Withings ScanWatch Nova 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 2,058 (prices checked 5 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Charge less often through the week (30 days vs 18 days)
  • Has cellular (LTE/eSIM); the other doesn't
  • Has ECG; the other doesn't
  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 2,058

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

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

Key differences

  • Display type

    AnalogLCD
  • Battery life

    ✓ 30 days18 days
  • Cellular (LTE/eSIM)

    ✓ YesNo

Specifications side by side

14 of 14 specs

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Spec
WithingsSAR 2,167
Withings ScanWatch Nova specs
XiaomiSAR 109
Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active specs
Reference priceSAR 2,167SAR 109
Battery life✓ 30 days18 days
Cellular (LTE/eSIM)✓ YesNo
Bluetooth calls—Yes
Built-in GPSNoNo

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in battery life between the Withings ScanWatch Nova and the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active?

Battery life is higher on the Withings ScanWatch Nova: 30 days vs 18 days on the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in cellular (LTE/eSIM) between the Withings ScanWatch Nova and the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active?

Withings ScanWatch Nova: 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 built-in GPS between the Withings ScanWatch Nova and the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active?

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

What is the difference in water resistance between the Withings ScanWatch Nova and the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active?

Water resistance is higher on the Withings ScanWatch Nova: 10 ATM vs 5 ATM on the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.