Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Lite with AMOLED display, Bluetooth calls and GPS is here
Xiaomi already launched the Redmi Watch 5 Active last month and today the brand has followed up with the affordable Redmi Watch 5 Lite. It is very similar to the Active variant but features an always-on AMOLED display instead of an LCD. It measures 1.96 inches diagonally and is brighter with 600 nits of peak brightness. Its resolution is also higher (502 x 410 pixels) and supports over 200 cloud watch faces. Over 50 of them can be customized, plus 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 offers emoji and Hindi voice support. Additionally, it supports Bluetooth calling and has a speaker and two microphones for ambient noise cancellation (ENC) to enable clear calls.
For health and fitness monitoring, the Redmi Watch 5 Lite has a heart rate sensor and supports over 150 sports modes for indoor and outdoor use. It can also track swimming performance as it is 5 ATM water resistant.
Other highlights of the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Lite include a multifunctional side button, built-in GPS, SpO2 sensor, and Bluetooth 5.3. The smartwatch has a 470mAh battery that can last up to 18 days with normal usage and up to 12 days with heavy usage.
The Redmi Watch 5 Lite’s watch face weighs 29.2g without straps, which are made of TPU and have an adjustable length of 135-200mm. The smartwatch is available in black and light gold colors, while the straps are available in candy pink, mint green, and lemon yellow.
The Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Lite is priced at INR 3,999 (€40/$50) and will go on sale in India from September 26 midnight via Xiaomi’s Indian website.
