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Qazzy03

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#324026 17-Feb-2026 23:11
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Hey GZ,

 

Managed to lose my Redmi Watch 3 Active like an absolute numpty.
I’m looking at picking up the Redmi Watch 5 Active from PB Tech for $69 (Chinese New Year price, normally $90).

 

Before I pull the trigger, I figured I’d check in with the GZ community to see if anyone has something better lying around in a drawer that they’d be happy to offload at a cheap price point.

 

No worries if not, I was pretty happy with how capable the Redmi Active series is for the price point.


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wilsys
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  #3463018 19-Feb-2026 12:25
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  • Apple Watch SE 
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    44mm case (Model: A2352)

     

  • Battery Health: 78%- 
  • Last the whole day for me
  • 3 strap bands

Recently upgraded to AWU, 

 

$100. Based in Auckland 




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  #3463083 19-Feb-2026 16:02
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I just got my Redmi 5 last week. Impressed with the battery life so far. 

 

Downside is it does not sync with Apple apps, only its own. Not sure with Android. 

 

 





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Qazzy03

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  #3463140 19-Feb-2026 16:40
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wilsys:

 

     

  • Apple Watch SE 

 

Thank you but apologies, I forgot to say I am on andoird and looking to stay in the andriod compatability ecosystem. 

 

 

 

xpd:

 

I just got my Redmi 5 last week.

 

 

Good to hear positive user experenice with battery life.
I assume you went with the non active model? it is only $100ish more, than the active series.
Are you happy with the price vs what you are experiencing?   




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  #3463184 19-Feb-2026 21:33
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This is the one I got

 

https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/WTHMIX57760/Xiaomi-Redmi-Watch-5-Active-Smart-Watch---Midnight

 

And I'm impressed with it, was not actually expecting half the features it has :)

 

 

 





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