See More, Do More — Elevate Your Everyday Life
The Redmi Watch 5 arrives as a stylish and intelligent wearable built for the modern, active lifestyle. Designed not only to keep you connected but also to enhance your wellness and elevate your day-to-day routine, this smartwatch combines form, function, and affordability in a sleek package. From a stunning AMOLED display to robust health tracking, it truly lets you see more and do more.
Out of the Box
Unboxing the Redmi Watch 5 is an exciting first impression. The presentation is clean and elegant, with the device neatly cradled alongside its quick-release TPU strap, magnetic charger, and documentation. Right away, the ultra-large 2.07-inch AMOLED display catches your eye — vibrant, sharp, and full of life. With a resolution of 432 x 514 pixels and an 82% screen-to-body ratio, the display dominates the watch face without feeling bulky on the wrist.
Design & Build
Crafted with an exquisite aluminum alloy frame and featuring a rotating crown, the Redmi Watch 5 looks and feels premium. Available in Obsidian Black, Silver Gray, and Lavender Purple, there’s a color to match every style. The rectangular design is both modern and comfortable, measuring just 11.3mm thin, and the 4-equilateral screen border creates a symmetrical aesthetic that’s pleasing to the eye.
The TPU quick-release strap adds convenience and comfort, allowing easy swapping for various styles. The device’s 5ATM water resistance ensures that you can wear the watch worry-free during workouts, rainy days, or even while swimming.
Battery Life, Protection, & Security Features
With up to 24 days of battery life (with Always-On Display disabled), the Redmi Watch 5 easily powers through more than three weeks of usage on a single charge. Whether you’re tracking your workouts, monitoring sleep, or taking calls, this watch is built for endurance.
In terms of protection, the 5ATM water resistance rating makes it tough enough for your active lifestyle. Security-wise, the watch supports screen lock features and has a dedicated Find My Phone function, ensuring your device stays protected and easy to locate.
Performance
The Redmi Watch 5 truly shines when it comes to performance. The 60Hz refresh rate ensures fluid navigation through menus and widgets, while the linear motor offers precise, satisfying vibrations for notifications and alarms.
It supports Bluetooth® calling via dual-microphone call noise reduction, allowing crystal-clear conversations directly from your wrist. Local music playback and a built-in recorder are welcome upgrades that bring more autonomy to your workouts or errands.
On the fitness and wellness front, the watch is loaded with smart features like:
- Heart rate monitoring
- Blood oxygen (SpO2) tracking
- Sleep and stress tracking
- Over 100 sport modes
- 5-system GNSS for precise outdoor tracking
- Compass, camera control, and more
One of the standout features of the Redmi Watch 5 is its 5-system GNSS support, which significantly enhances location accuracy and tracking reliability. Whether you’re running through urban streets, hiking remote trails, or cycling across open terrain, the watch leverages signals from GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS, and QZSS to deliver fast and precise positioning. This multi-satellite system ensures your routes are accurately recorded, making it an ideal companion for outdoor enthusiasts and fitness buffs who rely on detailed performance data. With the Redmi Watch 5, you can confidently explore new paths and push your limits while staying connected to where you’ve been — and where you’re headed.
All this is complemented by smooth performance and a user-friendly UI that ensures your smartwatch works with you, not against you.
Availability
The Redmi Watch 5 will be spotlighted at the upcoming Xiaomi All-Star Summer Concert on 27 April 2025 at Enchanted Kingdom. It’s the perfect opportunity to not only catch a glimpse of your favorite artists but also explore the latest AIoT innovations from Xiaomi — including the Redmi Watch 5. Expect retail availability soon after the event through authorized Xiaomi stores, partner retailers, and online platforms.
My Final Take
The Redmi Watch 5 is more than just a smartwatch — it’s a reliable companion that blends functionality with flair. From its stunning AMOLED screen and sturdy aluminum frame to its outstanding battery life and health-focused features, it brings premium smartwatch capabilities to a price point that’s hard to ignore.
Whether you’re an avid runner, a tech enthusiast, or someone simply looking to get more out of your day, the Redmi Watch 5 helps you see more and do more, every step of the way.
While the Redmi Watch 5 offers a solid selection of watch faces to match different moods and styles, I found myself wishing there were even more options available right out of the box. Hopefully, future software updates or app integrations will expand the watch face library to better match the device’s impressive hardware.
The Filipino Tech Explainer’s Rating of the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5:
Rating: 4.5 out of 5.
