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Xiaomi Watch 5 vs Huawei Watch GT 6

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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Huawei Watch GT 6

Huawei Watch GT 6

  • Screen: 466 × 466 pixels; 46 mm: 317 ppi; 41 mm: 352 ppi.
  • Runs HarmonyOS 6.0.
  • 867 mAh battery capacity.
  • Bluetooth 6.0.
  • IP69 water and dust resistance.
KSh 28,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Huawei Watch GT 6 is lighter to wear all day, while the Xiaomi Watch 5 has a cellular option for calls without your phone and an eSIM on cellular model.

Display

Xiaomi Watch 5
480 × 480 pixels, 312 ppi
Huawei Watch GT 6
466 × 466 pixels; 46 mm: 317 ppi; 41 mm: 352 ppi

Software

Xiaomi Watch 5
Runs Xiaomi HyperOS 3
Huawei Watch GT 6
Runs HarmonyOS 6.0

Capacity

Xiaomi Watch 5
930 mAh battery capacity
Huawei Watch GT 6
867 mAh battery capacity

Portability

Xiaomi Watch 5
56 g
Huawei Watch GT 6
About 51.3 g

Connections

Xiaomi Watch 5
BT/BLE 5.4
Huawei Watch GT 6
Bluetooth 6.0

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Xiaomi Watch 5

  • eSIM on cellular model.
  • Cellular option (LTE/5G models) for calls and data without your phone.
  • Charging: Magnetic pogo-pin charging dock.

Huawei Watch GT 6

  • Lighter: about 51.3 g (vs 56 g).
  • Slimmer: 10.95 mm thick (vs 12.3 mm).
  • Charging: Wireless charging.

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityXiaomi Watch 5Huawei Watch GT 6
Battery life930 mAh battery867 mAh battery
Portability56 gAbout 51.3 g
Display1.54-inch OLED display, 60 Hz, 312 ppi1.47-inch OLED display, 317 ppi
SoftwareXiaomi HyperOS 3HarmonyOS 6.0
ConnectionsBT/BLE 5.4Bluetooth 6.0
Water resistance5 ATMIP69 water and dust resistance

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Watch 5Huawei Watch GT 6
Display1.54-inch AMOLED46 mm: 1.47-inch AMOLED; 41 mm: 1.32-inch AMOLED
Screen resolution480 × 480 pixels, 312 ppi466 × 466 pixels; 46 mm: 317 ppi; 41 mm: 352 ppi
Display protectionSapphire crystal—
Display featuresUp to 1,500 nits HBM brightness; 60 Hz refresh rate; 2.6 mm bezel; Always-On DisplayAlways-On Display supported

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Watch 5Huawei Watch GT 6
Network / cellularGSM, HSPA and LTE on cellular modelNo cellular connectivity
SIM / eSIMeSIM on cellular model; market and region dependentNo
Wi-Fi2.4 GHz Wi-FiNo
BluetoothBT/BLE 5.42.4 GHz, supports BT6.0 and BR + BLE
NFCSupported; availability varies by regionSupported
Positioning / GNSSBuilt-in dual-band GNSS: GPS L1+L5, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou and QZSSGPS (L1 + L5 Dual-band)/GLONASS/BeiDou(B1I + B1C + B2a Tri-band)/GALILEO(E1 + E5a Dual-band)/QZSS (L1 + L5 Dual-band)/NavIC

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Watch 5Huawei Watch GT 6
BrandXiaomiHuawei
ModelXiaomi Watch 5Huawei Watch GT 6
Announced26 December 20252025, September 19
Dimensions47 × 47 × 12.3 mm46 mm: 46 × 46 × 10.95 mm; 41 mm: 41.3 × 41.3 × 9.99 mm
Weight56 g without strap46 mm: approximately 51.3 g (strap excluded); 41 mm: approximately 37.5 g (strap excluded)
Build materialsSapphire-crystal front and rear sensor cover; 316L stainless-steel caseStainless-steel case
Wrist size135–205 mm46 mm: 140–210 mm; 41 mm: 120–180 mm; selected configurations support up to 190 mm
Strap / bandFluororubber strap46 mm: fluoroelastomer, composite woven or composite leather options; 41 mm: fluoroelastomer, composite leather or Milanese options
Controls / buttonsRotating crown; side button; touchscreen; gesture controlsHome Button (Rotating Crown) and Side Button

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Watch 5Huawei Watch GT 6
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 3HarmonyOS 6.0

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Watch 5Huawei Watch GT 6
SpeakerSupportedSupported
MicrophoneSupportedSupported
CallingBluetooth calling through a connected smartphone; third-party app voice calls not supportedBluetooth calling through a paired phone

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Watch 5Huawei Watch GT 6
SensorsPPG; accelerometer; gyroscope; ambient-light; electronic compass; barometer; EMGAccelerometer sensor; Gyroscope sensor; Magnetometer sensor; Optical heart rate sensor; Barometer sensor; Temperature sensor; Ambient light sensor
Health & wellness featuresOne-tap health assessment; all-day heart-rate, blood-oxygen and stress monitoringHeart rate, blood oxygen, stress, skin temperature and cycle-tracking features; availability varies by market
Sleep trackingHigh-precision sleep monitoringHUAWEI TruSleep sleep tracking and breathing-awareness features
Sports / workout modes—Multiple indoor and outdoor workout modes
Training & outdoor features—Route tracking, navigation, cycling power and running metrics
Safety & emergency features—Fall detection and emergency features where supported and configured

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Watch 5Huawei Watch GT 6
Battery capacity930 mAh lithium-ion polymer battery46 mm: Li-Ion 867 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 AOD46 mm: up to 21 days maximum use; up to 12 days typical use; up to 7 days with Always-On Display; 41 mm: up to 14 days maximum use; up to 7 days typical use; up to 5 days with Always-On Display
ChargingMagnetic pogo-pin charging dock; approximately 90 minutes to full chargeWireless charging
Water resistance5 ATM5 ATM; IP69
Durability / certifications—IP69

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Watch 5Huawei Watch GT 6
Companion appMi FitnessHUAWEI Health
ColorsBlack; Juniper GreenConfiguration-dependent
Phone compatibility—Android 9.0 or later; iOS 13.0 or later

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Watch 5Huawei Watch GT 6
Case material—Stainless steel
Packing list—Watch × 1; Charging Cradle (including the charging cable) × 1; Quick Start Guide & Safety Information & Warranty Card × 1
Release status—Available. Released 2025, September 19
Card slot—No
Camera—No
3.5 mm headphone jack—No
USB—No
Radio—No
Charging input—5V-10V DC/2A MAX
Operating temperature—-20℃–+45℃

Similarities

  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have a stainless steel case.
  • Both are water resistant to 50 m.
  • Both take calls over Bluetooth.
  • Both have OLED displays.
  • Both have similar screen sizes (1.54 and 1.47 inches).

In summary

Get the Huawei Watch GT 6 if you want a lighter watch for all-day wear, or the Xiaomi Watch 5 if you would rather have a cellular option for calls without your phone and an eSIM on cellular model.

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