Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite vs. Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite and Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular). Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite vs. Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 10
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 17 or later
Activity/Sport Running, trekking, walking, indoor cycling, pool swimming, open water swimming, treadmill, cricket, trail running, freestyle, outdoor cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Body Details Case only: 21 g Case only: 32.1 g
Body Material - 100% recycled aluminium
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, barometric altimeter, 3-axis accelerometer, optical heart sensor Digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter, temperature sensor, high-g accelerometer, gyroscope with high dynamic range
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, breath Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, mental wellbeing
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Find phone function, flashlight, idle alert, alarm, music playback control, weather information Fall detection, Emergency SOS, brightness: 2000 nits, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, fast charge, precision finding for iPhone, elevation view
Notifications SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, applications, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) A-GPS/GPS/GLONASS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
3M UMTS Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 10
4G LTE Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66
Wireless Interface Bluetooth IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3
DISPLAY Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Type TFT - colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 320 x 320 pixels 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Size 1.4" -
Pixel Density 323 ppi -
Screen Protection - Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, side button, double tap gesture
CASE Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size - 41 mm
Case Shape Square Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Black | Navy blue | Ivory Starlight aluminium | Silver aluminium | Gold stainless steel | Graphite stainless steel | Midnight aluminium | Pink aluminum | Red aluminium | Silver stainless steel
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Strap Sport band
Band Size - M/L
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 150-200 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material TPU Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black | Navy blue | Ivory Starlight | Storm blue | Clay | Midnight | Light pink | Red | Silver | Gold | Graphite | Winter blue
STORAGE Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity - 64 GB
CPU Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S9 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine
BATTERY Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 230 mAh -
Battery Life - 18 hours
Battery Life Details Typical usage - up to 9 days
GPS mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 18 hour(s)
Low power mode - up to 36 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time 2 hour(s) -
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Charging cradle Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software - GymKit
Compliant Standards - IP6X, BFR-free, PVC-free, Beryllium-free, Mercury-free, Arsenic-free
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.15 W/kg (head)
0.36 W/kg (limb)
Carbon Footprint - 0 kg carbon emissions
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - A2982
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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