Xiaomi introduces three new wearables including the Smart Band 8 Pro

Xiaomi introduces three new wearables including the Smart Band 8 Pro،

At MWC Barcelona today, Xiaomi announced the global unveiling of a trio of new wearable devices. The Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro, Xiaomi Watch S3 and Xiaomi Watch 2 are designed for those who want to monitor their health and fitness while tracking their workouts and other forms of exercise.

The Xiaomi Smart Band Pro 8 features a 1.74-inch AMOLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate

Let's take a look at the Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro first. The bracelet is equipped with a 1.74-inch AMOLED display, an enhanced refresh rate of 60 Hz and a resolution of 336 x 480. It is even protected by Gorilla Glass Victus and a light sensor ensures that the screen can be viewed comfortably at any time. . The device offers what Xiaomi calls “pro-level sports tracking” as it offers over 150 sports modes. Runners can set their individual running speed before they start running with pace reminders to help them stay on track. The Smart Band 8 Pro features 3D exercise animation helping users stretch and warm up properly.

The Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro features a 1.74-inch AMOLED display protected by Gorilla Glass Victus

The band also sports a 4-channel heart rate monitoring module allowing users to track their heart rate throughout the day. And the 289 mAh battery lasts 23% longer than the previous model. With “typical usage”, users can get 14 days on a single charge, which is two days longer than the Smart Band 8 Pro's predecessor. With GNSS positioning, users can track their location even without their phone. The Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro is protected from water to a depth of 5 ATM (165 feet).

The device now features a quick release strap on both sides of the body, making changing straps quick and easy. The Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro, which will be available in black and silver, features over 200 watch faces. The band will be available through official Xiaomi channels and will cost 69 EUR and up ($75).

Also introduced today is the Xiaomi Watch S3, which features a classic watch design and a 1.43-inch AMOLED display. The watch features an interchangeable bezel system that changes the appearance of the watch when a new bezel is put on. With portrait autofill, the user can embed personal data into portrait photos that can be used as a watch face. Speaking of which, there are over 180 watch faces for users to choose from.

The Xiaomi Watch S3 will run for up to 15 days between charges and a 5-minute quick charge will keep the watch running for two days. Users can operate the device one-handed using gestures such as flicking the wrist to reject phone calls, take photos via a paired phone, and check the weather. It offers more than 150 sports modes, including winter sports, which are included for the first time on the global variant of the timepiece.

The Xiaomi Watch S3 - Xiaomi presents three new wearable devices, including the Smart Band 8 Pro

The Xiaomi S3 watch

The Watch S3 comes with a 12-channel heart rate monitoring module that provides a more accurate reading than previous devices. The watch also offers precise positioning thanks to dual-band GNSS L1+L5. The watch also tracks the user's sleep habits over seven days and assigns a “sleeping animal” to represent their sleep quality over the past week.

The Xiaomi Watch S3, which runs the Xiaomi HyperOS system, will be available on official Xiaomi channels for 149 EUR ($161) and up.

The Xiaomi Watch 2 runs on Google's WearOS

Finally, the Xiaomi Watch 2 has been introduced and this watch runs Google's WearOS, which means the user interface will be familiar to many. It comes pre-installed with five of the most commonly used apps and supports over 200 third-party apps. The Xiaomi Watch 2 is powered by the Snapdragon W5+Gen 1 wearable platform and sports a 1.43-inch AMOLED display and comes with your choice of black or silver straps. The 495 mAh battery can run for up to 65 hours between charges in typical use.

The Xiaomi Watch 2 runs Google's WearOS

The Watch 2 comes with a remote camera feature that allows users to preview their mobile camera before taking a photo or starting to record a video. The device has more than 160 sports modes and can help users with positioning using dual-band L1+L5 GNSS. The watch includes a 12-channel heart rate monitoring module sensor and Xiaomi states that “an improved sleep monitoring algorithm integrates blood oxygen and respiration data for comprehensive analysis and more specific information relating to health.

Available on official Xiaomi channels, the Xiaomi Watch 2 is priced at 199 EUR ($215) and up.