Display
- Xiaomi Watch 5
- 480 × 480 pixels, 312 ppi
- Xiaomi Watch S1
- 466 × 466 pixels
Wearable comparison
Xiaomi Watch 5 vs Xiaomi Watch S1
Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.
01Selected  Xiaomi Watch 5
KSh 30,000Out of Stock | 02  Xiaomi Watch S1
KSh 28,290In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The Xiaomi Watch S1 lasts longer between charges (up to 12 days) and is lighter to wear all day, while the Xiaomi Watch 5 has a much bigger battery (930 mAh), a cellular option for calls without your phone and an eSIM on cellular model.
Software
- Xiaomi Watch 5
- Runs Xiaomi HyperOS 3
- Xiaomi Watch S1
- Runs Proprietary OS
Capacity
- Xiaomi Watch 5
- 930 mAh battery capacity
- Xiaomi Watch S1
- 470 mAh battery capacity
Portability
- Xiaomi Watch 5
- 56 g
- Xiaomi Watch S1
- 53 g
Connections
- Xiaomi Watch 5
- BT/BLE 5.4
- Xiaomi Watch S1
- Wi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 5.2
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Xiaomi Watch 5
- Bigger battery: 930 mAh (vs 470 mAh).
- eSIM on cellular model.
- Cellular option (LTE/5G models) for calls and data without your phone.
- Newer model: released in 2025 (vs 2021).
Xiaomi Watch S1
- Longer rated battery life: up to 12 days (vs 6 days).
- Lighter: 53 g (vs 56 g).
- Slimmer: 11 mm thick (vs 12.3 mm).
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | Xiaomi Watch 5 | Xiaomi Watch S1 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 930 mAh battery | 470 mAh battery |
| Portability | 56 g | 53 g |
| Display | 1.54-inch OLED display, 60 Hz, 312 ppi | 1.43-inch OLED display, 60 Hz |
| Software | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 | Proprietary OS |
| Connections | BT/BLE 5.4 | Wi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Sensors | PPG, accelerometer | Heart-rate and blood-oxygen sensor, accelerometer |
| Sleep tracking | High-precision sleep monitoring | Supported, short-nap data limitations apply |
| Charging | Magnetic pogo-pin charging dock | Wireless charging dock |
| NFC | Supported, availability varies by region | Supported, mastercard payments (regional availability) |
| Health & wellness features | One-tap health assessment | Heart-rate, blood-oxygen, stress and breathing features |
| Controls / buttons | Rotating crown, side button | Dedicated sport button |
| Wrist size | 135–205 mm | 165.1–225.1 mm (leather), 149.8–233.8 mm (fluororubber) |
| Strap / band | Fluororubber strap | Calfskin leather and fluororubber |
| SIM / eSIM | eSIM on cellular model, market and region dependent | No |
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Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
These products have the same published specifications.
Similarities
- Both have 60 Hz displays.
- Both have NFC.
- Both have a stainless steel case.
- Both are water resistant to 50 m.
- Both take calls over Bluetooth.
- Both have similar screen sizes (1.54 and 1.43 inches).
In summary
Get the Xiaomi Watch S1 if you want longer battery life and a lighter watch for all-day wear, or the Xiaomi Watch 5 if you would rather have a much bigger battery and a cellular option for calls without your phone.
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