Redmi Watch 5 Active

The Redmi Watch 5 Active is an attractive option for users seeking a full-fledged smartwatch experience without a premium price tag. It combines a large display, long battery life, and essential health and fitness tracking capabilities, all encased in a durable design.

A standout feature is its large 2-inch LCD display with a resolution of 320 x 385 pixels and typically up to 500 nits of brightness. This generous screen size provides a wide viewing area, making it easy to read notifications, health data, and navigate menus, even outdoors. The watch features a stylish square screen design with a high screen-to-body ratio, and its frame often boasts a matte finish, giving it a more premium look and feel. The overall body is crafted from a durable plastic (sometimes described as “sprayed with metal” for enhanced impact resistance).

For connectivity and smart features, the Redmi Watch 5 Active utilizes Bluetooth® 5.3 for stable and efficient pairing with smartphones. A significant upgrade for an “Active” series watch is the inclusion of Bluetooth Call Support. This means it has a built-in speaker and microphone, allowing users to answer, reject, and make calls directly from their wrist, even with features like 3-mic ENC (Environmental Noise Cancellation) for clearer conversations. It also supports Alexa built-in for voice assistant capabilities, allowing users to control smart home devices, set reminders, and get information with voice commands. It runs on Xiaomi HyperOS, which promises fluid animations and optimized battery performance.

The watch is well-equipped for fitness and health tracking, offering over 140 workout modes, with auto-detection for common activities like running, walking, cycling, elliptical, and rowing. It precisely tracks all-day health metrics including 24-hour heart rate monitoring, blood oxygen (SpO₂) monitoring, and stress levels. Advanced sleep tracking provides insights into sleep patterns. Data can be synced with the Mi Fitness app and is often compatible with third-party apps like Strava and Apple Health.

One of the most impressive aspects of the Redmi Watch 5 Active is its exceptional battery life. With a 470mAh battery, it can last up to 18 days on typical usage mode and up to 12 days on heavy usage mode (which might include more frequent call usage or intense tracking), significantly reducing the need for frequent charging. It boasts a 5ATM water resistance rating, meaning it can withstand depths of up to 50 meters, making it suitable for swimming and showering, although it typically does not have specific workout modes for recording water sports. Users can personalize their watch with over 200 customizable watch faces.