Samsung Galaxy Watch6 40mm vs Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active: which one suits you?

The two differ in 3 of the specs we have recorded, and the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active is cheaper by SAR 683 (prices checked 7 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • No clear lead in the recorded specs; design or brand preference may decide.
  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 683
  • Larger display size: 2 in vs 1.3 in

The deciding difference here: display size and price.

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

Key differences

  • Case size

    40 mm51 mm
  • Display type

    AMOLEDLCD
  • Display size

    1.3 in✓ 2 in

Specifications side by side

18 of 18 specs

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Spec
SamsungSAR 792
Samsung Galaxy Watch6 40mm specs
XiaomiSAR 109
Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active specs
Reference priceSAR 792SAR 109
Battery life—18 days
Built-in GPS—No
Bluetooth calls—Yes
Phone compatibilityAndroid—
Cellular (LTE/eSIM)NoNo

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in cellular (LTE/eSIM) between the Samsung Galaxy Watch6 40mm and the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active?

No difference here: cellular (LTE/eSIM) is No on both.

What is the difference in case size between the Samsung Galaxy Watch6 40mm and the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active?

Samsung Galaxy Watch6 40mm: 40 mm; Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active: 51 mm. A higher value is not necessarily better for you.

What is the difference in display type between the Samsung Galaxy Watch6 40mm and the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active?

Samsung Galaxy Watch6 40mm: AMOLED; Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active: LCD. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.

What is the difference in display size between the Samsung Galaxy Watch6 40mm and the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active?

Display size is higher on the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active: 2 in vs 1.3 in on the Samsung Galaxy Watch6 40mm. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.