Smartwatches · Xiaomi
Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active- Case size:
- 51 mm
- Display type:
- LCD
- Reference price:
- SAR 109
Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active vs Garmin Approach J1: 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 819 (prices checked 6 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 819
- Larger display size: 2 in vs 1.2 in
- Charge less often through the week (18 days vs 0.6 days)
Choose the
Garmin Approach J1 if you care about:- Has built-in GPS; the other doesn't
- Lower weight: 29 g vs 31 g · slight difference
The deciding difference here: display size and battery life and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Smartwatches · Garmin
Garmin Approach J1- Display type:
- AMOLED
- Display size:
- 1.2 in
- Reference price:
- SAR 928
Key differences
Display type
LCDAMOLEDDisplay size
✓ 2 in1.2 inBattery life
✓ 18 days0.6 days
Specifications side by side
14 of 14 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 109 | SAR 928 |
| Battery life | ✓ 18 days | 0.6 days |
| Built-in GPS | No | ✓ Yes |
| Cellular (LTE/eSIM) | No | — |
| Bluetooth calls | Yes | — |
| Phone compatibility | — | Smartphone (iOS and Android) |
| Case size | 51 mm | — |
| Display type | LCD | AMOLED |
| Display size | ✓ 2 in | 1.2 in |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | — |
| Weight | 31 g | ✓ 29 g |
| ECG | No | — |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | — |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | — |
| Contactless payment (NFC) | No | — |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in battery life between the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active and the Garmin Approach J1?
Battery life is higher on the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active: 18 days vs 0.6 days on the Garmin Approach J1. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active and the Garmin Approach J1?
Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active: No; Garmin Approach J1: Yes. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.
What is the difference in display type between the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active and the Garmin Approach J1?
Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active: LCD; Garmin Approach J1: AMOLED. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.
What is the difference in display size between the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active and the Garmin Approach J1?
Display size is higher on the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active: 2 in vs 1.2 in on the Garmin Approach J1. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.