In late August, Huami Amazfit Neo, a retro-style smartwatch was listed for pre-order on AliExpress. A few days later in September, this wearable officially debuted in China for 299 yuan ($44). Now, the company launches it in India for ₹2,499 ($34).

It will be available for purchase in Black, Green, and Red color options starting tomorrow (October 1) on Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, Tata Cliq, and Amazfit online store (in.amazfit.com).

Tha all-new Amazfit Neo is unlike any other wearable from Huami. It features a retro design with CASIO vibes all over it. This smartwatch sports a 1.2-inch always-on STN LCD panel with a lift to wake backlight.

It comes equipped with an accelerometer and BioTracker PPG sensor to track fitness activities, monitor heart rate, and track sleep (including REM). Additionally, It also supports PAI health assessment system, call & message alerts and is water-resistant up to 5ATM.

The body of the watch is made of plastic, whereas its wristband features a material called PUR, which is nothing but polyurethane. It has four buttons namely select, back, up and down.

The Amazfit Neo pairs with Android and iOS devices via Bluetooth 5.0 with the help of new Zepp app. Last but not least, it is backed by a 160mAh battery, which the company claims to offer up to  28 days of battery life on regular usage and 37 days with power-saving mode. 

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If you are a fan of vintage Casio smartwatches with a square body, the new Amazfit Neo smartwatch is the perfect watch for you. It comes with a retro Casio style body design but with modern smartwatch features, thereby perfectly blending old and new designs.

Currently, the Amazfit Neo Smartwatch is available on Giztop for just $59.99. The watch comes in three interesting colors, a classic black, a military green shade, and an orange shade that stands out.

The display comes in a polycarbonate body that is attached to PUR straps. There are four textured buttons – two on each side. Like the old Casio watches, some features even require you to press two buttons at the same time.

The Amazfit Neo features a 1.2-inch STN LCD always-on display. It’s a true smartwatch with fitness tracking features like walking, cycling, running, and even swimming. Yes, you can take it out for a swim as it is waterproof up to 50 meters. Other features include sleep tracking, 24-hours heart rate monitoring, and a decent 160mAh battery which the company claims is good for a month’s usage on a single charge.

You can check out the Giztop listing for more details.

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Nearly two weeks after going on pre-order on AliExpress, the Amazfit Neo is now official. The retro-inspired smartwatch by Huami was announced in China today and you can pick it up immediately.

The Amazfit Neo has a 1.2-inch STN LCD always-on display that is visible under direct sunlight. In the dark, there is a backlight that illuminates the display; all you have to do is raise your wrist to turn it on.

The watch can track three sports modes – running, walking, and cycling. It is also waterproof up to 50 meters, so you can take it for a swim. The Amazfit Neo has a heart rate sensor for 24-hour heart rate monitoring (at 30-minute intervals). It also has sleep tracking with support for daytime naps. You also get the PAI health assessment that is available on other Amazfit watches.

The Amazfit Neo has a 160mAh battery that should last up to 4 weeks on a single charge. The manufacturer says with typical usage, you should get 28 days of battery life while in basic mode (no heart rate tracking and Bluetooth turned off), it will go up to 37 days. It connects via Bluetooth 5.0 BLE to the Zepp app and works with both Android and iOS devices. It can sync text messages, emails, and notifications by displaying the icon as seen in the image below.

The watch is available in three colors – Grass Gray Green, Coral Orange, and Classic Black – with matching PUR straps. It is priced at ¥299 (~$44) and is available for purchase on Tmall. You can still grab it for $39.99 on the official AliExpress store but it is only available in black.

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Huami teased the launch of new products a week ago and now the first of them has surfaced. The Amazfit Neo is a smartwatch with a retro design but modern-day smartwatch features including 24-hour heart rate monitoring, step counting, and even app alerts. The watch is now available on pre-sale on AliExpress.

The Amazfit Neo has an always-on 1.2-inch retro-styled STN (Super-twisted Nematic) display. The display is power efficient and can be seen clearly under bright light. It even has a backlight that turns on when you lift up your wrist to check the screen.

The display has four sides and is housed in a polycarbonate body that is attached to PUR straps. There are four textured buttons – two on each side – for operating the watch. Some functions even require you to press two buttons at the same time. The Amazfit Neo is available in three colors – Green, Black, and Orange.

There is a BioTracker PPG sensor for 24-hour heart rate monitoring and the watch will alert you if your heart rate is abnormal. Apart from tracking your steps, there is the PAI health assessment system that helps you understand your health better.

The Amazfit Neo also has sleep tracking and will even track naps (between 11 AM and 6 PM) and also REM sleep. Amazfit says it has sports tracking – running, walking, and cycling – but you have to go into the app to select which activity to track. The watch will also alert you when you receive phone calls, messages, and emails.

Other features of the watch include water resistance up to 50 meters, a 160mAh battery that will last up to 28 days on a single charge with typical usage, and Bluetooth 5.0 LE. The smartwatch works with the Zepp app and is compatible with both Android and iOS devices.

The Amazfit Neo has a price tag of $49.99 and is sold by the official Amazfit store on AliExpress. However, you can purchase it for just $39.99 if you grab a $2 store coupon and also use the code “AMAZFITNEO” at checkout. Unfortunately, the store doesn’t mention when the watch will begin shipping.

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