Xiaomi Watch S3 review

18 March 2024
Xiaomi's first HyperOS smartwatch offers unparalleled customizability, sleek looks and a rich set of features.

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  • donovidiu gmail.com
  • gC1
  • 12 Nov 2024

hello.
did you find the option which enables the notification when the bluetooth conection is lost?
On the other xiaomi watches, this makes the watch to vibrate when the phone is out of bluetooth area.
firmaware version: 2.6 in 11 nov 2024

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    • sahas Shakya
    • YPe
    • 04 Nov 2024

    I’m very disappointed with this watch. The worst part for me is the lack of access to apps like WhatsApp and Google Maps. For a watch in this price range, I expected at least some basic app accessibility. While it performs well for simple fitness tracking, it’s frustrating when I receive a notification and can’t interact with it—like replying to a message or even using maps. A watch that costs half as much can manage these basic interactions. I hope future updates will address these limitations. Without access to such simple app interactions, it feels like the watch is missing essential functionality. excluding those the heart beat monitor seems a bit off the sleep tracking seems consistent at times the step counter is ok the work out tracking i expected to be very in-depth such as tracking my sets and reps even if it would be manual would have made a world of difference if its for running and waking it seems ok if ure someone in weight lifting its useless if its for cardio or sports activity seems ok.

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      • Bartul
      • xqx
      • 26 Oct 2024

      sethos12, 17 Jul 2024Why does nobody say that Xiaomi S3 doesn't display emo... moreI don't know... Maybe because nobody cares!?

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        • Marxman86
        • 39n
        • 26 Sep 2024

        Hello. I have the Xiaomi watch s3 for two days now.

        When the screen turns on (white or yellow watchface) two lines cross the screen from middle to left and right. Anyone else with this problem? I turned the auto brightness off and it does the same thing. Solution maybe? Thanks.

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          • Athan
          • sxr
          • 10 Aug 2024

          A.Galaxy, 09 Jun 2024I was debating whether to buy this watch or the Garmin Vivo... moreHello, can you use the watch for tracking outdoor running like the route and distance accurately without the phone with you?

            Why does nobody say that Xiaomi S3 doesn't display emojis in notifications (from Whatsapp, Facebook Messenger, text messages and so on)? I own one and it doesn't show emojis... with the latest Mi Fitness app version, latest HyperOS on my Xiaomi 13 Pro 5G phone... this is nasty... all you get instead of emojis is empty squares...it's annoying...

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              • A.Galaxy
              • 8qU
              • 09 Jun 2024

              I was debating whether to buy this watch or the Garmin Vivoactive 5. I chose this and am very pleased with how accurate the GPS is. I use it for running and cycling. The battery is excellent. I don't understand what's the point of more expensive watches? Xiaomi watch S3 is more than perfect.

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                • Ericon
                • Lut
                • 31 May 2024

                I hate this watch, the bezel just kept falling on it's own to a point where I ended up losing one. I sold it and instead bought the Amazfit T-Rex 2, better build quality and durable.

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                  • Radi
                  • IWR
                  • 11 May 2024

                  The best option of Xiaomi Watch S3 is you can easily swap between Android and iPhone (between any two phones) easily without unpairing from one phone.

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                    • Peter
                    • 6v0
                    • 08 Apr 2024

                    Kuba, 25 Mar 2024Everything I ever owned from xiaomi was broken after 6-12 m... moreMy mileage is mixed. Poco F3 - died after 3 months (battery wouldn't charge). Got a Mi 10T Pro as a replacement and this one is still working fine after 2 years. Mi Band 6 worked very well for over a year. I changed to Mi Band 7 Pro which worked fine for almost 2 years but recently the touchscreen became mostly unresponsive. It's still on warranty, so I'm going to get it replaced, probably, and keep it as a spare. Might get the S3 as sort of an upgrade - mostly after the looks and the better screen. Apps for me are secondary, it's a glorified fitness tracker for me.

                      Marco M, 03 Apr 2024I might give it a go. As the Lige branded version from AliE... moreSteel, I have a LOT of blah blah in my review of the T8 here:
                      https://eskerahn.dk/?p=4941

                      It is 304, and this means very low Nickel content, less than e.g. 316.

                        EskeRahn, 03 Apr 2024(I tried to install the app, and it is a QWatch Pro fork, w... moreI might give it a go. As the Lige branded version from AliExpress. Seems like the cheapest version. With the fabric band my nickel allergy shouldn't be too affected. Do you know if the case itself is aluminium or steel? I may have to patch it a little if steel.

                          EskeRahn, 02 Apr 2024I would not be at all surprised if the Henry London thing l... more(I tried to install the app, and it is a QWatch Pro fork, with different colour schemes, and it controls a T8 just fine, so yeah it is the same...)

                            Marco M, 02 Apr 2024I have also been looking at a unfamiliar brand (for my sake... moreI would not be at all surprised if the Henry London thing linked is a T8 rebranded and with branded firmware.

                            Their app, is pretty clearly a fork of "QWatch Pro" used for the T8
                            https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.qcwatch.henry

                            In the screendump in the app description the watch is labelled as T8_xxxx with xxxx the first four digits, just like for the plain T8

                              EskeRahn, 02 Apr 2024Unfortunately very few thin ones exists, that are NOT "... moreI have also been looking at a unfamiliar brand (for my sake) smartwatch recently. It's slimness caught my eye. The HLS65-series of Henry London. ø43mm watch at 8mm thickness. https://henry-london.com/collections/smart

                              Only mineral glass, but at that price range for a smart watch, I'm not complaining. I mainly use the alarm of my Xiaomi Smart Band 7 and timer functions. Don't need that much more, though NFC payment would've been nice if first going the smartwatch route. I have a NFC card "embedded" in the strap of my smart band, so could just transfer it to the watch.

                                Marco M, 26 Mar 2024Yes, because it is trendy. Regardless of what watch sellers... moreUnfortunately very few thin ones exists, that are NOT "two watches thick"

                                And none from the top brands AT ALL!

                                That is why my personal favourite is one from a completely unknown manufacturer named "Sovogue". It is a 7mm ø43mm one.

                                I tried to make a post on the oversized watches here, with a list of the few watches I know of less than 45-46 in length: https://eskerahn.dk/?p=6040

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • spX
                                  • 30 Mar 2024

                                  if this is premium build then whats garmin sapphire solar? extra premium build?

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                                    • Fan
                                    • T4m
                                    • 26 Mar 2024

                                    Watch S1 have wireless charging. What backward compatibility you talk about?

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                                      • ncr
                                      • 26 Mar 2024

                                      Cheap tasteless watch, no thank you.

                                        EskeRahn, 25 Mar 2024Well I'm all for watches not being sex-oriented. Bu... moreYes, because it is trendy. Regardless of what watch sellers or manufacturers recommend :-)


                                        On this list of six men's watches that look great on women, only one actually fits fairly okay.

                                        https://timeandtidewatches.com/list-six-mens-watches-that-look-incredible-on-women-and-why/

                                        Then there's this type of very large women's watches trending:
                                        https://funkytradition.com/products/fashion-large-dial-watches-woman-students-wristwatch-damen-simple-leisure-belt-retro-lovers-quartz-watch-funkytradition

                                        https://img.fruugo.com/product/8/34/302724348_max.jpg

                                        https://www.nancyalvarezcollection.com/products/reloj-para-mujeres-white-rhinestone-ladies-dress-watch-leather-bracelet-quartz-womens-wristwatch-fashion-causual-montre-femme

                                        Obviosyly trends come and go and soon maybe the tiny watches will be trendy again. Then normal, then large. Problably also some very thin and very thick also going around.

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