Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 vs Xiaomi Watch 5: which one suits you?

The two differ in 4 of the specs we have recorded (prices checked 5 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • No clear lead in the recorded specs; design or brand preference may decide.
  • Charge less often through the week (6 days vs 1 days)
  • Has cellular (LTE/eSIM); the other doesn't

The deciding difference here: battery life and cellular (LTE/eSIM).

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Case size

    44 mm46 mm
  • Display size

    1.5 in1.54 in
  • Battery life

    1 days✓ 6 days

Specifications side by side

17 of 17 specs

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Spec
SamsungSAR 969
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 specs
XiaomiSAR 979
Xiaomi Watch 5 specs
Reference priceSAR 969SAR 979
Battery life1 days✓ 6 days
Cellular (LTE/eSIM)No✓ Yes
Phone compatibility—Android
Built-in GPSYesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in battery life between the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 and the Xiaomi Watch 5?

Battery life is higher on the Xiaomi Watch 5: 6 days vs 1 days on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in cellular (LTE/eSIM) between the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 and the Xiaomi Watch 5?

Samsung Galaxy Watch 7: No; Xiaomi Watch 5: Yes. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.

What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 and the Xiaomi Watch 5?

No difference here: built-in GPS is Yes on both.

What is the difference in case size between the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 and the Xiaomi Watch 5?

Samsung Galaxy Watch 7: 44 mm; Xiaomi Watch 5: 46 mm. A higher value is not necessarily better for you.