Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active

Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active

A large-screen smartwatch at an entry-level price, built around two things most budget watches compromise on: display size and battery life.

The 2-inch LCD is genuinely large for this class, with a square design and a screen-to-body ratio over 70%, running at 320×385 with 500 nits peak brightness. The frame has a matte metallic finish and the strap uses an advanced locking design, which lifts the look well above the price point. Over 200 customisable watch faces are available.

Battery life is the other headline: a 470mAh cell delivers up to 18 days in typical use and around 12 days under heavier use, so it’s a watch you charge fortnightly rather than nightly.

Bluetooth calling works through the built-in speaker and microphone, with dual-mic noise cancellation and 80cm directional audio pickup for clearer conversations at arm’s length. Health tracking runs 24/7 across heart rate, SpO2, stress and sleep, with period cycle tracking included. There are 140+ workout modes with automatic detection for running, walking, cycling, elliptical, rowing and skipping.

Specifications

• Display: 2.0″ LCD, 320×385, 500 nits peak brightness
• Battery: 470mAh — up to 18 days typical, up to 12 days heavy use
• Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3 (BLE), speaker and mic for calling
• Water resistance: 5ATM
• OS: HyperOS
• Dimensions: 49.1 x 40.4 x 11.4mm | Weight: approx. 42g
• Colours: Midnight Black, Matte Silver