The Redmi Watch 5 Lite Black is the all-black version of Xiaomi’s square-screen smartwatch: a black frame, a black strap and a 1.96-inch AMOLED screen that blends into the case when it is off. The unit sold here is renewed, which means it has been used or returned before and is now resold in working order, not a new watch in a sealed box. It keeps everything Xiaomi builds into the watch: its own satellite positioning for runs without your phone, calls taken on the wrist, 5ATM water resistance and a 470 mAh battery.
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Redmi Watch 5 Lite Black: The Low-Key, Everyday Colour
Black is the safe pick of the two colours Xiaomi offers, and the Redmi Watch 5 Lite Black looks at home with gym kit, a work shirt or a thobe alike. With a dark watch face, the screen edges disappear into the frame, so the watch looks like one solid piece. A bright digital face with large numbers gives it a sporty look, while an analogue face makes it quieter for meetings.
The practical advantage is maintenance. A black TPU strap hides sweat marks, sunscreen and the dye that rubs off dark jeans, so the Redmi Watch 5 Lite Black stays tidy through workouts and long days outdoors with little more than a rinse. Dust and fine scratches can show on a glossy black frame in strong sunlight, so wipe it with a soft cloth now and then.
Renewed: What You Are Buying
This Redmi Watch 5 Lite Black is a renewed unit. It has had an earlier owner or was returned, and it is being sold again in working condition, below the price of a new one. We describe it only as renewed and do not assign a cosmetic grade, so allow for possible light marks from earlier use.
Coverage is a 1-year warranty from Totot; Xiaomi’s warranty is not included with renewed stock. A battery that has already been through charge cycles can also last less than the figures Xiaomi quotes for a new watch. The same watch in a softer finish is listed as the Redmi Watch 5 Lite Light Gold renewed.
Training With Built-In GNSS
For runners and walkers, the main reason to pick this watch is that it navigates on its own. The Redmi Watch 5 Lite Black supports five satellite systems: GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou and QZSS, so you can leave the phone at home and still record your route. Xiaomi lists more than 150 workout modes.
Its sensors are a heart-rate sensor with blood-oxygen measurement, an accelerometer and a gyroscope. Xiaomi describes heart-rate, sleep, blood-oxygen and stress monitoring; treat these as wellness readings, not medical measurements.
Wrist Calls and the 1.96-Inch Screen
Once paired with a phone over Bluetooth 5.3, the Redmi Watch 5 Lite Black can make and receive calls through its own speaker. Xiaomi pairs two microphones with noise reduction and quotes directional voice pickup up to 80 cm, handy when your phone is in a gym bag.
The square AMOLED panel measures 1.96 inches with a 410 x 502 resolution (332 PPI) and a 75.80% screen-to-body ratio. Xiaomi does not give a brightness figure. An always-on mode is available, and more than 200 watch faces let you switch between a sporty and a plain look.
Battery Life and Water Resistance, With Conditions
Xiaomi rates the 470 mAh battery in the Redmi Watch 5 Lite Black for up to 18 days of typical use, up to 12 days of heavy use and up to 7 days with always-on display. Those are Xiaomi’s figures for a new watch; this renewed unit’s battery has been used before, so plan for less. Xiaomi does not publish a charging time.
Water resistance is 5ATM to ISO 22810:2010. Swimming in a pool, rain and washing your hands are fine. Xiaomi rules out hot showers, saunas and diving.
Who This Is Not For
The Redmi Watch 5 Lite Black is not for anyone who wants a sealed new watch or Xiaomi’s own warranty: this is renewed stock with a Totot warranty. It is not for buyers who want a metal case, because the frame is plastic with an NCVM coating, and Xiaomi’s specifications do not list NFC, so it cannot be used for contactless payments.
It is not for divers, saunas or hot showers. And because the battery is not new, it is not the right pick if you need guaranteed full 18-day battery life; a new watch is the safer option then.
Delivery, Returns and Warranty
Delivery anywhere in the UAE takes up to 3 business days, and orders of AED 300 or more ship free. The Redmi Watch 5 Lite Black carries a 1-year warranty from Totot. Return it within 14 days if it is defective or not as described, and report any damage from shipping within 48 hours.
Technical Specifications
- Model: Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Lite
- Colour: Black frame with black strap
- Condition: Renewed (used or returned before, resold in working order)
- Display: 1.96-inch square AMOLED, 410 x 502, 332 PPI, 75.80% screen-to-body ratio, always-on display
- Brightness: Not published by Xiaomi
- Dimensions: 48.1 x 39.2 x 10.6 mm (excluding strap and protrusions)
- Weight: 29.2 g without strap
- Materials: Plastic frame with NCVM coating; TPU strap
- Strap size: Fits 135 to 205 mm wrists
- Battery: 470 mAh; up to 18 days typical, 12 days heavy, 7 days always-on (Xiaomi figures for a new watch)
- Charging time: Not published by Xiaomi
- Positioning: Built-in GNSS: GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS
- Sensors: Heart rate (with blood oxygen), accelerometer, gyroscope
- Calls: Bluetooth calling, built-in speaker, two microphones with noise reduction
- Bluetooth: 5.3
- Water resistance: 5ATM (ISO 22810:2010); not for hot showers, saunas or diving
- Workout modes: More than 150
- Watch faces: More than 200
- System: Xiaomi HyperOS
- Works with: Android 8.0 or later, iOS 12.0 or later
- In the box: Xiaomi lists the watch, magnetic charging cable and user manual for a new unit; renewed packaging may differ
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
Specifications come from Xiaomi’s official Redmi Watch 5 Lite product and specification pages. Full details are published on the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Lite specifications page.
FAQ
Is this Redmi Watch 5 Lite Black new or used?
No, it is not new. It is a renewed unit that was used or returned before and is resold in working order.
Does black hide dirt better than Light Gold?
Yes. The black strap hides sweat marks, sunscreen and denim dye that show quickly on the cream strap of the Light Gold version.
Can I track a run without my phone?
Yes. Built-in GNSS supports GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou and QZSS.
Can I swim with the Redmi Watch 5 Lite Black?
Yes, in a pool. It is rated 5ATM, but Xiaomi says not to use it in hot showers, saunas or for diving.
Does it support contactless payment?
No. Xiaomi does not list NFC in the Redmi Watch 5 Lite specifications.
What warranty does the renewed watch carry?
1-year warranty from Totot. Xiaomi’s warranty is not included.
Will it work with my iPhone?
Yes. Xiaomi lists iOS 12.0 or later, as well as Android 8.0 or later.
Browse more in our smart watches range. Every order from Totot carries a 1-year warranty covering manufacturing defects, with our 14-day return policy for defective or non-compliant items, and nationwide UAE delivery.
Please note: The fitness and wellness sensors in this product are intended for sport and general activity tracking and are not a medical device. Readings are approximate and are not intended to diagnose, monitor or treat any medical condition. Consult a qualified doctor for any health-related decision.
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