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Xiaomi WatchvsGarmin Forerunner 570

Xiaomi Watch
Buy/Wait:good

Current model just released

Best for: 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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Garmin Forerunner 570
Buy/Wait:good

Early in release cycle

Best for: Regular runners and triathletes who race 5K to marathon distances and want accurate multi-band GPS, detailed training load management, and Triathlon Coach structured plans. The speaker and microphone make it a more capable daily-wear watch than the FR265 it replaces.

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Xiaomi WatchGarmin Forerunner 570
TierSmartwatchSports GPS
PlatformAndroid onlyiOS & Android
Battery6 days11 days
Always-on display
GPS
Cellular
Health sensorsecg, spo2, hrv, skin temp, hrhr, spo2, hrv, stress, body battery, training readiness, skin temp
ReleasedFeb 28, 2026May 15, 2025
Cycle length365 days806 days
Cycle advicegoodgood
Deals adviceneutralneutral
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Why buy each?

Xiaomi Watch

6-day battery on Wear OS

Dual-chip design keeps the main Snapdragon W5 dormant during light tasks, dramatically extending battery life beyond any rival Wear OS watch.

Wear OS 6 with ECG and eSIM

First Wear OS 6 device on the market — with ECG monitoring, EMG gesture control, and eSIM for standalone calling.

1.54" AMOLED at a competitive price

Larger and brighter display than Galaxy Watch 8 or Pixel Watch 4, with Hasselblad-tuned health sensors, starting at around $285.

Garmin Forerunner 570

Multi-band GPS and Elevate Gen 5 sensor

L1+L5 dual-frequency GPS for precise tracking in cities and trails, paired with Garmin's most advanced heart rate sensor — adding skin temperature monitoring over the FR265.

Built-in speaker and microphone

A first for this price tier — take phone calls, use voice assistant, and hear Bluetooth audio directly from your wrist. A meaningful upgrade over the silent FR265.

Garmin Triathlon Coach

AI-powered triathlon training plans that adapt to your swim, bike, and run fitness — a key differentiator over the FR265 for multisport athletes.