For those in the Apple ecosystem, the Apple Watch is easy. It works well on the iPhone and the general Apple ecosystem, so it’s a watch you should definitely get. But what about everyone else? What is the best smartwatch for Android users?
Due to the fragmentation of this space, the answer to this question is not that simple. OEMs such as Garmin, Motorola and Samsung make watches with Wear OS, but these are a minority. Google will soon launch the Pixel Watch, which will probably be the champion in this area.
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For the masses, fitness trackers have met the needs of smartwatches while achieving excellent battery life at an affordable price. Check out the posts below that analyze some of the 2022 best picks.
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Now you can buy a Xiaomi watch in 2022. Notably, Xiaomi is always pretty bad when it comes to product naming. In some cases, overlapping features make it a little harder to distinguish between these products. But that’s why I’m here.
Redmi Watch 2 Lite
The Redmi Watch 2 Lite is still one of my favorite smartwatches. It’s not as smart as the Galaxy Watch or Apple Watch in the world, but it’s a pretty solid device in terms of what it is and what it can do.
The Redmi Watch 2 Lite has a much more expensive look and feel than it really is. Xiaomi has been working on wearables for some time, and the company knows one or two things about wearable software that the unique operating system that this watch runs.
If you’re looking for a simple, unpretentious, no-frills smartwatch, it’s all affordable and hassle-free. RedmiWatch 2 Lite is the best bet for now.
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Mi Watch Lite
The Mi Watch lite has a 1.4-inch display in a square form factor, mostly made of plastic and with a rubber strap. Watches are a bit thicker than most regular watches, probably to accommodate the battery.
Speaking of which, battery life is estimated to be up to 2 weeks, but a more realistic estimate is about 10 days. Since then, this watch has been taken over by the Redmi Watch 2 Lite above, so its availability on the market is a bit limited.
The outline of the specifications is as follows.
- GPS / GLONASS support
- Over 120 watch faces
- 1.4 inch display
- Heart rate and sleep monitoring
- 5ATM water resistance up to 50m
Like other Xiaomi watches, it also works with OEM proprietary software. The software doesn’t support many smart features or third-party apps, but it still provides a decent experience.
read more: Mi Watch Lite (Redmi GPS Watch) Review: Low-priced smartwatch with built-in GPS
It has a smaller display than its successor, but can provide most of its functionality. I mean it even has GPS. You need to use the Mi Fitness app to pair it with your smartphone.
It’s available at a fairly affordable price $ 50 There are large discounts where it is listed. As mentioned earlier, inventory may be limited, but due to the discounted price, it’s hard to complain.
Poco watch
Poco Watch is courtesy of Poco, a sub-brand of Xiaomi. This watch features a 1.6 inch AMOLED touch display with a resolution of 320x360px with Always on Display (AOD) capability. This should be enough to rock Redmi Watch2 Lite users. AMOLEDs are always superior to LCDs, especially with these small displays.
Like many other Xiaomi watches, it comes with a non-standard 125-205 mm soft silicone watch strap Like the Redmi Watch 2 Lite, it fits snugly with a buckle and clasp.
The Poco Watch may not be as feature-rich as Wear OS, but it’s not bad, it also runs the same Xiaomi-specific software. Third party apps are not supported, but the advantage of this is excellent battery life. According to Poco, a single charge should last about two weeks, but ideally one week is a reasonable estimate.
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The main specifications are as follows.
- SpO2 and 24-hour heart rate tracking
- Tracking over 100 different fitness modes
- GPS and GLONASS support
- 1.6 inch AMOLED display
- 5ATM water resistant
Unfortunately, the availability of this watch is quite uneven. Poco Watch is available in some regions and markets at the following prices: £ 79.99 (approx. $ 100 / AU $ 140).. Does this need to be available in your area? It offers a better display than the Redmi Watch 2 Lite and a larger display than older models.
Miwatch
This Xiaomi smartwatch was announced in late 2020, but if you can find it, it offers the best value in the smartwatch space to date. This watch has a more traditional circular form factor and has all the basic features you would expect.
It has 1GB RAM and 16GB Of storage. There are two buttons, one for navigation and one for internal. GPS and GLONASS We support and have heart rate sensors, accelerometers, gyroscopes, ambient light sensors, SpO2 sensors, barometers, basically all deals.
It’s waterproof up to 5 ATMs, supports Bluetooth 5.0, and can be paired with your smartphone using the Mi Fitness app.I also have this Mi watch Amazon Alexa supportWhat the more expensive smartwatches are struggling with.
The outline of these specifications is as follows.
- Support for 326ppi 1.39-inch AMOLED and Always-on displays.
- SpO2 tracking and 24-hour heart rate monitoring
- Tracking sports modes using Firstbear with up to 117 supported modes.
- 12nm processor
- GPS / GLONASS / Galileo / BDS support
All of this, including the premium design, is offered at a price that can be considered a bargain when compared to the industry’s Apple Watch and Samsung Watch.
Price: $ 179.99
Xiaomi Watch S1
The Xiaomi Watch S1 smartwatch is Xiaomi’s full premium watch and is built for it. It offers a circular design that resembles a more traditional watch.
It features a standard 22mm replaceable strap, so it’s not limited to what comes with your watch.
Again, this watch uses the Mi Fitness app to connect to your mobile phone. This app provides all management functions and settings for watches and custom watch faces. Here’s a brief breakdown of the features:
- Sapphire glass and stainless steel case, leather strap ready to use out of the box
- Dual band GPS and other support like GLONASS
- 117 Activity Tracking
- 1.43 inch AMOLED display with always-on display support
- Bluetooth phone
- Wireless charging
- Heart rate and SpO2 monitoring
Watch S1 is available at about the price at some stores and online platforms. $ 151.31.
Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
This is a sports version of the Watch S1 and is available in the global market. The battery rating is up to 10 days. This Xiaomi smartwatch offers a more rugged design compared to the S1’s corresponding ones.
Watch S1 Active supports up to 117 workout modes with heart rate monitoring, SpO2 monitoring, over 200 watch faces, 19 professional modes, always-on display, built-in Amazon Alexa support, and GPS. I am. It is made for people outdoors.
This is also done with Xiaomi’s own smartwatch software and uses the Mi Fitness app to pair with your phone.
Conclusion
There are many expectations for Wear OS, and it’s a shame that we haven’t seen an accessible and affordable watch that works well on Android in the last few years. The Pixel Watch promises this, but it’s only a few weeks before it hits the market.
Over the years, Xiaomi has demonstrated its ability to provide in-house solutions to such problems. This Xiaomi smartwatch collection is not so robust and extensive, but it provides shoppers with a decent smartwatch experience.
I can’t wait for the day when Wear OS watches are easily recommended to Android users.