Xiaomi Launches Watch 5 and Redmi Buds 8 Pro in Indonesia

Jakarta, Indonesia – March 3, 2026 – Xiaomi Indonesia has officially launched its latest AIoT ecosystem devices, including the Xiaomi Watch 5 and Redmi Buds 8 Pro, alongside the Xiaomi UltraThin Magnetic Power Bank 5000 15W and Xiaomi Tag. The new devices aim to provide seamless connectivity and enhanced user experiences.

Xiaomi Watch 5: A Flagship Smartwatch with Google Integration

The Xiaomi Watch 5 marks a significant step for the company, being the first Xiaomi smartwatch to integrate Wear OS by Google. This integration allows users direct access to Google services such as Google Calendar, Google Maps, and Google Play directly from their wrist. Antara News reports that the Watch 5 also features Google Gemini, an AI assistant designed to provide information and productivity support without requiring users to access their smartphones.

Key features of the Xiaomi Watch 5 include:

• Quick Gesture Control: Utilizing EMG, IMU, and PPG sensors, the watch allows users to answer calls, dismiss alarms, start workouts, and control phone cameras with simple gestures like pinching, flicking, or wrist shakes.
• Contactless Payments: Support for Google Wallet enables secure and convenient contactless payments.
• Health and Fitness Tracking: Offers one-tap health check-ins, in-depth sports analysis, and outdoor activity tracking with dual-band GNSS and offline maps.
• Battery Life: Equipped with a 930 mAh battery featuring 10% silicon-carbon technology and the Xiaomi Surge Battery, offering up to six days of battery life in smart mode and up to 18 days in power saving mode.
• Design: Features a stainless steel frame, a 1.54-inch screen with thin bezels, and sapphire glass for enhanced durability.

The Watch 5 is powered by a dual-chip architecture consisting of the Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 and a BES2800 power-saving co-processor.

Redmi Buds 8 Pro: Immersive Audio Experience

The Redmi Buds 8 Pro are true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds featuring a coaxial triple-driver configuration designed to deliver deep bass, clear vocals, and balanced sound. According to Antara News, the earbuds support Dolby Audio for an immersive audio experience during movies, games, and music.

Key features of the Redmi Buds 8 Pro include:

• Triple-Driver Setup: Coaxial triple-driver configuration for enhanced sound quality.
• Active Noise Cancellation (ANC): Offers ANC up to 55 dB with a bandwidth of up to 5 kHz, utilizing an adaptive algorithm that samples ambient sound 32,000 times per second.
• AI-Powered Noise Reduction: Features a triple-microphone system with AI-based noise reduction and wind resistance up to 12 m/s.
• Battery Life: Provides up to eight hours of use on a single charge, with a total of up to 33 hours with the charging case.
• Prompt Charging: Offers up to two hours of playback with just five minutes of charging.
• Dual Device Connectivity: Supports Bluetooth connections to two devices simultaneously.
• IP54 Rating: Offers dust and water splash resistance.

Expanding the Xiaomi Ecosystem

Andi Renreng, Marketing Director of Xiaomi Indonesia, stated that the launch reflects Xiaomi’s commitment to creating a connected ecosystem for users, aligning with their “Human X Car X Home” vision. Journey of Indonesia reports that Xiaomi’s ecosystem now connects over 1 million devices across various categories.

Alongside the Watch 5 and Buds 8 Pro, Xiaomi also launched the Xiaomi UltraThin Magnetic Power Bank 5000 15W and Xiaomi Tag, further expanding its AIoT offerings in Indonesia.