Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3From real comments

Verdict distilled from 28 mentions across 11 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment19%
PROS 19%
CONS 81%

Rank based on 28 mentions across 11 aspects

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Buy this if...

  • You want a big, easy-to-read screen for sports use
  • You're comparing it favorably in price to the Mi Band lineup
  • You mainly want basic notifications rather than reliable calling

What users love

Skip this if...

  • You need dependable WhatsApp/Messenger calling
  • You rely heavily on iPhone notifications
  • You need GPS activities to sync cleanly with Strava

What users complain about

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Based on user comments

Best choice
1Mid
Always-on displayMeaningful upgrade from older Apple WatchesSolid battery life for an always-on watchNot worth upgrading from Series 4Feels fragile without a caseNeeds nightly charging with always-on enabled
Always-on display
Meaningful upgrade from older Apple Watches
Solid battery life for an always-on watch
Not worth upgrading from Series 4
Feels fragile without a case
Needs nightly charging with always-on enabled
2Mid
Impressive Battery LifeVersatile Fitness Tracking FeaturesGorgeous AMOLED DisplayPrice ConcernsScreen Smudging and ScratchesIssues with Body Composition Measurement
Impressive Battery Life
Versatile Fitness Tracking Features
Gorgeous AMOLED Display
Price Concerns
Screen Smudging and Scratches
Issues with Body Composition Measurement
Best value
3Mid
Excellent Value for PriceGood Heart Rate TrackingLong Battery LifeInconsistent Heart Rate TrackingLimited Storage CapacitySoftware Bugs and Glitches
Excellent Value for Price
Good Heart Rate Tracking
Long Battery Life
Inconsistent Heart Rate Tracking
Limited Storage Capacity
Software Bugs and Glitches
4Budget
Impressive Battery LifeGreat Price-to-Quality RatioLightweight and Comfortable DesignLimited Storage CapacityInaccurate Sleep TrackingFragile Screen
Impressive Battery Life
Great Price-to-Quality Ratio
Lightweight and Comfortable Design
Limited Storage Capacity
Inaccurate Sleep Tracking
Fragile Screen
5Budget
Long Battery LifeAccurate Heart Rate MonitoringBuilt-in Alexa FunctionalityBattery Life DiscrepanciesInaccurate Tracking for Some ActivitiesStrap Durability Issues
Long Battery Life
Accurate Heart Rate Monitoring
Built-in Alexa Functionality
Battery Life Discrepancies
Inaccurate Tracking for Some Activities
Strap Durability Issues
6Mid
Long Battery LifeGood GPS AccuracyHigh-Quality Heart Rate MonitoringScreen Gets Dirty EasilyPrice ConsiderationsLimited Smart Features
Long Battery Life
Good GPS Accuracy
High-Quality Heart Rate Monitoring
Screen Gets Dirty Easily
Price Considerations
Limited Smart Features
7Mid
Larger, brighter displayDurability over timeFull-screen keyboardMinor/iterative upgrade for recent ownersLearning curve for first-time usersLimited neutral aluminum colors
Larger, brighter display
Durability over time
Full-screen keyboard
Minor/iterative upgrade for recent owners
Learning curve for first-time users
Limited neutral aluminum colors
8Budget
Great value for moneySkipping premium features isn't missedEasy to use, beginner friendlyBattery life disappoints some usersDurability and water resistance concernsMissing always-on display bothers some
Great value for money
Skipping premium features isn't missed
Easy to use, beginner friendly
Battery life disappoints some users
Durability and water resistance concerns
Missing always-on display bothers some
9Budget
Great value for priceNot missing high-end featuresStrong battery lifeNo always-on displayScreen fragility and crackingNo fast charging
Great value for price
Not missing high-end features
Strong battery life
No always-on display
Screen fragility and cracking
No fast charging
10Premium
Thinner, lighter designFast charging fits daily routinesMeaningful upgrade for long-term ownersBattery life limitationsIncremental yearly changesHeart rate accuracy issues during workouts
Thinner, lighter design
Fast charging fits daily routines
Meaningful upgrade for long-term owners
Battery life limitations
Incremental yearly changes
Heart rate accuracy issues during workouts
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31Budget
Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3
Budget-Friendly PricingHands-Free Call AnsweringLarge, Clear DisplayPairing and App Connection IssuesUnreliable Call SupportiPhone Notification Problems
Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3
Budget-Friendly Pricing
Hands-Free Call Answering
Large, Clear Display
Pairing and App Connection Issues
Unreliable Call Support
iPhone Notification Problems

Who wins on what

Ranked by what users actually praise

Overall Impression

The large display stands out as a practical upgrade over Xiaomi's Mi Band series. Commenters who moved up from a Mi Band say the watch (especially the Active version) is noticeably bigger, which helps when reading stats during dynamic workouts or for users with poor eyesight. It's described as a step up in visibility, though some note it may be too large for smaller wrists, and it remains priced attractively compared to pricier alternatives.

Bluetooth calling and notifications are inconsistent across apps and phones. Several users say the watch is marketed as supporting Bluetooth calls but in practice can't receive WhatsApp or Messenger calls, only notifications. iPhone owners separately report notifications not appearing at all despite correct settings, and repeated pairing prompts. This gap between advertised functionality and real-world behavior is a recurring frustration in the comments.

Setup and app syncing cause recurring headaches for new owners. Multiple commenters can't get the Mi Fitness app to detect the watch via Bluetooth, some had to switch their account region to get pairing to work, and Xiaomi account sign-in is described as difficult. Others report GPS runs failing to upload to Strava or export properly, undermining the fitness-tracking experience the watch is bought for.

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