Xiaomi Watch 5 smartwatch with 18 days battery life launched globally

Xiaomi
Saturday, 28 February 2026 at 22:16
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Xiaomi has launched the Watch 5 smartwatch globally. The new product runs on Google Wear OS and features both smart and power-saving modes and it comes with a suggested retail price of €299.99 which is about $355.
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According to reports, this watch offers two strap options: black and juniper green. Under the hood, this device comes with a Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 + BES2800 dual-chip architecture . It also supports 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage.

Battery life

To keep its lights on, the Watch 5 features a decent 930mAh battery containing 10% silicon-carbon anode material. In smart mode, it offers up to 6 days of battery life, while in power-saving mode, it offers up to 18 days of battery life.
In terms of functionality, this watch features 4 LEDs + 4 PD detection technology, supports all-day heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, and stress monitoring, and also has functions such as sleep management and women's health monitoring. It has 150 sports modes, providing a wealth of options for different exercisers, and can download offline maps for convenient outdoor exploration.
In addition, this watch runs on Google Wear OS and supports Google Maps, Calendar, Play Store, Wallet and other ecosystem applications. It can also activate the Gemini AI assistant directly on the wrist, is compatible with Google Pay contactless payment, and has gesture recognition function. The specific applications are the same as the domestic version.
It's worth noting that this watch can also connect with Xiaomi phones, supporting features such as remote shutter and Surge Connect, but there is currently no eSIM version.

Xiaomi Watch 5 specs sheet

  • Operating System: Google Wear OS
  • Price: €299.99 (about $355)
  • Strap Options: Black, Juniper Green
  • Chipset: Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 + BES2800 dual-chip
  • RAM: 2GB
  • Storage: 32GB
  • Battery: 930mAh (10% silicon-carbon anode)
  • Battery Life (Smart Mode): Up to 6 days
  • Battery Life (Power-Saving Mode): Up to 18 days
  • Health Sensors: 4 LEDs + 4 PD sensors
  • Health Features: All-day heart rate, blood oxygen, stress tracking, sleep tracking, women’s health tracking
  • Sports Modes: 150 modes
  • Navigation: Offline maps support
  • Google Apps Support: Maps, Calendar, Play Store, Wallet
  • AI Support: Gemini AI assistant
  • Payments: Google Pay contactless
  • Other Features: Gesture control, remote shutter (Xiaomi phones), Surge Connect
  • eSIM: Not available
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