Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Xiaomi Watch S1 Active

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 6 (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 6 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS 7 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 14 or later 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
Body Details Case only: 39.7 g Case only: 36.3 g
Body Material Stainless steel Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours - Ocean blue | Moon white
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, SpO2 sensor, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, PPG sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG 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, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support 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, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GNSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri Alexa built-in
IoT Voice Controlled Direct Direct
CELLULAR Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) -
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Series 6 (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 6 (GPS + Cellular) Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Type LTPO OLED - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 324 x 394 pixels 466 x 466 pixels
Screen Size - 1.43"
Pixel Density - 326 ppi
Screen Protection Sapphire glass -
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Apple Watch Series 6 (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 Gold stainless steel | Blue aluminium | Silver stainless steel | Graphite stainless steel | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver aluminium Blue | Silver | Space black
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Band Type Sport band Strap
Band Size S/M/L -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 160-220 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer TPU
Band Colour Deep navy | White | Black | Pink sand | Cyprus green | Red | Black Unity | Silver | Graphite | Gold | Garnet Blue | White | Black
STORAGE Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
CPU Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S6 -
Features W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Series 6 (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 6 (GPS + Cellular) Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Included Accessories Magnetic charging cable Magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Apple Pay, GymKit -
Compliant Standards - GB/T 30106-2013
SAR Value 0.29 W/kg (head), 0.31 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -10 °C
Manufacturer Model Number A2375 -
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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