Xiaomi has officially expanded its premium wearable portfolio with the launch of the Xiaomi Watch 5 in China. Introduced alongside the flagship Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the new smartwatch brings a refined design, powerful dual-chip performance, advanced health tracking, and standalone eSIM connectivity. With HyperOS 3, sapphire glass protection, and a large AMOLED display, Xiaomi Watch 5 is positioned as a serious competitor to premium smartwatches from Apple and Samsung.
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Let’s take a detailed look at the Xiaomi Watch 5 features, specifications, health capabilities, battery life, pricing, and availability, and understand why this smartwatch is generating buzz in the wearable tech segment.
Xiaomi Watch 5 Design and Build Quality
The Xiaomi Watch 5 comes with a bold yet premium design built around a 47mm stainless steel case. The watch body is forged from a single block of 316L stainless steel, which undergoes a meticulous 36-step polishing process. This results in a seamless, high-gloss finish with smooth continuous lines, giving the smartwatch a luxury appeal.
For durability, Xiaomi has used synthetic sapphire crystal glass not only on the front display but also on the heart-rate sensor window at the back. Sapphire glass offers superior scratch resistance, making the Watch 5 suitable for long-term daily wear.
Despite its solid construction, the watch remains comfortable on the wrist, weighing around 56 grams (without strap) and supporting wrist sizes between 135mm and 205mm.
1.54-Inch AMOLED Display with Ultra-Narrow Bezels
One of the biggest highlights of the Xiaomi Watch 5 is its 1.54-inch AMOLED display. The screen delivers a 480 × 480 pixel resolution with a sharp 312 PPI, ensuring excellent clarity for text, notifications, and watch faces.
Key display features include:
- Ultra-narrow 2.6mm bezels
- Peak brightness of up to 1500 nits, ideal for outdoor visibility
- 60Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling and animations
- Full system-wide animations with Gaussian blur effects
The display looks vibrant indoors and remains clearly visible even under harsh sunlight, making it ideal for fitness tracking, navigation, and daily use.
Strap Options: Titanium, Fluororubber, and Leather
Xiaomi is offering multiple strap options with the Watch 5 to suit different user preferences:
3D-Printed Titanium Strap
- Made from TC4 titanium alloy
- Advanced 3D laser printing process at 1700°C
- Lattice grid structure for strength and comfort
- Weighs just 43g
- 50% lighter than stainless steel and 20% lighter than traditional titanium
- Fits wrists from 140mm to 210mm
- Available in Titanium Black and Titanium Silver
Fluororubber Straps
- Colors: Black and Khaki Green
- Sweat-resistant and ideal for workouts
Genuine Leather Straps (eSIM Variant)
- Colors: Gold Brown and Soft Mist Blue
- Designed for premium and formal use
Performance: Dual-Chip Architecture Explained
The Xiaomi Watch 5 uses a dual-chip architecture for enhanced performance and battery efficiency:
- Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 (4nm)
Handles system performance, graphics, animations, and apps. - Hengxuan 2800 low-power 5-core chip
Manages background health monitoring and sensor data.
This intelligent chip combination ensures smooth performance while significantly reducing power consumption during continuous tracking.
Battery Life and Charging
Powering the smartwatch is a large 930mAh lithium-ion polymer battery, which also includes 10% silicon content for improved energy density.
Battery performance claims:
- Up to 6 days of regular usage
- Up to 18 days in power-saving mode
Charging is done via magnetic charging, making top-ups quick and convenient.
Health Monitoring and Medical-Grade Features
Xiaomi Watch 5 places strong emphasis on health and wellness, offering a comprehensive suite of sensors and AI-powered insights.
Key Health Features:
- ECG monitoring (Class II medical device in China)
- 30-second ECG recordings via the lower button
- Continuous heart-rate tracking
- Blood oxygen (SpO₂) monitoring
- Stress monitoring with relaxation reminders
- Advanced sleep tracking with AI insights
The sleep analysis system has been developed in collaboration with:
- World Sleep Society
- China Sleep Research Society
- Asian Sleep Medicine Society
- Peking University Third Hospital
Users also get a one-touch health scan covering eight key indicators, including cardiac health and blood pressure trends (reference only).
Fitness and Sports Tracking Capabilities
For fitness enthusiasts, the Xiaomi Watch 5 supports 150+ sports modes, covering indoor workouts and outdoor adventures.
Gym and Training Features:
- 80+ equipment-based gym courses
- 3D animated workout guidance
- Tracks reps, sets, training volume, and weights
- Generates post-workout reports with muscle heat maps
Outdoor Sports Features:
- Full-color offline maps for:
- Running
- Trail running
- Hiking
- Mountaineering
- Cycling
- Route import and navigation
- Deviation alerts
- One-tap return navigation
eSIM Connectivity and Standalone Apps
The eSIM variant of Xiaomi Watch 5 enables complete standalone usage without a smartphone.
Supported services:
- Independent calls and messages
- Standalone app usage
- China Mobile dual-terminal support
- China Unicom independent watch number
The watch includes its own app store with 70+ apps, such as:
- Alipay
- NetEase Cloud Music
- Keep
- Baidu Maps
Gesture Control with EMG Sensor
A standout innovation in the Xiaomi Watch 5 is its EMG sensor, which detects hand muscle signals for gesture-based control.
Supported gestures:
- Single pinch
- Double pinch
- Fist gesture
You can:
- Answer or reject calls
- Dismiss alarms
- Control music playback
- Adjust volume
- Trigger remote camera
- Control Xiaomi TVs, tablets, and smartphones
Xiaomi HyperOS 3 Features
The smartwatch runs on Xiaomi HyperOS 3, offering a clean interface and deep ecosystem integration.
Key HyperOS 3 features:
- Dynamic watch faces (gravity-based, pressure-triggered, and game-style)
- Super Island notifications for deliveries, payments, travel, and weather
- Super Xiao Ai voice assistant for:
- Voice commands
- Real-time translation
- Weather updates
- Cross-device control
Xiaomi Watch 5 Specifications at a Glance
- Display: 1.54″ AMOLED, 480×480, 60Hz, 1500 nits
- Build: Stainless steel case, sapphire crystal
- Battery: 930mAh, magnetic charging
- OS: Xiaomi HyperOS 3
- Sensors: HR, SpO₂, ECG, EMG, accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer, temperature, depth
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.4, Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, NFC, eSIM
- Navigation: GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS
- Water Resistance: 5ATM
- Compatibility: Android 8.0+, iOS 14.0+
Xiaomi Watch 5 Price and Availability
The Xiaomi Watch 5 is currently available in China with the following pricing:
- Xiaomi Watch 5 (Fluororubber strap):
1,999 yuan (~USD 284 / Rs. 25,550) - Xiaomi Watch 5 Pro (Leather strap):
2,299 yuan (~USD 327 / Rs. 29,380) - 3D-Printed Titanium Strap:
799 yuan (~USD 113 / Rs. 10,210)
Global availability details are expected to be announced later.
Final Verdict
With a premium design, powerful hardware, medical-grade health features, eSIM support, and HyperOS 3, the Xiaomi Watch 5 sets a new benchmark in Xiaomi’s wearable lineup. It caters to fitness enthusiasts, professionals, and users who want a fully independent smartwatch experience.
If Xiaomi brings this smartwatch to global markets at competitive pricing, it could easily become one of the best premium smartwatches of 2025.
