This model is no longer sold new. It has been replaced by the Garmin Forerunner 570.
Full details →| Xiaomi Watch | Garmin Forerunner 265 | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | $285★ | $449 |
| Subscription | ✓ None | ℹ️ Optional — $70/yr |
| Hardware | ||
| Weight | 56g | 47g★ |
| Water resistance | 5ATM | 5ATM |
| Battery | 6 days | 13 days★ |
| Always-on display | ✅★ | ❌ |
| GPS | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cellular | ✅★ | ❌ |
| Platform | Android only | iOS & Android |
| Tier | Smartwatch | Sports GPS |
| Buy timing | ||
| Released | Feb 28, 2026 | Mar 1, 2023 |
| Cycle advice | good | superseded |
| Deals advice | neutral | clearance |
| Next model | — | — |
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.
L1+L5 multi-band GPS reduces position drift in urban canyons and dense forest.
Daily score combining HRV status, sleep, acute load, and recovery time.
Estimates finish time for 5K, 10K, half-marathon, and marathon based on current fitness.
The right pick depends on what you optimize for.
$285 vs $659 over 3 years · no required subscription.
13 days vs 6 days battery.
6 sensors.
47g · 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 →Regular runners who race 5K to marathon distances and want accurate GPS and detailed training load management.
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