The Xiaomi Watch 5 features a 1.54-inch circular AMOLED display delivering a sharp 480×480 resolution, a smooth 60Hz refresh rate, and peak brightness of up to 1,500 nits. Both the front and rear are protected by synthetic sapphire crystal, enhancing durability for everyday use. The watch measures 12.3mm in thickness, weighs 56 grams without the strap, and carries a 5ATM water-resistance rating, making it suitable for swimming and outdoor activities.
Under the hood, Xiaomi has adopted a dual-chip architecture, pairing the Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 processor with a Hengxuan 2800 low-power chip. This setup is designed to balance performance and efficiency while running Xiaomi HyperOS 3, ensuring smooth system navigation and optimized battery management.
Health and fitness remain a major focus of the Watch 5. The smartwatch supports continuous heart-rate monitoring, ECG measurement, blood oxygen (SpO₂) tracking, stress analysis, and detailed sleep tracking. Fitness enthusiasts benefit from support for over 150 sports modes, along with full-color offline maps and advanced running tools for outdoor workouts.
Powering the device is a 930mAh battery, which Xiaomi claims can deliver up to six days of use under normal conditions. When switched to power-saving mode, battery life can reportedly extend to as long as 18 days, placing it among the longer-lasting smartwatches in its category.
One of the standout features of the Xiaomi Watch 5 is its gesture-based interaction system. Using hand muscle signal detection through the ECG sensor, users can perform actions such as answering calls, silencing alarms, controlling music playback, or triggering the camera remotely—without touching the screen.
Connectivity options are comprehensive, including Bluetooth 5.4, Wi-Fi, NFC, GPS, and crucially, eSIM support, allowing the watch to function independently from a smartphone. Xiaomi is offering the Watch 5 in silver and black case finishes, paired with multiple strap choices such as rubber, leather, and a premium 3D-printed titanium band made from TC4 titanium alloy.
In terms of pricing, the Xiaomi Watch 5 with a rubber strap starts at CNY 1,999 (around $285). The eSIM-enabled version with a leather strap is priced at CNY 2,299 (approximately $330), while the titanium strap is sold separately for CNY 799 (about $110).
With its premium build, strong health features, and standalone connectivity, the Xiaomi Watch 5 aims to compete directly with high-end smartwatches in the global market.