Xiaomi has kicked off international sales of the Redmi Watch 6 and Redmi Watch 6 NFC several months after their initial release in China. These smartwatches feature a 2.07-inch AMOLED display, support precise location tracking via GNSS, and offer up to 24 days of battery life on a single charge.
The new models are now available in countries including Poland, Romania, and Thailand, stepping in as successors to the Redmi Watch 5 with several notable upgrades.
Both the Redmi Watch 6 and the Redmi Watch 6 NFC come with a 550 mAh battery capable of up to 24 days of usage, a 2.07-inch AMOLED screen with peak brightness reaching 2000 nits, and more than 150 sports modes.
The Redmi Watch 6 NFC model also supports contactless payments via NFC, compatible with Mastercard and Visa cards, although the full list of banking partners hasn’t been disclosed yet.
Redmi Watch 6 specifications and features
- 2.07-inch AMOLED screen with up to 2000 nits peak brightness
- 550 mAh battery delivering up to 24 days of usage
- Built-in GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou) for accurate location tracking
- More than 150 workout modes
- NFC payments support on Redmi Watch 6 NFC model (Mastercard, Visa)
Redmi Watch 6 pricing and availability
The Redmi Watch 6 base model is priced between $97 and $123, depending on the region. The NFC-enabled Redmi Watch 6 NFC costs approximately $137 and is currently available only in Poland.
Xiaomi has not yet announced release dates for other major markets, but the expansion across Europe and Southeast Asia indicates a gradual global rollout.
Compared to competitors like Apple Watch SE and Samsung Galaxy Watch Active series, the Redmi Watch 6 series focuses on affordability and long battery life, making it an attractive option for budget-conscious consumers and emerging markets.
With these smartwatches, Xiaomi aims to bridge the gap between basic fitness bands and higher-end smartwatches by offering bright displays, extensive fitness tracking features, and NFC payment capability at a value price. Wider regional availability and banking partnerships for NFC payments will be key to the devices’ success outside China.