Xiaomi Redmi Watch 4

✓ Key Strengths

• ✓Large AMOLED screen that feels far more premium than the price suggests
• ✓Built-in GPS and 5ATM water resistance make it usable for real training sessions
• ✓Excellent battery life for a budget watch with notifications and sleep tracking
• ✓Very easy recommendation for first-time smartwatch buyers on a tight budget

✗ Key Weaknesses

• −Software and app ecosystem are basic compared with Apple, Samsung, or Wear OS rivals
• −Health insights stay simple and lack ECG or deeper coaching

Our expert review: hands-on opinion on the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 4

Our expert review of the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 4 focuses on the balance between daily convenience, sports tracking and long-term value. With a WristIQ score of 8.1/10, it earns its beginner positioning, but it is not the right watch for every wrist. We looked at how the technical sheet translates into real buying consequences: battery confidence, GPS credibility, health tracking usefulness, comfort and price. The strongest points are Large AMOLED screen that feels far more premium than the price suggests; Built-in GPS and 5ATM water resistance make it usable for real training sessions; Excellent battery life for a budget watch with notifications and sleep tracking; Very easy recommendation for first-time smartwatch buyers on a tight budget. Those strengths make the watch easy to recommend when the buyer wants a dependable wearable without having to decode every specification line alone.

In day-to-day use, battery life and comfort matter as much as the headline features. A smartwatch can advertise dozens of sensors and still become frustrating if it needs constant charging, feels bulky at night or hides useful health data behind a confusing app. Here, the stated battery profile (Up to 20 days typical use), Android 8.0+ / iOS 12+ compatibility and 1.97" AMOLED, 60Hz display create a coherent experience for the intended user. We also value how the watch handles the basics: notifications, activity summaries, glanceable health data and quick interactions that reduce the need to keep pulling out a phone.

The weaknesses are important to keep visible. In our scoring grid, the main caveats are Software and app ecosystem are basic compared with Apple, Samsung, or Wear OS rivals; Health insights stay simple and lack ECG or deeper coaching; Voice features and third-party integrations remain limited. That does not make the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 4 a poor product; it means the recommendation depends on context. Serious endurance athletes may still prefer a specialized Garmin, Polar or Suunto; iPhone owners may prioritize Apple ecosystem depth; budget-focused buyers should compare whether advanced features justify the price jump. A good smartwatch recommendation is never universal. It depends on the phone in your pocket, the workouts you actually do, and whether you value health, battery, design or apps first.

Who is it ideal for? Budget buyers who want a proper smartwatch-style screen, solid battery life, and built-in GPS without spending more than about 80 euros. Our recommendation is to choose this watch if its strengths match your two main needs, such as health and notifications, sports and GPS, or design and comfort. If you only want the lowest possible price, Xiaomi, Amazfit or Huawei may deliver more battery life per dollar. If you want the deepest ecosystem, Apple, Samsung or Garmin can be stronger depending on your phone. Our review concludes that the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 4 deserves its place in the comparison when you accept its trade-offs and the Amazon price remains close to the indicative $89.