Xiaomi Watch S1 Active vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch5

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Xiaomi Watch S1 Active and Samsung Galaxy Watch5. 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. Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - Wear OS by Samsung
Supported Host Device OS iOS 10 or later, Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later Android 8.0 (Oreo) or later
Activity/Sport Multisport -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Speaker Speaker
Width - 40.4 mm
Height - 39.3 mm
Depth - 9.8 mm
Weight - 28.7 g
Body Details Case only: 36.3 g -
Body Material Glass fibre reinforced polyamide Armor aluminium
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours Ocean blue | Moon white -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, SpO2 sensor, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, PPG sensor, gyroscope Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, bioimpedance sensor, temperature, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, BioActive sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, blood oxygen saturation, body composition, ECG, REM phases, sleep quality score
Modes 117 fitness modes, 19 professional modes 90+ exercise 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 Reminder of hydration, snoring detection, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, Better Sleep, Samsung Smart Switch
Notifications SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Digital Player - MP3, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
IoT Platform - SmartThings
IoT Intelligent Assistant Alexa built-in Google Assistant, Bixby
IoT Voice Controlled Direct -
CONNECTIVITY Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2 NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
DISPLAY Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Type AMOLED - colour Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution 466 x 466 pixels 396 x 396 pixels
Screen Size 1.43" 1.2"
Aspect Ratio - Full circle
Pixel Density 326 ppi 330 ppi
Colour Depth - 24-bit (16.7 million colours)
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Type Touch sensitive screen, push buttons Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Case Size - 40 mm
Crystal Type - Sapphire crystal
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Metal -
Case Details Blue | Silver | Space black Graphite | Pink gold | Silver
BAND Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Band Type Strap Sport band
Fits Wrist with Circumference 160-220 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material TPU -
Band Colour Blue | White | Black Graphite | Pink gold | Purple
STORAGE Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
User Memory - 7.5 GB
RAM Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Samsung Galaxy Watch5
RAM Size - 1.5 GB
CPU Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Manufacturer - Samsung
CPU Type - Exynos W920
Clock Speed - 1.18 GHz
BATTERY Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Capacity 470 mAh 284 mAh
Battery Life 12 day(s) 40 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
Wireless Charging Standards - WPC, Wireless PowerShare
MISCELLANEOUS Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Included Accessories Magnetic charging cable Wireless charging dock
Preloaded Software - Deezer, Google Maps, YouTube Music, SoundCloud
Compliant Standards GB/T 30106-2013 IP68, MIL-STD 810H
SAR Value - 0.696 W/kg (limb), 0.275 W/kg (head)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - SM-R900
Warranty 2-year warranty 2-year warranty
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