Xiaomi Launches Global Watch 5 with Wear OS 6

Xiaomi has launched the global version of its Watch 5 smartwatch, bringing advanced gesture controls, extended battery life, and Google's Wear OS 6 to markets outside China. The device, first released in China in late 2025, became available for purchase in regions including Europe, the UK, and Australia following an announcement at the Mobile World Congress 2026 kickoff event.

The Watch 5 features a 47-millimeter stainless steel case with dual-sided sapphire crystal glass for enhanced durability, rated at a Mohs hardness of 9. Its 1.54-inch AMOLED display offers a 480 by 480 pixel resolution, 60-hertz refresh rate, and peak brightness of 1,500 nits for clear visibility in sunlight. The screen includes thin 2.6-millimeter bezels and supports an Always-On Display mode with efficient power management. Weighing 56 grams without the strap, the watch measures 47 by 47 by 12.3 millimeters and is water-resistant to 5 ATM, making it suitable for swimming and daily wear. It comes with a fluororubber strap in colors such as Juniper Green or Black, and users can customize watch faces for personal style.

Powering the device is a dual-chip setup: the 4-nanometer Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1...