| Xiaomi Watch | Fitbit Charge | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | $285 | $120★ |
| Subscription | ✓ None | ℹ️ Optional — $79/yr |
| Hardware | ||
| Weight | 56g | 15g★ |
| Water resistance | 5ATM | 50m |
| Battery | 6 days | 7 days★ |
| Always-on display | ✅★ | ❌ |
| GPS | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cellular | ✅★ | ❌ |
| Platform | Android only | iOS & Android |
| Tier | Smartwatch | Fitness Tracker |
| Buy timing | ||
| Released | Feb 28, 2026 | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Cycle advice | good★ | bad |
| Deals advice | neutral | great★ |
| Next model | — | Fitbit Charge 7 (Expected 2026) |
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.
Full ECG, electrodermal activity stress sensing, SpO2, and continuous heart rate in a tracker thinner than most smartwatches.
Google Maps navigation, Google Wallet NFC payments, and YouTube Music controls — more useful on-device apps than any previous Charge.
7 days of typical use, dropping to around 30 minutes per GPS workout session before needing a charge.
The right pick depends on what you optimize for.
$285 vs $357 over 3 years · no required subscription.
7 days vs 6 days battery.
6 sensors.
15g · 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 →Anyone who wants serious health and fitness tracking without the bulk or cost of a full smartwatch. Works with both Android and iPhone, making it the most accessible Fitbit tracker in the lineup.
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