Xiaomi Watch S1 Active vs. Apple Watch Ultra 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Xiaomi Watch S1 Active and Apple Watch Ultra 2. 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 Watch S1 Active vs. Apple Watch Ultra 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Apple Watch Ultra 2
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 10
Supported Host Device OS iOS 10 or later, Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later iOS 17 or later
Activity/Sport Multisport Multisport, custom workouts
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Three-microphone array
Audio Output Speaker Dual speakers
Body Details Case only: 36.3 g Case only: 61.4 g
Body Material Glass fibre reinforced polyamide Aerospace-grade titanium
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant, splash-resistant, corrosion resistant, dust-resistant
Colours Ocean blue | Moon white -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Apple Watch Ultra 2
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, SpO2 sensor, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, PPG sensor, gyroscope Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, depth gauge, electrical heart sensor, ECG sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, water temperature sensor, temperature sensing, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, rapid eye movement (REM), depth
Modes 117 fitness modes, 19 professional modes Night mode
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Call handling, find phone function, flashlight, automatic exercise recognition, breathing training function, music playback control, weather information, customisable watch faces, Health index, Women's health Call handling, store & play music, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, heart rate zones, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Siren (86-decibel), Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, precision finding for iPhone, brightness: 3000 nits, flashlight boost, track detection
Notifications SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, 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) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant Alexa built-in Siri
IoT Voice Controlled Direct Direct
CELLULAR Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Apple Watch Ultra 2
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Apple Watch Ultra 2
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 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3
DISPLAY Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Apple Watch Ultra 2
Type AMOLED - colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 466 x 466 pixels 410 x 502 pixels
Screen Size 1.43" -
Pixel Density 326 ppi -
Screen Protection - Flat sapphire front crystal with display edge protection
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Apple Watch Ultra 2
Type Touch sensitive screen, push buttons Touch sensitive screen, customisable action button, side button, double tap gesture
CASE Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Apple Watch Ultra 2
Case Size - 49 mm
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Bezel Metal -
Case Details Blue | Silver | Space black Titanium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Apple Watch Ultra 2
Band Type Strap Alpine Loop
Band Size - S
Fits Wrist with Circumference 160-220 mm 130-160 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle G-hook
Band Material TPU Textile
Band Colour Blue | White | Black Blue | Indigo | Olive | Orange/beige | Green/gray | Blue/black | Orange | White
STORAGE Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Apple Watch Ultra 2
Storage Capacity - 64 GB
CPU Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Apple Watch Ultra 2
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S9 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine
BATTERY Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Apple Watch Ultra 2
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 470 mAh -
Battery Life 12 day(s) 36 hours
Battery Life Details Typical usage - up to 12 days
Power saving mode - up to 24 days
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Normal use - up to 36 hour(s)
Low power mode - up to 18 hour(s)
Power saving mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time 2.5 hour(s) -
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Apple Watch Ultra 2
Included Accessories Magnetic charging cable Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software - GymKit, Oceanic+, Depth app
Compliant Standards GB/T 30106-2013 IP6X, BFR-free, PVC-free, Beryllium-free, Mercury-free, MIL-STD-810H, EN13319, Arsenic-free
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.22 W/kg (head)
0.43 W/kg (limb)
Carbon Footprint - 0 kg carbon emissions
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C 55 °C
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -20 °C
Manufacturer Model Number - A2986
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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