Xiaomi Watch S1 Active vs. Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Xiaomi Watch S1 Active and Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation. 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

Xiaomi Watch S1 Active vs. Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation Comparison Chart
GENERAL Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS
Supported Host Device OS iOS 10 or later, Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later iOS 16 or later
Activity/Sport Multisport -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Speaker Speaker
Body Details Case only: 36.3 g Case only: 26.4 g
Body Material Glass fibre reinforced polyamide Aluminium
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours Ocean blue | Moon white -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, SpO2 sensor, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, PPG sensor, gyroscope Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyroscope, always-on altimeter, optical heart sensor (2d gen)
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, sleep stages, menstrual cycle
Modes 117 fitness modes, 19 professional modes -
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features 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 Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, brightness: 1000 nits
Notifications SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, 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/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant Alexa built-in Siri
IoT Voice Controlled Direct Direct
CONNECTIVITY Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Type AMOLED - colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 466 x 466 pixels 324 x 394 pixels
Screen Size 1.43" -
Pixel Density 326 ppi -
Screen Protection - Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Type Touch sensitive screen, push buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Bezel Metal -
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Blue | Silver | Space black Midnight aluminium | Silver aluminium | Starlight aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Band Type Strap Sport band
Band Size - Regular
Fits Wrist with Circumference 160-220 mm 130-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material TPU Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Blue | White | Black Midnight | Starlight
STORAGE Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S8 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 470 mAh -
Battery Life 12 day(s) 18 hours
Battery Life Details Typical usage - up to 12 days
Power saving mode - up to 24 days
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
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Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time 2.5 hour(s) -
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Included Accessories Magnetic charging cable Magnetic charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software - Apple Pay, GymKit
Compliant Standards GB/T 30106-2013 -
SAR Value - 0.24 W/kg (head), 0.07 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 - A2722
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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