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Xiaomi WatchvsWHOOP 5.0

Xiaomi Watch
Buy/Wait:good

Current model just released

Best for: 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.

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WHOOP 5.0
Buy/Wait:good

Current model just released

Best for: Athletes, coaches, and fitness-obsessed users who want deep recovery and sleep data without screen distractions. WHOOP suits those who train hard and want to understand whether their body is ready to push. Not for casual users or those who want smartwatch features like notifications or GPS.

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Xiaomi WatchWHOOP 5.0
TierSmartwatchFitness Tracker
PlatformAndroid onlyiOS & Android
Battery6 days5 days
Always-on display
GPS
Cellular
Health sensorsecg, spo2, hrv, skin temp, hrhrv, spo2, skin temp, respiratory rate, strain
ReleasedFeb 28, 2026Sep 1, 2025
Cycle length365 days1461 days
Cycle advicegoodgood
Deals adviceneutralneutral
Next modelWHOOP 6.0 (Expected ~2029)

Why buy each?

Xiaomi Watch

6-day battery on Wear OS

Dual-chip design keeps the main Snapdragon W5 dormant during light tasks, dramatically extending battery life beyond any rival Wear OS watch.

Wear OS 6 with ECG and eSIM

First Wear OS 6 device on the market — with ECG monitoring, EMG gesture control, and eSIM for standalone calling.

1.54" AMOLED at a competitive price

Larger and brighter display than Galaxy Watch 8 or Pixel Watch 4, with Hasselblad-tuned health sensors, starting at around $285.

WHOOP 5.0

Screenless by design

No distractions — WHOOP tracks everything without buzzing, glowing, or asking for your attention. All data lives in the app.

Best-in-class recovery tracking

WHOOP's Recovery Score synthesises HRV, resting heart rate, sleep quality, and respiratory rate to tell you how ready your body is each day.

Charges while you wear it

The WHOOP battery pack slides onto the device and charges it without removal — no gaps in overnight sleep tracking.