The Redmi Watch 6 is now official in China and aims to be among the affordable watches with the best specs in its segment. Although There is no confirmed date for Spain or Europe., the launch in its local market reveals a very complete proposal for sports and daily use.
Its strategy repeats the brand's well-known recipe: ambitious specifications with a reasonable price. Originally part of 599 yuan (approx. €72 at the exchange rate) and boasts a larger screen, a more refined design, and improvements in sports tracking and software, while maintaining a battery life that aims to compete in the entry- and mid-range.
Display and design: more usable area and minimal frames
The centerpiece is a 2,07-inch AMOLED screen with a maximum brightness of up to 2.000 nits, a 60Hz refresh rate, and Always On Display color mode. frames of only 2 mm They reduce the visible border and make the panel feel noticeably wider than in the previous generation.
The body adopts a high-strength aluminum chassis with a slim construction, around 9,9 mm thick, and a low weight of 31 gramsThe crown maintains its prominence and adds a second side button which facilitates direct access to functions such as sports modes or configurable widgets.
For customization, it includes quick release straps and a sober color palette: Misty Blue, Classic Black, and Moonlight Silver. The official straps add a variety of materials and finishes and, according to the brand, They offer good compatibility and easy switching for those who alternate styles daily.
Health, sports and sensors
In the activity section, the watch incorporates more than 150 training modes with real-time key metrics and subsequent basic analysis. For health, it includes Continuous heart rate, SpO2 measurement, sleep and stress tracking, as well as wellness features like inactivity alerts.
Geolocation is based on a High-precision GNSS capable of plotting routes with greater stability, especially outdoors. It also includes automatic wrist-side detection to prevent interface twists, water resistance 5 ATM and a linear vibration motor for clearer alerts.
Software: HyperOS 3 and more connected features
The Redmi Watch 6 debuts HyperOS 3 in this family, improving animations, panels and notification management. In China it integrates with the brand's ecosystem (Xiaomi Home) and adds compatibility with third-party apps, quick message replies, and control options of the connected home, as well as a more visual notification interface in the style of the well-known “Super Island”.
Connectivity extras include Bluetooth 5.4, support for calls via BT, NFC for compatible accesses and utilities such as voice recording, compass and more everyday tools. As usual, some Functions may vary outside of China for local licenses or services.
Battery and autonomy
Battery reaches 550 mAh and the brand estimates typical usage at up to 24 days per charge. With Always On Display mode active, the official reference drops to about 7 daysThese are approximate figures and depend on the number of workouts, GPS use, screen brightness, and notifications.
Materials and ergonomics
Combining aluminum case and steel crown looking for a more solid feel without sacrificing weight. The profile is slim and allows for comfortable use during training or rest, and the new secondary button reduces steps to reach frequently used functions.
Price and Availability
The official price in China is 599 CNY (about €72). For now there is no schedule for its global release, and it is expected that the European RRP will be higher than the direct exchange rate. taxes and distributionSome projections in the sector place a final price around the €100–€130 range, but There is no confirmation for Spain.
For those looking for a watch with a good balance between screen, battery life, and sports functions, this model is shaping up to be a great choice. With Brilliant AMOLED, HyperOS 3, accurate GPS, and 24-day battery life, its international launch could be especially interesting if it maintains a competitive price in our region.
