Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 smartwatch now available running HyperOS 2.0 with NFC and optional eSIM
The Redmi K80 and Redmi K80 Pro are undoubtedly the stars of Xiaomi's product launches today. However, the company has also updated its Redmi Watch product line with another fifth-generation model. For context, Xiaomi already sells the Redmi Watch 5 Active and Redmi Watch 5 Lite (curr. $69.99 on Amazon) globally.
By contrast, the Redmi Watch 5 is exclusive to China for now. Past Redmi Watch releases suggest that Xiaomi may offer its latest wearable beyond its home market at some stage, though. As expected, the Redmi Watch 5 has arrived with a large AMOLED display that spans 2.07-inches across while outputting at 432 x 514 pixels with 1,500 nits of brightness at it disposal.
Moreover, Xiaomi has applied a 2.5D curved glass finish atop this display, which it has complemented with an aluminium alloy mid-frame and a stainless steel crown. Meanwhile, the Redmi Watch 5 also finds itself with a 550 mAh battery that should last upwards of 12 days between charges. Furthermore, Xiaomi has installed GNSS and NFC modules, as well as a modem that masters Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity.
On top of that, the Redmi Watch 5 runs HyperOS 2.0 natively and is compatible with smartphones running Android 8.0 or iOS 12.0 and above. As always, Xiaomi's latest wearable comes with a variety of health monitoring features aided by an optical heart rate and blood oxygen sensor. For reference, Xiaomi has priced the Redmi Watch 5 at CNY 599 (~$83), which is a mere CNY 100 (~$14) more expensive than the Redmi Watch 4. Incidentally, the company sells an eSIM variant too, albeit for CNY 799 (~$110) at launch.
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