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Galaxy Watch FE vs Redmi Watch 5 Active

Samsung Galaxy Watch FE vs Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active

What Galaxy Watch FE does better (9) and where Redmi Watch 5 Active wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Samsung · 2024Galaxy Watch FE

8.3Score

9 advantages≈ $110

Higher score

Xiaomi · 2024Redmi Watch 5 Active

5.2Score

3 advantages≈ $55

5.9Display3.9

5.0Health tracking5.0

7.9Smart features4.8

8.0Build & durability4.7

Dimensions

Size comparison

Galaxy Watch FERedmi Watch 5 Active

	Galaxy Watch FE	Redmi Watch 5 Active	Difference
Height	40.4 mm	49.1 mm	−8.7 mm
Width	39.3 mm	40.4 mm	−1.1 mm
Thickness	9.8 mm	11.4 mm	−1.6 mm
Weight	27 g	42 g	−16 g

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

Why is Galaxy Watch FE better than Redmi Watch 5 Active?

Built-in GPSYes · Redmi Watch 5 Active: No
AMOLED / OLED displayYes · Redmi Watch 5 Active: No
NFC paymentsYes · Redmi Watch 5 Active: No
LTE (cellular)Yes · Redmi Watch 5 Active: No
Weight26.6 g vs 42.2 g+59%
eSIMYes · Redmi Watch 5 Active: No
Pixel density330 ppi vs 250 ppi+32%
Resolution (width)396 px vs 320 px+24%
Thickness9.8 mm vs 11.4 mm+16%

Why is Redmi Watch 5 Active better than Galaxy Watch FE?

Screen size1.2″ vs 2″+67%
Voice assistantYes vs Yes
Battery capacity247 mAh vs 470 mAh+90%

Specifications

Side by side

Only differences	Samsung Galaxy Watch FE≈ $1108.3	Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active≈ $555.2
Design & durability
Case size	40 mm	49 mm
Weight	26.6 g	42.2 g
Thickness	9.8 mm	11.4 mm
Height	40.4 mm	49.1 mm
Width	39.3 mm	40.4 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	Midnight Black, Matte Silver
Display
Screen size	1.2″	2″
Display technology	AMOLED	LCD
Panel	Super AMOLED	IPS LCD
AMOLED / OLED display	Yes	No
Always-on display	Yes	—
Touchscreen	—	Yes
Resolution (width)	396 px	320 px
Resolution (height)	396 px	385 px
Pixel density	330 ppi	250 ppi
Peak brightness	—	500 nits
Refresh rate	60 Hz	60 Hz
Battery
Battery life (smartwatch mode)	—	18 days
Battery capacity	247 mAh	470 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, SpO2
Sports & navigation
Built-in GPS	Yes	No
Satellite systems	GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS	GPS, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Barometric altimeter	Yes	—
Compass	Yes	—
Multisport / triathlon mode	Yes	—
Connectivity
NFC payments	Yes	No
LTE (cellular)	Yes	No
eSIM	Yes	No
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 4	—
Bluetooth	5	5.3
Smart features
Calls from the wrist	Yes	Yes
Speaker	Yes	Yes
Voice assistant	Yes	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	—