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2026 Smartwatch Releases and G-Shock Special Editions

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The 2026 wearable market saw significant expansion across smartwatches, smart rings, and specialized sports gear. Xiaomi and Realme both launched S5 smartwatches, with Xiaomi’s premium model featuring a 1.48-inch AMOLED display, 21-day battery life, and HyperOS 3. Realme’s budget-friendly S5 offered a 20-day battery and ceramic-finished case. Xiaomi also expanded its range with the Smart Band 10 Pro and the Redmi Watch 6, the latter featuring a 2.07-inch AMOLED screen. Recent ~~assessments of~~ developments regarding the Xiaomi Watch S5 highlight a trade-off between functionality and endurance. ~~Because it utilizes~~ While the device features an 815 mAh battery and eSIM functionality, its use of a proprietary operating system instead of Wear ~~OS,~~ OS limits app availability ~~is limited, though its 815 mAh battery provides superior longevity. While~~ and prevents synchronization with Apple Health for iOS users. Although Xiaomi claims up to 21 days of use, real-world testing with health tracking and always-on displays suggests approximately ten days of battery life. Additionally, some tests indicated potential inaccuracies in heart rate measurements during high-intensity exercise and the absence of ECG functions. The Watch S5 also offers integration with Xiaomi’s SU7 and YU7 electric vehicles. In the budget segment, several options have emerged under Rp1 million. The realme Watch 5 features a 1.96-inch AMOLED screen, an aluminum alloy body, and independent GPS support for five satellite systems, priced at approximately Rp799,000. This model includes 600 nits brightness and over 108 sports modes. For even greater accessibility, the Redmi Watch 5 Active offers a 2-inch LCD screen with a matte finish for around Rp500,000. Amazfit focused on high-performance sports watches, releasing the Cheetah 2 Pro, Cheetah 2 Ultra, and the premium Balance Ultra and Balance 3 series. Casio continued its diversification through high-end, themed, and digital releases. This included the AI-assisted design of the MTG-B4000 series, the ultra-durable GravityMaster GWR-B3000, and the luxury Frogman MR-GBF1000EB. ~~A major 30th-anniversary collaboration with Pokémon produced the GA-110PKM series, featuring themed graphics and collectible packaging.~~

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