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Amazfit Active 2 Round vs Redmi Watch 5

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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Amazfit Active 2 Round

Amazfit Active 2 Round

  • Screen: 466 × 466 pixels; 353 ppi.
  • 270 mAh battery capacity.
  • Bluetooth 5.2.
  • 5 ATM.
  • Weighs 29.5 g.
KSh 16,500In Stock
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Redmi Watch 5

Redmi Watch 5

  • Screen: 432 × 514 pixels; 324 ppi.
  • Runs Xiaomi HyperOS.
  • Bluetooth 5.3 connection.
  • 550 mAh battery capacity.
  • 164 MB locally available.
KSh 15,680In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Redmi Watch 5 lasts longer between charges (24 days typical) and has a larger 2.07-inch screen and a sturdier aluminium build, while the Amazfit Active 2 Round is lighter to wear all day and syncs with apps such as Strava.

Display

Amazfit Active 2 Round
466 × 466 pixels; 353 ppi
Redmi Watch 5
432 × 514 pixels; 324 ppi

Capacity

Amazfit Active 2 Round
270 mAh battery capacity
Redmi Watch 5
550 mAh battery capacity

Portability

Amazfit Active 2 Round
29.5 g
Redmi Watch 5
About 33.5 g

Software

Amazfit Active 2 Round
Zepp
Redmi Watch 5
Xiaomi HyperOS

Connections

Amazfit Active 2 Round
Bluetooth 5.2
Redmi Watch 5
Bluetooth 5.3

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Amazfit Active 2 Round

  • Lighter: 29.5 g (vs about 33.5 g).
  • Slimmer: 9.9 mm thick (vs 11.3 mm).
  • Syncs with third-party apps such as Strava and Apple Health.
  • Charging: Magnetic charging head.

Redmi Watch 5

  • Longer battery life: up to 24 days in typical use (vs 10).
  • Bigger battery: 550 mAh (vs 270 mAh).
  • Larger 2.07-inch screen (vs 1.32-inch).
  • Aluminium case (vs plastic case).
  • Charging: Magnetic charging cable.

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityAmazfit Active 2 RoundRedmi Watch 5
Battery life270 mAh battery550 mAh battery
Portability29.5 gAbout 33.5 g
Display1.32-inch OLED display, 353 ppi2.07-inch OLED display, 60 Hz, 324 ppi
SoftwareZeppXiaomi HyperOS
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.3
SensorsBioTracker PPG, accelerometerHeart-rate and blood-oxygen sensor, accelerometer

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Active 2 RoundRedmi Watch 5
Display1.32-inch AMOLED2.07-inch AMOLED
Screen resolution466 × 466 pixels; 353 ppi432 × 514 pixels; 324 ppi
Display protectionTempered glass; anti-fingerprint coating—
Display features—60 Hz refresh rate; 82% screen-to-body ratio

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Active 2 RoundRedmi Watch 5
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2 BLEBluetooth 5.3
Positioning / GNSS5 satellite positioning systems; circularly polarized antennaGPS; Galileo; GLONASS; BeiDou; QZSS
Network / cellular—Bluetooth-connected smartphone
Wi-Fi—No
NFC—NFC (China only)

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Active 2 RoundRedmi Watch 5
BrandAmazfitRedmi
ModelAmazfit Active 2 RoundRedmi Watch 5
Dimensions43.9 × 43.9 × 9.9 mm without heart-rate sensor base47.5 × 41.1 × 11.3 mm, excluding strap and protrusions
Weight29.5 g without strapApproximately 33.5 g without strap
Build materialsStainless-steel bezel; polymer middle frameAluminum-alloy frame
Wrist size135–195 mm135–205 mm
Strap / band20 mm quick-release silicone; pin buckleTPU
Controls / buttonsTwo physical buttons and touchscreenStainless-steel rotating crown; touchscreen
Announced—2024, November 27

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Active 2 RoundRedmi Watch 5
SpeakerSupportedSupported
MicrophoneSupported2 microphones
CallingBluetooth callingBluetooth calling with a connected smartphone

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Active 2 RoundRedmi Watch 5
SensorsBioTracker PPG; accelerometer; gyroscope; ambient light; geomagnetic sensor; temperature; barometric altimeterHeart-rate and blood-oxygen sensor; accelerometer; gyroscope; ambient-light sensor; electronic compass
Health & wellness features24-hour heart rate, SpO₂ and stress; skin temperature; one-tap measurement; high and low heart-rate alerts; low SpO₂ alerts; breathing exercises; PAI; heart-rate recovery; menstrual-cycle trackingAll-day heart-rate, blood-oxygen and stress monitoring; breathing exercises; vitality score
Sleep trackingSleep HRV; sleep stages including REM; naps; sleep schedule; breathing quality; sleep scoreAll-day scientific sleep monitoring
Sports / workout modes164 sports modesMore than 150 sports modes, including 18 water sports
Training & outdoor featuresZepp Coach; PeakBeats; training templates; interval training; track running; trajectory correction; virtual pacer10 running courses; independent five-system GNSS

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Active 2 RoundRedmi Watch 5
Battery capacity270 mAh550 mAh
Battery life10 days typical; 5 days heavy; 19 days Battery Saver; 21 hours continuous GPSUp to 24 days typical use
ChargingMagnetic charging headMagnetic charging cable
Water resistance5 ATM5 ATM

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Active 2 RoundRedmi Watch 5
Phone compatibilityAndroid 7 or later; iOS 14 or laterAndroid 8.0 or later; iOS 12.0 or later
Companion appZeppMi Fitness
ColorsRed Sport Silicone; Black Sport SiliconeObsidian Black; Silver Gray; Lavender Purple

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Active 2 RoundRedmi Watch 5
Case materialStainless-steel bezel; polymer frameAluminum alloy
Pixels per inch353 ppi324 ppi
Charging timeApproximately 2 hours—
Packing listWatch with standard strap; magnetic charging head; instruction manualWatch; magnetic charging cable; user manual
Smart recognition25 strength-training movements; 8 sports movements—
Third-party fitness appsStrava; adidas Running; TrainingPeaks; komoot; Relive; Google Fit; Apple Health—
Peak brightness—1,500 nits HBM
color—Obsidian Black, Silver Gray, Lavender Purple
Release status—Available. Released 2025, January 15
Card slot—No
Camera—No
3.5 mm headphone jack—No
USB—No
Radio—No

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazfit Active 2 RoundRedmi Watch 5
Storage—164 MB locally available
Operating system—Xiaomi HyperOS

Similarities

  • Both are water resistant to 50 m.
  • Both take calls over Bluetooth.
  • Both have OLED displays.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both have a speaker.

In summary

For most buyers the Redmi Watch 5 is the better buy; the Amazfit Active 2 Round makes sense if you want a lighter watch for all-day wear.

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In-stock alternatives

Xiaomi Watch S1 ActiveFor Amazfit Active 2 RoundXiaomi Watch S1 ActiveView product ↗Huawei Watch Fit 4For Amazfit Active 2 RoundHuawei Watch Fit 4View product ↗Huawei Watch Fit 5For Redmi Watch 5Huawei Watch Fit 5View product ↗Fitbit Inspire 3For Redmi Watch 5Fitbit Inspire 3View product ↗

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