Xiaomi just launched the Redmi Watch 6 in China. It looks like a proper step up for the brand — not a minor refresh. The watch brings a very bright AMOLED screen, long battery life, and useful fitness tweaks. Best part: the price stayed low.
Display that’s easy to read in daylight
The Watch 6 has a 2.07-inch AMOLED display. Peak brightness? 2,000 nits. That means you won’t squint at it in direct sun. The glass curves on all four edges. It also supports Always-On Display — rare at this price.
Build quality feels better than before. Xiaomi uses an aluminum alloy frame, and the watch is just 9.9mm thick. It comes in Mist Blue, Elegant Black, and Bright Moon Silver. Lightweight and neat. It won’t look cheap on your wrist.
Battery life you don’t have to worry aboutBattery life is a headline feature: Xiaomi says up to 24 days on a single charge. That comes from smarter power management in HyperOS 3 and the company’s HyperConnect tricks. In plain terms: it’s built to last through weeks of normal use.
It also links tightly with Xiaomi phones and other devices. Reply to WeChat messages. Tap to pay with contactless payments. Change dials. Little things, but they make daily life easier.
The side button does a lot. Quick access, long press to power off, and triple-press for emergency calls. Practical, no fuss.
Fitness tracking that actually improves
Xiaomi didn’t just add features for the spec list. The heart rate sensor got a new window design for better reads — even while swimming. It supports underwater heart tracking, which is handy.
GPS is better too. The watch uses dual L1 antennas for improved position accuracy. That means runs and bike rides should track more reliably. Also, it auto-adjusts whether you wear it on your left or right wrist — a small but nice touch.
Price and who it’s for
The Redmi Watch 6 costs 599 yuan (roughly $82) in China. That’s the same tag as the old model. New screen. Better tracking. Longer battery. No price hike.
If you want a solid daily smartwatch without paying flagship money, this is a strong pick. It’s simple. It works. And it looks better than most budget wearables.Quick takeaways2.07” AMOLED screen, 2000 nits, AOD
Up to 24 days battery life (HyperOS 3 + HyperConnect)
Aluminum alloy frame, 9.9mm thin
Improved heart-rate tracking and dual L1 GPS
599 yuan (~$82) — same price as the predecessor