Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro
Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro: Xiaomi unveiled its latest devices at the global September launch event in Berlin. Alongside the Xiaomi 13T series, the company introduced the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro, a full-fledged Google Wear OS smartwatch, and announced the global release of the Smart Band 8, a fitness tracker.
Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro Specifications
The Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro offers a premium smartwatch experience powered by Google Wear OS. It is available in both Bluetooth-only and LTE models. The latter allows users to make calls, send texts, and stay connected without a paired smartphone.
Display: The watch features a 1.43-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 466 x 466 pixels and up to 600 nits peak brightness. It supports Always-on-Display functionality and comes with 20 pre-installed watch faces.
Performance: Under the hood, it is equipped with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon W5 + Gen 1 wearable platform, 2GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage. Connectivity options include dual-band GNSS positioning, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, and NFC. The watch is also 5ATM water-resistant, weighing 54.5 grams without the strap.
Health and Fitness Tracking: The Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro offers 24/7 heart rate and blood oxygen tracking, sleep monitoring, and stress tracking. It supports activity tracking for over 150 sports modes and features a Bioelectrical impedance sensor for estimating body composition metrics.
Battery Life: The watch houses a 495mAh battery that provides up to 65 hours of usage on the Bluetooth-only model and 55 hours on the LTE variant. Charging is done via a proprietary two-pin magnetic charger.
Pricing: The Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro starts at €270 for the Bluetooth-only model and €330 for the LTE model.
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Xiaomi’s Smart Band 8, also known as Mi Band 8, was previously launched in China in April. It offers a stylish and feature-rich fitness tracking experience.
Display: The Band 8 boasts a 1.62-inch AMOLED pill-shaped screen with a resolution of 490 x 192 pixels and 600 nits peak brightness. It supports Always-on Display functionality.
Health and Fitness Tracking: Similar to its predecessor, the Band 8 offers health and fitness tracking capabilities. It introduces interactive fitness courses that use its accelerometer to track movements in real-time.
Style Options: Xiaomi emphasizes style by offering multiple official strap options, including leather, nylon fabric, and metal. Additional accessories include a pendant and a clip for advanced tracking and posture monitoring.
Battery Life: The Band 8 delivers a battery life of up to 16 days with typical use and 6 days with Always on Display mode activated. Charging is quick and convenient via the proprietary two-pin charger.
Pricing: The Xiaomi Band 8 is competitively priced at €40.
Thus, Xiaomi continues to expand its wearable technology offerings with the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro and the global release of the Smart Band 8. These devices cater to users seeking premium smartwatch features and stylish fitness tracking, respectively, at competitive price points.
