Xiaomi Watch 2 is the brand's step into proper Wear OS territory, pairing Google's smartwatch platform with Qualcomm's capable Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 chip. It is a well-rounded wearable that covers fitness tracking, navigation, and smart notifications without cutting too many corners.
Xiaomi Watch 2 - Overview
The watch sports a 1.43-inch AMOLED panel with a 466x466 pixel resolution and up to 600 nits of brightness, which holds up reasonably well outdoors. The aluminium case weighs just 36.8g without the strap, making it comfortable for all-day wear. Under the hood, you get 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of onboard storage, so installing apps and storing music offline is no issue. Battery capacity sits at 495 mAh, offering around 65 hours of typical use according to Xiaomi.
Key Features
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1
- Display: 1.43-inch AMOLED, 466x466 px, 326 PPI, 600 nits peak brightness
- GPS: Dual-band L1+L5 with support for GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou and QZSS
- Battery: 495 mAh, up to 65 hours typical use, full charge in around 45 minutes
- Sports & Health: 160+ sport modes, optical heart rate sensor, barometer, gyroscope, accelerometer and electronic compass
- Water resistance: 5ATM
Who is Xiaomi Watch 2 for?
The Xiaomi Watch 2 makes sense for Android users who want a full Wear OS experience without paying a premium. It suits fitness enthusiasts who need accurate GPS tracking on runs and hikes, as well as people who want app access, Google Assistant and notification management on their wrist.
Pros and Cons
On the plus side, dual-band GPS is genuinely rare at this tier, Wear OS 3.5 means access to the Google Play Store, and the AMOLED screen looks sharp. On the downside, real-world battery life falls well short of what dedicated fitness watches offer, and the Wear OS experience still has its rough edges depending on the apps you use.
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