Xiaomi releases smaller Watch S5 smartwatch ahead of schedule with 3,000-nit AMOLED display
Xiaomi has gone a few days early in releasing its latest Watch S5 smartwatch internationally. For context, the company revealed on November 11 that the Watch S5 41 mm would be joining the Smart Band 11, Xiaomi Clip and various household appliances at the Xiaomi 18 Pro series launch event on November 17.
Nonetheless, Xiaomi already listed the smaller Watch S5 on its global website a few days ago. Now, it has started selling the Watch S5 41 mm in Thailand, having released the smartwatch over a month ago in China. Not only that, but Xiaomi Thailand indicates that the smartwatch is ready for delivery, too.
The Watch S5 41 mm starts at THB 6,299 (~$185) in Thailand with Black and Light Blue finishes to choose from. Alternatively, Xiaomi is selling a Ceramic White variant with a ceramic watch case for THB 6,999 (~$205). The company adds that it has discounted these prices from THB 10,990 (~$325) and THB 11,990 (~$355) too, albeit without elaborating further.
Incidentally, these prices currently make the Watch S5 41 mm more expensive than its 46 mm sibling (curr. $214.99 on Amazon), which now starts at THB 5,899 (~$175) in Thailand. Moreover, the Watch S5 41 mm is around 15% more expensive than its predecessor in Thailand.
Hence, we would not be surprised if Xiaomi released the Watch S5 41 mm in other markets for a similar mark-up. For reference, a 15% uplift would correlate with £155 and €195 starting prices in the UK and the Eurozone. Please see our recent Watch S5 41 mm launch article for more details about Xiaomi's new smartwatch.
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