Best for mapping and navigation
Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Lite
4.2 feature score
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Best Xiaomi Smart Watch for mapping and navigation
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Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro
3.9 feature score
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Xiaomi Watch 2
2 supporting reviews
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Xiaomi Redmi 5 Active
3.6 overall score
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Mapping and navigation were helpful for route and workout review, but one reviewer framed it more as general route guidance than precise navigation.
Pros: cross-platform compatibility, pairing reliability
Cons: third-party app support, contactless payments
Mapping and navigation were good for Google Maps and turn-by-turn use, but weak for sports users who wanted route loading during training.
Pros: pairing reliability, outdoor visibility
Cons: ECG functionality, running power support
Mapping and navigation were mixed: one reviewer found directions unclear, while another showed GPS navigation working well.
Pros: charging speed, Bluetooth connectivity
Cons: ECG functionality, recovery insights
Mapping and navigation depended on phone GPS, producing useful workout maps but not solving the lack of onboard GPS.
Pros: wellness insights, Bluetooth connectivity
Cons: contactless payments, third-party app support
Mapping and navigation are weak because reviewers noted no native map apps, offline maps, or GPX-style navigation.
Pros: step counting accuracy, display quality
Cons: voice assistant quality, contactless payments