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General

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Series

Venu1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

Redmi Watch2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-watch-5-liteRead 23 October 2026Product line name on the Xiaomi page: Redmi Watch.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

010-02785-01, 010-02785-02, 010-02785-00, 010-02785-03, 010-02785-041Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

M2352W14Owner's manualteamplush.by/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ccb6ea94d5dae641c779caeb1110b7ab71b9dae03f4c3ed1de707a66a2158365_optim_compressed-2-111-4982780.pdfRead 23 October 2026Specifications on page 02: Name Smart Watch, Model M2352W1.7Spec databasegsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_watch_5_lite-13361.phpRead 23 October 2026Models: M2352W1.

GTIN / EAN

0753759314781, 0753759314798, 0753759314774, 0753759314804, 07537593148118Maker spec sheet (PDF)cms-public.1ntersport.com/968279dd-dbfe-4eaa-b315-366e3c9b34a1/Datenblatt-Venu-3-Serie.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Garmin six-page Venu 3/3S datasheet page 5 lists all five exact represented Venu 3S silicone SKUs and EANs. Separate Venu 3 and leather bundles excluded.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

30 August 20236Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/reach-your-health-and-fitness-goals-with-new-venu-3-gps-smartwatches-from-garminRead 5 October 2026

25 September 20247Spec databasegsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_watch_5_lite-13361.phpRead 23 October 2026Launch: announced 2024, September 25.8Press articlem.gsmarena.com/redmi_watch_5_lite_features_price_sale_date-news-64681.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena, 25 September 2024: Redmi announced the watch that day, with India sales from 26 September at INR 3,999. That is not a US or EU price and is not stored.

Status

Available1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026Exact current maker NZ SKU is marked sellable and offers Add To Cart. No discontinued status inferred from successor launch.

Available7Spec databasegsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_watch_5_lite-13361.phpRead 23 October 2026Status: Available. The Xiaomi global site still lists the watch as a current product.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Garmin Venu 411Reviewdigitec.ch/en/page/garmin-venu-4-tested-a-smart-combination-of-sport-and-health-40273Read 7 October 2026Own comparison of the author’s prior Venu 3S and the 41 mm Venu 4 explicitly identifies the predecessor. Existing catalog successor has 41 and 45 mm variants.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$449.996Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/reach-your-health-and-fitness-goals-with-new-venu-3-gps-smartwatches-from-garminRead 5 October 2026Original US maker launch explicitly available now with suggested retail price. Original colour packages share price. US amount excludes local sales tax. No euro VAT scope inferred from a retailer-hosted UVP table.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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€49.9910Spec databasenextpit.de/smartwatches/xiaomi-redmi-watch-5-liteRead 23 October 2026Nextpit Germany: UVP 49,99 EUR, Marktstart September 2024. A German recommended retail price, which includes VAT. The market price shown there is lower and is not used.11Press articlegiga.de/tech/unter-40-euro-xiaomi-smartwatch-mit-gps-und-18-tagen-laufzeit-bei-amazon-im-angebot--01KB9XMVRG21WGD34PX0KVMTKXRead 23 October 2026GIGA, 30 November 2025: a 22 percent saving against the unverbindliche Preisempfehlung of 49,99 Euro. This confirms the German recommended price. The sale price is not stored.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

NZ, US1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026NZ maker exact SKU pages establish NZ. Original US launch separately establishes US model availability. Variant rows explicitly retain NZ scope and do not inherit US from base.6Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/reach-your-health-and-fitness-goals-with-new-venu-3-gps-smartwatches-from-garminRead 5 October 2026

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Silver stainless steel bezel with sage grey case and silicone band, Soft Gold Stainless Steel Bezel with French Gray Case and Silicone Band, Slate stainless steel bezel with pebble gray case and silicone band, Soft Gold Stainless Steel Bezel with Dust Rose Case and Silicone Band, Soft Gold Stainless Steel Bezel with Ivory Case and Silicone Band1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

Black, Light Gold1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-watch-5-lite/specsRead 23 October 2026Black and Light Gold. The Overview adds Lemon Yellow, Mint Green and Candy Pink TPU straps sold separately.

Segment

Smartwatch1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

Smartwatch2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-watch-5-liteRead 23 October 2026Xiaomi lists it as a smartwatch with Bluetooth calling, built-in GNSS and 150+ workout modes. No outdoor, dive or sport-only positioning.

OS updates promisediYears of explicitly promised OS updates. A security-only support period does not establish an OS-upgrade promise.

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Security updates untiliExact end date published for security-update support of this model. Do not calculate it from a stated number of years. A security-only period does not promise OS upgrades.

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9 October 20266Regulatory filingi02.appmifile.com/333_operatorx_operatorx_xm/06/03/2026/57026ea01db6c317ab6820a9a41422ca.pdfRead 23 October 2026UK PSTI statement for Redmi M2352W1, dated 2023.12.15: the defined support period is until 2026/10/9. Read as 9 October 2026 in year, month, day order. The date is already past. It is a support date for security updates, not an OS-upgrade promise.

Case

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Case sizeiMarketed case-size options. The marketed size can differ from physical case height, such as ceramic editions. Base dimensions describe the smallest base-material case.

41mm2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 5 October 2026Exact maker selected case option 41 mm for all five represented Venu 3S finishes. Separate 45 mm Venu 3 SKUs are excluded.

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Case shape

Round1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

Rectangular10Spec databasenextpit.de/smartwatches/xiaomi-redmi-watch-5-liteRead 23 October 2026Gehaeuseform: eckig (angular, rectangular).

Case materialiMaterial of the housing body, not just the bezel. Use Mixed when the maker describes a mixture of housing/frame materials. Read the published-material field for the parts and proportions.

Fibre-reinforced polymer1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026Primary housing is fibre-reinforced polymer. Bezel metal is recorded separately in material description, not substituted for housing.

Plastic1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-watch-5-lite/specsRead 23 October 2026Frame: Plastic (NCVM).3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-483618Read 23 October 2026Q3: plastic middle frame with the NCVM process. Q2 table: back shell plastic, strap TPU.

Case material (as published)

Fibre-reinforced polymer housing. Stainless steel bezel.1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

Plastic (NCVM)1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-watch-5-lite/specsRead 23 October 2026Frame row, as printed.

BackiMaterial of the back of the smallest base-material case. Other materials or regional editions can differ. See source notes.

Fibre-reinforced polymer13Retailer pagebestbuy.com/site/garmin-venu-3s-gps-smartwatch-41-mm-fiber-reinforced-polymer-stainless-steel-and-french-gray-2023/10101797.pRead 7 October 2026Exact 010-02785-02 French Gray retailer row states the rear housing material. Typographical polymner is normalized to polymer. Sensor window and ECG contact material are excluded from this housing description.

Plastic3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-483618Read 23 October 2026Q2 comparison table: Back shell: plastic.

Case dimensionsiPhysical case height, width and thickness. The source note states exclusions such as the heart-rate sensor protrusion.

Height41Width41Thickness12mm(1.6 × 1.6 × 0.5 in)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

Height48.1Width39.2Thickness10.6mm(1.9 × 1.5 × 0.4 in)1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-watch-5-lite/specsRead 23 October 202648.1mm x 39.2mm x 10.6mm. Footnote: height, width and thickness exclude the strap and protrusions. GSMArena prints 49.1 x 40.4 x 11.4 mm, which are the Redmi Watch 5 Active values and not the maker's.

Weight (case only)iWatch body without a strap. An unqualified published weight must not be assumed to exclude the strap.

27g(1 oz)12Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/compareRead 7 October 2026Maker comparison product ID 873214 explicitly separates 27 g from 40 g with the included band. The current NZ product page only publishes the latter. Digital Citizen independently says 27 g without the band. All five existing finish rows have the same 41 mm housing.

29.2g(1 oz)1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-watch-5-lite/specsRead 23 October 202629.2g without inbox strap.

Weight with strapiWatch with the stated strap attached. Strap material and case size belong in the source note. Reviewer measurements belong in measured fields.

40g(1.4 oz)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026Exact maker 40 g with included silicone band. Leather package 34 g is excluded. Bare-body mass is not published and is omitted.

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Durability

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Water resistanceiStatic water-pressure rating in atmospheres. It is not a safe swimming or diving depth. Diving limits are listed separately.

5ATM4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-9CC4A873-E034-4A06-B2E0-636DCFE760EE/EN-US/Venu_3_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Swim 5 ATM, pressure equivalent to 50 m. It is not a supported scuba depth or dive-mode claim.

5ATM2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-watch-5-liteRead 23 October 2026Overview: 5ATM water resistance. Footnote: not for hot showers, saunas or diving.4Owner's manualteamplush.by/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ccb6ea94d5dae641c779caeb1110b7ab71b9dae03f4c3ed1de707a66a2158365_optim_compressed-2-111-4982780.pdfRead 23 October 2026Specifications: Water Resistance 5ATM, 50 meters in depth. Not for hot showers, sauna or diving.

Water resistance standard

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ISO 22810:20102Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-watch-5-liteRead 23 October 2026Overview footnote: rating based on ISO 22810:2010 with test report number 68.189.24.0270.01.

Dust and water rating

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Dive rating

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Max dive depthiMaker-rated depth for the stated diving use, not a conversion from the water-resistance pressure rating.

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MIL-STD-810iMaker claim that the watch was tested against specified MIL-STD-810 methods. It is not a guarantee for every military-standard test.

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MIL-STD-810 tests

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Operating temperatureiPublished operating range. Source notes identify on-wrist limits and other operating conditions. Storage or charging limits are excluded.

Min-20Max50°C4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-9CC4A873-E034-4A06-B2E0-636DCFE760EE/EN-US/Venu_3_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Published operating range. Separate 0 to 45 C charging range is not stored as operation.

Min-10Max45°C4Owner's manualteamplush.by/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ccb6ea94d5dae641c779caeb1110b7ab71b9dae03f4c3ed1de707a66a2158365_optim_compressed-2-111-4982780.pdfRead 23 October 2026Specifications on page 02: Operating Temperature -10 C to 45 C, based on Xiaomi Lab's test data. The actual wearing status may vary. Charging limits are not stated.

Display

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Display type

OLED1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026Published AMOLED. No LTPO panel, refresh limits or peak brightness inferred.

OLED2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-watch-5-liteRead 23 October 2026Overview: 1.96 inch AMOLED display. No LTPO is stated.3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-483618Read 23 October 2026Q3: 1.96-inch AMOLED square display.

Display type (as published)

AMOLED1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

AMOLED1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-watch-5-lite/specsRead 23 October 20261.96 inch Square AMOLED display.

Screen sizeiPublished active display diagonal for a rectangular display, or diameter for a round display. Do not calculate it from pixels or display area.

1.2in(3 cm)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

1.96in(5 cm)1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-watch-5-lite/specsRead 23 October 20261.96 inch, as printed.

Resolution

390 × 390px1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

410 × 502px1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-watch-5-lite/specsRead 23 October 2026Resolution: 410 x 502. Stored as 410 across and 502 high in upright orientation, which agrees with the 48.1 x 39.2 mm case.

Pixel densityiPublished pixel density. A rectangular diagonal formula must not be applied to a round display.

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332ppi1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-watch-5-lite/specsRead 23 October 2026332PPI, as printed. GSMArena computes about 331 ppi.

Display area

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Touchscreen

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

Yes3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-483618Read 23 October 2026Q2: slide gestures on the watch face.

Max refresh rateiHighest published display refresh rate in active operation.

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60Hz3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-483618Read 23 October 2026Q3: refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Min refresh rateiLowest published display refresh rate, usually in always-on mode. It is not the active-use minimum unless stated.

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Peak brightnessiMaker peak-brightness claim. It may apply to a small area or bright ambient light. Full-screen limits and battery/temperature conditions belong in source notes.

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600nits7Spec databasegsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_watch_5_lite-13361.phpRead 23 October 2026Display: AMOLED, 600 nits (typ). The GSMArena launch report calls the same figure a 600 nits peak. Xiaomi's global pages state no brightness. The Overview FAQ says brightness is manual only with no automatic adjustment.8Press articlem.gsmarena.com/redmi_watch_5_lite_features_price_sale_date-news-64681.phpRead 23 October 2026Says the screen is brighter, with 600 nits peak brightness.9Press articlethequint.com/amp/story/tech-and-auto/tech-news/redmi-watch-5-lite-launched-in-india-check-specifications-design-and-priceRead 23 October 2026India launch report: peak brightness level of up to 600 nits.

Minimum brightness

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Always-on display

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

Yes2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-watch-5-liteRead 23 October 2026Overview: supports AOD. The 7 day battery claim is an AOD mode.

Display cover

Gorilla Glass1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

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Display cover (as published)

Corning Gorilla Glass 31Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

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Platform

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Platform

Proprietary15Reviewphonearena.com/reviews/garmin-venu-3-review_id6021Read 7 October 2026PhoneArena explicitly states that its sample is the smaller 41 mm Venu 3S despite the shortened review title. Its own software description identifies Garmin’s proprietary OS.

Proprietary1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-watch-5-lite/specsRead 23 October 2026Xiaomi HyperOS on the Specs page. The FAQ table names the chip platform SF32LB523 and lists a separate RTOS comparison row for the older Watch 3 Active. No third-party OS is named.

OS at launch

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Xiaomi HyperOS1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-watch-5-lite/specsRead 23 October 2026Operating System: Xiaomi HyperOS, no version number.

Software

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Latest OS

Garmin firmware 17.0516Maker product pageforums.garmin.com/sports-fitness/healthandwellness/f/venu-3-series/429866/venu-3-series-software-version---17-05Read 7 October 2026Official Garmin staff states that version 17.05 for Venu 3/3S has reached 100% stable release. Later release searches found no qualifying newer stable version. Current access date defines the researched version.

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Works with

iOS, Android1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

Android, iOS1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-watch-5-lite/specsRead 23 October 2026Compatibility: supports smartphones with Android 8.0 and above, iOS 12.0 and above.

Phone requirement

Compatible Bluetooth Android phone, or iPhone with iOS 18.2 or later for the current Garmin Connect app.17Maker product pageapps.apple.com/us/app/garmin-connect/id583446403Read 7 October 2026Garmin’s current App Store listing version 5.30 requires iOS 18.2. This is a current app requirement, distinct from launch compatibility. The watch manual confirms Android and iOS Bluetooth phones. A current numeric Android minimum could not be recovered from the support article.25Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-9CC4A873-E034-4A06-B2E0-636DCFE760EE/EN-US/Venu_3_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact Venu 3 series Bluetooth phone compatibility Android/iOS. Current iOS minimum comes from the Garmin Connect developer App Store listing.

Android 8.0 and above, or iOS 12.0 and above, with the Mi Fitness app1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-watch-5-lite/specsRead 23 October 2026Compatibility row. The FAQ says the watch binds through the Mi Fitness app.

App store

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

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Voice assistants

Paired smartphone voice assistant5Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-9CC4A873-E034-4A06-B2E0-636DCFE760EE/EN-US/Venu_3_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Overview hold Custom/Voice Assistant button activates assistant on paired phone. It is not an independent onboard assistant or generic Siri/Alexa compatibility promise.

Amazon Alexa2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-watch-5-liteRead 23 October 2026The Overview footnote says Alexa is not available in certain languages and countries. GSMArena's launch report names Alexa support. A CGMagazine review found no voice assistant on its unit.8Press articlem.gsmarena.com/redmi_watch_5_lite_features_price_sale_date-news-64681.phpRead 23 October 2026Lists Alexa support.

Chipset

NXP i.MX RT5559Maker spec sheet (PDF)nxp.com/docs/en/data-sheet/IMXRT500EC.pdfRead 7 October 2026NXP exact orderable-part/marking table page 7 maps fitted photo mark to RT555. Family GPU/clock options not inherited into watch fields.23Regulatory filingfccid.io/IPH-04542/Internal-Photos/Internal-Photos-6709359.pdfRead 7 October 2026Garmin FCC internal photos page 2 show the fitted NXP marking MRT555SFF. NXP IMXRT500EC Rev. 4 table 1 maps MRT555SFFOC to MIMXRT555SFFOC, the RT555 in FOWLP249. The RT595 is a distinct part. PhoneArena’s MediaTek MT6739 database claim conflicts with the actual board and its own review’s Unknown row. Device RAM and clock are not inferred.

SF32LB5233Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-483618Read 23 October 2026Comparison table in Q2: Platform SF32LB523. Storage is listed as 16MB+8MB Nor Flash, which is not stored because the split is unclear.

Process

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CPU cores

19Maker spec sheet (PDF)nxp.com/docs/en/data-sheet/IMXRT500EC.pdfRead 7 October 2026Fitted RT555 identified in actual Garmin FCC board photo. NXP block diagram has one Cortex-M33 CPU. Exact RT555 row disables the optional DSP, unlike RT595. One general CPU core. Component maximum clock is not transferred to watch runtime.

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CPU configuration

AGarmin Venu 3S

Count	Core
1	Arm Cortex-M33

Source9Maker spec sheet (PDF)nxp.com/docs/en/data-sheet/IMXRT500EC.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact RT555 orderable-part row and block diagram establish the single Cortex-M33 configuration. No DSP core is included. Maximum frequency is omitted because the original part retailer lists 200 MHz while current family datasheet says up to 275 MHz, and exact watch clock is unpublished.

BRedmi Watch 5 Lite

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Max CPU clock

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GPU

NXP 2.5D vector graphics processor9Maker spec sheet (PDF)nxp.com/docs/en/data-sheet/IMXRT500EC.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact RT555 table row enables Graphics. Datasheet Graphics/Multimedia identifies the 2.5D vector graphics unit. Fitted part is matched through actual board marking. No GPU clock, software acceleration guarantee or RT595 DSP inherited.

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Low-power coprocessor

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Memory

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RAMiKeep published GB values as stated. Convert a source explicitly labelled MB using 1000 MB per GB and preserve its original figure and unit in the note. Do not assume MB means MiB. Convert explicit MiB or GiB to decimal GB through their byte definitions, recording the conversion in the note. This normalization does not establish an exact physical byte count.

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StorageiTotal built-in storage the maker states, in decimal GB. Space available to the user is lower and goes in the source note. A figure the maker gives only as available space is not stored.

8GB1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

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Health sensors

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Heart rate sensor

Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate monitor (5th generation)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 20268Maker spec sheet (PDF)cms-public.1ntersport.com/968279dd-dbfe-4eaa-b315-366e3c9b34a1/Datenblatt-Venu-3-Serie.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original maker datasheet names the fifth-generation HR sensor for Venu 3 series including Venu 3S. Current exact 3S SKU table independently lists Garmin ECG App support, with country, age, software and paired-phone requirements.

Heart rate sensor (with blood oxygen sensor)1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-watch-5-lite/specsRead 23 October 2026Sensors: Heart rate sensor (with blood oxygen sensor), Accelerometer, Gyroscope.

ECG capabilityiElectrical heart sensing hardware with an ECG capability. The ECG app can require an eligible country, age and paired phone.

Yes2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 5 October 2026Current exact Venu 3S maker specification marks Garmin ECG App yes. Country eligibility, age, compatible phone and updated software required. Hardware capability and current app support do not assert ECG was enabled at 2023 launch.

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Blood oxygen sensingiBlood-oxygen sensing capability. App availability and medical status vary by market.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-watch-5-lite/specsRead 23 October 2026Heart rate sensor with a blood oxygen sensor, as printed in the Sensors row.

Skin temperature sensingiA sensor or supported function that measures skin temperature. It is not a core-body thermometer.

Yes2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 5 October 2026Current exact maker Skin temperature yes. Current software function, not a core-body thermometer or launch claim.

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Blood pressure featureiPublished blood-pressure feature category. Hypertension notifications are not numerical blood-pressure readings.

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Body composition sensor

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Skin conductance (EDA)

No15Reviewphonearena.com/reviews/garmin-venu-3-review_id6021Read 7 October 2026The own review of the actual 41 mm Venu 3S explicitly excludes EDA sensing. ECG electrodes do not establish EDA.

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Medical clearancesiNamed regulatory clearances and their jurisdiction. General water resistance or an ECG sensor does not establish medical clearance.

United States: FDA-cleared Garmin ECG App18Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/wearables-health/garmin-expands-ecg-app-to-additional-smartwatches-including-its-flagship-epix-pro-and-fenix-7-pro-seriesRead 7 October 2026Original October 17, 2023 maker release extends its FDA-cleared ECG App to the Venu 3 series. Exact Venu 3S maker specifications and the supported-model list corroborate. US use requires age 22 or older and eligible phone, country and software. Clearance is for the app. FDA K221774 corroborates the app identity.

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Motion and environment sensors

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Accelerometer

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-watch-5-lite/specsRead 23 October 2026Sensors row.

Accelerometer range

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Gyroscope

Yes2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-watch-5-lite/specsRead 23 October 2026Sensors row. The Redmi Watch 5 Active has no gyroscope.

Barometric altimeter

Yes2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 5 October 2026

No3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-483618Read 23 October 2026Q4: the watch does not support viewing pressure and elevation. The sensor list names no barometer.

Compass

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

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Ambient light sensor

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

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Depth gauge

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Depth gauge rangeiPublished measurement range of the depth gauge, distinct from maximum diving depth and water-pressure resistance.

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Water temperature sensor

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Health and fitness

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Health featuresiSupported health functions with country, phone and subscription restrictions in the source notes. Upcoming functions are not counted as available.

Continuous heart rate, Heart rate alerts, Blood oxygen app, Heart rate variability, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Stress tracking, Cycle tracking, ECG app3Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 5 October 2026Exact current health rows and original launch corroborate continuous HR, high/low alerts, Pulse Ox, HRV, advanced sleep, stress and women health. Sleep stages explicitly in original manual. Pulse Ox and ECG, where present, are country-restricted. No training readiness or skin-temperature ovulation algorithm inferred.4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-9CC4A873-E034-4A06-B2E0-636DCFE760EE/EN-US/Venu_3_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Continuous heart rate, Blood oxygen app, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Stress tracking, Cycle tracking3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-483618Read 23 October 2026Heart rate (continuous monitoring can be switched on), all-day blood oxygen, sleep with deep, light, REM and awake shares, all-day stress from heart rate variability, and period and ovulation reminders through the Cycles section of the Mi Fitness app. The page says it is not a medical device.

Fitness featuresiSupported workout functions. A sport-profile name alone does not prove advanced metrics such as running power or running dynamics. Trackback follows the recorded route back to the start. A compass arrow that points straight to the start does not count.

Automatic workout detection, VO2 max, Recovery advice, Pool swim, Open water swim, Strength rep counting, Interval workouts, Golf courses, Running dynamics, Running power3Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 5 October 2026Exact current capability rows and manual activity chapters. Move IQ can auto-start timed walking/running after configured thresholds. Swimming is corroborated by recording chapters. Current manual page 51 explicitly supports wrist running power and running dynamics. These are current software features, not original launch promises. Straight-line Back to Start does not establish TracBack or course-following.4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-9CC4A873-E034-4A06-B2E0-636DCFE760EE/EN-US/Venu_3_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Automatic workout detection3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-483618Read 23 October 2026Q2 comparison table: Automatic motion detection supported.

Sport profilesiPublished count of distinct sport/activity profiles. A claim such as 180+ is not an exact integer count.

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1603Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-483618Read 23 October 2026Q13: totalling 160 workout modes, with the full list. Q2 says more than 160 and the Overview says 150+. The Q13 list count is stored.

Dive modesiActual supported dive modes. Water resistance or a depth app alone does not establish decompression-capable scuba support.

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External sensorsiTypes of external workout sensors the watch can pair with. GPS reception, phone data and built-in sensors do not qualify.

Heart rate strap, Power meter, Speed and cadence, Foot pod, Smart trainer4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-9CC4A873-E034-4A06-B2E0-636DCFE760EE/EN-US/Venu_3_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact Wireless Sensors table, printed page 50, supports external heart-rate straps, power meters, speed/cadence sensors, foot pods and smart trainers. Additional published golf-club, eBike, light, radar and tempe accessories are not mapped because the schema has no corresponding enum slots. They are not built-in sensors or box items.

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Safety

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Fall detectioniAutomatic fall detection. Incident detection restricted to recorded workouts is not counted as general fall detection.

No4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-9CC4A873-E034-4A06-B2E0-636DCFE760EE/EN-US/Venu_3_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Current manual limits Incident Detection to certain recorded outdoor activities. It requires a paired phone and data, and is unavailable in wheelchair mode. The schema excludes activity-only incident detection from general fall detection. CHIP’s broader Sturzerkennung label describes that restricted feature.

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Car crash detection

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Emergency SOSiA manual emergency alert to emergency services or preset contacts. Source notes identify the recipient, paired-phone requirement and country limits. Satellite is listed separately.

Yes4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-9CC4A873-E034-4A06-B2E0-636DCFE760EE/EN-US/Venu_3_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Assistance sends message/LiveTrack/GPS to configured emergency contacts through paired phone and Garmin Connect. Phone data plan and coverage required. App does not contact emergency services on behalf of user.

Yes3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-483618Read 23 October 2026Q6: after setting an emergency contact in the Mi Fitness app, press the power button three times to dial it over the paired phone's Bluetooth call link. No emergency service number and no location sharing are stated.

Emergency sireniPublished or measured siren sound level in decibels. Audible distance alone does not establish this value. Measurement distance belongs in source notes.

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Live location sharingiShares live location during supported use. A paired phone or data subscription may be required.

Yes4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-9CC4A873-E034-4A06-B2E0-636DCFE760EE/EN-US/Venu_3_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Current LiveTrack chapter, configured sharing and connected phone required. Generic activity incident detection is not stored as all-day fall detection or vehicle crash detection. It is disabled in wheelchair mode.

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Dedicated LED flashlightiA dedicated hardware LED flashlight. Lighting the display white is not counted.

No19Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/08/garmin-venu-3-in-depth-review-more-sleep-analytics-power-meters-and-more.htmlRead 7 October 2026DC Rainmaker explicitly tested both sizes and distinguishes the screen flashlight from a dedicated LED. Current family manual independently says to turn on the AMOLED display as a flashlight.25Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-9CC4A873-E034-4A06-B2E0-636DCFE760EE/EN-US/Venu_3_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Controls menu explicitly describes an AMOLED display flashlight.

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Positioning

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PositioningiPublished satellite systems and signal bands. Do not infer bands from dual-frequency support alone.

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026Exact published satellite-system sensor list. All-Systems runtime does not establish dual-frequency hardware.

GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-watch-5-lite/specsRead 23 October 2026Satellite positioning systems: GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou, QZSS. Built-in GNSS: supported. No signal bands are published.3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-483618Read 23 October 2026Q11: supports independent satellite positioning. Troubleshooting notes say assisted GPS data comes from the paired phone.

Dual-band GNSSiMaker-stated dual-frequency satellite reception. Supported constellations and signal bands are listed separately.

No19Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/08/garmin-venu-3-in-depth-review-more-sleep-analytics-power-meters-and-more.htmlRead 7 October 2026Own launch review explicitly covers both sizes and distinguishes multi-GNSS from multi-band reception. PhoneArena’s actual 41 mm review independently says there is no dual-band GPS support. This does not assert that a dormant chip feature is physically impossible.

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Offline mapsiMap data stored on the watch and usable without live phone data. GPX routes or breadcrumb tracks alone are not offline maps.

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Connectivity

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BluetoothiPublished Bluetooth support for this model. The version is recorded separately. Unknown version does not mean the radio is absent.

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Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-watch-5-lite/specsRead 23 October 2026Wireless connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3.

Bluetooth version

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5.31Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-watch-5-lite/specsRead 23 October 2026Wireless connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3.

Wi-FiiPublished Wi-Fi support for this model. The standard and bands are recorded separately. Unknown standard does not mean Wi-Fi is absent.

Yes26Regulatory filingfccid.io/IPH-04542/RF-Exposure-Info/SAR-Report-6709373.pdfRead 7 October 2026The same radio-mode table lists Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n, so a Wi-Fi radio is fitted.

No3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-483618Read 23 October 2026Q14: the watch does not support a WLAN connection.7Spec databasegsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_watch_5_lite-13361.phpRead 23 October 2026Comms: WLAN No, which agrees with the Xiaomi FAQ.

Wi-Fi standard

Wi-Fi 420Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/garmin-venu-3s-gps-smartwatch-41-mm-fiber-reinforced-polymer-stainless-steel-and-dust-rose-2023/6551504Read 7 October 2026Exact Venu 3S 010-02785-03 hardware row states N, normalized to Wi-Fi 4. FCC A04542 report independently tests 802.11 b/g/n. Model hardware function across the five represented finish packages. No rated throughput inferred.26Regulatory filingfccid.io/IPH-04542/RF-Exposure-Info/SAR-Report-6709373.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact A04542 Venu 3S maker-filed SAR report, RF Output Power operating-mode table, explicitly lists WiFi 2.4 GHz 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n. Intrinsic radio capability corroborates exact Best Buy Venu 3S N row. No throughput or regional channel entitlement inferred.

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Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-9CC4A873-E034-4A06-B2E0-636DCFE760EE/EN-US/Venu_3_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact family specifications list 2.4 GHz radio alongside separate 13.56 MHz NFC. Current Venu 3S maker page explicitly has Wi-Fi. A04542 SAR report explicitly identifies Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz b/g/n modes, distinguishing those from BT and ANT. No 5/6 GHz band or universal regional channel permission inferred.26Regulatory filingfccid.io/IPH-04542/RF-Exposure-Info/SAR-Report-6709373.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same exact radio-mode table expressly identifies WiFi 2.4 GHz, separately from Bluetooth. Native family manual lists 2.4 GHz radio and 13.56 MHz NFC. Regulatory numeric SAR and identifiers are not transferred across unresolved regional SKU scope.

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CellulariTrue when a cellular edition is sold. A variant row states whether that individual model has cellular hardware.

No15Reviewphonearena.com/reviews/garmin-venu-3-review_id6021Read 7 October 2026PhoneArena actually reviewed the 41 mm Venu 3S and explicitly excludes cellular. CHIP lists no SIM, eSIM or cellular. Maker calling requires a paired phone. All five represented finishes use the same noncellular hardware.

No7Spec databasegsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_watch_5_lite-13361.phpRead 23 October 2026Network: no cellular connectivity. SIM: No.

Network

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4G bandsiPublished LTE bands for the stated regional cellular model. Do not transfer bands to another region or Wi-Fi-only model.

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5G bandsiPublished 5G NR bands for the stated regional cellular model. RedCap support does not establish conventional full-bandwidth phone 5G.

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NFCiSome regions sell an NFC edition, so it is per variant.

Yes7Press releasegarmin.com/vi-VN/newsroom/press-release/news-2023-nov-garminpay-releaseRead 5 October 2026Original maker Vietnamese Garmin Pay release explicitly lists the Venu 3 series, which includes Venu 3S, among NFC-integrated watches. Current exact Venu 3S SKU table independently marks Garmin Pay supported. No regional transit-card feature or universal bank compatibility inferred.

No4Owner's manualteamplush.by/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ccb6ea94d5dae641c779caeb1110b7ab71b9dae03f4c3ed1de707a66a2158365_optim_compressed-2-111-4982780.pdfRead 23 October 2026The manual lists Bluetooth and GNSS radios only and no NFC.7Spec databasegsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_watch_5_lite-13361.phpRead 23 October 2026Comms: NFC No.

Contactless payments

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

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Payment services

Garmin Pay1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

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Ultra-wideband

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Satellite

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ANT+

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

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Audio

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Speaker

Yes2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-watch-5-lite/specsRead 23 October 2026Speaker: supported.

Microphones

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22Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-watch-5-liteRead 23 October 2026Overview: dual-mic noise reduction for Bluetooth calling.

Calls on the watchiVoice-call capability of the marketed model, including sold cellular editions. Variant radio capability and paired-phone requirements still apply.

Phone only2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 5 October 2026Maker explicitly paired compatible smartphone required for call audio. No independent cellular calling inferred.

Phone only1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-watch-5-lite/specsRead 23 October 2026Bluetooth call: supported. The Overview footnote says the watch must stay connected to the phone's Bluetooth. The watch has no cellular radio.

Music on the watchiPlays audio stored on the watch. Remote control of phone playback or streaming alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

No3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-483618Read 23 October 2026Q15: the watch does not connect to Bluetooth headphones. Q9: it only controls music playback on the phone.

Controls

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ButtonsiPhysical controls used to operate the watch, excluding the rotating crown and strap-release buttons. A clickable rotating crown is counted only in Crown.

34Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-9CC4A873-E034-4A06-B2E0-636DCFE760EE/EN-US/Venu_3_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026

13Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-483618Read 23 October 2026Q1 and Q2: the right button is the power button. Press for the app list, hold 3 s to power on, hold 12 s to restart, triple press to call the emergency contact. No second button.

Named operating buttonsiNames of operating buttons, excluding the crown and strap-release controls.

Action button, Back button, Custom/Voice Assistant button4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-9CC4A873-E034-4A06-B2E0-636DCFE760EE/EN-US/Venu_3_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact named operating controls from Overview, printed page 6. Action, Back and Custom/Voice Assistant buttons. No names from newer watch manuals borrowed.

Power button3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-483618Read 23 October 2026Right button, called the power button.

CrowniA crown that rotates to control the interface. A round push button that does not rotate is not a crown.

None21Reviewchip.de/test/Garmin-Venu-3S-im-Test_185043588.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Venu 3S own review explicitly says it has no rotating crown. Its three push buttons remain separate controls.

None10Spec databasenextpit.de/smartwatches/xiaomi-redmi-watch-5-liteRead 23 October 2026Bedienung: Krone nein.

Rotating bezeliPhysical rotation or touch gestures around the display edge. A fixed decorative bezel is None.

None22Reviewandroidcentral.com/wearables/garmin-venu-3-reviewRead 7 October 2026Review describes the absence of a bezel used for interface navigation, while separately describing the decorative metal bezel. It explicitly says the Venu 3S shares these features. The source tested the larger watch, so only this stated shared control feature is adopted.

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Gestures

Touchscreen swipes and taps, Raise and turn wrist to wake display4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-9CC4A873-E034-4A06-B2E0-636DCFE760EE/EN-US/Venu_3_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Manual introduction and Touchscreen Tips describe swipes and taps. Display settings explicitly name raising and turning the wrist to wake the screen. No gestures from newer watches are added.

Raise wrist to wake, Cover to sleep2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-watch-5-liteRead 23 October 2026Battery footnotes use wrist raise to engage the screen. The FAQ lists a Raise to wake setting and a Cover to sleep function.

Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiPublished battery capacity for the stated case size. Rated and typical capacity are distinguished in source notes.

220mAh23Regulatory filingfccid.io/IPH-04542/Internal-Photos/Internal-Photos-6709359.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Garmin 361-00162-00 battery label in manufacturer FCC internal photos, page 1, states rated 220 mAh and 0.85 Wh. The label was visually read at 300 dpi. CHIP and MediaMarkt independently corroborate 220 mAh for the 3S. The larger watch and aftermarket cells are excluded.

470mAh1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-watch-5-lite/specsRead 23 October 2026Capacity: 470mAh.

Claimed battery lifeiMaker endurance claims with distinct operating modes and case sizes. With solar describes augmentation of that estimate, not hardware capability. Use false for ordinary claims without solar augmentation, true for explicitly solar-aided claims, and omit it when solar qualification is unclear. Source notes state AOD, GNSS, music and solar conditions. Do not create a normal-use row from an AOD-only claim. Low power denotes the maker battery-saver mode. Keep its typical, light-use and always-on claims separate from standard-mode claims. GPS power saving identifies an intermediate reduced-accuracy GNSS saving preset. Source notes retain the maker's preset name and published conditions. Max battery GPS is the distinct maximum-saving claim. When the maker has only one GPS saving preset, it is GPS power saving.

AGarmin Venu 3S

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	No	240
Always-on	No	120
Low power	No	480
GPS	No	21
GPS, all systems	No	15
GPS, all systems with music	No	8

Source4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-9CC4A873-E034-4A06-B2E0-636DCFE760EE/EN-US/Venu_3_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact manual Specifications/Battery Life Information for Venu 3S column, printed page 73. The 10-day smartwatch mode includes activity tracking and continuous wrist heart rate. All durations are maker up-to maxima. Always On is a separate 5-day claim. Battery saver, GPS-only, all-systems GNSS and all-systems with music have separate rows. Actual duration depends on notifications, GPS, connected sensors and other enabled features. No sibling-model runtime transferred.

BRedmi Watch 5 Lite

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	No	432
Heavy use	No	288
Always-on	No	168

Source2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-watch-5-liteRead 23 October 2026Overview: 18 days typical use (432 h), 12 days heavy use (288 h) and 7 days with AOD (168 h), all by Xiaomi Internal Labs. Typical: factory settings, static dial, high-precision sleep, sleep breathing, all-day stress and all-day blood oxygen off, heart rate every 10 min, 100 messages, 2 calls and 3 alarms a day, 200 wrist raises, 15 min of calls and 90 min of exercise a week. Heavy: high-precision sleep and sleep breathing on, heart rate every 11 min, 200 messages, 4 calls and 4 alarms a day, 30 min of calls and 150 min of exercise a week. AOD: the typical settings with AOD on. No GPS claim is published.

Smartwatch mode (claimed)iMaker normal-use smartwatch claim without solar. A watch with only an explicit AOD-mode claim has no value here. Workloads differ and source notes must be read.

240h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

432h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

AOD battery life (up to)iMaker claimed smartwatch endurance with the always-on display enabled and without solar, for the base case. Source notes preserve workload and case conditions. This is a claim, not a measured test or an AOD-off estimate.

120h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

168h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

GPS mode (claimed)iMaker regular GPS/GNSS activity claim without solar, for the base case. AOD, multi-band, music and power-saving conditions have separate rows when published.

21h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Solar chargingiPublished solar charging hardware capability. An ordinary battery estimate without solar augmentation does not prove that the watch lacks solar charging hardware.

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Charging methodiThe connection at the watch, not the cable end at the USB adapter. A proprietary inductive puck is not Qi unless interoperability is explicitly established.

Proprietary plug1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

Magnetic pins3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-483618Read 23 October 2026Charging Q2: the cable aligns with contact points on the back and is held on by magnetic attraction.

Charging guidanceiPublished charging requirements, nominal estimates and compatibility guidance. Keep adapter ratings separate from power accepted by the watch.

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Dedicated magnetic charging cable with contact points on the back of the watch. Manual input rating 5 V and 1 A. Xiaomi says to use a USB-A charger with 5 V output. The Redmi Watch 4 cable does not fit.3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-483618Read 23 October 2026Charging Q2 and Q3: dedicated magnetic cable, USB-A charger with 5 V output, and the Redmi Watch 4 cable is not compatible.4Owner's manualteamplush.by/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ccb6ea94d5dae641c779caeb1110b7ab71b9dae03f4c3ed1de707a66a2158365_optim_compressed-2-111-4982780.pdfRead 23 October 2026Specifications on page 02: Input Voltage 5 V, Input Current 1 A. Adapter and cable guidance on page 03.

Max charging power (watch)iPublished maximum charging power at the watch. Adapter rating or charger input power does not prove the power accepted by the watch.

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Fast chargingiAn explicit fast-charging capability claim. A short charging time or high adapter wattage alone does not qualify.

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Quick charge claimiMaker claim for usage from a short charge. Source notes identify the usage workload, such as normal use or sleep tracking.

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Charge 0 to 80% (claimed)iMaker claim for charging an empty battery to 80%. Charger and approximate qualifiers belong in source notes.

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Full charge time (claimed)iMaker advertised nominal full-charge duration. Approximate or theoretical maker estimates are allowed, with their conditions in source notes. Partial-charge intervals do not qualify. Measured 0 to 100% tests have a separate field.

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120min3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-483618Read 23 October 2026Charging Q1: fully charged in less than 2 hours. Stored as 120 min with the less-than qualifier. Xiaomi publishes no charger or start level.

Measured

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Peak brightness (measured)iReviewer measurement. Source notes state screen area, mode and ambient light. A small-area peak claim cannot be replaced with a full-screen measurement.

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-observed mixed-use endurance. Source notes state case size, AOD, workout use and whether it was a complete discharge. Extrapolation from partial discharge is excluded.

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Battery tests (measured)iReviewer-observed endurance, with case size and test settings in source notes. Partial-discharge projections are not stored as measured endurance.

AGarmin Venu 3S

Test	Hours (h)
Other	83.3

Source10Measurementchip.de/artikel/So-testet-CHIP-Smartwatches_182876255.htmlRead 7 October 2026Linked CHIP method uses maximum brightness and a notification each minute, with time-lapse observation until battery shutdown.24Measurementchip.de/test/Garmin-Venu-3S-im-Test_185043588.htmlRead 7 October 2026CHIP’s actual 41 mm Venu 3S table gives 83:18 hours, tested November 7, 2023 with firmware 7.07. Linked method sets maximum display brightness, sends one phone notification per minute and records a time-lapse until battery shutdown. Review says no GPS. AOD and phone/radio settings are not explicit. Other represents this lab workload. The 86-hour larger watch is excluded.

BRedmi Watch 5 Lite

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer measurement from empty to full, not 0-80% or a charge from 5%. Source notes name the charger and case size.

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Strap

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Lug widthiDistance between standard strap attachment lugs, not the decorative width of a proprietary strap. Unknown for custom connectors unless the maker publishes lug width.

18mm1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

22mm3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-483618Read 23 October 2026Q6: the width of the TPU strap is 22 mm, wrist 135 mm to 205 mm.

Quick-release strapiThe supplied strap can be detached through its quick-release mechanism. Compatibility with quick-release replacement straps alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

Yes3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-483618Read 23 October 2026Q5: lug design, hold the quick-release button to remove the strap.4Owner's manualteamplush.by/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ccb6ea94d5dae641c779caeb1110b7ab71b9dae03f4c3ed1de707a66a2158365_optim_compressed-2-111-4982780.pdfRead 23 October 2026Product overview diagram on page 01 labels a quick-release button, a power button and contact points on the back.

Strap systemiPublished attachment system and compatible case sizes. Proprietary connectors are distinguished from standard spring bars.

Standard 18 mm quick-release spring bars4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-9CC4A873-E034-4A06-B2E0-636DCFE760EE/EN-US/Venu_3_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Manual Changing the Bands, page 71, explicitly gives Venu 3S standard 18 mm quick-release bands and spring-bar instructions. The larger Venu 3 has 22 mm bands. This is distinct from QuickFit.

22 mm quick-release lug design. Xiaomi says straps of other Xiaomi watches cannot be used.3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-483618Read 23 October 2026Q5 and Q6: 22 mm quick-release lugs. Q7: other Xiaomi watch straps cannot be used.

Strap materialiMaterial of the supplied strap for the stated package. Do not substitute material from another band sold separately.

Silicone1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

Other3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-483618Read 23 October 2026Q4: the standard strap is made of TPU. The schema has no TPU option, so other is stored.

Strap

Silicone band1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026All five exact current NZ finish descriptions explicitly include a silicone band. This generic published name applies to those five rows. Optional leather packages and separately sold replacements are excluded.

TPU strap1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-watch-5-lite/specsRead 23 October 2026Black and Light Gold versions both ship a TPU strap. Base is the Black TPU strap.

Strap sizesiPublished wrist-circumference range for the stated strap or case. Source notes distinguish an overall compatible wrist range from one supplied strap size.

AGarmin Venu 3S

Wrist (min) (mm)	Wrist (max) (mm)
110	175

Source1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026Included Venu 3S silicone band wrist range 110 to 175 mm. Optional replacement straps and larger-watch bands are not inherited.

BRedmi Watch 5 Lite

Size	Wrist (min) (mm)	Wrist (max) (mm)
TPU strap	135	205

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-watch-5-lite/specsRead 23 October 2026TPU strap, size 135mm to 205mm for both Black and Light Gold. Strap-specific ranges are not separated.

Regulatory

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FCC ID

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SAR limb (US)iPublished limb/wrist SAR for the stated base regional model under the US regime. Other case sizes or radio versions can differ. Head or body SAR is excluded.

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SAR limb (EU)iPublished limb/wrist SAR for the stated base regional model under the EU regime. Other case sizes or radio versions can differ. Head or body SAR is excluded.

0.45W/kg4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-9CC4A873-E034-4A06-B2E0-636DCFE760EE/EN-US/Venu_3_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact Venu 3S EU limb SAR 0.45 W/kg from manual Specifications. Venu 3S torso 1.94 W/kg and larger Venu 3 limb 0.36 W/kg are not substituted.

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Other certifications

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EU RED 2014/53/EU declaration of conformity, EU RoHS 2011/65/EU declaration of conformity5Regulatory filingi02.appmifile.com/616_operatorx_operatorx_xm/29/08/2026/d7436eb24b8a3bc4c29fe1b941bac0ec.pdfRead 23 October 2026EU Declaration of Conformity for model M2352W1, brand Redmi, description Smart Watch. Declares RE Directive 2014/53/EU and RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU conformity. Radio standards are ETSI EN 300 328 and EN 303 413 only, with no EN 300 330 entry for a 13.56 MHz NFC radio.

In the box

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In the box

Venu 3S, USB-C charging/data cable, Documentation1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026Exact per-SKU In the Box tab lists watch, USB-C charging/data cable and documentation. Complete list has no mains adapter. Proprietary four-pin watch connector is not USB-C on watch.

Redmi Watch 5 Lite, Magnetic charging cable, User manual (including warranty notice)1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-watch-5-lite/specsRead 23 October 2026Package contents: Redmi Watch 5 Lite, Magnetic charging cable, User manual (including warranty notice).

Power adapter in boxiA mains/USB power adapter is supplied. A charging cable, inductive puck or charging dock alone does not count.

No1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

No1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-watch-5-lite/specsRead 23 October 2026The package list has no power adapter.

Links

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Product page

www.garmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-001Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

www.mi.com/global/product/redmi-watch-5-lite2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-watch-5-liteRead 23 October 2026REDMI Watch 5 Lite Overview page on the global Xiaomi site.

Spec sheet

www.garmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-001Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026Exact independent maker NZ GarminAppBootstrap Specs tabs read for all five represented 41 mm Venu 3S silicone SKUs. Original Garmin Venu 3/3S six-page datasheet and family manual separately corroborate the 3S column. 45 mm Venu 3 is excluded.

www.mi.com/global/product/redmi-watch-5-lite/specs1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-watch-5-lite/specsRead 23 October 2026Redmi Watch 5 Lite Specs page on the global Xiaomi site. The Germany specs page repeats the same values.

Manual

www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-9CC4A873-E034-4A06-B2E0-636DCFE760EE/EN-US/Venu_3_OM_EN-US.pdf4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-9CC4A873-E034-4A06-B2E0-636DCFE760EE/EN-US/Venu_3_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact current original maker Venu 3 series Owner Manual, 82 pages. Hardware, controls, health, activity, charging, safety and sensor chapters apply to Venu 3S. Size-specific runtime and SAR columns explicitly separated. No 45 mm Venu 3 values inherited.

teamplush.by/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ccb6ea94d5dae641c779caeb1110b7ab71b9dae03f4c3ed1de707a66a2158365_optim_compressed-2-111-4982780.pdf4Owner's manualteamplush.by/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ccb6ea94d5dae641c779caeb1110b7ab71b9dae03f4c3ed1de707a66a2158365_optim_compressed-2-111-4982780.pdfRead 23 October 2026Printed Redmi Watch 5 Lite user manual in a reseller mirror. Xiaomi's own user guide page has no document link.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year14Owner's manualfccid.io/IPH-04542/User-Manual/User-Manual-ISPI-6769765.pdfRead 7 October 2026Actual Garmin Important Safety and Product Information supplied with A04542 US Venu 3S states one year of consumer warranty for non-aviation products. US scope. Exact US retailers agree. NZ Noel Leeming and Dick Smith also state one year, but European terms are not generalized. Statutory rights are separate.

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