{"id":486120,"date":"2026-06-10T18:02:18","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T18:02:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/486120\/"},"modified":"2026-06-10T18:02:18","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T18:02:18","slug":"xiaomi-watch-5-review-trusted-reviews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/486120\/","title":{"rendered":"Xiaomi Watch 5 Review – Trusted Reviews"},"content":{"rendered":"

Verdict<\/p>\n

The Xiaomi Watch 5 proves that WearOS smartwatches can last longer, and is the primary reason to choose it over other smartwatches running Google\u2019s OS. I\u2019d still say that the blend of Xiaomi and Google\u2019s software isn\u2019t the slickest compared to the competition. If you value health features over sports ones, there are better options for a bit more money, but this remains a good Wear return for Xiaomi. <\/p>\n

Week-long battery and potentially longer<\/p>\n

Useful gesture controls<\/p>\n

Zippy overall performance<\/p>\n

Design is a bit drab <\/p>\n

Lacks serious health features like rivals<\/p>\n

User interface isn\u2019t as polished as WearOS competition<\/p>\n

Key Features<\/p>\n

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Review Price:
\n \u00a3269.99<\/p>\n

Premium build<\/p>\n

The Xiaomi Watch 5 pairs a stainless steel case with sapphire glass on the front and back, giving it a polished, durable feel.<\/p>\n

Week-long battery<\/p>\n

Unlike most Wear OS watches that need charging every couple of days, the Xiaomi Watch 5 can last around six days with typical use.<\/p>\n

Gesture controls<\/p>\n

An EMG sensor enables finger-based gestures for actions like dismissing notifications, silencing alarms and taking photos remotely.<\/p>\n

Introduction<\/p>\n

The Xiaomi Watch 5 marks Xiaomi\u2019s revival of its relationship with Google\u2019s Wear OS after a few years on the sidelines.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s an understandable decision, especially as things have picked up for Wear, whether that\u2019s cleaning up the interface or adding a more useful smart assistant in the shape of Gemini.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not just about Google either. Xiaomi wants to change how you interact with its smartwatch. It also wants you to spend less time charging it than you do with other WearOS smartwatches.<\/p>\n

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Our previous experiences with a Xiaomi WearOS watch haven\u2019t been great. Does the Watch 5 change things for Xiaomi\u2019s union with Google? I\u2019ve been wearing it to find that out.<\/p>\n

Design and screen<\/p>\n

Stainless steel case and two colours<\/p>\n

1.54-inch AMOLED touchscreen display<\/p>\n

Dual sapphire glass design<\/p>\n

The Xiaomi Watch 5 promises a premium design, and that\u2019s exactly what you get. A mix of high-quality materials and a smartwatch that\u2019s also pretty robust. Is it a design that feels original? Not really.<\/p>\n

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Xiaomi gives you the choice of black or juniper green straps with a stainless steel case, available in silver or what I\u2019d describe as a sort of gunmetal grey. Like most WearOS smartwatches, the Watch 5 has just two buttons and a 1.54-inch, 480 x 480 AMOLED display that shares responsibility for how you primarily navigate the Watch 5.<\/p>\n

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I like that the twisting crown button makes performing functions like adjusting screen brightness or simply scrolling through screens a nicer thing to do. The bottom button provides quicker access to the sports tracking screen out of the box, but you can change it to open another app or mode available on the watch instead.<\/p>\n

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I think the AMOLED touchscreen is a good one, if not the most stunning one I\u2019ve glanced down at or swiped my fingers across on a smartwatch. Visibility has been strong on the whole, though I did need to crank the screen brightness up in sunnier conditions. Thankfully, this is a watch with a peak brightness of 1,500 nits. That\u2019s not the brightest display, but it certainly felt vibrant enough in most viewing conditions.<\/p>\n

Xiaomi covers that screen with sapphire glass, a scratch-resistant material often found on more expensive outdoor watches and smartwatches. That sapphire is also included on the back of the watch to give you that increased scratch protection from both sides.<\/p>\n

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It does carry the same 5 ATM water resistance rating as most other new Xiaomi smartwatches. That makes it suitable for submersion in water up to a depth of 50 metres.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Performance and software<\/p>\n

Runs on WearOS 6.0<\/p>\n

EMG sensor to power gesture controls\u00a0<\/p>\n

Google Gemini and Google Wallet included<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s state the obvious first. This is a WearOS smartwatch, which means it\u2019s just for Android phone owners. It runs on Wear OS 6.0, which is the latest available version of Google\u2019s operating system.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The key highlights for Wear OS 6.0 included improved notification support, better-optimised battery life, and integration with Google Gemini.<\/p>\n

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Like Samsung, Xiaomi still includes its own skin that sits on top of Wear. I wouldn\u2019t say it\u2019s the most attractive skin added to Wear, but at least getting around the software is pretty straightforward.<\/p>\n

Performance-wise, it does run pretty slick, and I didn\u2019t experience any annoying lag. Xiaomi uses co-processor architecture, which includes Qualcomm\u2019s Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 processors alongside 2GB of RAM. That\u2019s paired with a low-power BES2800 processor, so the smartwatch can assign features to the processor best suited to power them.<\/p>\n

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The integration of Wear works well. From the improved way you can view incoming notifications, the slicker music playback controls to using Google apps like Gemini and Google Maps. Wear is finally getting where it needed to be years ago.<\/p>\n

Aside from the touchscreen and buttons, there is a third way to interact with the Watch 5: through gesture controls. <\/p>\n

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While not new to smartwatches, Xiaomi uses a combination of motion sensors, including a new EMG sensor, that lets you pinch and rub your fingers to perform functions like dismissing notifications or incoming calls, starting and stopping alarms, or remotely taking photos. I was impressed by how well these controls work, especially for those times when you can\u2019t reach for the buttons or the touchscreen.<\/p>\n

Tracking and features<\/p>\n

150+ sports modes<\/p>\n

Continuous heart rate and blood oxygen monitoring<\/p>\n

Free offline maps<\/p>\n

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Like pretty much all other smartwatches, Xiaomi offers features to track your exercise and health metrics, along with training tools and insights to help you make better decisions about your exercise time. What you won\u2019t find here are any serious health-monitoring features, unlike those on WearOS watches from Google and Samsung.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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You can still track biometric data like heart rate and blood oxygen levels, and use that heart rate data to record stress over the course of the day. I found the PPG optical sensor\u2019s performance to be pretty good. Whether it was on-the-spot readings or heart rate ranges, the recorded data didn\u2019t feel worryingly off. You can also take a single measurement that captures metrics such as heart rate and blood oxygen saturation at the same time.<\/p>\n

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When you want to track exercise, you should be able to find a sport mode to cover it. Activities like running, cycling and hiking offer the richest data and can benefit from dual-frequency GNSS technology. This is also known as dual-band GPS on other smartwatches and aims to improve tracking accuracy when near tall buildings and deeply wooded areas. The GPS tracking performed well, with distance tracking not wildly off from another dual-band watch I pitted it against.<\/p>\n

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To further boost its outdoor credentials, Xiaomi also includes the ability to download and sync colour maps to give the Watch 5 better hiking appeal. Getting those maps on the watch isn\u2019t as seamless as it is on other smartwatches \u2013 you need to transfer regions you want via a laptop or tablet \u2013 but you do also have access to navigation features like track back, and the watch will tell you when you\u2019ve veered off course.<\/p>\n

Battery life<\/p>\n

Up to 6 days of battery life<\/p>\n

Up to 4 days in always-on display mode<\/p>\n

Up to 18 days in power saving mode<\/p>\n

The last Xiaomi smartwatch with WearOS managed to run for about two days. The Watch 5 can definitely last longer between charges.<\/p>\n

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Xiaomi says battery life can range from 4 to 18 days, but getting the longest battery life requires making feature sacrifices. Turning on the always-on display mode also drains the battery the fastest. If you\u2019re mainly using the core smartwatch features like viewing notifications or glancing at your daily activity data, you\u2019re more likely to get around 6 days.<\/p>\n

I was impressed with the Watch 5\u2019s staying power. While it\u2019s not the best battery life you\u2019ll enjoy on a smartwatch, in WearOS terms, this one can last a week. That is a rarity.<\/p>\n

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Should you buy it?<\/p>\n

You want the best WearOS smartwatch for battery life<\/p>\n

This is a WearOS smartwatch that can really last a week, and even longer if you\u2019re more mindful of the features you use regularly.<\/p>\n

You want the best-looking WearOS smartwatch<\/p>\n

While you can\u2019t doubt the build quality and materials in play, there are definitely more eye-catching WearOS smartwatches you can wear instead.<\/p>\n

Final Thoughts<\/p>\n

The Xiaomi Watch 5 is easily Xiaomi\u2019s strongest WearOS smartwatch to date. It gets the fundamentals right with solid performance, a premium build, dependable fitness tracking and battery life that genuinely stands out in a category where charging every couple of days is still the norm. <\/p>\n

WearOS 6 also feels like a better fit here than it has on previous Xiaomi efforts, with useful Google integrations and gesture controls that are more than just a gimmick.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not a flawless smartwatch, though. The design, while well-made, doesn\u2019t feel especially distinctive, and some features, like offline map transfers, still lack the polish offered by rivals. You also won\u2019t get the more advanced health features found on the best watches from Google and Samsung. <\/p>\n

Even so, if long battery life is high on your wishlist and you want a capable WearOS watch that covers the essentials well, the Xiaomi Watch 5 makes a convincing case.<\/p>\n

How We Test<\/p>\n

We thoroughly test every smartwatch we review. We use industry-standard testing to compare features properly and we use the ring as our main device over the review period. We\u2019ll always tell you what we find and we never, ever, accept money to review a product.<\/p>\n

Tested for a week Thorough health and fitness tracking testing Worn as our main tracker during the testing period<\/p>\n

FAQs<\/p>\n

Can the Xiaomi Watch 5 answer calls? <\/p>\n

Yes, the Xiaomi Watch 5 can let you answer calls when the watch is paired to your phone with a Bluetooth connection.<\/p>\n

Does the Xiaomi Watch 5 have GPS? <\/p>\n

Yes, the Xiaomi Watch 5 has GPS and dual-frequency L1+L5 GNSS for the latest positioning.<\/p>\n

Full Specs<\/p>\n

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Xiaomi Watch 5 Review<\/p>\n

UK RRP<\/p>\n

\u00a3269.99 <\/p>\n

Manufacturer<\/p>\n

Xiaomi <\/p>\n

Screen Size<\/p>\n

1.54 inches <\/p>\n

IP rating<\/p>\n

IP68 <\/p>\n

Waterproof<\/p>\n

5ATM <\/p>\n

Battery<\/p>\n

930 mAh <\/p>\n

Size (Dimensions)<\/p>\n

47 x 12.3 x 47 MM <\/p>\n

Weight<\/p>\n

56 G <\/p>\n

Operating System<\/p>\n

Wear OS 6 <\/p>\n

Release Date<\/p>\n

2026 <\/p>\n

First Reviewed Date<\/p>\n

09\/06\/2026 <\/p>\n

Colours<\/p>\n

Gray, Silver <\/p>\n

GPS<\/p>\n

Yes <\/p>\n

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