Oh great, another “no‑compromises” smartwatch that can’t even charge without a relic.

Xiaomi decided that a USB‑A port and a two‑pin magnetic puck are the height of futuristic design. In 2026 you’d think a charger would at least be universal, but nope—this is the tech equivalent of bringing a floppy disk to a 5G party.

Solution? Switch to a charger that isn’t stuck in 2015.

Replace the dinosaur‑era connector with a proper USB‑C magnetic dock and you’ll stop performing a daily origami routine just to juice up. Until then, you’ll spend more time fiddling than actually checking your heart rate.

Speaking of battery bragging, Xiaomi claims a 930 mAh pack gives you six days of life. If you find that impressive, just compare it to the Pixel Watch 3 at $170 a deal that makes you question reality—still a fraction of the price for a watch that doesn’t need a charger ritual.

Battery: The “no‑compromise” that screams “we finally figured out how to add a bigger tank”.

The 930 mAh cell is indeed massive for Wear OS, but it’s a hollow victory when you’re forced to power it with a charger that belongs in a museum. It’s like buying a sports car with a horse‑drawn carriage.

Software: Wear OS 6 looks shiny, but it’s still a glorified Android skin.

Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 and the BES2800 low‑power chip sound impressive on paper, yet real‑world performance feels like an under‑cooked ramen—hot water, but still soggy.

Design: Stainless steel, sapphire glass, and a rotating crown that pretends to be a pusher.

The watch’s aesthetics are polished, but the dual‑lug look is as generic as a corporate logo, and the extra workout button adds another excuse for accidental taps during meetings.