Highlights
- Xiaomi’s smartwatch has a 590mAh battery that lasts 14 days.
- The Watch S5 41 mm has a 1.32-inch circular AMOLED display with 3,000 nits brightness.
- The new watch is available in Black, Ceramic White, and Light Blue for approx. €240 ($269).
Xiaomi has officially launched its latest wearable, the Watch S5 41 mm, to global markets after its early China release. The new smartwatch appeared on Xiaomi’s global website before the company’s upcoming launch event for the Xiaomi 18 Pro series, scheduled for November 17, 2026. The compact wearable is designed to offer a blend of style and everyday utility and brings major upgrades in screen brightness, battery backup and contactless payments for global buyers.
The Watch S5 41 mm is powered by Xiaomi’s HyperOS 4 and aims to address two common smartwatch challenges: dim outdoor screens and frequent charging. The Watch S5 41 mm features an AMOLED display with 3,000-nit brightness and a 590 mAh battery that lasts up to two weeks. Users will get three colours to choose from: Black, Ceramic White, and Light Blue, and it has built-in NFC for Google Pay and offline map navigation. Xiaomi has not yet revealed when it will start selling the watch globally, but leaks hint at a price of about $269 (around €240) outside of China.
Xiaomi Smartwatch Launched Globally: Price and Availability
Xiaomi Watch S5 41mm could be priced around $269 (€240)
Xiaomi has listed the Watch S5 41 mm on its global website, confirming its arrival outside China in Black, Ceramic White and Light Blue colours. Official pricing and exact sale dates are yet to be announced, but recent leaks suggest a global price of around $269 (€240) with a possible official launch at Xiaomi’s launch event on November 17.
Xiaomi Smartwatch Features a 3,000-Nit AMOLED Display
Watch S5 41mm has a peak brightness of 3,000 nits
The new wearable features a 1.32-inch circular AMOLED display, with a resolution of 466 x 466 pixels and a pixel density of 352 PPI. The best thing about the display is its peak brightness of 3,000 nits, which means it can be easily viewed even in direct sunlight. Two physical controls flank the display: a rotating crown on the top right and a customisable shortcut button on the bottom right.
Xiaomi Smartwatch Battery Life: Up to 14 Days
The compact 41mm version is equipped with a 590mAh battery, which is said to last up to 14 days on a single charge. That’s a solid 14 days of battery life for a compact smartwatch, but it is still a week short of its larger 46mm Watch S5 variant that trades a compact footprint for maximum endurance.
Xiaomi Smartwatch Features and Specifications
Watch S5 41mm features 590mAh battery
The Watch S5 41 mm runs on Xiaomi’s HyperOS 4, and it comes with a built-in NFC chip, allowing you to make tap-to-pay purchases with Google Pay anywhere in the world. It also features a dedicated GNSS module for accurate route tracking and offline maps, Bluetooth 5.4, Wi-Fi connectivity, and a 5 ATM water resistance rating for swimming and wet weather.
Xiaomi Smartwatch: Health, Fitness and Smart Features
Fitness enthusiasts can take advantage of 150 built-in sports modes for a range of indoor and outdoor activities. Aside from tracking workouts, Xiaomi’s new smartwatch also doubles as a day-to-day smart assistant and has built-in NFC with full Google Pay support to make contactless payments from your wrist.
Xiaomi Smartwatch Price and Availability in India
Xiaomi has not yet confirmed the official launch date of the Watch S5 41 mm in India. However, considering its leaked global price of $269 and industry listings, the smartwatch is likely to arrive in India with a starting price of around Rs 18,599 to Rs 22,500 when Xiaomi launches it in the local market.
What Sets the Xiaomi Smartwatch Apart from Its Competitors
The Xiaomi Watch S5 41mm pairs a two-week battery life with full Google Pay support and offline maps, unlike rival smartwatches from Apple Watch SE and Samsung Galaxy Watch that typically need to be charged every day or every other day. Xiaomi offers an edge over similarly priced fitness trackers and entry-level smartwatches that have a 3,000-nit screen at an expected mid-range price.
