Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Xiaomi Watch S1 Active

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) and Xiaomi Watch S1 Active. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS 5 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS iOS 10 or later, Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Speaker Speaker
Width 34 mm -
Height 40 mm -
Depth 10.7 mm -
Weight 39.8 g -
Body Details - Case only: 36.3 g
Body Material Stainless steel Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours - Ocean blue | Moon white
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, SpO2 sensor, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, PPG sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, Air Quality index Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Modes - 117 fitness modes, 19 professional modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, automatic exercise recognition, Fall detection, Emergency SOS Call handling, find phone function, flashlight, automatic exercise recognition, breathing training function, music playback control, weather information, customisable watch faces, Health index, Women's health
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri Alexa built-in
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM -
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) -
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2
DISPLAY Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Type LTPO OLED - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 324 x 394 pixels 466 x 466 pixels
Screen Size 1.57" 1.43"
Pixel Density - 326 ppi
Screen Protection Sapphire glass -
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Case Size 40 mm -
Case Shape Rectangular Round
Bezel - Metal
Case Back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back -
Case Details Stainless steel | Space grey aluminium | Space black stainless steel | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Gold stainless steel Blue | Silver | Space black
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Band Type Milanese loop Strap
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-180 mm 160-220 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Magnetic closure Buckle
Band Material Steel mesh TPU
Band Colour White | Black | Pink sand | Space black | Gold | Seashell | Stone Blue | White | Black
STORAGE Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Storage Capacity 16 GB -
CPU Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S4 -
Features W3 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 470 mAh
Battery Life 18 hours 12 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Typical usage - up to 12 days
Power saving mode - up to 24 days
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time - 2.5 hour(s)
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Apple Pay -
Compliant Standards - GB/T 30106-2013
SAR Value 0.27 W/kg (head), 0.26 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -10 °C
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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