Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 9: 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 1,442 (prices checked 5 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 1,442
  • Has built-in GPS; the other doesn't
  • Has contactless payment (NFC); the other doesn't

The deciding difference here: built-in GPS and contactless payment (NFC) and price.

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

Key differences

  • Case size

    51 mm40 mm
  • Display type

    LCDAMOLED
  • Built-in GPS

    No✓ Yes

Specifications side by side

16 of 16 specs

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Spec
XiaomiSAR 109
Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active specs
SamsungSAR 1,551
Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 specs
Reference priceSAR 109SAR 1,551
Battery life18 days—
Built-in GPSNo✓ Yes
Cellular (LTE/eSIM)No—
Phone compatibility—Android
Bluetooth callsYesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in bluetooth calls between the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9?

No difference here: bluetooth calls is Yes on both.

What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9?

Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active: No; Samsung Galaxy Watch 9: 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 Samsung Galaxy Watch 9?

Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active: 51 mm; Samsung Galaxy Watch 9: 40 mm. A higher value is not necessarily better for you.

What is the difference in display type between the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9?

Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active: LCD; Samsung Galaxy Watch 9: AMOLED. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.