The Redmi Watch 5 Active is Xiaomi’s latest budget-friendly smartwatch designed to meet the needs of fitness enthusiasts and everyday users who want robust health tracking, long battery life, and convenient smart features without breaking the bank. This smartwatch combines a large, vivid display with an array of sensors and workout modes to provide comprehensive health monitoring and smart connectivity.
2.0-inch LCD Display
The Redmi Watch 5 Active features a large 2.0-inch LCD display with a resolution of 320 x 385 pixels, offering sharp visuals and vibrant colors with a peak brightness of up to 500 nits. The design is sporty and modern, weighing just 42.2 grams with a slim profile around 11.4mm thick, making it comfortable for all-day wear.
Its metal body and adjustable TPU strap add durability and comfort, suitable for both workouts and casual use.
Build and Design
The Redmi Watch 5 Active features a sleek, sporty design with dimensions of 49.1mm x 40.4mm x 11.4mm and a weight of about 42.2 grams, making it comfortable for daily wear. Its frame is made of plastic with a metal spray coating that gives it a premium matte finish.
The watch comes with an adjustable TPU strap ranging from 135mm to 205mm, ensuring a secure and comfortable fit for various wrist sizes.
Long Lasting 470mAh Battery
Redmi Watch 5 Active is equipped with a 470mAh battery, it can last up to 18 days in typical usage mode, which involves periodic health monitoring, notifications, and minimal Bluetooth calling. Even under heavy usage the battery can last about 12 days before needing a recharge.
Charging the watch takes under 2 hours, ensuring minimal downtime. This endurance makes it highly reliable for longer outdoor activities or travel where frequent charging is inconvenient.
Health and Fitness
The Redmi Watch 5 Active supports over 140 workout modes, offering versatility for users with diverse fitness interests. These include popular activities such as running, walking, cycling, rowing, and niche disciplines like HIIT and yoga.
The watch also boasts precise health sensors including an upgraded optical heart rate sensor and SpO2 monitor for blood oxygen tracking. It also tracks all-day stress levels, vitality score, and sleep quality to provide actionable health insights.
The watch supports 24-hour heart rate monitoring with improved accuracy and includes scientific training data to enhance workout effectiveness.
Connectivity
The Redmi Watch 5 Active comes with Bluetooth calling capability backed by a 3-microphone noise cancellation system that allows clear calls directly from the wrist. Users can receive, answer, reject calls, and access call history with ease.
The device also supports customizable watch faces, Alexa voice assistant integration, emojis support, and customizable ringtones, adding convenience to everyday use. It uses Xiaomi’s HyperOS for smooth navigation and supports Android and iOS smartphones through the Mi Fitness app, which syncs fitness data seamlessly and supports third-party services like Strava.
Other Features
Water resistance with a 5ATM rating means the watch can withstand rain, sweat, and splashes, making it suitable for daily wear and most workouts. The watch also includes emergency SOS calling, favorite contacts management, and supports notifications for messages and other apps.
Straps and Colors
The Redmi Watch 5 Active comes with adjustable TPU straps that are designed for comfort and durability during active use. The strap length ranges from 135mm to 205mm, allowing it to fit a wide variety of wrist sizes securely.
The material is flexible and sweat-resistant, making it ideal for workouts and daily wear. The straps attach easily to the watch case with a quick-release mechanism, enabling users to swap them out if desired.
Price
The Redmi Watch 5 Active is priced at ₹1,999 and available on major e-commerce platforms and Xiaomi’s official store, where prices may vary due to discounts or promotions.