On June 11, Xiaomi unveiled the Xiaomi Mi Band 5 fitness tracker in China. It came in NFC and non-NFC editions. The Mi Band 5 has gone on sale for the first time in China today.
The Xiaomi Mi Band 5 is a major upgrade as compared to the Mi Band 4. It is equipped with a large-sized 1.1-inch AMOLED color display. It can be customized with various animated watch faces. The screen is protected by 2.5D scratch-resistant glass.
The Mi Band 5 is equipped with sensors like heart rate tracker, barometer, gyroscope, and accelerometer. The fitness band comes with support for 11 sport modes and it features Personal Activity Intelligence (PAI) that allows users to better understand their fitness activity. It can be also used for tracking menstrual cycles and sleep tracking.
Once paired with a smartphone, the Mi Band 5 can sync notifications for calls and messages. It also comes with music control and camera remote control function.
The presence of NFC chip on the Mi Band 5 lets users to make contactless payments. The smart band comes with a XiaoAI voice assistant. The Mi Band 5 promises a battery life of 14 days. It comes with a magnetic charger that allows users to charge the device with detaching it from the band. Lastly, it is a 5ATM waterproof device.
The Xiaomi Mi Band 5 has arrived with a price tag of 189 Yuan (~$27). Its NFC version is priced at 229 Yuan (~$32).
It is expected to arrive in the global markets in July. Markets outside China are likely to receive it as Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 5. The global edition is likely to come with Amazon Alexa support.
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