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Xiaomi Redmi 5 Active
4.2 feature score
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Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5
4.1 feature score
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Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro
7 supporting reviews
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Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Lite
3.9 overall score
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The Mi Fitness companion app was generally considered intuitive, useful, modern, and close to stronger past Xiaomi fitness apps.
Pros: wellness insights, Bluetooth connectivity
Cons: contactless payments, third-party app support
The Mi Fitness companion app is generally viewed as clean, visual, and easy to use, but some reviewers found it basic or behind stronger rivals.
Pros: step counting accuracy, display quality
Cons: voice assistant quality, contactless payments
The companion app was usually easy and simple, but one reviewer criticized confusing unsupported health options in the app.
Pros: cross-platform compatibility, pairing reliability
Cons: third-party app support, contactless payments
The companion app is functional and sometimes improving, but reviewers also call it dated, unattractive, or unslick.
Pros: battery life, software smoothness
Cons: contactless payments, recovery insights
Companion app quality was mixed: some video reviews liked Mi Fitness simplicity, while written reviews criticized clutter, bugs, and weak presentation.
Pros: pairing reliability, outdoor visibility
Cons: ECG functionality, running power support
Companion app quality was split: some found Mi Fitness intuitive or fine, while Wareable called analysis a chore.
Pros: charging speed, Bluetooth connectivity
Cons: ECG functionality, recovery insights