Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 review | Infinium-tech

Xiaomi launched the Redmi Watch 5 in November 2024, but initially, it was only available in China. After the global release in January 2025, we found a unit for review and here we came to know.

Subject:

The short story is: We were really influenced by this straight € 110 watch.

design

Opening Watch 5 introduced us to a beautiful aluminum alloy clock, which was paired with a lavender purple TPU strap. Despite its € 110 price tag, it expresses the impression of the more premium device.

Xiaomi also provided us with two additional quick release straps compatible with other devices in the same ecosystem: a cream white strap that is made of cowhyide leather and a rose strap with a Velcro textile design characterized. Both of them beautifully complemented Watch 5, but we found the Purple version more versatile and more durable.

Xiaomi has adopted similarities with Apple Watch. On the one hand, the Redmi Watch Series may be confused with its remote pricer rival, which is an achievement of itself, but on the other hand the lack of originality is somewhat disappointing.

Display

The Redmi Watch 5 has a 2.07 “AMOLED screen, the biggest performance so far in a Xiaomi wearer. It claims only 2 mm thin bezels-which resulted in 82% screen-to-body ratio, Which helps in making the case more manageable.

2.5D increases the curved screen size and purpose, making it pleasant and easy to touch.

The screen reaches the impressive peak of 1,500 NITs shine and refreshes at 60 Hz. This level of performance quality is distinctive to the premium smartphone, and in fact the Redmi Watch 5 gives a lead against its direct rivals.

The LTPS panel allows some watch faces to dial to 5 Hz refresh rates, which expands the battery life.

The colors appear vibrant, and it is important to note that the watch face wearable in the Mi fitness app on your smartphone simply looks stunning on the device. Additionally, one with two modes is always a-on display feature: always-on display and main display.

They vary in their behavior when you increase your wrist. The first option simply brightens the screen to display the screen always-on display (AOD), while the second takes you directly to the main screen with additional views.

Wake up to wake up works perfectly – it detects speed, understands when the wrist is low, and accordingly turns on and off the performance.

software Hardware

See 5 pairs with Redmi Mi Fitness App, which can be found on any app store. It is the main Xiaomi app required for all health-related equipment, which provides essential features such as notification and call management, fitness and health tracking matrix and alarm.

The user interface of the watch is straight and user friendly, which we appreciate. Each app icon has its own design, which may appear chaotic at first glance; However, an app is quite easy to detect. By pressing the rotating crown button, you can reach the app grid – it can display or without the name of the app, and there is an option for the list scene. We found that the default setting is more effective.

Information appears immediately, but unfortunately, only a limited selection of emozis function, so the symbol will not be displayed on the clock if your communication includes anything other than letters and numbers.

Xiaomi introduced a new Afe chip (analog front-end), which reportedly provides 5.2% improvement in heart rate measurement accuracy and a 10% increase in sleep accuracy. However, sleep tracking is still quite inconsistent as the Redmi Watch 5 responds to even slight movements. In contrast, equipment such as Huaweii actively monitor heart rate during sleep. Thus, if you walk often at night, Redmi Watch 5 can give wrong readings.

Activity and health tracking

Additionally, the device includes blood oxygen saturation and stress monitoring features; However, they should not be seen as medical-grade readings. With more than 150 sports mode, Xiaomi claims that it is an excellent choice for the underlying GNSS support thanks to the outdoor tracking.

The company has not revealed which specific satellites are coupled with the wearer. It is clear that it is not an American GPS or European Galileo, as the Watch 5 displays minor inaccuracy during running. This means that Chinese Bidau is mainly posted for communication in China and is a potential candidate, not in Europe.

In terms of additional features, there are various running courses for hobby runners, as well as breathing exercises designed for the average person. These features are well designed and beneficial for both training and recovery.

The Mi fitness app allows for an easy evaluation of all data, including heart rate and sleep tracking, which is presented in a visually attractive and understandable way.

Battery life and charging

We live in a world filled with devices characterized by USB-C ports, yet Xiaomi has chosen to rely on an old-owned Pogo pin charging solution. Therefore the charger will become obsolete when the device eventually fails or is replaced.

Fortunately, cable is not often required because the Redmi Watch 5 rarely needs to be charged. This wearer has an extraordinary battery life, and the cable requires every two to three weeks.

Xiaomi stated that the wearetable 24 -day battery can achieve life, but this estimate is quite generous, assuming that most health tracking features are disabled. During our test, we are actively associated with the device going for runs, constant heart rate and stress levels are monitored, receiving information, and calling. As a result of this specific use, there is still an impressive battery life of 15 days – in two weeks!

When it comes to charging, the 550 mAh battery reaches the full capacity in about 60 minutes. Just one hour downtime is really great for the use of more than two weeks. Even when we tested Watch 5 with the Always-on display (AOD), and the battery life was cut in about half, 9 days, which is more than most of the wearballs outside there.

However, as we have established, AOD is required very little, as the rhiz-to-wake gesture works well and offers a look at additional data on the watch face.

Decision

Xiaomi sells Redmi Watch 5 for € 110 in some European markets, which looks like a theft. It is an attractive, inexpensive and long -lasting wearer that concretely covers basic smartwatch functionality remembering a proper OS and advanced app.

A separate tech would be to say that this Xiaomi is very close to the Smart Band 9 Pro (especially since the straps work on both devices, making them even more similar). But this is never more option, even if they are just about the design.

So all Redmi Watch 5 is a great tool for all information and basic health matrix tracking that brings an excellent battery life. Yes, it is not ideal for fitness and sleep tracking, but at that price it will definitely find its customers.

Professionals

• Look and feel that punch over the weight.
• The performance is bright and fast and easy to work together.
• Battery life is incomparable.
• Great battery life.
• Attractive value tag.

Shortcoming

• GNSS is not reliable enough.
• Sleep and health tracking can be better.
• “Hyperose 2” does not mean anything – UI is easy to navigate but very basic.