After getting India hooked to its Mi Band lineup of fitness trackers, Xiaomi recently launched the Mi Watch Revolve in the country. Priced at Rs. 16,000, the Mi Watch Revolve is meant to be a premium upgrade for existing Mi Band users or the first smartwatch for those who weren’t impressed by the sporty fitness tracker aesthetic. With its shiny metal case, AMOLED display, and compelling feature set, the smartwatch looks to be a great buy on paper. But does the Mi Watch Revolve have what it takes to replicate the Mi band lineup’s success?
Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve: Specifications
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| NFC payments | No |
| Battery | 420mAh, proprietary charging dock |
| IP rating | 5ATM water resistance, no IP rating |
| Colors | Chrome Silver, Midnight Black |
Note: Xiaomi India loaned us the Mi Watch Revolve in Chrome Silver for this review. This review was written after a month of use. Xiaomi did not have any input regarding the content of this review.
Mi Watch Revolve: Design & Display
The Mi Watch Revolve comes in two elegant variants that ensure you stand out from the crowd. The 46mm stainless steel frame & AMOLED display makes for a large, vivid reading even under bright daylight. It also comes with Smart Always-on-Display that allows your display to stay on all day long except when the watch is off your wrist. The Corning Gorilla Glass 3 is scratch-resistant to ensure you stay stylish even in tough conditions.
Battery life & charging
At the moment, the only saving grace for the Mi Watch Revolve is its exceptional battery life. In my testing, the watch lasted 13 days on a single charge with continuous heart rate monitoring turned on, always-on display turned off, screen brightness set at level 3, moderate GPS use, and notifications turned on for 4 frequently used apps. This falls in line with Xiaomi’s 14-day battery life claim. However, the battery life took a massive hit while using the always-on display feature, and the watch dropped from 100% to 8% in just 8 days. Add to that frequent GPS use, and the watch’s battery life drops down to around 18 hours.
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