Xiaomi Watch S1 vs. Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Xiaomi Watch S1 and Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS). Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Xiaomi Watch S1 vs. Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Xiaomi Watch S1 Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
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 -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Speaker Speaker
Width 46.5 mm -
Height 46.5 mm -
Depth 11 mm -
Weight 52 g -
Body Details - Case only: 31.9 g
Body Material Stainless steel 100% recycled aluminium
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Xiaomi Watch S1 Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, pulse oximeter, 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, 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, mental wellbeing
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Call handling, automatic exercise recognition, breathing training function 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
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
CONNECTIVITY Xiaomi Watch S1 Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3
DISPLAY Xiaomi Watch S1 Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Type AMOLED - colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 466 x 466 pixels 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Size 1.43" -
Pixel Density 326 ppi -
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Xiaomi Watch S1 Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Type Touch sensitive screen, push buttons Touch sensitive screen, side button, double tap gesture
CASE Xiaomi Watch S1 Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Case Size 46 mm 41 mm
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Silver | Black Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Midnight aluminium | Pink aluminum | Silver aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Xiaomi Watch S1 Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Band Type Strap Sport band
Band Size - M/L
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 150-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Calf leather Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Brown | Black Starlight | Red | Midnight | Light pink | Storm blue | Winter blue
STORAGE Xiaomi Watch S1 Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Storage Capacity - 64 GB
CPU Xiaomi Watch S1 Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S9 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine
BATTERY Xiaomi Watch S1 Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity 470 mAh -
Battery Life - 18 hours
Battery Life Details Power saving mode - up to 24 days
Typical usage - up to 12 days
Typical usage - up to 18 hour(s)
Low power mode - up to 36 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Xiaomi Watch S1 Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Included Accessories USB cable, wireless charging dock, fluororubber watch strap (grey) 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) - 0.12 W/kg (head)
0.29 W/kg (limb)
Carbon Footprint - 0 kg carbon emissions
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - A2978
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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