[E-Daily Reporter Han Kwangbeom ] When choosing a smartwatch, the dilemma is always the same. If the screen is large, the battery runs out quickly; if the battery lasts a long time, the design or features leave something to be desired. The Xiaomi “Redmi Watch 6,” which I recently had the chance to try on my wrist, offers a fairly clear solution to this long-standing dilemma with a price tag in the 100,000-won range.
The first thing I noticed was, without a doubt, the battery. Even after using it for several days with every feature turned on—from sleep tracking to real-time heart rate monitoring and workout logs—the battery level never dipped below around 80%. By my personal standards, the battery holds up just fine even when I forget to charge it for days on end, leaving me convinced that “I’ll only need to charge it very occasionally.” This is the moment when Xiaomi’s claim of up to 24 days of battery life finally feels real. While the lack of wireless charging is a bit of a letdown, the speed of the wired charging—which fills up the battery in no time—more than makes up for it.
The design is also quite impressive. When I wore it to work, my coworkers asked, “Oh, did you just buy a new model from a high-end brand?”—its clean, square frame and silhouette are so reminiscent of products from the top-tier lineup. Thanks to the aluminum alloy frame, it lacks the “toy-like plastic” feel typical of entry-level models, and it’s so lightweight that it’s comfortable enough to forget you’re even wearing it. The strap, in particular, is exceptionally durable; even when worn daily during this recent heatwave, when daytime temperatures neared 40 degrees, I felt almost no stickiness, discomfort, or irritation from sweat.
The spacious 2.07-inch AMOLED display shows notifications clearly even in broad daylight outdoors without forcing you to squint. Thanks to the thin bezel, the watch face feels fully utilized, and the large icons and fonts make it easy to glance at messages or workout stats without having to raise your wrist all the way up to your face.
Pairing and operation are also very straightforward. From initial setup to pairing, the entire process is completed in an instant via the dedicated “Mi Fitness” app. Even from the perspective of someone who has used other smartwatches before, the interface is so intuitive and simple that even beginners can easily manage tasks like tracking sleep, checking workout data, and changing watch faces.
The health monitoring and fitness tracking features also do their job well. While they may differ somewhat from the precise health-monitoring features found in the latest high-end smartwatches, they work effectively for intuitively “checking” your physical condition. Although you shouldn’t expect the level of advanced analysis found in professional medical devices or flagship watches, it’s more than sufficient for keeping track of your daily well-being as a value-for-money device in the 100,000 won range. Heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, and sleep stage analysis are reliably tracked, and with over 150 exercise modes and a built-in location tracking (GNSS) system, it accurately maps your running route even when you leave your smartphone in your pocket.
Small features like Bluetooth calls—allowing you to answer calls right from your wrist—as well as a remote shutter for your smartphone camera and a timer add practical convenience to your daily life. Unless you need a standalone app ecosystem or professional-level analysis, the Redmi Watch 6 offers top-tier practicality for a price in the 100,000 won range. With its sleek design, user-friendly app interface, and—above all—a monster battery that makes you forget all about where you left your charger, this product has more than enough strengths to stand out.
