Xiaomi just unveiled the Redmi Watch alongside the Note9 Series in China. Not long enough, the Redmi Watch, along with the ‘Mi Watch Lite’ moniker has now appeared on Bluetooth SIG certification suggesting a Global launch soon.
As tipped by Mukul Sharma, the listing on the Bluetooth SIG website shows two models. One is REDMIWT01 and the other is REDMIWT02. Interestingly, both are similar and are applied by Xiaomi Inc. The description of both the models reveal that they are smartwatches. Additionally, the devices support Bluetooth version 5.1 connectivity which corroborates with earlier info.
Sadly, just like every other Bluetooth SIG listing, you don’t get any info apart from this here. However, thanks to an earlier launch in China we know the entire specs of the Redmi Watch and possibly the Mi Watch Lite too. That is because, earlier it was speculated that Mi Watch Lite with a similar model number could be a rebranded Redmi Watch.
Now, after comparing the specs of the Redmi Watch in China, and the earlier FCC listings of the Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite, it looks like the latter is most likely a rebrand for global markets like Europe, the USA, etc. That said, the Redmi Watch could launch with the same moniker in Asian countries like India as it has also appeared on the listing with a slightly different model number. However, Xiaomi hasn’t confirmed it yet, and hence, let’s wait for more info.
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Mi Watch Lite Specifications(Expected)
Talking about specs, the design on the FCC listing, and Redmi Watch’s official renders show a similar square-shaped screen. Design-wise, the Redmi Watch in China has the 2.5D curved watch dial housed inside the textured body with a Matte finish. The detachable straps are made of TPU material and it has a rounded-rectangle dial on the right side.
The Smartwatch’s Global version will likely have multiple colors like the Chinese version. Those could be Black, Ivory, Cherry Pink, Needle Green, and Blue Ink. The Redmi Watch has a 1.4-inch display which is similar to the FCC listing and has 323 PPI. We can expect other features like auto-brightness, 230mAh battery with 5W charging. And fitness tracking features like 24-hr heart rate tracking, sleep tracking, and sedentary monitoring.
Additionally, it will likely have multiple sport modes(7-modes) along with swimming stroke recognition, GPS and NFC for connectivity, 5ATM water resistance. The Redmi Watch is priced at 299 yuan($45.47) in China. Nevertheless, considering the Mi Watch Lite is already certified by DEMKO and FCC, we don’t think the global launch will take longer.
