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 vivoactive 6: 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 1,410 (prices checked 4 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 1,410
- Larger display size: 2 in vs 1.2 in
- Charge less often through the week (18 days vs 11 days)
- Lower weight: 31 g vs 37 g
Choose the
Garmin vivoactive 6 if you care about:- Has built-in GPS; the other doesn't
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 vivoactive 6- Display type:
- OLED
- Display size:
- 1.2 in
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,519
Key differences
Display type
LCDOLEDDisplay size
✓ 2 in1.2 inBattery life
✓ 18 days11 days
Specifications side by side
15 of 15 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 109 | SAR 1,519 |
| Battery life | ✓ 18 days | 11 days |
| Built-in GPS | No | ✓ Yes |
| Cellular (LTE/eSIM) | No | — |
| Bluetooth calls | Yes | — |
| Case size | 51 mm | — |
| Display type | LCD | OLED |
| Display size | ✓ 2 in | 1.2 in |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | — |
| Case material | — | Fibre Reinforced Polymer |
| Weight | ✓ 31 g | 37 g |
| ECG | No | — |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | — |
| Contactless payment (NFC) | No | — |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | — | 20.3 x 16.3 x 11.9 centimeters cm |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in battery life between the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active and the Garmin vivoactive 6?
Battery life is higher on the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active: 18 days vs 11 days on the Garmin vivoactive 6. 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 vivoactive 6?
Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active: No; Garmin vivoactive 6: 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 vivoactive 6?
Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active: LCD; Garmin vivoactive 6: OLED. 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 vivoactive 6?
Display size is higher on the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active: 2 in vs 1.2 in on the Garmin vivoactive 6. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.