6 days.
  • Both have a microphone.

In summary

For most buyers the Fitbit Sense 2 is the better buy; the Xiaomi Watch 5 makes sense if you want calls from the wrist.

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