Xiaomi has officially announced the Xiaomi Watch S5 41mm as the first smartwatch to run the watch-end HyperOS 4 system. This update brings multiple improvements, including an upgraded WeChat app that supports voice-to-text input, making replies easier and faster.
New Software Features Enhance Usability
The watch now includes a watch-end version of Xiaomi’s voice assistant, known as Super Xiao Ai. It supports voice control for various tasks and offers encyclopedia-style Q&A capabilities directly from the wrist. These software enhancements aim to streamline user interaction without needing a phone.
Design and Functionality Highlights
The Xiaomi Watch S5 41mm features a classic design, weighing about 36 grams and measuring 0.99 cm thick. It sports a glossy white ceramic bezel with a diamond-cut crown that shows 24 precision facets. This design balances elegance with functional durability.
On the health front, the watch offers precise female physiological cycle tracking and provides tailored scientific exercise advice. Additional health tools include calorie intake management and UV exposure alerts. The watch promises up to 14 days of battery life on a single charge.
Integration With Xiaomi Ecosystem
A notable feature of this launch is the watch’s deep connectivity with Xiaomi’s automotive ecosystem. Xiaomi highlights that the Watch S5 41mm can closely interact with Xiaomi cars, though specific functions or controls have not been fully detailed. This suggests further ecosystem synergy between wearable and automotive products.-
Release Timeline and Pre-order Info
Pre-orders for the Xiaomi Watch S5 41mm began on September 15. It is expected to launch alongside the Xiaomi 18 Pro smartphone series. Alongside the watch, Xiaomi also started reservations for the REDMI Buds 8S earbuds, which will release on September 22.
The software platform on the watch, HyperOS 4, is the latest iteration of Xiaomi’s unified operating system across devices, marking the first adaptation for Xiaomi’s wearables.
Previous coverage
Xiaomi’s HyperOS 4 has been introduced on flagship phones like the Xiaomi 17 and 17 Ultra with Android 17 base and AI features. This watch launch is the first to showcase HyperOS 4 on a wearable, expanding the OS from smartphones to watches.
What readers are asking
- Is the Xiaomi Watch S5 41mm available globally?
Availability beyond China has not been confirmed. But we think it’ll be available soon on Global. - Does HyperOS 4 on the watch support third-party apps?
Currently, the focus is on improved native apps like WeChat and voice assistant, with no details on third-party support. - What is the battery life?
Up to 14 days of usage on a single charge. - How does it connect with Xiaomi cars?
Deep ecosystem integration is mentioned but specific features are yet to be detailed.
Source: ithome.com
