Redmi Watch 6 Active launch brings big battery and 140 sports modes

Redmi Watch 6 Active is now official in China, with a launch brings price of CNY 349. Xiaomi’s new budget smartwatch pairs a 1.85-inch AMOLED display with a claimed 18-day battery life in power-saving mode, making it a straightforward option for buyers who care most about screen size and endurance in an entry-level wearable.

Bluetooth calling smartwatch adds 140 sports modes and health tracking

The Redmi Watch 6 Active also leans hard into familiar fitness features. It includes Bluetooth calling through a built-in microphone, along with quick replies for basic messages. That makes it more useful for casual everyday use, especially for people who want a smartwatch that can handle simple calls without pulling out a phone.

On the health side, Xiaomi says the watch tracks heart rate, blood oxygen, sleep, and stress. It also supports over 140 sports modes, which is a big number for a watch in this price range. For most buyers in the budget segment, that kind of feature list matters more than brand-name extras. It gives Redmi a standard set of tools that should cover walking, running, gym sessions, and other common workouts without adding much complexity.

IP68 smartwatch with AMOLED gets WeChat Pay and Apple Health support later

Xiaomi is also shipping the watch with IP68 dust and water resistance, Android and iPhone compatibility, and a 26g body. The light weight should help it sit more comfortably on the wrist during long wear, though exact comfort will still depend on the user and strap fit.

There is also some software support planned after launch. Xiaomi says WeChat Pay support will arrive later in September, while Apple Health support is also part of the wider appeal for iPhone users. That adds a bit of future value, especially for buyers in China who want a low-cost smartwatch that can fit into a more established digital payment or health-tracking setup.

More broadly, the Redmi Watch 6 Active is aimed at the part of the market where price, battery life, and a good-looking display usually decide the purchase. The 1.85-inch AMOLED panel reaches 1,200 nits, which should help visibility in brighter conditions, and the 470mAh battery is the main selling point Xiaomi is putting forward. In power-saving mode, Xiaomi says it can last up to 18 days, which is one of the stronger battery claims in this class.

That combination makes the watch easy to understand. It is not trying to be a premium smartwatch with a long list of advanced tools. Instead, it focuses on the basics that most buyers actually compare first: display size, battery life, health tracking, calling support, and price. At CNY 349, it sits squarely in the budget category and gives Xiaomi another option against low-cost fitness wearables that rely on similar features to stand out.

For shoppers looking at an affordable smartwatch in China, the Redmi Watch 6 Active is built around practical value rather than novelty. The spec sheet is familiar, but the balance of a larger AMOLED screen, long battery claims, and broad fitness support should make it easy to place in the crowded entry-level segment.