Smartwatches · Garmin
Garmin Forerunner 55- Display type:
- MIP
- Display size:
- 1.04 in
- Reference price:
- SAR 861
Garmin Forerunner 55 vs Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active: which one suits you?
The two differ in 5 of the specs we have recorded, and the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active is cheaper by SAR 752 (prices checked 5 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Garmin Forerunner 55 if you care about:- Has built-in gps; the other doesn't
- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 752
- Higher display size: 2 in vs 1.04 in
- Charge less often through the week (18 days vs 14 days)
- Lower weight: 30.6 g vs 37 g
The deciding difference here: display size and battery life and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Smartwatches · Xiaomi
Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active- Case size:
- 51 mm
- Display type:
- LCD
- Reference price:
- SAR 109
Key differences
Display type
MIPLCDDisplay size
1.04 in✓ 2 inBattery life
14 days✓ 18 days
Specifications side by side
14 of 14 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 861 | SAR 109 |
| Battery life | 14 days | ✓ 18 days |
| Built-in GPS | ✓ Yes | No |
| Bluetooth calls | — | Yes |
| Cellular (LTE/eSIM) | No | No |
| Case size | — | 51 mm |
| Display type | MIP | LCD |
| Display size | 1.04 in | ✓ 2 in |
| Case material | Type: Resin | — |
| Weight | 37 g | ✓ 30.6 g |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | — | Yes |
| ECG | No | No |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Contactless payment (NFC) | No | No |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in battery life between the Garmin Forerunner 55 and the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active?
Battery life is higher on the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active: 18 days vs 14 days on the Garmin Forerunner 55. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in cellular (lte/esim) between the Garmin Forerunner 55 and the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active?
No difference here: cellular (lte/esim) is No on both.
What is the difference in built-in gps between the Garmin Forerunner 55 and the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active?
Garmin Forerunner 55: Yes; Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active: No. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.
What is the difference in water resistance between the Garmin Forerunner 55 and the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active?
No difference here: water resistance is 5 ATM on both.