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Galaxy Watch FE vs Redmi Watch 5

Samsung Galaxy Watch FE vs Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5

What Galaxy Watch FE does better (3) and where Redmi Watch 5 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Samsung · 2024Galaxy Watch FE

8.3Score

3 advantages≈ $110

Higher score

Xiaomi · 2025Redmi Watch 5

7.9Score

3 advantages≈ $120

5.9Display8.0

5.0Health tracking5.0

7.9Smart features5.7

8.0Build & durability7.6

Dimensions

Size comparison

Galaxy Watch FERedmi Watch 5

	Galaxy Watch FE	Redmi Watch 5	Difference
Height	40.4 mm	47.5 mm	−7.1 mm
Width	39.3 mm	41.1 mm	−1.8 mm
Thickness	9.8 mm	11.3 mm	−1.5 mm
Weight	27 g	34 g	−7 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Galaxy Watch FE better than Redmi Watch 5?

LTE (cellular)Yes · Redmi Watch 5: No
Weight26.6 g vs 33.5 g+26%
Thickness9.8 mm vs 11.3 mm+15%

Why is Redmi Watch 5 better than Galaxy Watch FE?

Screen size1.2″ vs 2.1″+75%
Battery capacity247 mAh vs 550 mAh2.2×
Resolution (width)396 px vs 432 px+9%

Specifications

Side by side

Only differences	Samsung Galaxy Watch FE≈ $1108.3	Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5≈ $1207.9
Design & durability
Case size	40 mm	48 mm
Weight	26.6 g	33.5 g
Thickness	9.8 mm	11.3 mm
Height	40.4 mm	47.5 mm
Width	39.3 mm	41.1 mm
Case material	Aluminium	Aluminium
Sapphire crystal	Yes	—
Lens / cover glass	Sapphire crystal glass	—
Strap material	Silikon	TPU
Water resistance	5 ATM	5 ATM
Ingress protection	IP68	—
Water resistance (IPx)	IPx8	—
Water rating (maker)	50 m / 5 bar / 5 ATM	50 m / 5 bar / 5 ATM
Military-grade (MIL-STD-810)	Yes	—
Colours	Black, Pink Gold, Silver	Black, Silver, Beige
Display
Screen size	1.2″	2.1″
Display technology	AMOLED	AMOLED
Panel	Super AMOLED	AMOLED
AMOLED / OLED display	Yes	Yes
Always-on display	Yes	—
Touchscreen	—	Yes
Resolution (width)	396 px	432 px
Resolution (height)	396 px	514 px
Pixel density	330 ppi	324 ppi
Peak brightness	—	1,500 nits
Refresh rate	60 Hz	60 Hz
Battery
Battery life (smartwatch mode)	—	24 days
Battery capacity	247 mAh	550 mAh
Battery type	Li-Ion	—
Wireless charging	Yes	—
Charging	kabellos, magnetisches Ladekabel, magnetische Ladeschale	—
Health sensors
Optical heart rate	Yes	Yes
Blood oxygen (SpO2)	Yes	Yes
ECG	Yes	Yes
Temperature sensor	Yes	—
Sleep tracking	Yes	Yes
Sensors	Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer, altimeter, compass, SpO2, temperature (skin)	Accelerometer, heart rate, compass, gyro, SpO2
Sports & navigation
Built-in GPS	Yes	Yes
Satellite systems	GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS	GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Barometric altimeter	Yes	—
Compass	Yes	Yes
Multisport / triathlon mode	Yes	—
Connectivity
NFC payments	Yes	Yes
LTE (cellular)	Yes	No
eSIM	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 4	—
Bluetooth	5	5.3
Smart features
Calls from the wrist	Yes	Yes
Speaker	Yes	Yes
Voice assistant	Yes	—
Music on the watch	Yes	—
Storage	16 GB	—
RAM	1.5 GB	—
Platform
Operating system	Android Wear OS 4	HyperOS
Platform	Android	Proprietary
Works with	Android	iOS, Android
Chipset	Exynos W920	—