Xiaomi Poco Watch vs Xiaomi Watch 5
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi Poco Watch
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Xiaomi Watch 5
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Xiaomi Watch 5
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Xiaomi Watch 5
Lighter body
Xiaomi Poco Watch
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco Watch | Xiaomi Watch 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 1.6 | 1.54 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 320 | 480 |
| Resolution Width | 360 | 480 |
| Peak Brightness | — | 1500 |
| PPI | 301 | 312 |
| Glass Type | — | Sapphire Glass |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco Watch | Xiaomi Watch 5 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | — | Dual-core |
| Chipset Name | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 |
| Process (nm) | — | 4 |
| OS Name | — | Android |
| UI Skin | — | HyperOS 3 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco Watch | Xiaomi Watch 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | — | 32GB 2GB RAM |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco Watch | Xiaomi Watch 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 225 | 930 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | — |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco Watch | Xiaomi Watch 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Plastic back, plastic frame | Sapphire crystal front, stainless steel frame (316L) |
| SIM | No | eSIM (market/region dependent) - cellular model only |
| Height (mm) | 39.1 | 47 |
| Thickness (mm) | 10 | 12.3 |
| Weight (g) | 31 | 56 |
| Width (mm) | 34.4 | 47 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco Watch | Xiaomi Watch 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022, April 26 | 2025, December 26 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, April 28 | Available. Released 2025, December 26 |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco Watch | Xiaomi Watch 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | N/A | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - cellular model only |
| 3G Bands | N/A | HSDPA - cellular model only |
| 4G Bands | N/A | LTE - cellular model only |
| edge | No | No |
| gprs | No | No |
| Speed | No | HSPA, LTE - cellular model only |
| Technology | No cellular connectivity | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco Watch | Xiaomi Watch 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Unspecified | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS (L1 + L5), BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, GLONASS |
| Radio | No | No |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco Watch | Xiaomi Watch 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | No | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco Watch | Xiaomi Watch 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, heart rate, compass, SpO2 | Accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2, EMG |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi Poco Watch and Xiaomi Watch 5 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Xiaomi Watch 5 packs a 930 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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