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Wearable comparison

Xiaomi Watch 5 vs Xiaomi Watch S5

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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Xiaomi Watch S5

Xiaomi Watch S5

  • Screen: 480 × 480 pixels, 459 ppi.
  • Runs Xiaomi HyperOS 3.
  • 815 mAh battery capacity.
  • Bluetooth 5.4.
  • 5 ATM.
KSh 25,000Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Xiaomi Watch S5 lasts longer between charges (up to 21 days), is lighter to wear all day and has a sharper, brighter screen, while the Xiaomi Watch 5 has a bigger battery (930 mAh) and a cellular option for calls without your phone and takes calls from the wrist.

Display

Xiaomi Watch 5
480 × 480 pixels, 312 ppi
Xiaomi Watch S5
480 × 480 pixels, 459 ppi

Capacity

Xiaomi Watch 5
930 mAh battery capacity
Xiaomi Watch S5
815 mAh battery capacity

Portability

Xiaomi Watch 5
56 g
Xiaomi Watch S5
About 46 g

Connections

Xiaomi Watch 5
BT/BLE 5.4
Xiaomi Watch S5
Bluetooth 5.4

Sensors

Xiaomi Watch 5
PPG, accelerometer
Xiaomi Watch S5
Heart-rate sensor with blood-oxygen sensor

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Xiaomi Watch 5

  • Bigger battery: 930 mAh (vs 815 mAh).
  • Cellular option (LTE/5G models) for calls and data without your phone.
  • Takes calls from the wrist over Bluetooth.

Xiaomi Watch S5

  • Longer rated battery life: up to 21 days (vs 6 days).
  • Sharper screen: 459 ppi (vs 312 ppi).
  • Brighter display: up to 2,500 nits (vs 1,500).
  • Lighter: about 46 g (vs 56 g).
  • Slimmer: 10.99 mm thick (vs 12.3 mm).

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityXiaomi Watch 5Xiaomi Watch S5
Battery life930 mAh battery815 mAh battery
Portability56 gAbout 46 g
Display1.54-inch OLED display, 60 Hz, 312 ppi1.48-inch OLED display, 459 ppi
SoftwareXiaomi HyperOS 3Xiaomi HyperOS 3
ConnectionsBT/BLE 5.4Bluetooth 5.4
SensorsPPG, accelerometerHeart-rate sensor with blood-oxygen sensor

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Watch 5Xiaomi Watch S5
Display1.54-inch AMOLED1.48-inch AMOLED
Screen resolution480 × 480 pixels, 312 ppi480 × 480 pixels, 459 ppi
Display protectionSapphire crystalDrop-resistant glass
Display featuresUp to 1,500 nits HBM brightness; 60 Hz refresh rate; 2.6 mm bezel; Always-On Display1,500 nits HBM brightness; up to 2,500 nits peak brightness; wet-touch protection; ultra-narrow 2.6 mm bezel

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Watch 5Xiaomi Watch S5
Network / cellularGSM, HSPA and LTE on cellular modelNo cellular connectivity
SIM / eSIMeSIM on cellular model; market and region dependent—
Wi-Fi2.4 GHz Wi-FiNot supported
BluetoothBT/BLE 5.4Dual-mode Bluetooth BLE/BT 5.4
NFCSupported; availability varies by regionSupported; payments availability varies by region
Positioning / GNSSBuilt-in dual-band GNSS: GPS L1+L5, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou and QZSSBuilt-in dual-band five-system GNSS: GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou and QZSS

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Watch 5Xiaomi Watch S5
BrandXiaomiXiaomi
ModelXiaomi Watch 5Xiaomi Watch S5 46mm
Announced26 December 202528 May 2026
Dimensions47 × 47 × 12.3 mm46.00 × 46.00 × 10.99 mm, excluding strap and protrusions
Weight56 g without strapApproximately 46 g without in-box strap
Build materialsSapphire-crystal front and rear sensor cover; 316L stainless-steel case316L stainless-steel watch body; stainless-steel, ceramic or forged-carbon bezel; glass cover
Wrist size135–205 mmBlack/Silver: approximately 140–210 mm; Ceramic Blue/Jungle Green: approximately 135–205 mm
Strap / bandFluororubber strapBlack/Silver: fluororubber; Ceramic Blue: genuine leather; Jungle Green: fluororubber plus nylon braided strap
Controls / buttonsRotating crown; side button; touchscreen; gesture controlsStainless-steel rotating crown; upper and lower buttons; touchscreen

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Watch 5Xiaomi Watch S5
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 3Xiaomi HyperOS 3

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Watch 5Xiaomi Watch S5
SpeakerSupportedSupported
MicrophoneSupportedSupported
CallingBluetooth calling through a connected smartphone; third-party app voice calls not supported—

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Watch 5Xiaomi Watch S5
SensorsPPG; accelerometer; gyroscope; ambient-light; electronic compass; barometer; EMGHeart-rate sensor with blood-oxygen sensor; accelerometer; gyroscope; ambient-light sensor; electronic compass; barometer
Health & wellness featuresOne-tap health assessment; all-day heart-rate, blood-oxygen and stress monitoringHeart-rate, blood-oxygen and stress monitoring; one-tap health check
Sleep trackingHigh-precision sleep monitoringEnhanced sleep monitoring
Sports / workout modes—150+ sports modes
Training & outdoor features—Advanced outdoor-sports tracking; upgraded cycling mode; dual-band GNSS; Bluetooth power-meter connectivity

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Watch 5Xiaomi Watch S5
Battery capacity930 mAh lithium-ion polymer battery815 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 AODLight use: up to 21 days; normal use: up to 14 days; AOD normal use: up to 9 days
ChargingMagnetic pogo-pin charging dock; approximately 90 minutes to full charge2-pin magnetic charging dock
Water resistance5 ATM5 ATM

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Watch 5Xiaomi Watch S5
Companion appMi FitnessMi Fitness
ColorsBlack; Juniper GreenBlack; Silver; Ceramic Blue; Jungle Green
Phone compatibility—Android 8.0 or later; iOS 14.0 or later

Similarities

  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have a stainless steel case.
  • Both are water resistant to 50 m.
  • Both have OLED displays.
  • Both run Xiaomi HyperOS 3.
  • Both have similar screen sizes (1.54 and 1.48 inches).

In summary

For most buyers the Xiaomi Watch S5 is the better buy; the Xiaomi Watch 5 makes sense if you want a bigger battery.

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