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Xiaomi Watch 5 vs OnePlus Watch 2R

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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OnePlus Watch 2R

OnePlus Watch 2R

  • Screen: 466 × 466 pixels; 326 ppi.
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1; BES2700BP MCU processor.
  • 2 GB RAM in this version.
  • 32 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs Wear OS 4; RTOS.
KSh 28,500In Stock
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Our quick verdict

With the same Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 processor and 2 GB of RAM, the Xiaomi Watch 5 is the stronger choice: it lasts longer between charges (up to 6 days), is lighter to wear all day and has a brighter screen for outdoor use, while the OnePlus Watch 2R only syncs with apps such as Strava.

Display

Xiaomi Watch 5
480 × 480 pixels, 312 ppi
OnePlus Watch 2R
466 × 466 pixels; 326 ppi

Performance

Xiaomi Watch 5
Dual-core Snapdragon CPU processor
OnePlus Watch 2R
Quad-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 processor

Software

Xiaomi Watch 5
Runs Xiaomi HyperOS 3
OnePlus Watch 2R
Runs Wear OS 4; RTOS

Capacity

Xiaomi Watch 5
930 mAh battery capacity
OnePlus Watch 2R
500 mAh battery capacity

Portability

Xiaomi Watch 5
56 g
OnePlus Watch 2R
59 g

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Xiaomi Watch 5

  • Longer rated battery life: up to 6 days (vs 100 hours).
  • Bigger battery: 930 mAh (vs 500 mAh).
  • Brighter display: up to 1,500 nits (vs 1,000).
  • Lighter: 56 g (vs 59 g).
  • Stainless steel case and sapphire back (vs aluminium case and plastic back).
  • eSIM on cellular model.

OnePlus Watch 2R

  • Syncs with third-party apps such as Strava and Apple Health.
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi (vs 2.4 GHz only).

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PriorityXiaomi Watch 5OnePlus Watch 2R
Battery life930 mAh battery500 mAh battery
Storage32 GB storage32 GB storage
Display1.54-inch OLED display, 60 Hz, 312 ppi1.43-inch OLED display, 326 ppi
PerformanceQualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 processorQualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 processor
Memory2 GB RAM2 GB RAM
SoftwareXiaomi HyperOS 3Wear OS 4

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Watch 5OnePlus Watch 2R
Display1.54-inch AMOLED1.43-inch AMOLED
Screen resolution480 × 480 pixels, 312 ppi466 × 466 pixels; 326 ppi
Display protectionSapphire crystal2D glass
Display featuresUp to 1,500 nits HBM brightness; 60 Hz refresh rate; 2.6 mm bezel; Always-On Display1000 nits (HBM)

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Watch 5OnePlus Watch 2R
Network / cellularGSM, HSPA and LTE on cellular modelNo cellular connectivity
SIM / eSIMeSIM on cellular model; market and region dependentNo
Wi-Fi2.4 GHz Wi-FiWi-Fi 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
BluetoothBT/BLE 5.4Bluetooth 5.0 BLE
NFCSupported; availability varies by regionSupported
Positioning / GNSSBuilt-in dual-band GNSS: GPS L1+L5, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou and QZSSDual-frequency L1 + L5; GPS; BeiDou; Galileo; GLONASS; QZSS

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Watch 5OnePlus Watch 2R
BrandXiaomiOnePlus
ModelXiaomi Watch 5OnePlus Watch 2R
Announced26 December 20252024, July 16
Dimensions47 × 47 × 12.3 mm47.6 × 46.6 × 12.1 mm; 13.65 mm including PPG sensor
Weight56 g without strapApproximately 37 g without strap; 59 g with strap
Build materialsSapphire-crystal front and rear sensor cover; 316L stainless-steel caseAluminum-alloy case; plastic back
Wrist size135–205 mm140–210 mm
Strap / bandFluororubber strapSilicone; stainless-steel buckle
Controls / buttonsRotating crown; side button; touchscreen; gesture controlsTwo side buttons and touchscreen

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Watch 5OnePlus Watch 2R
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 (4 nm) plus BES2800 low-power processor (6 nm)Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1; BES2700BP MCU
CPUDual-core Snapdragon CPUQuad-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53
RAM2 GB2 GB
Storage32 GB32 GB
Operating systemXiaomi HyperOS 3Wear OS 4; RTOS
GPU—Adreno 702

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Watch 5OnePlus Watch 2R
SpeakerSupportedSupported
MicrophoneSupportedSupported
CallingBluetooth calling through a connected smartphone; third-party app voice calls not supportedBluetooth calling with a connected smartphone

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Watch 5OnePlus Watch 2R
SensorsPPG; accelerometer; gyroscope; ambient-light; electronic compass; barometer; EMGAccelerometer; gyroscope; optical heart-rate sensor; optical blood-oxygen sensor; geomagnetic sensor; ambient-light sensor; barometer
Health & wellness featuresOne-tap health assessment; all-day heart-rate, blood-oxygen and stress monitoringHeart rate; high and low heart-rate alerts; SpO₂ spot checks and all-day monitoring; stress; breathing exercises
Sleep trackingHigh-precision sleep monitoringDeep, light and REM sleep; awake time; sleep score; breathing rate; SpO₂; snoring-risk assessment
Sports / workout modes—100+ sports modes
Training & outdoor features—Aerobic training effect; cardiorespiratory capacity; recovery time; heart-rate recovery; running form; track running

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Watch 5OnePlus Watch 2R
Battery capacity930 mAh lithium-ion polymer battery500 mAh
Battery lifeSmart mode: up to 6 days; Smart AOD: 4 days; power saver: up to 18 days, 12 days normal detection, 7 days with AODUp to 100 hours smart mode; 48 hours heavy use; 12 days power saver
ChargingMagnetic pogo-pin charging dock; approximately 90 minutes to full chargeCharging base with USB-C cable
Water resistance5 ATM5 ATM; IP68
Durability / certifications—IP68-rated dust and water resistance

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Watch 5OnePlus Watch 2R
Companion appMi FitnessOHealth
ColorsBlack; Juniper GreenForest Green; Gunmetal Gray
Phone compatibility—Android 8.0 or later; GMS 23.45.23 or later

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Watch 5OnePlus Watch 2R
Case material—Aluminum alloy
Pixels per inch—326 ppi
Peak brightness—600 nits default maximum; 1,000 nits high-brightness mode
Charging time—60 minutes to 100%; 10 minutes for 24 hours of use
Packing list—Watch; charging base; strap; USB-C cable; safety guide; quick start guide
Smart recognition—Running; walking; cycling; swimming; rowing machine; elliptical
Third-party fitness apps—Wear OS apps; Google apps; Google Health Connect; Strava
Release status—Available. Released 2024, July 16
Card slot—No
Camera—No
3.5 mm headphone jack—No
USB—No
Radio—No
RTOS storage—4 GB eMMC

Similarities

  • Both use the Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 processor.
  • Both have 2 GB RAM.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both are water resistant to 50 m.
  • Both take calls over Bluetooth.
  • Both have OLED displays.

In summary

For most buyers the Xiaomi Watch 5 is the better buy; the OnePlus Watch 2R makes sense if you want syncing with apps such as Strava.

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In-stock alternatives

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