Xiaomi Watch S3From real comments

Verdict distilled from 40 mentions across 13 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment55%
PROS 55%
CONS 45%

Rank based on 40 mentions across 13 aspects

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Buy this if...

  • You want long battery life (10-15 days) at a budget price
  • You value a customizable design with swappable bezels and straps
  • You mainly use Android and want NFC payments plus decent GPS tracking

What users love

Skip this if...

  • You rely heavily on emoji notifications from WhatsApp or messaging apps
  • You use an iPhone and need reliable notification support
  • You don't want to pay extra for fragile, hard-to-find replacement bezels/straps

What users complain about

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Best choice
1Mid
Apple Watch Series 5
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
Apple Watch Series 5
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
Amazfit Balance
Impressive Battery LifeVersatile Fitness Tracking FeaturesGorgeous AMOLED DisplayPrice ConcernsScreen Smudging and ScratchesIssues with Body Composition Measurement
Amazfit Balance
Impressive Battery Life
Versatile Fitness Tracking Features
Gorgeous AMOLED Display
Price Concerns
Screen Smudging and Scratches
Issues with Body Composition Measurement
Best value
3Mid
Amazfit Active 2
Excellent Value for PriceGood Heart Rate TrackingLong Battery LifeInconsistent Heart Rate TrackingLimited Storage CapacitySoftware Bugs and Glitches
Amazfit Active 2
Excellent Value for Price
Good Heart Rate Tracking
Long Battery Life
Inconsistent Heart Rate Tracking
Limited Storage Capacity
Software Bugs and Glitches
4Budget
Amazfit Bip 6
Impressive Battery LifeGreat Price-to-Quality RatioLightweight and Comfortable DesignLimited Storage CapacityInaccurate Sleep TrackingFragile Screen
Amazfit Bip 6
Impressive Battery Life
Great Price-to-Quality Ratio
Lightweight and Comfortable Design
Limited Storage Capacity
Inaccurate Sleep Tracking
Fragile Screen
5Budget
Amazfit Band 7
Long Battery LifeAccurate Heart Rate MonitoringBuilt-in Alexa FunctionalityBattery Life DiscrepanciesInaccurate Tracking for Some ActivitiesStrap Durability Issues
Amazfit Band 7
Long Battery Life
Accurate Heart Rate Monitoring
Built-in Alexa Functionality
Battery Life Discrepancies
Inaccurate Tracking for Some Activities
Strap Durability Issues
6Mid
Amazfit Balance 2
Long Battery LifeGood GPS AccuracyHigh-Quality Heart Rate MonitoringScreen Gets Dirty EasilyPrice ConsiderationsLimited Smart Features
Amazfit Balance 2
Long Battery Life
Good GPS Accuracy
High-Quality Heart Rate Monitoring
Screen Gets Dirty Easily
Price Considerations
Limited Smart Features
7Mid
Apple Watch Series 7
Larger, brighter displayDurability over timeFull-screen keyboardMinor/iterative upgrade for recent ownersLearning curve for first-time usersLimited neutral aluminum colors
Apple Watch Series 7
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
Apple Watch SE
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
Apple Watch SE
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
Apple Watch SE 2
Great value for priceNot missing high-end featuresStrong battery lifeNo always-on displayScreen fragility and crackingNo fast charging
Apple Watch SE 2
Great value for price
Not missing high-end features
Strong battery life
No always-on display
Screen fragility and cracking
No fast charging
10Premium
Apple Watch Series 10
Thinner, lighter designFast charging fits daily routinesMeaningful upgrade for long-term ownersBattery life limitationsIncremental yearly changesHeart rate accuracy issues during workouts
Apple Watch Series 10
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 Watch S3
Long battery lifeAttractive, customizable designGood value for priceBezel falls off or rattlesNo emoji support in notificationsExpensive, hard-to-find replacement accessories
Xiaomi Watch S3
Long battery life
Attractive, customizable design
Good value for price
Bezel falls off or rattles
No emoji support in notifications
Expensive, hard-to-find replacement accessories

Who wins on what

Ranked by what users actually praise

Overall Impression

Battery life and design are the standout strengths. Multiple users report getting 10 to 15 days per charge with regular use, including workouts and GPS tracking, which they find impressive for a smartwatch. The bright AMOLED display and customizable bezel/watch face options also earn praise, with several commenters calling the look 'gorgeous' or 'much better' than competing Huawei and Amazfit watches at a similar price point.

The interchangeable bezel is a double-edged design choice. While many like the customization and divers'-watch-style bezel aesthetic, others report it rattling loose after removal or falling off entirely during no activity, leading to lost bezels. Replacement bezels and straps are described as expensive, sometimes costing up to 25% of the watch's price, and hard to source outside select regions like Greece or via AliExpress.

Software quirks frustrate some users despite decent core features. A notable recurring issue is the lack of emoji rendering in notifications, showing blank squares instead across WhatsApp, Messenger, and SMS. iPhone users specifically report unreliable WhatsApp notifications and voice dictation problems. Some also note removed features compared to older Xiaomi watches, such as the calculator and wireless charging, calling these frustrating omissions.

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