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| Watch S5 46mm | Watch 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Announced | March 19, 2026 | 2026, September 21 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, March 19 | Announced; China release 2026-09-28 |
| NETWORK | ||
| Technology | — | eSIM with standalone calling (eSIM editions) |
| BODY | ||
| Build | Stainless steel body; steel, ceramic or forged-carbon bezel; glass cover | Sapphire glass (Mohs 9) front on all versions; TC4 aerospace-grade titanium alloy case (Titanium eSIM edition) or 316L stainless steel case |
| Colors | Black, Silver, Ceramic Blue, Jungle Green | Original (Titanium), Wilderness, Moonlight |
| Dimensions | 46 x 46 x 10.99 mm (excluding strap and protrusions) | 45 x 45 x 9.5 mm |
| IP Rating | — | IP68, 5ATM |
| Strap | — | Quick-release, fits 138-209 mm wrists |
| Weight | 46 g (without strap) | 37.7 g (Titanium eSIM), 44.11 g (Stainless steel Bluetooth), 44.38 g (Stainless steel eSIM), without strap |
| DISPLAY | ||
| Always-On Display | — | Yes (5-30Hz dynamic refresh) |
| Brightness | 1500 nits HBM; 2500 nits peak | 3500 nits peak (local), 2 nits minimum |
| Protection | — | Sapphire glass |
| Resolution | 480 x 480 pixels | 466 x 466 pixels |
| Size | 1.48 inches | 1.47 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED, 60Hz |
| PLATFORM | ||
| Chipset | — | Bestechnic BES2700BP + separate communication chip |
| OS | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 | BlueOS 4.0 |
| SOUND | ||
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones | — | Yes |
| COMMUNICATION | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 (BLE/BT) | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes; availability varies by region | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS | Dual-frequency (L1 + L5) GNSS, five satellite systems |
| FEATURES | ||
| Health Features: | — | 8-channel heart rate, 16-channel SpO2 (continuous), pulse-wave premature beat / atrial fibrillation analysis, 60-second one-tap health check, sleep monitoring (respiratory rate, SpO2, HRV), 100+ sport modes |
| Sensors | Heart rate, blood oxygen, accelerometer, gyroscope, ambient light, compass, barometer | Optical heart rate / SpO2 sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, ambient light sensor, magnetic crown, barometer |
| BATTERY | ||
| Battery Life | — | Up to 21 days light use, 10 days typical use, 6 days with AOD (Bluetooth); 7 days eSIM (shared number), 4 days eSIM standalone |
| Capacity | 815 mAh | 505 mAh typical (480 mAh minimum) |
| Charging Type | 2-pin magnetic charging dock | Magnetic charging dock, full charge in about 2 hours |
| Type | Lithium-ion polymer | — |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Compatibility | Android 8.0+ or iOS 14.0+ | Android and iOS (via vivo Health app: v7.1.1.02 or later on Android, v4.4.0 or later on iOS) |
| Launch Price | — | CNY 999 (Bluetooth), CNY 1,399 (eSIM), CNY 1,999 (Titanium eSIM) — China launch, 2026-09-21 |
| Models | — | WA2656B |
| Models and regions | — | WA2656B (China; the same model number covers the Bluetooth and eSIM versions) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦223,000 | ₦208,800 – ₦417,900 (estimate, converted from China launch price) |
| TESTS | ||
| Battery Endurance | — | Bluetooth light use: 21 days; Bluetooth typical use: 10 days; always-on display: 6 days; eSIM (shared number, 2 h/day LTE standby): 7 days; eSIM standalone (24 h/day LTE standby): 4 days; full charge in about 2 h (vivo manufacturer test) |