In a market flooded with pricey smartwatches, Xiaomi makes a bold move with the Redmi Watch Move, offering impressive features at just ₹1,999. While it doesn’t aim to redefine the smartwatch category, it certainly raises the bar for what consumers can expect in the budget segment. With a solid mix of functionality, style, and surprising polish, it’s a strong contender for anyone looking to dip into the world of wearables without burning a hole in their pocket.
Sleek Design Meets Striking Display
The Redmi Watch Move sports a clean, modern design with a lightweight plastic body that feels anything but cheap. Available in playful colour options like Gold Rush and Black Drift, it comes with a skin-friendly, antibacterial strap that can be easily swapped out thanks to quick-release pins.
The real highlight, though, is the 1.85-inch AMOLED display. Bright, colourful, and boasting a sharp 390×450 pixel resolution, it punches well above its price point. With 600 nits of peak brightness, it remains readable even under bright sunlight. The Always-On Display feature adds a premium touch—though it does impact battery life slightly. A functional rotating crown offers quick navigation, and the IP68 rating ensures it’s resistant to dust and water, perfect for both rain and workouts.
Smart Features That Go Beyond Basics
Running on Xiaomi’s HyperOS, the Watch Move doesn’t hold back on smart features. It offers over 140 workout modes, with automatic detection for seven common activities. Health tracking is surprisingly comprehensive for its price range—covering continuous heart rate monitoring, SpO₂ tracking, stress analysis, sleep tracking, and even female health monitoring.
Bluetooth calling works reliably, backed by a decent inbuilt speaker and microphone. You can access a full dial pad, view call logs, and even send quick replies—all from your wrist, a feature not usually found in smartwatches in this segment.
Additional perks include music and camera controls, Find My Phone, stopwatch, alarm, and access to over 200 customizable watch faces through the Mi Fitness app. Xiaomi also adds local flair with Hindi language support and India-themed watch face options, showing thoughtful localization.
Battery Life That Keeps Up With You
Battery performance is one of the Redmi Watch Move’s strongest assets. Xiaomi promises up to 14 days of use on a full charge—or around 5 days with Always-On Display enabled. A quick 10-minute charge can give you about two days of battery life, which makes accidental dead-battery days a thing of the past.
During real-world testing with all features maxed out, including AOD, the watch lasted approximately four days—an excellent result considering its price and features.
Final Verdict: Smartwatch, Smarter Price
The Redmi Watch Move doesn’t try to compete with high-end smartwatches—instead, it focuses on delivering what truly matters: a vibrant AMOLED display, reliable Bluetooth calling, solid health and fitness features, and a sturdy build. All this at a jaw-dropping price of ₹1,999.
Whether you’re exploring smartwatches for the first time or looking for an affordable second device for workouts, the Redmi Watch Move is a no-brainer purchase that delivers incredible value without compromise.
