Xiaomi Watch S5 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 5: which one suits you?
The two differ in 4 of the specs we have recorded, and the Xiaomi Watch S5 is cheaper by SAR 18 (prices checked 6 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Xiaomi Watch S5 if you care about:- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 18
- Has built-in GPS; the other doesn't
- Has ECG; the other doesn't
The deciding difference here: built-in GPS and ECG and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Smartwatches · Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5- Case size:
- 40 mm
- Built-in GPS:
- No
- Reference price:
- SAR 587
Key differences
Case size
46 mm40 mmBuilt-in GPS
✓ YesNoECG
No✓ Yes
Specifications side by side
18 of 18 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 569 | SAR 587 |
| Battery life | 14 days | — |
| Built-in GPS | ✓ Yes | No |
| Cellular (LTE/eSIM) | — | Yes |
| Bluetooth calls | Yes | — |
| Case size | 46 mm | 40 mm |
| Display type | AMOLED | — |
| Display size | 1.48 in | — |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | — |
| Case material | Stainless steel | Metal |
| Weight | 46 g | — |
| ECG | No | ✓ Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | — |
| Contactless payment (NFC) | Yes | — |
| Warranty | 2 years | — |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Release year | 2026 | — |
| Dimensions | 4.60 × 4.60 × 1.10 cm | — |
| App control (Wi-Fi) | Yes | — |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Xiaomi Watch S5 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5?
Xiaomi Watch S5: Yes; Samsung Galaxy Watch 5: No. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.
What is the difference in case size between the Xiaomi Watch S5 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5?
Xiaomi Watch S5: 46 mm; Samsung Galaxy Watch 5: 40 mm. A higher value is not necessarily better for you.
What is the difference in ECG between the Xiaomi Watch S5 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5?
Xiaomi Watch S5: No; Samsung Galaxy Watch 5: Yes. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.
What is the difference in heart-rate tracking between the Xiaomi Watch S5 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5?
No difference here: heart-rate tracking is Yes on both.