| Apple Watch | Xiaomi Watch | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | $399 | $285★ |
| Subscription | ✓ None | ✓ None |
| Hardware | ||
| Weight | 32g★ | 56g |
| Water resistance | 50m | 5ATM |
| Battery | 1 days | 6 days★ |
| Always-on display | ✅ | ✅ |
| GPS | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cellular | ✅ | ✅ |
| Platform | iOS only | Android only |
| Tier | Smartwatch | Smartwatch |
| Buy timing | ||
| Released | Sep 18, 2026 | Feb 28, 2026 |
| Cycle advice | good★ | neutral |
| Deals advice | good | great★ |
| Next model | — | — |
The new health sensing system samples heart rate every five seconds all day — 60x more often than the Series 11 — and measures HRV every five minutes.
A daily 0–10 readiness score combines sleep, vitals, training load, and activity to suggest how hard to push.
On-demand ECG, blood oxygen monitoring, sleep apnea detection, and hypertension notifications carry over from the Series 11.
Dual-chip design keeps the main Snapdragon W5 dormant during light tasks, dramatically extending battery life beyond any rival Wear OS watch.
First Wear OS 6 device on the market — with ECG monitoring, EMG gesture control, and eSIM for standalone calling.
A larger display than the Galaxy Watch 9 (1.47") or Pixel Watch 5 (1.4"), though not as bright as their 3,000-nit panels, with Hasselblad-tuned health sensors, starting at around $285.
The right pick depends on what you optimize for.
$285 vs $399 over 3 years.
6 days vs 1 days battery.
10 sensors · 0.2 Hz HR sampling.
32g.
iPhone users who want the most capable smartwatch health experience available. Ideal for anyone who values medical-grade monitoring (ECG, blood pressure, SpO2), a premium always-on display, and the best Apple Watch workout tracking. If health is your priority, this is the one to get.
Full details →Android users who want a full-featured Wear OS smartwatch — ECG, eSIM, a large bright screen — at a price well below Samsung and Google competitors. A natural pairing with Xiaomi phones but fully compatible with any Android device.
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