HMD Watch P1 vs Xiaomi Watch 5
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
HMD Watch P1
Xiaomi Watch 5
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
HMD Watch P1
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Xiaomi Watch 5
Lighter body
HMD Watch P1
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | HMD Watch P1 | Xiaomi Watch 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 1.83 | 1.54 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 284 | 480 |
| Resolution Width | 240 | 480 |
| Peak Brightness | 550 | 1500 |
| PPI | 203 | 312 |
| Glass Type | — | Sapphire Glass |
Platform
| Spec | HMD Watch P1 | Xiaomi Watch 5 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | — | Dual-core |
| Chipset Name | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 |
| Process (nm) | — | 4 |
| OS Name | — | Android |
| UI Skin | — | HyperOS 3 |
Memory
| Spec | HMD Watch P1 | Xiaomi Watch 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | — | 32GB 2GB RAM |
Battery
| Spec | HMD Watch P1 | Xiaomi Watch 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | — | 930 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | — |
Body
| Spec | HMD Watch P1 | Xiaomi Watch 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Sapphire crystal front, stainless steel frame (316L) |
| SIM | No | eSIM (market/region dependent) - cellular model only |
| Height (mm) | 45.5 | 47 |
| Thickness (mm) | 11.2 | 12.3 |
| Weight (g) | 40 | 56 |
| Width (mm) | 37.9 | 47 |
Launch
| Spec | HMD Watch P1 | Xiaomi Watch 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, January 26 | 2025, December 26 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, January | Available. Released 2025, December 26 |
Network
| Spec | HMD Watch P1 | Xiaomi Watch 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | N/A | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - cellular model only |
| 3G Bands | N/A | HSDPA - cellular model only |
| 4G Bands | N/A | LTE - cellular model only |
| edge | No | No |
| gprs | No | No |
| Speed | — | HSPA, LTE - cellular model only |
| Technology | No cellular connectivity | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | HMD Watch P1 | Xiaomi Watch 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 |
| NFC | No | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Positioning | No | GPS (L1 + L5), BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, GLONASS |
| Radio | No | No |
Sound
| Spec | HMD Watch P1 | Xiaomi Watch 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | HMD Watch P1 | Xiaomi Watch 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, heart rate, SpO2 | Accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2, EMG |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both HMD Watch P1 and Xiaomi Watch 5 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
HMD Watch P1 is 47% cheaper at 18,960 DZD versus 35,760 DZD for the Xiaomi Watch 5, leaving room for accessories or a longer screen-protection plan.
At this price you should expect 4G across Algerian networks (Mobilis, Djezzy, Ooredoo) and basic 60-90Hz screens.
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