Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active vs Huawei WATCH 5: which one suits you?

The two differ in 4 of the specs we have recorded, and the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active is cheaper by SAR 849 (prices checked 6 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 849
  • Lower weight: 31 g vs 58 g
  • Has built-in GPS; the other doesn't
  • Has cellular (LTE/eSIM); the other doesn't

The deciding difference here: built-in GPS and cellular (LTE/eSIM) and price.

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

Key differences

  • Case size

    51 mm46 mm
  • Built-in GPS

    No✓ Yes
  • Cellular (LTE/eSIM)

    No✓ Yes

Specifications side by side

14 of 14 specs

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Spec
XiaomiSAR 109
Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active specs
HuaweiSAR 958
Huawei WATCH 5 specs
Reference priceSAR 109SAR 958
Battery life18 days—
Built-in GPSNo✓ Yes
Cellular (LTE/eSIM)No✓ Yes
Bluetooth callsYes—

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in cellular (LTE/eSIM) between the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active and the Huawei WATCH 5?

Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active: No; Huawei WATCH 5: Yes. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.

What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active and the Huawei WATCH 5?

Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active: No; Huawei WATCH 5: Yes. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.

What is the difference in case size between the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active and the Huawei WATCH 5?

Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active: 51 mm; Huawei WATCH 5: 46 mm. A higher value is not necessarily better for you.

What is the difference in weight between the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active and the Huawei WATCH 5?

Weight is lower on the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active: 31 g vs 58 g on the Huawei WATCH 5. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.