Garmin Venu X 1 vs Xiaomi Watch 5: which one suits you?
The two differ in 3 of the specs we have recorded, and the Xiaomi Watch 5 is cheaper by SAR 2,148 (prices checked 6 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Garmin Venu X 1 if you care about:- Larger display size: 2 in vs 1.54 in
- Charge less often through the week (8 days vs 6 days)
Choose the
Xiaomi Watch 5 if you care about:- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 2,148
The deciding difference here: display size and battery life and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Key differences
Case size
51 mm46 mmDisplay size
✓ 2 in1.54 inBattery life
✓ 8 days6 days
Specifications side by side
16 of 16 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 3,127 | SAR 979 |
| Battery life | ✓ 8 days | 6 days |
| Cellular (LTE/eSIM) | — | Yes |
| Bluetooth calls | Yes | — |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Phone compatibility | Android | Android |
| Case size | 51 mm | 46 mm |
| Display size | ✓ 2 in | 1.54 in |
| Water resistance | — | 5 ATM |
| Case material | — | 316l Stainless Steel |
| Weight | — | 45 g |
| Display type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| ECG | — | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | — | Yes |
| Contactless payment (NFC) | — | Yes |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | — | 28 x 7 x 3.5 centimeters cm |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in phone compatibility between the Garmin Venu X 1 and the Xiaomi Watch 5?
No difference here: phone compatibility is Android on both.
What is the difference in battery life between the Garmin Venu X 1 and the Xiaomi Watch 5?
Battery life is higher on the Garmin Venu X 1: 8 days vs 6 days on the Xiaomi Watch 5. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Garmin Venu X 1 and the Xiaomi Watch 5?
No difference here: built-in GPS is Yes on both.
What is the difference in case size between the Garmin Venu X 1 and the Xiaomi Watch 5?
Garmin Venu X 1: 51 mm; Xiaomi Watch 5: 46 mm. A higher value is not necessarily better for you.