Recently, Redmi launched a budget smartwatch called Redmi Watch 2. It is the successor to Redmi Watch from 2020. The new model is costlier than its predecessor. For extra cash, it brings some improvements over the original product.

So is it worth spending more on the latest Redmi Watch 2 or should you save some penny by settling down for the Redmi Watch? We try to answer this question in our detailed comparison of these two wearables’ specifications

Redmi Watch 2 vs Redmi Watch: Detailed Specs Comparison

Note: This comparison is based on the original Chinese variant of the Redmi Watch and the newly released Redmi Watch 2. The international Redmi Watch (aka Mi Watch Lite) is a bit different from the Redmi Watch sold in mainland China.

Design

Both Redmi Watch (REDMIWT01) and Redmi Watch 2 (M2102W1) feature a polycarbonate (plastic) body with a square-shaped dial and an interchangeable TPU strap. However, the newer product is slightly lighter at 31g (with strap) compared to the 35g weight of the older model.

They are 5ATM water-resistant and have a single physical button on the right side. Further, the front is fully occupied by the screen, whereas the rear houses a pogo pin for charging and a window for the biometric sensor. 

As far as colors are concerned, the duo is sold in three hue options (black, white, blue). But customers can buy other colored straps separately. Redmi only offers two additional straps (pink, green) for the original as opposed to three (pink, green, brown) for the latest watch.

Without the strap, the Redmi Watch and Redmi Watch 2 measure 41 x 35 x 10.9mm and 39.1 x 34.4 x 9.98mm in dimensions respectively. In other words, the newer model is a bit smaller in form factor.

Display

Despite being slightly smaller than the original, the Remi Watch 2 flaunts a larger 1.6-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 320 x 360 pixels. The Redmi Watch from last year sports a comparatively tinier 1.4-inch TFT LCD panel with a resolution of 320 x 320 pixels.

Both screens support touch inputs and they use a gesture navigation system. Unfortunately, we only have the official PPI count for the Redmi Watch, which happens to be 323.

Interestingly, the last-gen model has 120+ watch faces compared to 100+ watch faces on the current-gen product.

Sensors

The duo comes with an accelerometer, an ambient light sensor, a compass, and an optical heart rate sensor. Additionally, the Redmi Watch 2 also has a gyroscope and an SpO2 sensor.

Sports Modes

The original Redmi Watch only supports 7 sports modes. But its successor Redmi Watch 2 arrives with a whopping 117 sports modes.

The newer watch also supports automatic activity detection for certain sports modes.

Health

Just like any other smart wearable available in the market, these two come with heart-rate monitoring, sleep tracking, guided breathing exercises, and idle alerts.

In addition, the latest Redmi Wach also has support for blood oxygen level monitoring and menstrual cycle tracking.

Other Features

The duo arrives with NFC for transit passes. On the other hand, the Redmi Watch 2 also comes with GNSS (BeiDou, GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO) for accurate location-based activity tracking.

They can be also used to control smart devices connected with Xiaomi’s Xiao AI platform.

Battery Life

The Redmi Watch gets its juice from a 230mAh battery, while the Redmi Watch 2 is backed by a somewhat smaller 225mAh battery. 

Thanks to an energy-efficient screen, the latter is rated to last for 12 days on regular usage as opposed to 7 days on the former. However, users can get up to 12 days of endurance on the Redmi Watch by enabling a power-saving mode. 

Furthermore, the Redmi Watch 2 is advertised to offer 7 days of battery life on heavy usage and 18 hours of runtime on location-based activity tracking.

As for charging, the 2021 model uses a magnetic connector but the 2020 watch charges via a cradle.

Compatibility

Both Redmi Watch and Redmi Watch 2 pair with smartphones via Bluetooth 5.0 and Xiaomi Wear application. They can be used with any handset running Android 5.0+ or iOS 10.0+.

Price

The original Redmi Watch costs ¥299 ($47). Whereas, the Redmi Watch 2 is priced at ¥399 ($62). The latest smartwatch from Redmi is ¥100 ($15) costlier than the older watch.

Redmi Watch 2 vs Redmi Watch: Which One Should You Buy?

The Redmi Watch 2 is definitely a better option of the two. For ¥100 ($15) more, it not only offers a superior larger AMOLED display but also GNSS and much more sports modes.

Most importantly, the wearable has a considerably better battery life with 12 days of endurance. On top of these, it is not only smaller but also lighter in weight.

Which one do you prefer and why? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Over the past few years, smartwatches have gone from a novelty accessory to the product on the roster of nearly every major phone maker. Xiaomi, being one of them, recently launched Xiaomi Redmi Watch. It features multiple sports modes, health tracking sensors, and more. Currently, this watch is up for sale at Gearbest and can be purchased for just $61.99 after adding a coupon code (H5AD8225AD112001). Not just that, the website is also offering free shipping that will help you save a few extra bucks.

Redmi Watch features a 1.4-inch square display with 323PPI pixel density. It has more than 20 custom dials, including classic simplicity, cool IP, independent design, etc. This smartwatch also allows the user to select the screen display with 120+ personality dial.

Redmi Watch has 7 sports modes, including running, cycling, walking, and swimming. It has a high-precision six-axis sensor with a motion algorithm and supports 50m immersion. This smartwatch supports heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, and sedentary monitoring. Its 230mAh battery can last up to 7 days in a single full charge and up to 12 days in endurance mode. Bluetooth 5.0 technology, NFC connectivity, and XiaoAI voice assistant are some other features this smartwatch offers.

All interested readers can now buy this smartwatch at a discounted price of $61.99 by using the $10.00 coupon code- H5AD8225AD112001. As an added bonus, the website is also offering free shipping, to help the users save some extra money.

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Redmi recently expanded its horizon and entered into the wearables category by launching Redmi Watch. It boasts multiple sports modes and sensors to help the user keep track of their health and sports activities. Currently, this watch is being sold with a massive $10 off and can be purchased for just $49 on Giztop.

Redmi Watch features a 1.4-inch square display having a pixel density of 323PPI. With over 20 custom and 120+ dial options, this smartwatch allows one to choose and personalize the display according to their preference. It is enhanced with 7 sports modes for tracking both indoor and outdoor activities like running, outdoor and indoor cycling, walking, and swimming. The functions like heart rate sensor, sleep tracking, and sedentary monitoring help users keep a tab on their health. This unit stores the 24-hour heart rate data and also supports breathing training functions for added versatility.

Redmi Watch has 5ATM water-resistance (up to 50m). Its 230mAh battery can last for up to 7 days in a single charge; long endurance mode extends its battery life for up to 12 days. This smartwatch supports Bluetooth 5.0 technology, NFC connectivity and is compatible with more than 270 city bus cards, access cards, Xiaomi door locks, etc. Furthermore, this smartwatch is equipped with a built-in Xiao AI voice assistant that extends control of one’s smart home from the convenience of their wrists.

Packed with a host of features, Redmi Watch offers added versatility and user convenience at a reasonable price. As a bonus, this watch is currently being sold at a discounted price of just $49 at Giztop. The deal is available only for a limited time, so make the most of it.

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Redmi’s Note 9 series in China was accompanied by another device last month, the Redmi Watch. Given how smartwatches are gaining a lot of popularity and is all set to further grow in the coming months, the Redmi Watch with its super affordable price tag could turn out to be an attractive option in its price segment.

We finally got the Redmi Watch in our China office last week. So this is our quick Redmi Watch hands-on and we hope we answer most of the questions you have about the new watch.

Redmi Watch has a Simple Square design

The Redmi watch has a simple square 2.5D curved display, similar to the Apple Watch series. You get a single button on the right side, but most of the operations can be performed via the touch screen.

The square display has its set of advantages. You get a more screen real estate to display text messages and other data as compared to a traditional round dial smartwatch.

Note that the display area is quite small and there are thick black bars on the top and bottom part of the 1.4-inch 320 x 320 pixel resolution screen. However, the black background in the interface helps hide these thick bezels.

Redmi Watch is Light-weight and Compact

The Redmi watch is pretty compact with the following dimensions: 41mm x 35mm x 10.9mm. It weighs just around 35 grams, so you can wear it all the time even while sleeping.

The back sensors don’t protrude much from the body, so the wearing experience is good. The sides of the watch is also polished and curved, so it doesn’t feel cheap.

The watch comes with an optical heart rate sensor, six-axis sensor, geomagnetic sensor, and an ambient light sensor.

Features a Multipurpose Single button

The Redmi watch comes with a single button on the right side. The button serves multiple functions like lighting up the screen, opening up the tile-based list of app menu, returning to the previous menu, and even calling up XiaoAI assistant (Chinese only).

Its Features are similar to the Mi Watch

Almost 80% of the features of the Redmi Watch is similar to the Xiaomi Mi Watch, including switching songs, controlling the volume, receiving messages, measuring heart rate, sports tracking, and so on. The biggest difference between the two watches is that the Redmi Watch lacks the ability to accept or make phone calls since it doesn’t feature an eSIM.

Note that Redmi’s new watch cannot accept calls or reply to text messages. Also, you need to manually change the language of the watch via the connected app. We couldn’t find an option inside the watch settings.

The Watch can be used to make NFC payments/ bus cards

Redmi Watch comes with NFC support so you can make retail payments as well as access transport cards using the watch in China.

You should get around 7 days of battery life with its 230mAh battery.

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The Redmi Watch is very Affordable

For 299 yuan ($46), the new watch offers a lot of value for your money. It has a simple square design with most of the features that you would expect from a smartwatch. NFC support (in China) is definitely an added plus. Retailers like Giztop has the watch listed for sale for $59.

So what do you think of the Redmi Watch? Are you planning to get one? The Redmi Watch is available for $49 on Giztop before December 15.

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Like other top brands, Redmi recently ventured into manufacturing wearables and launched the Redmi Watch on 27th November. The watch is now available for purchase on Giztop at a discounted price of just $49. This unit features multiple sports modes and sensors to help keep track of health and sports activities. The long-lasting battery and strong connectivity further add to its versatility.

Redmi Watch boasts a 1.4-inch square display with a pixel density of 323PPI. It gives the user the liberty of choosing the look of the dial from 20 custom options that include classic, cool IP, independent design, and much more. Furthermore, it also offers 120+ dial options to personalize the display.

Redmi Watch is packed with 7 sports modes that include both indoor and outdoor activities like running, outdoor and indoor cycling, walking, swimming, and other free activities. For monitoring the health, this smartwatch features functions like heart rate sensor, sleep tracking, and sedentary monitoring. It can also keep a tab of 24-hour heart rate changes, resting heart rate for the past 30 days to keep the user updated in case of irregularities. This unit supports breathing training functions to keep an all-round health check.

Redmi Watch is waterproof for up to 50 meters (5ATM), making it an ideal companion for all your adventures. It comes with a built-in high-precision six-axis sensor with a motion algorithm. Fueled by a 230mAh battery, this unit can last for up to up to 7 days in a single full charge and can be extended for up to 12 days if used in the long endurance mode. This unit supports Bluetooth 5.0 technology and multi-functional NFC connectivity that is compatible with more than 270 city bus cards, access cards, Xiaomi door locks, etc. The highlight of it all is its built-in Xiao AI voice assistant that enables control of one’s smart home from just the wrists.

Redmi Watch has a sleek and elegant design that effectively rounds up all its features. Interested readers can now buy it at Giztop for just $49 by clicking here This deal is only valid till 15th December, so hurry and gear up now.

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Aside from the Redmi Note 9 series that was unveiled by Xiaomi, the brand also launched the Redmi Watch in China today (Thursday). the smartwatch is the second wearable device that Redmi would be showcasing and indeed, the first Redmi-branded smartwatch.

The Redmi Watch features a square-shaped screen with a simple but elegant design. It weighs just 35g and the frame comes in three color options of black, ivory, blue ink. In addition, the strap color options include black, ivory, cherry pink, and pine needle green.

The minimalist design language includes a 2.5D curved glass panel, matte texture body, metal texture buttons, matching skin-friendly TPU material strap, manufactured using heat bending process in order for it to fit the curvature of the wrist. The watch also comes with a detachable buckle.

The Redmi Watch may as well be the same as the Mi Watch Lite that Xiaomi is expected to announce soon. Both smartwatches share a similar 1.4-inch square display with a pixel density of 323PPI. The watch also features more than 20 custom dials, including classic simplicity, cool IP, independent design, etc.

In terms of functions, the Redmi Watch supports heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, and sedentary monitoring. It can record 24-hour heart rate changes, resting heart rate for the past 30 days, and also supports breathing training functions. The watch comes with 7 sports modes which include outdoor running, indoor running, outdoor cycling, indoor cycling, walking, swimming in the pool, and free activities.

Furthermore, there is a built-in high-precision six-axis sensor with a motion algorithm and supports 50 meters waterproof. Redmi didn’t disclose the battery capacity but claims the watch can last for a week on a single charge. The battery saver mode can extend the battery life for up to 12 days.

In addition, the smartwatch has a built-in microphone that supports XiaoAI voice assistant. At the same time, it has a multi-functional NFC, supports more than 270 city bus cards, can write access cards, linkage with Xiaomi door locks, etc., It also supports Alipay two-dimensional code offline payment via NFC. It comes with 5ATM waterproof protection.

The Redmi Watch carries a decent price tag of 299 yuan (~45). It is presently up for pre-orders across multiple channels in China.  The pre-order comes with a 30 yuan discount, bringing down the price to 269 yuan (~$40). The watch will be officially launched at 0:00 am on December 1.

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