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Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite vs Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite vs Apple Watch 3 Aluminum smartwatches, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple Watch 3 Aluminum X Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite 06Points
1.55"
TFT

320x360

N/A
N/A
262
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
15Points Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite X
1.65"
AMOLED

390x312

N/A
768MB
RAM

Dual-core

352
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better smartwatch? Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G)

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Redmi Watch 2 Lite} 6 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite vs Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G)} 15 Advantages Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G)
+10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)7%
Thinner
vs11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)
+311 PPI3%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs303 PPI
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsNot supported
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic composite backAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x360 pixelsvs+390x312 pixels6%
Higher resolution screen
1.55"vs+1.65"6%
Larger screen
10 appsvs+1400000 apps (App Store)139999 times
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(Not supported) vs+(4G LTE) 150 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
262 mAhvs+352 mAh34%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Hands-free callingAdvantage
Hands-free calling is useful when you are driving and on other occasions
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

14 Common items in both devices
Not supported / 16GB (10GB available)
35 grams (1.23 ounces)
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Gyroscope
Heart rate
+7 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Redmi Watch 2 LiteApple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G)
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ModelRedmi Watch 2 LiteWatch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G)
Other model namesXiaomi Redmi Watch 2 LiteApple Watch Series 3 GPS + Cellular (4G LTE), Apple Watch S3
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiApple
Release date11/10/2021, Announced: 11/1/20219/22/2017
Depth10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)35.3 x 41.2 millimeters (1.39 x 1.62 in)36.4 x 42.5 millimeters (1.43 x 1.67 in)
Weight35 grams (1.23 ounces)35 grams (1.23 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front, plastic composite back
Protection against water and others5 ATM: 50 meters waterproof5 ATM: 50 meters waterproof

📲 Display

Redmi Watch 2 LiteApple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G)
Display typeTFT LCDAMOLED
Screen size1.55" inches1.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~52.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~55.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x360 pixels390x312 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)311 PPI303 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Redmi Watch 2 LiteApple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G)
System versionProprietary OSWatchOS 4.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredWatchOS 5.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Redmi Watch 2 LiteApple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G)
Chipset32bit32bit: Apple S3 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller3D GPUPowerVR G6200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi Watch 2 LiteApple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G)
RAM memoryfeature not registered768MB LPDDR4
Internal storageNot supported16GB (10GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi Watch 2 LiteApple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supported1 slot (Single-SIM)
e-SIM (Eletronic)
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registered150/50 Mbps
Network technologyfeature not registered2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedA1891 model (Europe,Australia):
UMTS 800/850/900/2100
A1861 model (USA,LATAM,Canada):
UMTS 800/850/1700/1900
A1892 model (China):
UMTS 2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4
A1891 model (Europe,Australia):
LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,18,19,20,26)
A1861 model (USA,LATAM,Canada):
LTE (Bands 2,4,5,12,13,17,18,19,25,26)
TD-LTE (Bands 41)
A1892 model (China):
LTE (Bands 1,3)
TD-LTE (Bands 39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Redmi Watch 2 LiteApple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G)
Back camera (main camera)Not supportedNot supported
Main camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (primary)Not supportedNot supported
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationNot supportedNot supported
ZoomNot supportedNot supported
Face/smile detectionNot supportedNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Redmi Watch 2 LiteApple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi Watch 2 LiteApple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G)
Loudspeakerfeature not registeredSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi Watch 2 LiteApple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G)
USBNot supportedNot supported
Audio outputNot supportedNot supported
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi Watch 2 LiteApple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Pedometer
SpO2
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Pedometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi Watch 2 LiteApple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity262 mAh352 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingMagnetic charging (dock)Magnetic charging (dock)
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered18 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Redmi Watch 2 LiteApple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G)
Call controlNot supportedNot supported
MessagingSMSSMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingNot supportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5Not supported
Antennafeature not registeredInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Blue, Ivory
• Strap/bands colors: Black, Blue, Ivory, Pink, Olive, Brown
• TPU straps/bands
• Android/iOS compatible
• Watch faces (+100)
• 17 sport modes
• Colors: Silver, Gold, Space Gray
• Sport Band or Nike Sport Band
• 1000 nits screen
• 3D Touch display
• Siri

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi Watch 2 LiteApple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.52W/kg (head), 0.34W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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