| Xiaomi Watch | Apple Watch SE | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | $285 | $249★ |
| Subscription | ✓ None | ✓ None |
| Hardware | ||
| Weight | 56g | 26g★ |
| Water resistance | 5ATM | 50m |
| Battery | 6 days★ | 18h |
| Always-on display | ✅★ | ❌ |
| GPS | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cellular | ✅ | ✅ |
| Platform | Android only | iOS only |
| Tier | Smartwatch | Smartwatch |
| Buy timing | ||
| Released | Feb 28, 2026 | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Cycle advice | good | good |
| Deals advice | neutral | neutral |
| Next model | — | Apple Watch SE 4 (Expected fall 2027) |
Dual-chip design keeps the main Snapdragon W5 dormant during light tasks, dramatically extending battery life beyond any rival Wear OS watch.
First Wear OS 6 device on the market — with ECG monitoring, EMG gesture control, and eSIM for standalone calling.
Larger and brighter display than Galaxy Watch 8 or Pixel Watch 4, with Hasselblad-tuned health sensors, starting at around $285.
Access the entire watchOS app ecosystem, Apple Pay, Siri, and Family Setup — for $150 less than the Series 11.
Emergency SOS, fall detection, and Crash Detection give real safety value even without premium health sensors.
Available in Midnight, Starlight, Silver, and (PRODUCT)RED with a wide range of Apple Watch-compatible bands.
The right pick depends on what you optimize for.
$249 vs $285 over 3 years · no required subscription.
6 days vs 18h battery.
5 sensors.
26g · no required subscription.
Android users who want a full-featured Wear OS smartwatch — ECG, eSIM, a large bright screen — at a price well below Samsung and Google competitors. A natural pairing with Xiaomi phones but fully compatible with any Android device.
Full details →iPhone users who want Apple Watch's core experience — activity tracking, notifications, crash detection, and Apple Pay — at a lower price point. Ideal for kids, teens, or anyone upgrading from a much older watch without needing the advanced health sensors.
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