Same display and battery, yet according to Xiaomi the older Redmi Watch 5 lasts twice as long and costs less.
Short answer
Redmi Watch 5 - up to 24 days and a lower price. Redmi Watch 6 - thinner (9.94 mm) and lighter (31 g).
Key differences
| Spec | Redmi Watch 5 | Redmi Watch 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 2.07", AMOLED, 432×514 | 2.07", AMOLED, 432×514 |
| Battery life | up to 24 days | up to 12 days |
| Battery | 550 mAh | 550 mAh |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS |
| NFC | no | no |
| Sensors | heart rate, SpO2, compass, gyroscope | heart rate, SpO2, compass, gyroscope |
| Protection | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| OS | Xiaomi HyperOS | Xiaomi HyperOS |
| Compatibility | Android 8.0+, iOS 12.0+ | Android 8.0+, iOS 14.0+ |
| Dimensions, weight | 47.5×41.1×11.3 mm, 33.5 g | 46.45×40.03×9.94 mm, 31 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
What's the same
2.07" AMOLED 432×514, 550 mAh, GPS, heart rate, SpO2, 5 ATM, aluminium.
Battery life
Up to 24 vs up to 12 days.
Case
11.3 mm and 33.5 g vs 9.94 mm and 31 g.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Battery life and price - Redmi Watch 5.
- Slim case - Redmi Watch 6.
FAQ
Is there NFC?
No, on neither.
Do they work with an iPhone?
Yes.
Which is cheaper?
The Redmi Watch 5.