Xiaomi's Redmi launched the Redmi Watch 5 Active last month, and today, the brand introduced the Redmi Watch 5 Lite. The Redmi Watch 5 Lite looks similar to the Watch 5 Active but packs an always-on AMOLED display instead of LCD. It measures 1.96" diagonally and is brighter with 600 nits peak brightness. Its resolution is also higher (502x410 pixels) and supports 200+ cloud watch faces, of which 50+ are customizable, and 30+ are always-on (AOD).
The Redmi Watch 5 Lite runs HyperOS and is
compatible with smartphones running Android 6 or iOS 12 and above. It also
comes with Alexa and has emoji and Hindi language support. Additionally, it
supports Bluetooth calling and features a speaker and two microphones for
environmental noise cancellation (ENC) to facilitate clear calls.
For health and fitness tracking, the Redmi
Watch 5 Lite has a heart rate sensor and supports 150+ indoor and outdoor
sports modes. It can also track swimming performance since it has 5 ATM water
resistance. The rest of the Redmi Watch 5 Lite's highlights include a
multi-functional side button, in-built GPS, SpO2 sensor, and Bluetooth 5.3. The
smartwatch packs a 470 mAh battery, advertised to offer up to 18 days of
endurance under typical use and 12 days under heavy usage.
The Redmi Watch 5 Lite's dial weighs 29.2g
without straps, which are made of TPU and have an adjustable length of
135-200mm. The smartwatch comes in Black and Light Gold colors, while the
straps come in Candy Pink, Mint Green, and Lemon Yellow.
The Redmi Watch 5 Lite is priced at
INR 3,999 (US$ 50/€ 40) and will go on sale in India starting September 26,
midnight, through Xiaomi's Indian website.
