I’ve been using the Xiaomi Watch S3 for a week now, and I’m really excited about it! The smartwatch has a lot of potential, but there are still some areas where Xiaomi needs to make improvements.

First off, having an accessible communicator like Alexa directly on the smartwatch is a big plus. The battery life is excellent, which is definitely a strong point. However, the integration could be much better.

One issue I’ve noticed is that both the Mi Fit app and Alexa list this device as a “Beta” It’s surprising for a product that’s already out in the market. Considering it’s 2025 and competitors are strong, Xiaomi should definitely think more about this.

The build quality of the watch is great, and it has a high refresh rate of 60Hz on the screen. The ecosystem seems capable and could be improved further, but Xiaomi really needs to step up their game to compete with other large-scale smartwatches that are much more expensive. The benefits of this device could be significant if these improvements are made.