Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Watch 6 Active/Vitality Edition smartwatch in China. It is priced at 349 yuan (~$52) and features an AMOLED display, health and fitness tracking capabilities, and a large battery rated to deliver up to 18 days of usage on a single charge.

Redmi Watch 6 Active Specifications

The watch features a 1.85-inch square AMOLED display with a 390 x 450 resolution. The screen reaches a local peak brightness of 1,200 nits, which should provide decent visibility outdoors in direct sunlight. It also includes a color always-on display (AOD) option, allowing users to check the time and basic notifications without having to raise their wrist or tap the screen.

In terms of design, the device is relatively lightweight at 26 grams and measures 9.9mm thick. It has a flat-edged middle frame with a single button on the side for navigating the interface, while the screen is covered by 2.5D curved glass. The watch uses a quick-release mechanism for its straps and is available in three main color options at launch: silver, pink-orange, and a darker black or gray finish.

Inside, the watch is powered by a 470mAh battery. Xiaomi estimates it will last up to 18 days if you use a restricted battery-saver mode, or about 12 days under normal daily use. If you turn on the always-on display and keep regular health tracking active, the estimated battery life drops to around six days.

For connectivity, the watch has a built-in microphone to take calls over Bluetooth, and it supports quick text replies so you do not have to pull out your phone for basic responses. It will also support QR-code offline payments for WeChat Pay and Alipay. However, Xiaomi says this payment feature will not be available at launch; it is scheduled to arrive via a software update later in September.

On the fitness side, the watch tracks over 140 different exercises, with automatic detection for a few common workouts. It monitors heart rate, blood oxygen levels, sleep, and stress, and it can send alerts if it detects abnormal heart rates or low blood oxygen. It also offers compatibility with iOS devices, and users can sync their workout data directly to Apple Health and use the watch as a remote shutter for their iPhone’s camera.

Alongside China, the watch is being released in major global markets. It is currently available for PHP 2,599 in the Philippines and can also be purchased in the US via Amazon.

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The Redmi Watch 6 Lite and Watch 6 Active have been making the rounds in the rumor mill, but little did we know that Xiaomi has already launched the two watches in Nepal. 

The Redmi Watch 6 Lite and Watch 6 Active went official in Nepal a couple of weeks back and are now available through physical stores for now, with online listings expected to follow.

The Redmi Watch 6 Active costs NPR 10,999 (~ $70). Whereas the Redmi Watch 6 Lite is more expensive at NPR 14,999 (~ $98). 

Redmi Watch 5 Active and Watch 6 Lite Specifications

Both watches carry the same 44.50 x 39.40 x 9.90mm body, a plastic frame, and a TPU strap, with a slightly sharper, boxier shape than the previous generation. The Active now comes with an IP68 rating, an upgrade over the water-only rating on its predecessor. The Lite has a 5ATM rating and adds a red home button on a small side bump. And this is the only thing that tells the two apart at a glance.

The bigger change on both watches is the screen. Neither the Watch 5 Active nor the Watch 5 Lite had AMOLED panels, and this year both new watches do. The Active gets a 1.85-inch AMOLED at 390 x 450 pixels. The Lite gets a larger 1.96-inch panel at 410 x 502 pixels with higher peak brightness. Both support always-on display.

Where they differ is fitness tracking. The Lite includes a 9-axis motion sensor with a compass, satellite positioning, an ambient light sensor, and support for more than 150 sports modes, plus 5 ATM water resistance for swimming. 

The Active keeps things basic, with heart rate, SpO2, and step tracking, and no satellite positioning. Both offer up to 18 days of runtime on light use and 12 days of normal use from a 470mAh battery. Both connect over Bluetooth 5.3 and support calls from the watch.

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