Xiaomi has announced a new wearable device at a big event held in China today. The latest offering is the Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro. It has debuted alongside the Xiaomi MIX Fold 3 foldable phone, the Redmi K60 Ultra, and Xiaomi Pad 6 Max tablet. The wearable device arrives as the successor to the Xiaomi Band 7 Pro that was announced last year. It is also a larger version of the Xiaomi Smart Band 8 (review) that debuted earlier this year. The device offers the best of both worlds bridging the gap between a fitness band and a smartwatch.
Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro specifications and features
The Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro has a rectangular dial. It doesn’t have any physical buttons and the strap is changeable. The device features an AMOLED display measuring 1.74 inches and bearing a resolution of 336 x 480 pixels. It offers a 60Hz refresh rate, 600 nits peak brightness, an always-on display, and 16.7 million colors. The fitness band comes with customizable widgets for easier access on the home screen and portrait watch face functionality. The Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro is water-resistant up to 5 meters.
In terms of health and fitness, the Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro is equipped with a heart-rate monitor, SpO2 sensor, sleep tracker, and a menstrual cycle monitor for women. The wearable device is also capable of tracking stress levels and offering breath training. It packs support for more than 150 sports modes along with smart running mode and running lessons. The fitness band can also access the user’s current physical vitality. The Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro retains the somatosensory sensor from the Band 8 that enables users to track data related to somatic senses while in boxing action.
The Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro has a built-in GNSS chip supporting five satellite systems. The wearable device packs a voice assistant and users can control other Xiaomi smart devices via the Miaoxiang Center. There are also other convenient features like camera and music control, flashlight, weather updates, notifications, and more. The fitness band is backed by a 297mAh battery unit that is claimed to last up to 14 days on a full charge.
The Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro is compatible with a host of strap colors and material options. It costs CNY 399 (~$54) for the TPU wristband that is offered in Black and Coconut Ash colors whereas the leather option in Harbor Blue costs CNY 449 (~$61). The wearable device is up for purchase in China.
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