Xiaomi has officially launched the Xiaomi Watch 5 at its imaging strategy upgrade event alongside the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. The smartwatch starts at 1,999 yuan ($284) for the standard version, while the eSIM variant is priced at 2,299 yuan ($327).

Xiaomi Watch 5 Specifications

The Xiaomi Watch 5 features a 47mm stainless steel case and a 1.54-inch AMOLED display with a 2.6mm ultra-narrow bezel. The screen supports up to 1500 nits of global brightness and runs at 60Hz. Xiaomi uses synthetic sapphire glass for both the display and the heart rate sensor window to enhance durability.

The watch runs on a dual-chip, dual-system architecture. It combines a Snapdragon W5 wearable processor based on a 4nm process with the BES2800 low-power chip. The Snapdragon W5 handles high-performance tasks and visuals, while the BES2800 manages background operations and health tracking to optimize battery life. Xiaomi claims the Watch 5 can last up to six days in performance mode and up to 18 days in power-saving mode.

Xiaomi Watch 5 supports eSIM on select variants, allowing the smartwatch to connect directly to 4G networks without relying on a paired smartphone. The watch handles voice calls, text messages, WeChat, and Alipay payments independently, while also supporting music streaming and turn-by-turn navigation through Baidu Maps. Xiaomi also includes a built-in app store, offering a wide range of applications spanning fitness, social networking, navigation, and everyday utility use.

The watch includes advanced health monitoring features. It supports ECG heart rhythm analysis with 30-second readings and detailed reports. Xiaomi also introduces an EMG muscle signal sensor for the first time on a smartwatch. The sensor detects subtle electrical signals from muscles and allows users to control calls, media, alarms, and connected devices with finger movements. Additionally, it includes continuous heart rate monitoring, SpO2 tracking, sleep analysis, stress detection, and one-tap health scans.

The Watch 5 offers over 150 sports modes. It includes indoor gym modes with 3D animated guidance, automatic rep counting, and detailed performance evaluation. Outdoor features include offline maps, route navigation, deviation alerts, and track-back assistance for hiking and trail running.

The device ships with multiple strap options, including black and khaki fluoroelastomer bands, leather straps, and a premium 3D-printed titanium band. It supports contact-based charging and integrates with Xiaomi’s HyperOS system. The watch also supports the Super XiaoAi voice assistant with on-device processing.

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