Xiaomi recently unveiled the Xiaomi Mi Band 5 fitness tracker in China. The smart band comes in NFC and non-NFC versions. Rumors surrounding it have claimed that unlike before, Xiaomi will be selling the NFC version of the Mi Band 5 in global markets. India could be one of the first markets to receive the fitness tracker as it has been approved by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
The XMSH10HM model number that has appeared on the database of BIS belongs to the Xiaomi Mi Band 5. Last year, Xiaomi launched the Mi Band 4 in China in June and it arrived in India in September. Its successor went official earlier this month in the homeland and now it could be arriving in multiple markets including India in the near future.
In 2018, Xiaomi India introduced the Mi Band 3 in the country in the month of September. Hence, there is a possibility that this year too the Mi Band 5 may break cover in the same month in India.
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Xiaomi Mi Band 5 specifications and price
The Xiaomi Mi Band 5 is a 50ATM water-resistant fitness tracker. It comes with an all-new magnetic charging dock. Once charged, the device can last for up to 14 days.
The Mi Band 5 is fitted with a 1.1-inch color AMOLED and it comes numerous watch faces. The device supports 11 sports modes and it has a heart rate sensor. Other functions of the Mi Band 5 include sleep tracking, Personal Activity Intelligence (PAI) index, remote-control camera function, and Xiao AI assistant. There is an NFC chip onboard for contactless payment.
The global edition of the Mi Band 5 may feature Amazon Alexa assistant. Its NFC variant is priced at 229 Yuan (~$32) whereas the non-NFC model sells for 189 Yuan (~$27) in China. It comes in strap colors like black, blue, pink, orange, purple, yellow, and green.
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