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Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Lite
4.4 feature score
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Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro
4.1 feature score
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Xiaomi Redmi Watch 4
5 supporting reviews
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Xiaomi Redmi 5 Active
3.6 overall score
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Build quality was generally praised as sturdy, clean, sharp, or premium-looking for the price.
Pros: cross-platform compatibility, pairing reliability
Cons: third-party app support, contactless payments
Build quality was mostly strong thanks to solid construction, premium feel, and stainless-steel durability, with only limited reservations.
Pros: pairing reliability, outdoor visibility
Cons: ECG functionality, running power support
Build quality is improved by the aluminum frame and sturdy feel, although one review still felt it was cheap beside premium watches.
Pros: battery life, software smoothness
Cons: contactless payments, recovery insights
Build quality is mixed-positive: several reviewers praised the aluminum feel, while one felt the casing was plasticky.
Pros: step counting accuracy, display quality
Cons: voice assistant quality, contactless payments
Build quality ranged from superb or premium-feeling for the price to noticeably less premium than leading watches.
Pros: charging speed, Bluetooth connectivity
Cons: ECG functionality, recovery insights
Build quality was polarizing, from solid or surprisingly decent impressions to complaints that the Active looks plastic and cheap.
Pros: wellness insights, Bluetooth connectivity
Cons: contactless payments, third-party app support