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General

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Series

Vivoactive1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 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.

010-02985-00, 010-02985-05, 010-02985-01, 010-02985-02, 010-02985-03, 010-02985-041Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 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

0753759342807, 0753759342814, 0753759342821, 07537593428388Maker spec sheet (PDF)asset.conrad.com/media10/add/160267/c1/-/de/003413014DS00/datenblatt-3413014-garmin-smartwatch-schwarz-grau.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Garmin German specification sheet redistributed by Conrad, exact sold-SKU EAN table. 010-02985-00/01/02/03 map respectively to black/bone/green/pink. Later NZ -04/-05 combinations have no barcode here and do not inherit a variant barcode. EAN list identifies these original marketed packages, not every regional bundle.

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

1 April 20254Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/wearables-health/meet-vivoactive-6-the-latest-health-and-fitness-smartwatch-from-garminRead 5 October 2026Actual maker announcement. Planned purchase availability is corroborated by retrospective actual-release evidence below.

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/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026

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.

Garmin Vivoactive 59Spec databasethe5krunner.com/specs/garmin/vivoactive-6Read 7 October 2026Exact General table explicitly names Vivoactive 5 as predecessor. Canonical existing product checked. No speculative successor stored.27Maker product pagegarmin.com/nl-NL/blogRead 23 October 2026Garmin's Dutch blog calls the vivoactive 6 the successor of the popular vivoactive 5.

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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.

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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.

$299.995Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/wearables-health/meet-vivoactive-6-the-latest-health-and-fitness-smartwatch-from-garminRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly publishes unqualified US suggested retail 299.99 USD for original four finishes. Later colour/strap combinations do not inherit variant launch prices.

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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/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026Exact regional storefront establishes NZ. Original US maker launch separately establishes US.4Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/wearables-health/meet-vivoactive-6-the-latest-health-and-fitness-smartwatch-from-garminRead 5 October 2026

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Slate with Black Band, Metallic Pink Dawn with Bone band, Lunar Gold with Bone Band, Metallic Jasper Green with Jasper Green Band, Metallic Pink Dawn with Pink Dawn Band, Slate with Pebble Grey Band1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 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/010-02985-00Read 5 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.

42mm6Spec databasethe5krunner.com/specs/garmin/vivoactive-6Read 5 October 2026Published marketed single 42 mm case. Exact physical 42.2 mm comes from maker.

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Case shape

Round1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 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/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026

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. Anodised aluminium bezel.1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026Exact General table distinguishes fibre-reinforced polymer housing from anodised aluminium bezel.

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.

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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.

Height42.2Width42.2Thickness10.9mm(1.7 × 1.7 × 0.4 in)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026Physical Size table gives 42.2 x 42.2 x 10.9 mm. Thickness inclusion of sensor projection is not separately stated.

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.

23g(0.8 oz)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026Body-only mass explicitly precedes separate mass with included band.

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.

36g(1.3 oz)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026Published complete watch mass with supplied silicone band. Leather packages excluded.

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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.

5ATM3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-8C2C402F-55AC-431F-9CF2-1442B89CE149/EN-US/vivoactive_6_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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-20Max60°C3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-8C2C402F-55AC-431F-9CF2-1442B89CE149/EN-US/vivoactive_6_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications printed page 87. Operating range is separate from USB charging 0-45 C.

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/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026

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/010-02985-00Read 5 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/010-02985-00Read 5 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/010-02985-00Read 5 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/010-02985-00Read 5 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/010-02985-00Read 5 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/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026

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Display cover (as published)

Corning Gorilla Glass 31Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026

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Platform

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Platform

Proprietary11Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-vivoactive-6Read 7 October 2026Exact device Operating system row says Garmin proprietary. Current maker Connect IQ ecosystem corroborates. No Wear OS or Linux inference. Incorrect secondary screen size/bezel or training rows do not override maker facts.

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

Garmin proprietary OS11Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-vivoactive-6Read 7 October 2026Exact Daily smart features row labels operating system at launch Garmin proprietary. Launch firmware number is not stated and not guessed.

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 software 18.2912Maker product pageforums.garmin.com/sports-fitness/healthandwellness/f/vivoactive-6-series/443701/vivoactive-6-software-version---18-29Read 7 October 2026Current exact-model announcement by Garmin-Zac states 18.29 at 100% Release. September 2026 rollout through Garmin Connect Mobile/Express. This is stable device software, not Connect IQ API level or GPS module firmware, and not a beta. No update was performed.

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Works with

iOS, Android1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 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

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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/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026

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Voice assistants

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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

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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

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CPU configuration

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Max CPU clock

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GPU

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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/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026

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Health sensors

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Heart rate sensor

Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate monitor1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026

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.

No7Reviewlivescience.com/health/exercise/garmin-vivoactive-6-reviewRead 5 October 2026Exact hardware discussion expressly cannot take ECG readings.

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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/010-02985-00Read 5 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.

No13Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/which-watch/wellness-tracking/compareRead 7 October 2026Original current maker wellness comparison header identifies Vivoactive 6. Skin temperature cell is empty while adjacent Venu 4/X1 cells have checks. Tom’s Guide explicitly states no onboard skin-temperature sensor. Ambient/internal activity temperature and external tempe are separate. Original public var content table read.25Reviewtomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/i-wore-the-garmin-vivoactive-6-for-a-month-and-it-has-nearly-everything-i-want-in-a-smartwatchRead 7 October 2026Exact model review expressly states there is no onboard skin-temperature sensor. Independently corroborates the original maker wellness comparison matrix. Core/body and external ambient temperatures are different functions.

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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)

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

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Motion and environment sensors

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Accelerometer

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026

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

Accelerometer range

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Gyroscope

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 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

No6Spec databasethe5krunner.com/specs/garmin/vivoactive-6Read 5 October 2026Explicitly no barometric altimeter. No floor-climb sensor inherited from Venu.

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/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026

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Ambient light sensor

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 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 tracking2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026Exact Health & Wellness table and manual definitions. Sleep HRV and sleep stages are distinct. Body Battery is energy monitoring, not an inferred training-readiness score. Pulse Ox is wellness monitoring and unavailable in some countries.

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, Running dynamics, Pool swim, Open water swim, Strength rep counting, Interval workouts, Golf courses, Running power, Route navigation, Trackback2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026Matching current maker technical table confirms named metrics. Sport-profile names alone are not metric evidence. Current exact owner manual separately confirms running power, course navigation and TracBack. No feature is borrowed from a sibling watch or conflicting secondary database.3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-8C2C402F-55AC-431F-9CF2-1442B89CE149/EN-US/vivoactive_6_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Current exact manual page 57 expressly supports running power from watch sensors or compatible dynamics accessory. Pages 70-73 support saved-course navigation and TracBack along the travelled route. These current software capabilities are not asserted as launch features.

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.

Snorkel23Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 7 October 2026Exact current maker Activity profiles table, On the water row explicitly lists Snorkeling. Stored named surface-snorkeling activity profile only, as confirmed by main. No depth gauge, decompression, scuba gas mode or rated operating dive depth is implied. 5 ATM is not converted to safe diving depth.

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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, Speed and cadence, Foot pod3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-8C2C402F-55AC-431F-9CF2-1442B89CE149/EN-US/vivoactive_6_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Matching Wireless Sensors table. Vivoactive supports external HR, speed/cadence and foot pods. A generic ANT+ radio does not prove additional sensor classes.

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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.

No14Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-8C2C402F-55AC-431F-9CF2-1442B89CE149/EN-US/vivoactive_6_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete Safety and Tracking Features section says incident detection only during certain outdoor GPS activities and requires a connected phone. Schema explicitly excludes workout-only incident detection from general fall detection. No all-day fall monitoring claimed. Current September maker update reserves new all-day fall detection for Venu 4.

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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.

Yes3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-8C2C402F-55AC-431F-9CF2-1442B89CE149/EN-US/vivoactive_6_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Assistance sends location/message to configured emergency contacts through a paired phone with data coverage. No standalone satellite or cellular emergency call inferred.

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.

Yes3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-8C2C402F-55AC-431F-9CF2-1442B89CE149/EN-US/vivoactive_6_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Safety/tracking sections require Garmin Connect, a paired compatible phone and data coverage.

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

No13Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/which-watch/wellness-tracking/compareRead 7 October 2026Exact maker Built-in flashlight comparison row is absent for Vivoactive 6 and checked for Venu 4/X1. Current manual Using the Flashlight Screen explicitly turns the screen into a flashlight. No dedicated hardware LED inferred from the screen feature.26Reviewoutdoorgearlab.com/reviews/camping-and-hiking/gps-watch/garmin-vivoactive-6Read 7 October 2026Exact review Extra Features describes a screen-based flashlight and expressly contrasts it with dedicated LED flashlights on other Garmin watches. Original manual Using the Flashlight Screen and exact maker comparison matrix corroborate absence of a dedicated hardware LED.

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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, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026

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.

No7Reviewlivescience.com/health/exercise/garmin-vivoactive-6-reviewRead 5 October 2026Exact review explicitly lacks dual-band GPS. No chipset-based assumption.

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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.

No15Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2025/04/garmin-vivoactive-6-details-hands-everything.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact base watch hands-on explicitly no maps on the watch and breadcrumb course trail instead. Current manual course/TracBack instructions corroborate. Garmin Google Maps Android phone app integration is not stored offline map data.

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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.

Yes16Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/Vivoactive%C2%A06.pdfRead 7 October 2026The same compilation declares WLAN 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 416Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/Vivoactive%C2%A06.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original maker-hosted commercial Vivoactive 6/A04951 certification compilation. Declared WLAN mode 802.11b/g/n HT20 establishes Wi-Fi 4. Wi-Fi 5/6/7 not inferred from firmware version. EU DoC independently maps A04951 to Vivoactive 6.

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Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz16Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/Vivoactive%C2%A06.pdfRead 7 October 2026Commercial-model SUBTEL table expressly gives Wi-Fi 2412–2462 MHz. FCC RF inventory includes only WLAN 2.4 GHz. Regional enabled channels differ, but only 2.4 GHz band is published.

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

No16Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/Vivoactive%C2%A06.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete A04951 declared transmitter inventory contains Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, ANT and NFC, no cellular modem. Digital Citizen expressly says no LTE mobile connectivity available, with no sold cellular edition found across complete six-SKU maker range. Each NZ variant explicitly false.24Reviewandroidcentral.com/wearables/garmin/garmin-vivoactive-6-vs-google-pixel-watch-3Read 7 October 2026Exact comparison explicitly says LTE option is not available on Vivoactive 6 at all. Common maker full SKU inventory and declared A04951 radio modules corroborate marketed absence.

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.

Yes16Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/Vivoactive%C2%A06.pdfRead 7 October 2026Commercial-model certification Modules row explicitly NFC and 13.56 MHz. Maker Garmin Pay claim is separate.

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/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026

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Payment services

Garmin Pay1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026

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Ultra-wideband

No11Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-vivoactive-6Read 7 October 2026Exact UWB row expressly No. Complete manufacturer A04951 declared radio inventory independently lists NFC, ANT, Bluetooth BR/EDR/LE and 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, with no UWB hardware. Model identity proved by original EU DoC. This is not inferred from another Garmin device.

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Satellite

None16Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/Vivoactive%C2%A06.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete declared transmitter inventory has no satellite transmitter. GNSS receivers do not imply communications. Safety manual needs phone data, and remote inReach features require a separate inReach communicator. Each base NZ variant has no standalone satellite communication.

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ANT+

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026

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Audio

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Speaker

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

Microphones

017Reviewoutdoorgearlab.com/reviews/camping-and-hiking/gps-watch/garmin-vivoactive-6Read 7 October 2026Exact standard, only-size watch review Extra Features explicitly no microphone for calls. Gadgets & Wearables exact Microphone No and Android Central exact hardware omissions corroborate total absence. No voice recorder or local voice assistant in complete maker manual. Speaker value remains omitted because another review contradicts speaker absence.24Reviewandroidcentral.com/wearables/garmin/garmin-vivoactive-6-vs-google-pixel-watch-3Read 7 October 2026Exact Hardware and specs table Mic and speaker row No, and prose explicitly calls microphone a hardware omission. This corroborates zero physical microphones, not merely disabled voice calling. Inaccurate 390 x 309 typo in the display row does not override original maker resolution.

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.

None14Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-8C2C402F-55AC-431F-9CF2-1442B89CE149/EN-US/vivoactive_6_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Receiving an Incoming Phone Call explicitly requires using the connected phone to talk. Accept/decline controls and Android text replies do not mean voice calls on the watch.

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/010-02985-00Read 5 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.

23Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-8C2C402F-55AC-431F-9CF2-1442B89CE149/EN-US/vivoactive_6_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 6 complete overview diagram identifies START and BACK, two physical buttons.

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.

START button, BACK button3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-8C2C402F-55AC-431F-9CF2-1442B89CE149/EN-US/vivoactive_6_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 6 names START and BACK physical buttons in the complete overview diagram.

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.

None14Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-8C2C402F-55AC-431F-9CF2-1442B89CE149/EN-US/vivoactive_6_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete Overview and Using the Touchscreen describe only two push buttons START/BACK, taps and swipes. No rotating operating crown in the full controls inventory. A round push button does not count as crown.24Reviewandroidcentral.com/wearables/garmin/garmin-vivoactive-6-vs-google-pixel-watch-3Read 7 October 2026Design and display paragraph explicitly distinguishes Vivoactive 6 touchscreen and two hardware buttons from Pixel Watch 3 rotating crown. Original complete maker overview supplies the same control inventory.

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.

None14Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-8C2C402F-55AC-431F-9CF2-1442B89CE149/EN-US/vivoactive_6_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete controls inventory uses two push buttons and touchscreen taps/swipes. Decorative anodised-aluminium bezel is fixed. No physical or touch rotation control in the complete operating instructions.

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Gestures

Raise and turn wrist to wake display, Cover display with palm to return to watch face and dim display14Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-8C2C402F-55AC-431F-9CF2-1442B89CE149/EN-US/vivoactive_6_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact manual touchscreen instruction and Display and Brightness Settings Wake On Gesture row. These gestures operate the display/interface. No double-pinch or voice gesture inferred.

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.

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

220mAh16Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/Vivoactive%C2%A06.pdfRead 7 October 2026A04951 FCC declared product accessory battery 361-00162-00 rating 3.87 V, 220 mAh. Stated component rating, not measured discharge or estimated from runtime. Original EU DoC explicitly connects A04951 to Vivoactive 6. Single-size base hardware only. Other model batteries are not transferred.

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 Vivoactive 6

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	No	264
Always-on	No	120
Low power	No	504
GPS	No	21
GPS, all systems	No	17
GPS, all systems with music	No	8

Source1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026Exact size table distinguishes smartwatch, always-on and GNSS/music modes. Days convert exactly to hours. Current owner manual corroborates non-AOD modes.

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.

264h=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/010-02985-00Read 5 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 Vivoactive 6

Test	Hours (h)
GPS activity	20

Source20Reviewoutdoorgearlab.com/reviews/camping-and-hiking/gps-watch/garmin-vivoactive-6Read 7 October 2026Exact review Standard model, One size only. Review Battery Life explicitly measured 20 hours in GPS-Only mode. Published testing method runs activity recording from full charge until empty. General comparison method keeps default settings, with exact review GPS-only mode explicit. AOD brightness, firmware, temperatures, sensors/music are not separately published. No 7%/hour projection or maker 21 h claim substituted. Only this full-cycle GPS row stored, mixed-use complete endpoints unproved.21Reviewoutdoorgearlab.com/topics/camping-and-hiking/best-gps-watch/how-we-testRead 7 October 2026Published method explicitly runs continuous activity recording from full charge until empty. This establishes actual complete discharge, not extrapolation from one-hour drain. Exact tested GPS-only mode and 20-hour value are in the model review.22Reviewoutdoorgearlab.com/topics/camping-and-hiking/best-gps-watchRead 7 October 2026Battery Life method says everything kept at default settings in battery tests. Exact model review separately identifies GPS-only rather than all-systems for the stored observed 20-hour test. No unpublished screen setting inferred.

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.

20mm1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 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/010-02985-00Read 5 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.

20 mm industry-standard quick-release bands18Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 7 October 2026Exact NZ sold SKU General Quick Release bands row explicitly Yes (20 mm, Industry standard). Existing supplied strap quick release and width preserved. Not QuickFit, and optional accessory fit range is not substituted for supplied 125–190 mm strap.

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/010-02985-00Read 5 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.

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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 Vivoactive 6

Wrist (min) (mm)	Wrist (max) (mm)
125	190

Source1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026

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

IPH-0495116Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/Vivoactive%C2%A06.pdfRead 7 October 2026Commercial Vivoactive 6/A04951 identity and every original FCC test-report cover explicitly IPH-04951. Exact physical hardware identifier, no sibling radio certification.

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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.

0.31W/kg16Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/Vivoactive%C2%A06.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original FCC SAR report FA482809, printed page 4 Statement of Compliance. Highest published US extremity summary 0.31 W/kg, 10 g at 0 mm, date of test 2024-09-18. Wrist exposure method uses back of watch against phantom, printed page 21. Not EU 0.38 limb or torso 1.05. US summary precision retained rather than substituting detailed WLAN cell 0.312.

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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.

0.38W/kg3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-8C2C402F-55AC-431F-9CF2-1442B89CE149/EN-US/vivoactive_6_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact Specifications printed page 87 publishes EU limb SAR 0.38 W/kg for this hardware case.

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Other certifications

EU RoHS 2011/65/EU and applicable amendments, EU Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU, EU battery legislation 2008/98/EC as amended by (EU) 2023/154219Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/vivoactive%206_DoC-EU.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original signed manufacturer EU Declaration of Conformity, English first page. Exact Model Numbers A04951, vivoactive 6. Issued 2024-11-11, revised 2025-06-18. These are maker declared compliance claims, not medical clearances. No IP, military or diving standard inferred.

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

Vivoactive 6, USB-C charging/data cable, Documentation1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026

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/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026Complete exact-SKU box table has cable and documentation, no power adapter.

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/010-02985-001Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026Public current maker page directly downloaded. Full exact-SKU specs and box tables read from GarminAppBootstrap. Boolean yes/no classes inspected. No authenticated data or bot restriction bypassed.

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/010-02985-001Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026

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-8C2C402F-55AC-431F-9CF2-1442B89CE149/EN-US/vivoactive_6_OM_EN-US.pdf3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-8C2C402F-55AC-431F-9CF2-1442B89CE149/EN-US/vivoactive_6_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original exact owner manual, 102 pages. Printed page numbers used. No sibling model document.

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.

1year10Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/legal/consumer-limited-warrantyRead 7 October 2026Current NZ contractual non-aviation product warranty is one year from purchase. Complete text read in original public HTML var content data. Statutory rights remain separate. Original-country service and possible independent distributor terms are retained in the policy, not claimed identical for every market.

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Both are also in the API. Back to all smartwatches.