Xiaomi Watch 5 launched with EMG Sensor and Snapdragon W5 Chip

Xiaomi has launched the Watch 5 in China, and it's definitely packing some serious hardware that is worth checking out. The device runs on the Snapdragon W5 wearable processor paired with a BES2800 chip for battery, and it's the first smartwatch to include an EMG electromyography sensor alongside the usual ECG sensor. Let's get into this article, where I will discuss everything about the Xiaomi Watch 5, including its price in Nepal, specifications, and availability.

Xiaomi Watch 5 Overview

Display and Design

Starting off, the Watch 5 comes with a big 1.54-inch AMOLED display with double-sided sapphire glass protection. The case uses TC4 titanium metal. Its also a reason why Xiaomi has marketed it as a lightweight smartwatch despite the 47mm diameter. There are fluororubber straps for the base model in Black and Khaki Green, genuine leather straps for the eSIM version in Soft Blue and Gold Brown, and optional 3D-printed titanium straps in Titanium Black and Titanium Silver that cost extra.

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Performance and Software

The watch 5 runs on a dual-chip setup with the Qualcomm's Snapdragon W5 handling the heavy lifting and the BES2800 managing battery life through smart core switching. It runs HyperOS 3 with an independent app store that covers over 70 apps. Other than that, the rest of the features are kind of very typical as one would expect from a smartwatch. For example, you can make standalone calls, send and receive text messages, use WeChat, Alipay, and stream music online without your phone nearby, and so on. Finally, the eSIM version handles all this through its own network connection.

Health and Fitness

The Watch 5 is the first smartwatch with an EMG sensor, which tracks small muscle group electrical signals. There's also an ECG sensor that apparently generates reports in 30 seconds, with ECG interpretation services provided by professional physicians. The watch supports over 80 workout modes with 3D animation lessons, automatic counting, and professional assessment guidance.

The Watch 5 also has some interesting features as Xiaomi has added what it calls ‘micro-gesture controls.’ It's basically something that lets you answer phone calls, close the camera, take remote photos, and control other devices like TVs, tablets, and phones. You can also combine gestures to trigger different actions, which works through the wrist control center.

Battery

The watch packs a 930mAh battery with two modes. The standard 6-day battery life performance mode handles regular use, and there's also an all-weather power saving mode that stretches battery life further.

Xiaomi Watch 5 Specifications

• Design, Build: 47mm diameter, TC4 titanium metal case, double-sided sapphire glass, fluororubber straps (Black, Khaki Green) for base model, genuine leather straps (Soft Blue, Gold Brown) for eSIM version, optional 3D-printed titanium straps (Titanium Black, Titanium Silver)
• Display: 1.54-inch AMOLED
• Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 + BES2800 (dual-chip architecture)
• Software & UI: HyperOS 3, independent app store with 70+ apps
• Connectivity: eSIM support (eSIM version), standalone calls, text messaging, WeChat, Alipay, online music streaming
• Sensors: EMG electromyography sensor, ECG electrocardiogram sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope
• Battery: 930mAh with 6-day battery life (performance mode), all-weather power saving mode
• Health Features: EMG tracking, ECG analysis (30-second data acquisition), professional ECG interpretation, 80+ workout modes, 3D animation lessons, automatic counting, professional assessment guidance

Xiaomi Watch 5 Price in Nepal and Availability

The Xiaomi Watch 5 is priced at CNY 1,999 for the base version and CNY 2,299 for the eSIM version in China. The optional 3D-printed titanium straps cost CNY 799. If it launches in Nepal, expect pricing to start at no less than NPR 40,000 for the base model.