Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active vs Samsung Watch8: which one suits you?

The two differ in 2 of the specs we have recorded, and the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active is cheaper by SAR 909 (prices checked 6 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 909
  • No clear lead in the recorded specs; design or brand preference may decide.

The deciding difference here: price.

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

Key differences

  • Case size

    51 mm44 mm
  • Display type

    LCDOLED

Specifications side by side

14 of 14 specs

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Spec
XiaomiSAR 109
Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active specs
SamsungSAR 1,018
Samsung Watch8 specs
Reference priceSAR 109SAR 1,018
Battery life18 days—
Cellular (LTE/eSIM)No—
Bluetooth callsYes—
Phone compatibility—Android
Built-in GPSNoNo

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active and the Samsung Watch8?

No difference here: built-in GPS is No on both.

What is the difference in case size between the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active and the Samsung Watch8?

Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active: 51 mm; Samsung Watch8: 44 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 Watch8?

Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active: LCD; Samsung Watch8: OLED. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.

What is the difference in heart-rate tracking between the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active and the Samsung Watch8?

No difference here: heart-rate tracking is Yes on both.