The details come from WinFuture, which also published images showing the tracker in grey, Pomelo Pink, black and white. There is no confirmed launch date, but the report says sales should begin soon, most likely within the next few weeks.

The leak adds another model to the picture created by our recent Smart Band 11 certification findings. Those filings pointed to standard and NFC versions, but there was no mention of an Active edition at the time.

The hardware barely moves

The Smart Band 11 Active reportedly uses a 1.47-inch LCD touchscreen with a resolution of 320 x 172 pixels. It weighs 16.5 grams without the strap and measures 10.2mm thick, keeping it in lightweight fitness band territory.

Inside sits a 300mAh battery. This should be good for up to 14 days of normal use, dropping to nine days with the always-on display enabled, while a full charge should take around two hours.

Health tracking covers the familiar basics, including heart rate, blood oxygen, sleep and stress. The tracker is also expected to offer more than 50 sports modes and 5ATM water resistance, so swimming should be covered.

The strange part is how closely all of this matches the Smart Band 9 Active. That model also has a 1.47-inch 320 x 172 TFT display, weighs 16.5 grams, carries a 300mAh battery and offers 50 fitness modes with 5ATM protection.

The older tracker is actually rated for up to 18 days of typical use, four days more than the figure in this leak. Xiaomi may have changed its testing conditions, or the always-on screen may require a different display setup, but the headline battery number does not look like progress.

This looks like the entry-level model

There is no sign of built-in GPS or NFC in the leaked specification sheet. Outdoor routes will therefore probably depend on a connected phone, while contactless payments look unlikely.

That places the Active well below the regular Smart Band 11 described in an earlier specification leak. That device may come with a larger 1.78-inch AMOLED display, HRV, temperature sensing, EDA-based stress tracking and more than 200 sports modes, although none of those details have been confirmed by Xiaomi.

The distinction also leaves the new Active in a slightly awkward position. Our Smart Band 10 review found that Xiaomi’s current regular model already offers a bright 1.72-inch AMOLED screen, more than 150 sports modes and strong exercise heart-rate performance, while keeping the usual long battery life. And that one is pretty budget friendly, as well.

Xiaomi has not announced the Smart Band 11 Active or confirmed its price. For now, it looks like a cheap and lightweight tracker for steps, sleep, basic workouts and notifications, but the leaked headline specs give Smart Band 9 Active owners very little reason to upgrade.

This is one of several unannounced devices currently appearing in filings, app code and leaks. You can follow them through our regularly updated upcoming wearables guide.

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Two versions are moving through certification

The strongest evidence comes from two new Xiaomi smart bands approved in China on June 5. The paired models are believed to represent the regular Smart Band 11 and a separate NFC version, although regulators use the generic name Smart Band rather than the final retail names.

To remind, Xiaomi used closely related model numbers for the standard and NFC versions of Smart Band 10. And the two new devices were approved in China on the same day. That supports the Smart Band 11 and Smart Band 11 NFC interpretation.

A related certification then surfaced at Taiwan’s NCC, while the presumed NFC version reached the UAE’s TDRA on July 8. The UAE entry classifies it as a short-range, low-power device, which confirms little beyond wireless connectivity but adds another market to the launch trail.

Documents linked to the Taiwan filing show a 233mAh battery. That matches Smart Band 10, so a large capacity increase does not appear to be part of this generation. Battery life could still change through the display, processor and software, while an earlier leak also claimed faster magnetic charging.

Xiaomi has also named Smart Band 11 in its own Clue Plus promotional terms. The offer covers the UK, UAE, Taiwan, Japan and several European markets, providing stronger evidence of an international release than the regulatory filings alone. Only the regular variant is mentioned there, no Active or Pro.

Late July or August looks more likely

There is still no confirmed Smart Band 11 event. Xiaomi has scheduled a Redmi Note 17 launch in China for July 14, but the company has not teased a fitness band and no reliable leak has connected Band 11 to that presentation.

A launch later in July or during August looks more plausible. Regulatory approval often arrives shortly before Xiaomi begins promoting a wearable.

Smart Band 10 was announced in China on June 26, 2025 and reached international markets shortly afterwards. Xiaomi could follow a similar approach this year rather than holding the global version back for a separate event months later.

Our previous Smart Band 11 coverage looked at a specification leak claiming a larger 1.78-inch display with 2200-nit brightness, HRV monitoring, body-temperature sensing, EDA-assisted stress data and a barometer. It also mentioned recovery scoring, more than 200 sports modes and ten-minute charging for up to three days of use.

Anyone considering Smart Band 10 may want to wait until Xiaomi reveals its plans. The current certification pace makes a launch within the next several weeks very possible.

For now, this remains a rumoured product rather than a confirmed release. We will update its status in our upcoming smartwatch and health tech guide as stronger evidence appears.

Sources: China CMIIT standard model filing, China CMIIT NFC model filing, Taiwan NCC filing, UAE TDRA equipment database, Xiaomi Clue Plus offer terms

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The HRV detail changes things

When the Smart Band 11 specs leak first appeared online, it was difficult to know what to make of it. Some of the specs sounded realistic, while others felt a bit too ambitious for Xiaomi’s regular fitness band line.

The important detail was HRV. The leak claimed Smart Band 11 would add Heart Rate Variability tracking alongside more advanced recovery analysis. At the time, that felt uncertain because Xiaomi had never really pushed HRV on its Smart Bands.

But Smart Band 10 Pro changes the picture. Xiaomi has now officially added HRV to that device, which suddenly makes the same Smart Band 11 claim feel much less random.

That does not mean the leak is definitely real. But it now lines up much more closely with Xiaomi’s current direction.

A brighter display with slimmer borders

The design claims are more specific than they first look. Smart Band 11 is said to move to a 1.78-inch display with an 8% higher screen-to-body ratio, which suggests Xiaomi may be shrinking the black border around the screen rather than making the tracker itself much bigger.

The leak also mentions 2200 nits peak brightness, Outdoor Strong Light Adaptive Mode and smoother font edges. That would make the display easier to read outdoors and help messages and sports data fit more cleanly on the small screen.

The body may slim down too. The leak points to an 8.99mm thin metal frame, while the weight stays at 15.95g, matching Smart Band 10 without the strap.

The strap changes are also notable. The leaked Konger leather magnetic strap and half-chain option make Smart Band 11 sound less like a pure fitness tracker and more like an everyday wearable.

Here is a render we put together of what Smart Band 11 may look like based on the leaked specs.

More sensors, more recovery

The leak mentions a three-axis magnetometer and barometric altitude dual sensor. That would help Smart Band 11 record climbing height and give it better outdoor tracking context.

It also mentions a new body temperature sensor and electrodermal activity monitoring. If accurate, those additions would push the band further into stress, sleep and recovery tracking, rather than just basic fitness logging.

The menstrual cycle prediction claim also fits that direction. The leak says the band could monitor night-time body temperature fluctuations to provide earlier period warnings.

Sports and charging get a boost

Reportedly, the new device will have 200+ sports modes, up from the 150+ modes on Smart Band 10. It also mentions AI Motion Correction and Post-Workout Recovery Scoring, with HIIT and Pilates called out as new examples.

That sounds like Xiaomi wants to give the band more guidance after exercise, not just record the session and move on. Recovery scoring would also fit with HRV if Xiaomi decides to build a broader readiness-style feature around it.

Battery life is listed at up to 10 days with heavy use. The more interesting claim is magnetic fast charging, with 10 minutes of charging giving up to three days of use.

What this probably means

If all of this accurate, Smart Band 11 could be one of the more ambitious updates in Xiaomi’s regular band line. Not because it changes the whole design, but because it may bring the standard model closer to recovery tracking, better outdoor use and more polished everyday wear. It would actually bring it close to the likes of Fitbit Charge 6 – at least in terms of the sensor hardware.

For now, this still belongs in the leak bucket. The Pro model has shown where Xiaomi is heading, and Smart Band 11 may be the device that brings more of that direction to the regular band.

As far as a possible launch date, we usually get the next gen Smart Band in May or early June. There’s no reason to think this year will be any different.

Tech specs comparison – Smart Band 11 (leak) vs Smart Band 10

Source of original leak: Chinese forums via Reddit

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Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro has now launched in China, bringing a brighter display, faster charging and sleep HRV to a familiar Pro band format. It keeps much of the Smart Band 9 Pro formula intact, including the same screen size, GNSS support and 21-day battery claim.

I reviewed the Smart Band 9 Pro last year, so I was keen to see what Xiaomi had actually changed this time. On paper, the answer is a mix of sensible upgrades and some familiar carry-overs. For the longer answer, keep reading.

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The design gets a cleaner premium push

At first glance, Xiaomi has not ripped up the Smart Band Pro formula. Not even close.

The Smart Band 10 Pro still sits in that odd but useful space between a large fitness tracker and a small smartwatch. That was already true of the Smart Band 9 Pro, which felt much closer to a smartwatch than a traditional narrow fitness band.

The difference is in the finish. The new model uses a 6M46 aviation aluminium alloy frame, while the Smart Band 9 Pro used an aluminium alloy frame with a fibre polymer rear. Xiaomi is also adding a ceramic edition this time, which gives the 10 Pro a slightly more premium angle without turning it into a full smartwatch. And you can opt for the edition with a Genuine Leather strap.

The dimensions tell a similar story. The metal Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro measures 42.84 × 32.16 × 9.7mm, while the ceramic edition comes in at 43.97 × 33.35 × 9.7mm. The Smart Band 9 Pro measures 46 × 33.35 × 9.99mm, so the new model is a little thinner and more compact, at least on paper.

Weight also improves. Xiaomi lists the 10 Pro at 21.6 grams without strap, compared with 24.5 grams for the 9 Pro. So some slight changes there, as well.

The display is the most obvious upgrade

Both models use a 1.74-inch AMOLED display with a 336 × 480 pixel resolution. That means Xiaomi has not increased the display size or pixel count. Instead, the company has focused on brightness and the way the panel sits inside the body.

The Smart Band 10 Pro gets a micro-curved AMOLED display with what Xiaomi describes as an ultra-narrow four-sided design. Peak brightness rises to 2000 nits, compared with 1200 nits on the Smart Band 9 Pro. That should be the easiest upgrade to notice outdoors.

In my Smart Band 9 Pro review, the display already stood out as one of the better parts of the device. It was bright, colourful and easy to read while running. The 10 Pro does not need to fix a weak point here. It simply pushes one of the 9 Pro’s strengths further.

That is probably the right move. Cheap fitness bands often feel cheap because of their screens, not because of the tracking. A brighter and cleaner panel helps the 10 Pro look more like a small smartwatch, even if the underlying experience remains closer to a tracker.

Health tracking finally gets HRV

The biggest health upgrade is not the sensor list itself, because both watches include an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, optical heart rate sensor and geomagnetic sensor. The change is in the heart-rate hardware and the extra data Xiaomi is now surfacing.

The Smart Band 10 Pro uses a new dual-light, dual-PD sensor setup. Xiaomi’s promo material also mentions 98.2% heart-rate accuracy, although that number will need real-world testing before it means much. Lab claims rarely tell the full story when wrists move, sweat builds and workouts become messy.

The more useful addition is sleep HRV. The Smart Band 9 Pro covered the basics well, including heart rate, SpO2, stress, sleep and women’s health tracking. But HRV was one of the obvious missing pieces in my review. I was hoping Xiaomi would add it then, and the 10 Pro finally does.

This matters because HRV gives Xiaomi a better route into recovery tracking. It does not automatically make the 10 Pro a serious recovery wearable, but it gives the device a stronger foundation than the 9 Pro had. If Xiaomi handles the interpretation well in the app, this could be one of the more useful upgrades.

On the topic of sleep, you also get Algorithm 2.0. It is said to improve fall-asleep and wake-up detection accuracy by 11%.

Sports tracking stays familiar

For sports, Xiaomi has kept the broad structure intact. Both devices support more than 150 sports modes, and both include GNSS with BeiDou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and QZSS. So no surprises there.

In my testing, the 9 Pro locked onto GPS quickly and performed much better than its price would suggest. On runs, it tracked close to my Garmin Forerunner 955, with only small differences in distance and heart-rate readings. That gives the 9 Pro genuine credibility as a low-cost fitness device rather than just a notification band with workout modes.

The 10 Pro adds a new cycling mode angle, with real-time data synchronisation to the phone for easier viewing. That sounds useful, especially for riders who mount their phone on the bars and want larger live data without buying a separate cycling computer.

Battery improves in the right place

Battery life looks familiar at first because both models claim up to 21 days. The difference is that Xiaomi has moved from a 350mAh battery on the Smart Band 9 Pro to a 380mAh silicon-carbon battery on the Smart Band 10 Pro.

That extra capacity does not translate into a longer headline figure, but it may help offset the brighter display and added features. With the 9 Pro, real-world battery life depended heavily on settings. Always-on display, GPS sessions and continuous health tracking could bring it down, but it still lasted well over 10 days with heavier use in my testing.

Charging is where the 10 Pro makes a clearer move. The new model supports magnetic fast charging and can reach 80% in 25 minutes. The Smart Band 9 Pro takes around 75 minutes for a full charge.

Specs comparison: Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro vs 9 Pro

The smartwatch extras are still region-sensitive

Xiaomi is also talking up HyperOS 3, Apple ecosystem support, dual-device notifications, quick command access, game mode, NFC and 5ATM water resistance. Some of this looks genuinely useful, especially the improved iPhone friendliness. Xiaomi bands have always been strongest inside Xiaomi’s own ecosystem, so better Apple compatibility could widen the appeal.

The usual warning still applies. NFC depends on region and version, so buyers outside China should not assume they will get the same payment experience shown in Chinese launch material. This was one of the weaker points of the Smart Band 9 Pro, where NFC remained restricted and less useful for global buyers.

The game mode is a stranger addition. Xiaomi shows game progress display, game status monitoring and battle reports. It may appeal to a specific crowd, but it is probably not the reason most people will buy a fitness band.

For most users, the more useful smart features remain notifications, media controls, find phone, alarms and app integration. The 9 Pro handled these well enough, though it still lacked proper replies and full smartwatch depth. The 10 Pro seems to extend the formula rather than replace it.

Bottom line

The Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro looks like a continuation of a winning formula. The brighter 2000-nit display, thinner body, lower weight, ceramic option, faster charging and sleep HRV support all move the product in the right direction.

It is not a massive rethink. The display size and resolution stay the same. Battery life remains rated at up to 21 days. Sports modes remain at more than 150, and GNSS support appears broadly unchanged.

That is not a bad thing. The Smart Band 9 Pro already had a strong base, especially for GPS, heart-rate tracking, comfort and battery life. Xiaomi did not need to rebuild it from scratch. It needed to make it feel more refined, add a few missing health metrics and keep the price sensible.

The 10 Pro seems to do that. The biggest real-world questions are accuracy, app interpretation of HRV and how many of the China launch features survive the global version. If Xiaomi gets those right, this could be one of the stronger budget-friendly wearable upgrades of the year.

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The first teaser image does not radically change what we already knew. But it does confirm that Xiaomi is sticking with the rectangular smartwatch-style form factor introduced in recent generations. The company also appears keen to push a more premium look this time around.

Xiaomi leans into a thinner and lighter design

The teaser specifically highlights a slim and lightweight build. Xiaomi describes the Smart Band 10 Pro as featuring a thin aluminium alloy body, while also pointing to long battery life of up to 21 days.

That battery figure matches earlier retail leaks, which suggested Xiaomi was focusing more on refinement than dramatic hardware changes. The teaser image itself also lines up closely with previously leaked renders.

One noticeable detail is the Milanese-style metal strap shown in the promotional material. Xiaomi often uses premium straps for marketing renders, but the overall presentation suggests the company wants the Smart Band 10 Pro to feel closer to an entry-level smartwatch than a traditional budget fitness tracker.

The display bezels also appear fairly slim in the teaser. Although Xiaomi has not yet confirmed screen size or brightness figures. We expect the device to use a 1.74 inch AMOLED.

Dual-band GNSS still looks like the key upgrade

Other info from earlier leaks suggests the Smart Band 10 Pro may gain dual-band GNSS support. If accurate, that could end up being the most meaningful hardware improvement in the entire package.

For fitness tracking, dual-band positioning tends to improve GPS reliability in difficult environments such as cities, forests and areas with tall buildings. That matters more than cosmetic tweaks for runners and cyclists who actually rely on outdoor tracking data.

The teaser itself focuses mostly on design rather than fitness features. That means Xiaomi is saving some of the technical details for the full launch event later this month. So there might be a surprise or two in store.

Expect the device to launch by the end of May. No more relying on leaks. The company has now started building momentum with official promotional material.

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A very familiar looking tracker

The images show the same broad rectangular tracker shape Xiaomi used last year, with rounded corners, a slim body and a strap design that does not appear to move far from the current Pro model. That is not a bad thing, as the 9 Pro already had a fairly polished look, but anyone expecting a visible redesign may need to keep expectations in check.

That lines up with the leaked specification sheet. The Band 10 Pro is said to use the same 1.74 inch AMOLED display size as the current Smart Band 9 Pro. The listing also repeats the same headline battery claim, with up to 21 days of use, plus around 7 days when Always-On Display mode stays active. That makes this feel less like a visual reset and more like a continuation of the same Pro design.

Ceramic looks like the main design change

The most obvious exterior change is the new ceramic edition. That detail has appeared in earlier leak chatter and now seems to be one of the more interesting points around the Band 10 Pro. It gives Xiaomi a slightly more premium angle without changing the basic shape of the device.

The leaked colour options are Pink, Black, White and Silver. That suggests Xiaomi may be spreading the model across both sportier and more lifestyle-focused finishes. The ceramic version will likely be the one to watch, as it could give the Pro line a more polished feel than the standard aluminium or plastic-heavy approach usually seen in this category.

Even so, the images do not point to a major case redesign. The screen size appears unchanged and the overall layout stays very close to the predecessor. The ceramic finish may be more about materials and feel than a new visual identity.

Dual-band GNSS may be the real upgrade

The most interesting spec is the claimed dual-band, five-system GNSS chip. That would be a proper upgrade if confirmed, because the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro uses single-band GNSS. For runners and cyclists, this could be the main reason to pay attention.

Dual-band GNSS can improve positioning in tricky areas, especially around tall buildings, trees and dense urban routes. It does not guarantee perfect tracking, because antenna design and software tuning still play a big role, but it gives the device better hardware to work with.

Most of the spec sheet still feels familiar

Outside GNSS and the ceramic option, the leaked details do not reveal much that clearly improves on the Smart Band 9 Pro. The 1.74 inch AMOLED display, up to 21 days of battery life, 7 days in AOD mode and 5ATM water resistance all sit in familiar territory.

That does not mean there will be nothing else new. Retail listings often show only the easy headline specs and leave out sensor changes, software tweaks, display brightness or training features. Xiaomi could still have changes in the app experience, health tracking algorithms or workout tools that have not surfaced yet.

The Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro launch is expected later this month, so the missing details should not stay missing for long. But right now, this looks like an iterative update rather than a major rethink.

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Back in January, we spotted model number M2552B1 in a Korean certification database. At the time, the key takeaway was not the specs but the naming pattern. Xiaomi tends to follow a predictable sequence with its bands, and that model number fit right into the slot for a Smart Band 10 Pro rather than a jump to the next generation.

That was the first solid indication the Pro variant hadn’t been skipped this year. Since then, things have gone quiet, which is often how these launches play out before new leaks start filling in the gaps.

May launch window comes into focus

The latest leak, shared by Digital Chat Station, points to a tentative May launch. That fits where you would expect this device to land, ahead of Band 11. That one will probably land a month or two after.

Xiaomi tends to space these releases in a predictable way, and this timing keeps the lineup active without overlapping too much. It also suggests the device is already close to final form. The wording still leaves room for delays, but this is the first time the timeline has felt specific rather than speculative.

Ceramic version adds a clear point of difference

The standout detail is the mention of a white ceramic version alongside more standard finishes. This is not just a visual change, as the leak also points to a noticeable weight difference between the two. The regular model is said to come in under 40 grams, while the ceramic version pushes past 50 grams.

It suggests Xiaomi is leaning more heavily into materials this time, using the Pro label to push beyond the usual aluminium and plastic mix. That fits with the direction already seen on the standard Smart Band 10, where design started to play a bigger role.

Alongside the ceramic option, the device is expected to come in black, white, silver, orange and pink. That range reinforces the idea that Xiaomi is treating these bands as lifestyle products as much as fitness trackers.

The leak also describes the overall design as generally good and the build quality as solid. It is not a detailed breakdown, but it does suggest the device is close to finished rather than still in flux.

How this builds on the earlier finding

The original certification told us the Smart Band 10 Pro existed and fit into Xiaomi’s roadmap. This new leak adds timing, materials and a clearer sense of direction.

In fact, we are already starting to see tentative retailer listings such as this one in Brasil that we spotted. It confirms that we were correct when we linked the regulatory moniker M2552B1 to the device. In that country the price is listed at $10 more than 9 Pro – so we are expecting the price in the US to be just under $100.

There are still gaps, especially around features and sensors, which will ultimately define how far the Pro branding goes. But the outline is now much easier to read.

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What we know

Starting with design, and the case is 316L stainless steel. This is a step up from the aluminium alloy used on the S4, and the crown gets a concentric circle texture that adds a bit of character. Watch face options include designs inspired by classic mechanical watches, with some using Roman numerals and others featuring a moon phase complication. As can be seen from the images in this article, the watch looks very thin. So that’s another plus.

Xiaomi says the sensors have been fully upgraded across the board, with the claim being improved accuracy in health monitoring. Smart ecosystem features also get a mention, with the S5 able to act as a control hub for compatible smart home devices and connected cars.

As far as battery life, you can expect 21 days on a single charge. Which is excellent and largely a result of the lightweight operating system.

How does it compare to the S4

Having reviewed the Xiaomi Watch S4 about a year ago, there are some clear points of comparison worth drawing out, even with the S5 specs still only partially confirmed.

The S4 scored well for design, with its interchangeable bezel system and rotating crown making it one of the more customisable options in its price range. The S5 appears to move away from that bezel approach in favour of a more conventional look, with the stainless steel case giving it a bit more presence on the wrist. Whether that is a trade-off you would welcome depends on whether you valued the S4’s modularity.

Battery life is where the S5 looks like it takes a clear step forward. The S4 managed around 15 days with typical use, which was already solid. A jump to 21 days, if it holds up in practice, would put the S5 ahead of most of its direct competition.

The S4’s sensor package performed well in testing, with GPS accuracy coming within 10 metres of a Garmin Forerunner 955 on a steady run, and heart rate tracking holding up well at moderate intensity. The S5 claims upgraded sensors, but until those are tested in real conditions it is difficult to know what that improvement actually amounts to.

Pricing looks set to stay in a similar bracket, which is good news. The S4 offered decent value, and if Xiaomi can deliver on the claimed improvements without pushing the price up significantly, the S5 should be a reasonable step forward rather than a bloated upgrade.

Two versions, one with eSIM

Xiaomi is planning two variants. One connects via Bluetooth in the usual way, while the other adds eSIM support, meaning you can make calls and receive notifications without your phone nearby.

Pricing in China is expected to come in around 999 yuan for the Bluetooth model, with the eSIM version at roughly 1,199 yuan. There is no confirmed global launch yet, though international availability seems likely at some point.

Sources: Xiaomi on Weibo (2, 3)

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The hardware itself has not changed since the China release in December. What changes is how the Watch 5 fits into the wider Android smartwatch landscape.

From launch context to global positioning

When the Watch 5 was first introduced, Xiaomi focused on getting the fundamentals right. The watch uses a large 1.54 inch AMOLED display designed for readability and protected by sapphire glass rather than standard mineral crystal.

Battery capacity was another clear priority. At 930 mAh, the Watch 5 carries a much larger battery than most mainstream Wear OS watches. That capacity works alongside Qualcomm’s Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 chipset and a BES2800 co processor, which handles background tasks and sensor workloads to reduce power consumption.

Originally, this hardware ran Xiaomi’s own HyperOS for wearables. That platform covered basic smartwatch functions but sat outside the Google ecosystem, which limited how the watch could be positioned outside Xiaomi’s own software stack.

The global release replaces HyperOS with Wear OS 6. This single change reframes the Watch 5 as a direct alternative to Pixel Watch and Galaxy Watch models rather than a parallel option with a different app story.

Running Wear OS 6 puts the Watch 5 fully inside the standard Android smartwatch environment. Google services, third party apps, and system level integrations now behave in line with other Wear OS devices.

Health snapshot and fitness tracking

The Watch 5 covers the standard health tracking basics. It continuously tracks heart rate and blood oxygen and uses those readings for stress and sleep tracking. Xiaomi also keeps its one tap health check, which pulls heart rate, SpO2, stress, and recent sleep duration into a single 60 second snapshot. It is designed for quick checks rather than detailed analysis.

Movement tracking is handled through the usual motion sensors, which support step tracking, sleep stages, and automatic activity detection. For outdoor workouts, the Watch 5 includes dual band GNSS.

Colours and pricing

Globally, the Watch 5 is available in Juniper Green and Black. Pricing is set at 299 euros.

In some markets, early orders include bundled extras such as earbuds or small home devices. These offers vary by region and timing and act as short term incentives rather than permanent changes to pricing.

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This timing places Xiaomi just a few days behind Samsung’s next Galaxy Unpacked event, making late February unusually busy for major consumer tech announcements. Additionally, February 26 is when Huawei will hold its event – where we are expecting the debut of Watch GT Runner 2 at that one.

Xiaomi typically does not publish a device list before a global launch, but this time we are getting the details ahead of time. The presence of the Watch 5 on the event page confirms its transition from a China-only debut to international availability. To remind, it launched in its domestic market back in December.

The event branding still leans hard into imaging, and the phone lineup makes that obvious. But the product list shows this is not just a smartphone show. In addition to the watch, Xiaomi has also confirmed new earbuds, a power bank, a tracker tag and even an electric scooter.

Why Watch 5 stands out in Xiaomi’s lineup

The Watch 5 is not a minor refresh. It brings features that Xiaomi usually reserves for its domestic audience, including eSIM support, ECG functionality and EMG based gesture control. Of course, there is uncertainty around whether some of these capabilities would survive regulatory hurdles outside China.

Xiaomi Watch 5 represents a step up from the company’s more affordable global wearables. The hardware is built around a dual chip setup, combining a high performance processor with a low power companion chip for background tasks. Battery capacity is unusually large for this category, and the use of sapphire crystal sets it apart from many rivals at similar price points.

A novelty this year is EMG based gesture input. It allows simple hand movements to control calls, alarms, or camera functions without touching the screen. This is still a niche feature, but its inclusion signals that Xiaomi is willing to experiment at the higher end of its wearable range.

Xiaomi has not confirmed international pricing or regional availability yet, but February 28 should answer most of those questions. A Mobile World Congress appearance would also make sense, given the timing and the company’s past habits.

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