After debuting in China back in December 2025, Xiaomi has now officially confirmed that the Watch 5 will be coming to the global market before the end of February. During the “The New Wave of Imagery” launch event, where it will unveil the Xiaomi 17 series of flagship phones, the company will also showcase the latest wearable.
Xiaomi Watch 5: Where and When Does it Drop?
The Chinese tech giant has confirmed the launch date for its upcoming global hardware showcase. On 28th February 2026, starting at 13:00 UTC (Barcelona Time), the company will unveil the Xiaomi 17 series, Xiaomi Pad 8 tablets, Xiaomi Watch 5, and more. This major announcement arrives right ahead of the MWC 2026 event (Mobile World Congress).
Xiaomi Watch 5
While Xiaomi hasn’t published a standalone release date for Watch 5 shipments, the appearance of the device on its global event teaser page and the timing of the show suggest it will be available shortly after the February 28 event. The global version of the Watch 5 will stand out from its China-only release in a few key ways:
It runs WearOS, giving access to Google Play Store, Google Maps, Google Wallet and Gemini AI support. These are features not available on Xiaomi’s custom OS-based models.The watch sports a 1.54-inch AMOLED screen.It’ll likely deliver multi-day life on a single charge.Expect at least two color options at launch for broader consumer appeal.
Early pricing leaks suggest that the Xiaomi Watch 5 could launch in Europe for around 329 Euros (roughly about 390 US Dollars), which makes it compete with existing WearOS devices like the Samsung Galaxy Watch lineup and the Pixel Watch series.
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