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Xiaomi Watch S5 claims 21 days of battery life in global launch

Marty S.

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Xiaomi Watch S5 arrives in Europe with 21 days of battery for €179.99—a direct shot at Apple Watch and Samsung Galaxy Watch‘s price-to-runtime ratio. U.S. shoppers, unfortunately, are watching this value play from the sidelines.

Marty’s Take:

Twenty-one days sounds revolutionary until you spot the asterisk: that’s light-use, no GPS. Strap the Xiaomi Watch S5 on for real workouts and that number collapses fast—the same reason Garmin Forerunner 165 remains the honest benchmark in our best fitness tracker rankings. Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra aren’t losing the battery war; Xiaomi is competing on a different use case entirely.

Shop mentioned gear: Apple Watch | Samsung Galaxy Watch | Xiaomi Watch S5

Source: Gizmodo

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Marty S.

Marty S.

Marty is a contributor at Fitness Tech Trends, focused on helping readers cut through the noise and make informed decisions about fitness technology. He dives deep into product comparisons, analyzes features that actually matter, and breaks down technical specs into practical insights. Whether readers are choosing between heart rate monitors, deciding on recovery tools, or figuring out which smartwatch fits their training style, Marty aims to provide straightforward, no-hype guidance. When he’s not researching the latest gear, he’s probably testing theories about what makes certain products stick while others fade into the gadget graveyard.