Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3 vs. Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3 and Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS). Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3 vs. Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3 Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 10
Supported Host Device OS Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later, iOS 12 or later iOS 17 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 36.56 mm -
Height 42.58 mm -
Depth 9.99 mm -
Weight 37 g -
Body Details - Case only: 31.9 g
Body Material - 100% recycled aluminium
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Colours Elegant black -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3 Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Sensors Accelerometer, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope Digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter, temperature sensor, high-g accelerometer, gyroscope with high dynamic range
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, breath, blood pressure, menstrual cycle Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, mental wellbeing
Modes 100+ Workout modes, do-not-disturb mode -
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Find phone function, answering a call, phone unlocking, automatic exercise recognition, SOS call, auto pause, music playback control, weather information, personalised Watch Faces, stopwatch timer, 10 preloaded running courses, brightness: 600 nits Fall detection, Emergency SOS, brightness: 2000 nits, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, fast charge, precision finding for iPhone, elevation view
Notifications SMS, Email, social apps, calls, sedentary Calendar, SMS, Email, applications, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology Alipay Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant Xiao Ai Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3 Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Messaging Services WeChat -
CONNECTIVITY Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3 Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Wireless Interface NFC, Bluetooth 5.2 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3
DISPLAY Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3 Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Type AMOLED - colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 390 x 450 pixels 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Size 1.75" -
Pixel Density 341 ppi -
Screen Protection - Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3 Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, side button, double tap gesture
CASE Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3 Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Case Size 42 mm 41 mm
Case Shape - Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details - Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Midnight aluminium | Pink aluminum | Silver aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3 Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Band Type Strap Sport band
Band Size - M/L
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-200 mm 150-200 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Pin buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material - Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour - Starlight | Red | Midnight | Light pink | Storm blue | Winter blue
STORAGE Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3 Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Storage Capacity - 64 GB
CPU Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3 Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S9 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine
BATTERY Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3 Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 12 day(s) 18 hours
Battery Life Details Typical usage - up to 12 days
Heavy usage - up to 7 days
GPS + HR mode (Continuous reception) - up to 18 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 18 hour(s)
Low power mode - up to 36 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3 Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Included Accessories Magnetic charging cable Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software - GymKit
Compliant Standards - IP6X, BFR-free, PVC-free, Beryllium-free, Mercury-free, Arsenic-free
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.12 W/kg (head)
0.29 W/kg (limb)
Carbon Footprint - 0 kg carbon emissions
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number M2215W1 A2978
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