Xiaomi Watch 2 review

07 April 2024
Do you really need to pay more for a Pro, or any other watch, for that matter? No.

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  • 09 Apr 2024

SShock, 09 Apr 2024Who says I'm not anymore? There are things that Apple ... moreYou got it. It is just a business with lazy developers.

    Anonymous, 09 Apr 2024Glad that you aren't defending Apple anymore. Happy to... moreWho says I'm not anymore? There are things that Apple still does better and Apple Watch faces, even though i can't install 5000 billion badly made one from market, the ones that are available are highly customizable and also carry over their looks exactly to AOD mode, just with more black background and mildly dimmer. Galaxy Watch 4 is close, but its watch faces are so limited and often totally nonsensical for no logical reason. Like for example some Samsung's own watch faces that look nice but don't allow me to place a date complication at 3 o'clock. I can put Fitness crap, I can put weather there, but not date. WHY? It's why I'm angry that some make really sloppy reviews that have no important information in them. Or am I the only one who absolutely demands AOD because I can't stand ugly blank watch on my wrist? And the rest of you are just fine with whatever? I don't get it.

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      • Anonymous
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      • 09 Apr 2024

      SShock, 08 Apr 2024You most certainly lie... Also who is "everyone"?... moreGlad that you aren't defending Apple anymore. Happy to hear that.

        Anonymous, 08 Apr 2024Can I lie instead of sitting? Everyone knows that you are A... moreYou most certainly lie... Also who is "everyone"? I had one iPhone. I'm using S23 Ultra. With Galaxy Watch 4. Such hardcore Apple fan. You're delusional.

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          • 08 Apr 2024

          SShock, 08 Apr 2024Only one washed here is you, because you have no clue what ... moreCan I lie instead of sitting? Everyone knows that you are Apple fan. Can't hide that.

            Anonymous, 08 Apr 2024Washed Apple fan detected. Enjoy your useless brand.Only one washed here is you, because you have no clue what I'm even talking about. Just because I know how Apple Watch actually works doesn't make me a fan. Your claim is especially funny considering I'm wearing a Galaxy Watch 4 and I also have Xiaomi Smart Band 7 Pro, but also have Apple Watch 5. Sit down and stop talking nonsense.

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              • Hossain
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              • 08 Apr 2024

              I need this watch what to do now

                Raky, 07 Apr 2024One more "smart" device that needs to be charged ... moreUsing band and complaining about sensors on pure flagship smartwatch 😳

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                  • Anonymous
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                  • 08 Apr 2024

                  On-display bezels are completely unnecessary and their persistence is inexplicable; it is a total waste of valuable on screen space. Losing 30% + of the surface to a blacked out perimeter is absurd.

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                    • Anonymous
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                    • 08 Apr 2024

                    SShock, 07 Apr 2024You literally have no clue what you're talking about a... moreWashed Apple fan detected. Enjoy your useless brand.

                      Seriously?

                      "At this point, watches should just use the wireless charging standard and call it a day - EU, let's make it happen."

                      I hope that no one would be so silly and follow that ill thought through suggestion...

                        Xiaomi ALWAYS makes their product lines so complicated. Having so much choices can backfire.

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                          • 07 Apr 2024

                          SShock, 07 Apr 2024You literally have no clue what you're talking about a... moreSorry, I'm busy scrolling through the thousands and thousands free and paid watchfaces for my Galaxy Watch. But sure, your handfult preloaded options are the best. Thanks for correcting me.

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                            • Raky
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                            • 07 Apr 2024

                            One more "smart" device that needs to be charged every day if used with all the bells and whistles (and what's the point of wearing one if you don't!?)
                            At least, unlike Samsung, this one have faster charging, so that one could be a +.
                            But old software and Xiaomi's famously bad sensors is something that couldn't made me wear it even if I get paid to do it.
                            I don't understand why would anyone spend money on it??
                            Just go ahead and buy Mi Band if you want to support Xiaomi...and that could be only reason to buy anything from them, just supporting them, because this and MIUI(no matter how they call it today) are really reasons enough to not even consider nothing from them ever.

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                              • Anonymous
                              • Ib5
                              • 07 Apr 2024

                              Nobody can copy Samsung amazing rotating bezel. This tiny rotators are joke.

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                                • 07 Apr 2024

                                Been using watch 2 for 3 weeks by now and loved the accurate review as usual.. well done GSMARENA

                                  Anonymous, 07 Apr 2024AOD watchfaces can be whatever the developer decides it to ... moreYou literally have no clue what you're talking about and you don't seem to even know what AOD even is. Also of all, Apple's watch faces are the most configurable and consistent. You can change complications whatever way you like and AOD will reflect that. Meanwhile on Galaxy Watch, some are like that, others are weirdly dim and while there is 5 billion watch faces, literally 3/4 of them are pure trash, those few that exist are paid and they randomly disappear from watch store which is super infuriating. You pay for it, use it some and next time you want to reinstall it, that watch face doesn't exist anymore. So stupid.

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                                    • Anonymous
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                                    • 07 Apr 2024

                                    SShock, 07 Apr 2024Come on guys, can you be any more vague than "It has a... moreAOD watchfaces can be whatever the developer decides it to be. If you want a watchface with virtually no info, to save battery, you get that. If you want a watchface that looks pretty much the same as the active watchface, you get that. It isn't Apple. you get to chose. So, come on Apple, give your starved users the same freedom as the rest of the world. The time is now! \o/

                                      Great choice by Xiaomi to release a more affordable WearOS device.

                                      The biggest dealbreaker for me is the usual suspect, the battery life.

                                      1.5-2 day battery just isnt enough, especially in the long run where battery will wear out from many charges and updates, it will barely last a day.

                                        Come on guys, can you be any more vague than "It has always-on display support" ?

                                        Xiaomi Smart Band 7 Pro has "always-on display support", but the active watch faces are in 99% of cases nothing like what's then displays on AOD and it's horrendous looking. You have this cool looking dial and when it switches to AOD it's just some generic boring digital or analog watch face shared by 50 other watch faces. And I've seen same problem on more expensive smart watches two. You have to be more detailed about AOD aspect and it would require you just saying whether it has support for AOD and if normal active watch face and AOD watch face match in looks or not. Apple Watches always do, so does Galaxy Watch 4, but I only know this from my very own experience. Finding this info online is next to impossible because reviewers are always so vague and uninterested about it. Like come on.