Key Takeaways
1. The Redmi Watch 6 features a redesigned look with an additional customizable “sub-key” button and is slimmer than its predecessor, measuring 9.9 mm thick.
2. It retains the same 2.07-inch AMOLED screen as the Redmi Watch 5 but has improved peak brightness, increasing from 1,500 nits to 2,000 nits.
3. The battery capacity remains at 550 mAh, promising up to 24 days of battery life.
4. The smartwatch includes all-day health monitoring, support for over 150 sports modes, and a 5 ATM water resistance rating.
5. The Redmi Watch 6 is priced at CNY 599 (approximately $54) and will initially launch in China, with global availability yet to be announced.
The recent launch event by Xiaomi brought attention to the Redmi K90 series, but it’s not just the flagship phones that caught the eye. The company has also unveiled the Redmi Watch 6, an economical smartwatch that appears to offer a solid set of features for its price.
Design Tweaks
While the upgrades from the previous model aren’t vast, the Redmi Watch 6 showcases a redesigned look. It now features an additional button on the right side, positioned next to the crown. This change gives the watch a resemblance to newer Apple Watch designs when viewed from the side.
Xiaomi refers to this new button as a “sub-key,” which allows users to customize shortcuts. Another important change is that the Redmi Watch 6 is slimmer than its predecessor, measuring just 9.9 mm thick compared to the 11.3 mm thickness of the previous version.
Specs and Features
In terms of specifications, the new smartwatch is quite similar to the Redmi Watch 5 (currently priced at $113 on Amazon). It continues to use the same 2.07-inch AMOLED screen with always-on-display support. However, there is an improvement in peak brightness, which increased from 1,500 nits to 2,000 nits.
The battery capacity remains unchanged at 550 mAh, similar to the older model. Like before, it promises up to 24 days of battery life. Xiaomi has also mentioned the inclusion of an advanced GNSS positioning system and compatibility with numerous popular apps.
Additional Highlights
Additional features include all-day health monitoring, support for over 150 sports modes, a 5 ATM water resistance rating, and the new Xiaomi HyperOS 3. The Redmi Watch 6 will launch in China at a price of CNY 599, which is approximately $54, though the company has not yet announced when it will be available globally.
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