Xiaomi launched the Smart Band 9 last month alongside the Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 and Xiaomi Mix Flip in China. Now it is speculated that the Smart Band 9 will hit the global market “soon”. You can see the different color options in the images below.
The news comes from tipster Arsène Lupin. Although, he couldn’t share an exact launch date for the global markets. Previously the Smart Band 9 surfaced on an Amazon Italy listing with an August 19 release date. However, it didn’t reveal the pricing of the product. This potential early global release differs from Xiaomi’s usual pattern of delayed international launches for its wearable products.
The smart band was launched in China with a starting price of 249 yuan, which is equivalent to US$35. Notably, there are two other models – one that supports NFC and another noted as Ceramic Special Edition. These two are priced at 299 yuan (~US$41) and 349 yuan (~US$48) respectively.
According to a report from Gadgets & Wearables, this product may come with a starting price of €39.99 (~US$ 47) on Amazon Italy, which is a slight increase from the €36.99 price tag of its predecessor.
That being said, the pricing for the global markets are yet to be officially revealed and can vary from the speculations.
Xiaomi Smart Band 9 specifications:
The Xiaomi Smart Band 9 equips a 1.62-inch AMOLED display that reaches a brightness of 1200 nits. The display comes with a resolution of 192 x 490 and has a pixel density of 326ppi.
It reportedly supports over 200 watch faces. As mentioned above, some models come with an NFC coil and support contactless payment. It equips a 3-axis accelerometer, gyroscope, PPG, and ambient light sensor for health tracking and other features.
Speaking of health tracking, it is claimed to be 16% more accurate as compared to the Xiaomi Smart Band 8. It supports over 150 workout modes, including guided running courses. This product can also suggest optimal sleep cycles for better recovery.
There is a 233mAh battery inside that reportedly offers up to 21 days of battery life when AOD is turned off. With AOD on, it lasts about 9 days on a single charge. Speaking of charging, it takes about 1 hour to reach 100%. It can also survive 50 meters underwater. For connectivity, it supports Bluetooth 5.4 and offers basic features like music control, message replies, and weather updates.
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