Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active vs Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS): which one suits you?

The two differ in 6 of the specs we have recorded, and the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active is cheaper by SAR 1,560 (prices checked 5 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 1,560
  • Charge less often through the week (18 days vs 1 days)
  • Has built-in GPS; the other doesn't
  • Has ECG; the other doesn't
  • Has contactless payment (NFC); the other doesn't

The deciding difference here: battery life and built-in GPS and price.

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

Key differences

  • Case size

    51 mm46 mm
  • Display type

    LCDOLED
  • Battery life

    ✓ 18 days1 days

Specifications side by side

15 of 15 specs

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Spec
XiaomiSAR 109
Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active specs
AppleSAR 1,669
Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS) specs
Reference priceSAR 109SAR 1,669
Battery life✓ 18 days1 days
Built-in GPSNo✓ Yes
Cellular (LTE/eSIM)NoNo
Bluetooth callsYesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in battery life between the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active and the Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS)?

Battery life is higher on the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active: 18 days vs 1 days on the Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS). If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in bluetooth calls between the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active and the Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS)?

No difference here: bluetooth calls is Yes on both.

What is the difference in cellular (LTE/eSIM) between the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active and the Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS)?

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

What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active and the Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS)?

Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active: No; Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS): Yes. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.