During our usual cycling test with the smartwatch, we noticed large deviations in comparison to a Polar H10 chest strap as a reference device during high dynamics, i.e. strongly fluctuating pulse values (interval training). Whereas the strap outputs readings of 122 (average) and 156 (maximum) for the activity, the smartwatch outputs 75 and 112. These are differences that are absolutely unacceptable to this extent and actually make the smartwatch unusable. And that's not all: Even for the resting pulse, the Redmi Watch 2 Lite initially showed significantly too high values compared to the reference in the first of our two testers

Both Redmi Watch and Redmi Watch 2 pair with smartphones via Bluetooth 5.0 and Xiaomi Wear application. They can be used with any handset running Android 5.0+ or iOS 10.0+. There's just a solitary physical button the side of the case to turn wake up and turn off the touchscreen display, but it's not a crisp AMOLED one you'll find on premium smartwatches. It's a 1.5-inch, 320x360 TFT display, which is actually bigger and offers a higher resolution compared to the Xiaomi Watch Lite. ATM water resistance: Redmi Watch 2 Lite has a water resistance rating of 5ATM (50 meters in depth). The rating is based on standard GB/T 30106-2013 and has been tested by the China National Horological Quality Supervision and Testing Center. It can be worn in the swimming pool, while swimming near the shore, or during other shallow-water activities. However, It cannot be used in hot showers, sauna, or diving. Furthermore, avoid the watch being directly impacted by swift currents during water sports. The water-resistant level is not permanent and may decline over time. The data doesn't look the prettiest in the app, but the data is accurate enough, despite there being few real useful actionable insights/

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Interestingly, the last-gen model has 120+ watch faces compared to 100+ watch faces on the current-gen product. The Redmi Watch 2 Lite is primarily operated via the touchscreen. On the home screen, you can swipe horizontally through various widgets that provide information about the heart rate, blood oxygen level, weather, and activities, as well as directly start a workout. A swipe down brings up notifications, and a swipe up brings up the control center with night mode, flashlight, and more. Both Redmi Watch (REDMIWT01) and Redmi Watch 2 (M2102W1) feature a polycarbonate (plastic) body with a square-shaped dial and an interchangeable TPU strap. However, the newer product is slightly lighter at 31g (with strap) compared to the 35g weight of the older model. Recently, Redmi launched a budget smartwatch called Redmi Watch 2 . It is the successor to Redmi Watch from 2020. The new model is costlier than its predecessor. For extra cash, it brings some improvements over the original product. Redmi Watch 2

Despite being slightly smaller than the original, the Remi Watch 2 flaunts a larger 1.6-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 320 x 360 pixels. The Redmi Watch from last year sports a comparatively tinier 1.4-inch TFT LCD panel with a resolution of 320 x 320 pixels. The single button on the right side is used to call the menu. Pressing the button for three seconds opens the system menu for turning off and restarting. By default, the menu presents itself in many small icons without textual explanation. Three icons are displayed in a row, which provides for sufficiently large touch surfaces. The menu is scrolled through via a vertical swipe. The duo comes with an accelerometer, an ambient light sensor, a compass, and an optical heart rate sensor. Additionally, the Redmi Watch 2 also has a gyroscope and an SpO2 sensor. Customized watch face functions: Some watch faces support customized display content, so that you can choose to display your favorite or most frequently used functions on the watchWhen you're tapping and swiping on that screen, responsiveness is fine, but there is some lagginess when scrolling through screens and your notification feed. It's not the worst we've seen at this price, but it's certainly not a buttery smooth experience. Without the strap, the Redmi Watch and Redmi Watch 2 measure 41 x 35 x 10.9mm and 39.1 x 34.4 x 9.98mm in dimensions respectively. In other words, the newer model is a bit smaller in form factor. The gesture-based UI on the proprietary software is easy to get to grips with, so living with it isn't a taxing time. You do have to live with those laggy, slightly slow moments scrolling through screens, but it's a cheap smartwatch that performs solidly in this department.

Thanks to an energy-efficient screen, the latter is rated to last for 12 days on regular usage as opposed to 7 days on the former. However, users can get up to 12 days of endurance on the Redmi Watch by enabling a power-saving mode. So is it worth spending more on the latest Redmi Watch 2 or should you save some penny by settling down for the Redmi Watch? We try to answer this question in our detailed comparison of these two wearables’ specifications Redmi Watch 2 vs Redmi Watch: Detailed Specs Comparison On the watch, you can swipe down from the main watch screen to view new notifications and you can clearly see where notifications have come from. While sleeping heart rate impressed, heart rate monitoring during the day seemed a bit more unreliable, tagging us in general with a resting heart rate 10bpm over our usual. You''re also getting stress data, which is powered by heart rate variability measurements, which suggested there weren't very many stressful parts of our day, but doesn't offer any really useful insights around why it's monitoring your stress.

Performance and runtime: Smooth running system and solid endurance

After the first Redmi smartwatch was released in this country as the Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite the successor is now available in Europe directly under the Redmi brand name. The Redmi Watch 2 Lite resembles its predecessor almost like two peas in a pod. It does offer some improvements, though not as many as the Redmi Watch 2, which is once again reserved for Asia. was synced with a phone once a day. The watch also monitored one outdoor exercise session a week, lasting 35 minutes.

The Redmi Watch 2 Lite is a cheap smartwatch that's promising to punch above its budget price tag. The Xiaomi-owned company launched the first generation Redmi Watch in the first half of 2021 and its parent company dished out a very similar-looking Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite, which we reviewed earlier this year, just months later.

It is quite possible that you mainly use your Redmi Watch 2 Lite during sporting occasions such as running, fitness or cycling, for example. Then, of course, you'll want a band that is comfortable and ensures that the skin can still breathe well. This is possible with our Redmi Watch 2 Lite sports band. It is made of silicone material that is light, soft and flexible, as well as water-resistant. This makes them suitable for any situation. The extra ventilation holes in this band allow the skin to breathe better, improving wearing comfort. A Redmi Watch 2 Lite strap made of stainless steel ATM water resistance: Redmi Watch 2 Lite has a water resistance rating of 5ATM (50 meters in depth). The rating is based on standard GB/T 30106-2013 Sensors: Optical heart rate sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, electronic compassGPS / GLONASS / Galileo / BeiDou is the maximum number of possible combinations, based on 100+ personalized watch faces that can be combined with three different colored watch cases and five different