Just a few months after the launch of the Smart Band 9, Xiaomi seems to be prepping for another iteration – the Smart Band 9 Pro. While a full year hasn’t even passed since the last Pro model, the Band 8 Pro, unofficial renders suggest the Band 9 Pro is on the horizon.
Now, things don’t look much different here. Compared to its immediate predecessor, the Band 8 Pro, the changes (at least design-wise) seem very minimal.
Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro renders
The most noticeable design change appears to be the display itself. The renders depict a slightly curved display, a departure from the flat panel of the Band 8 Pro. The strap also seems subtly improved, with the clasp now positioned near the end, similar to the Apple Watch design. The lone button, presumably used for navigation, retains its familiar pill shape.
The biggest aesthetic shift might be the side frame. Gone is the Band 8 Pro’s glossy metal finish, replaced with a more matte texture on the Band 9 Pro. The renders also hint at a larger display with narrower bezels, though it’s difficult to say definitively without confirmed dimensions.
Based on the leaked renders, the Band 9 Pro will likely come in at least three colors: silver, black, and gold. While additional options remain a possibility, these are the only ones confirmed (for now).
While official specs haven’t been revealed, we can use the Band 8 Pro as a potential benchmark. It featured a 1.74-inch AMOLED display with a sharp 336 x 480 resolution, 60Hz refresh rate, and peak brightness of 600 nits for sunlight readability.
The Band 8 Pro also boasted health and fitness tracking capabilities with features like continuous heart rate and blood oxygen monitoring, stress tracking, sleep monitoring, and water resistance up to 5 ATM. With over 150 sports modes and advanced algorithms, it catered to a wide range of workout preferences.
Looking ahead, the Band 9 Pro might offer similar features with potential improvements under the hood. It’s safe to assume functionalities like automatic brightness adjustment, GPS functionality, a variety of watch faces (including an Always-On Display option), and seamless integration with the Mi Fitness App will likely carry over.
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