Today is a great day for geeks because Xiaomi officially launched the Mi Band 5: the fifth generation of its best-selling series of smart bands. The new wearable comes with plenty of improvements and new features, including improved software and features thought to provide a better user experience. But in 2020 the Mi Band 5 has a lot of rivals from other smartphone manufacturers. Since smart bands are currently a very important niche of the hi-tech world, we chose two of the most valid ones for a specs comparison with the new Mi Band 5. We are referring to the Honor Band 5 and the Realme Band, both among the cheapest and most functional fitness tracker you can find out there.

Xiaomi Mi Band 5 vs Huawei Honor Band 5 vs Realme Band

Design and display

When it comes to the design, it is all a matter of taste. I personally prefer the Xiaomi Mi Band 5 due to its curved shape making it more attractive, in my honest opinion. But some may prefer the Realme Band because it is more similar to a bracelet since its display looks like an extension of the strap. Mi Band 5, Honor Band 5, and Realme Band are waterproof smart bands, but Realme Band is less waterproof than its rivals.

With the Realme Band, you can go up to 1.5 meters deep without damages (and it is enough for people who want to use it in the swimming pool), while Xiaomi Mi Band 5 and Honor Band 5 can go up to 50 meters deep. Xiaomi Mi Band 5 is very elegant, but Honor Band 5 and Realme Band are more compact. Mi Band 5 is bigger because it has a wider display with a 1.1-inch diagonal. And it is also the most attractive panel due to its quality and very interesting software features allowing the users to use all of its potentialities.

Software and features

Xiaomi Mi Band 5 has the highest number of sports modes: it can monitor up to 11 different activities. On the other hand, Honor Band 5 offers 10 sports modes, but unlike the Mi Band 5, it sports a SpO2 sensor to monitor the oxygen level in the blood. Realme Band does not feature a SpO2 sensor as well. Mi Band 5 has a very accurate PPG sensor: unfortunately, we still did not test it, but we believe it is likely the most accurate since Xiaomi says it offers 50% more accuracy compared to the Mi Band 4.

The Mi Band 5 also supports animated watch face and third-party designs, which you can not get on its two opponents. Besides the SpO2 sensor (Honor Band 5 only), on these smart bands, you can find an accelerometer, a heart rate monitor, a barometer, and a gyroscope. There are variants of the Mi Band 5 and Honor Band 5 with NFC connectivity, while you do not get it with the Realme Band.

Battery

Despite they provide more features, Xiaomi Mi Band 5 and Honor Band 5 offer a longer battery life than Realme Band: up to 14 days on a single charge. Realme Band has a 9 days battery life, but it offers an important advantage: it does not need an external charger since it includes a USB-A connector which can be directly plugged to a USB-A port. On the other hand, Mi Band 5 supports magnetic charging thanks to a pin placed on the rear side: you do not even need to remove the wearable from its strap in order to charge it. But it needs a custom charger (included in the box, naturally).

Price

Xiaomi Mi Band 5 is priced $26 in the base variant without NFC and $30 in its NFC version. It just launched in the Chinese market, in which it will be available to purchase starting from June 18. We still do not know what will be the price of the Mi Band 5 for the global market. Honor Band 5 has a listing price of $28, while Realme Band is priced just €12. Unless you need the SpO2 sensor, we recommend the Xiaomi Mi Band 5. But if you want to save money and you only need essential features, Realme Band is enough since it has accurate measurements and it does not lack common features.

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Xiaomi Mi Band 5 vs Huawei Honor Band 5 vs Realme Band: PRO and CONS

Realme Band

PROS

• Very affordable
• No need for an external charger
• Compact

CONS

• Shorter battery life

Xiaomi Mi Band 5

PROS

• Wide display
• More sport modes
• Magnetic charging
• Optional NFC

CONS

• Nothing particular

Huawei Honor Band 5

PROS

• Optional NFC
• SpO2 sensor
• Many sport modes
• Compact

CONS

• Nothing particular

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We usually compare smartphones, but fitness wearables became a so important niche that we think it is worth comparing the best-selling and value for money wearables actually available. In 2020, you can get a device that monitors your physical activity in a pretty accurate way for just a few bucks, if you get a smart band. Among the best affordable smart bracelets, there are Redmi Band, Xiaomi Mi Band 4, and Honor Band 5. Xiaomi Mi Band 4 is the best-seller, but this does not necessarily mean it is the best one of the trio. This comparison will highlight the differences between these three wearables.

Xiaomi Redmi Band vs Xiaomi Mi Band 4 vs Huawei Honor Band 5

Design and display

I am not a fan of the design of the Redmi Band. It has a completely flat glass above the display, it looks cheaper and more outdated. Xiaomi Mi Band 4 and Honor Band 5 are definitely more elegant, with the first boasting the most harmonious aesthetics, at least according to my opinion. Further, with the Xiaomi Mi Band 4, you get more choices if you want to get a third-party strap. All of these smart bands are waterproof up to 5 atm, so you can use them while swimming.

Software and features

Despite they are very affordable, these wearables pack a lot of features in their software department. They can monitor several activities, they got an accurate heart rate sensor, and they can manage notifications from your phone. The most advanced one in terms of features is the Honor Band 5 since, besides the classic sensors and features you can find in all of these smart bands, it also features a SpO2 sensor to monitor blood oxygen saturation. A great feature for those who climb to high altitudes and those suffering from hypoxia, just to take two examples. Honor Band 5 also comes in a version with NFC connectivity for mobile payments, as well as Xiaomi Mi Band 4 in the Chinese market. Last but not least, Honor Band 5 supports more sports modes: you can monitor up to 10 activities, while Redmi Band and Xiaomi Mi Band 4 stop at 5 and 6, respectively. While Honor Band 5 offers more features, we think Xiaomi Mi Band 4 offers a better experience with the companion app thanks to Xiaomi Mi Fit.

Battery

Xiaomi Mi Band 4 wins the battery life comparison as it can last up to 20 days on a single charge, while Redmi Band and Honor Band 5 last up to 14 days. But if you choose the Redmi Band, you get an important advantage: you can charge it without needing a custom charging adapter. In order to charge the Redmi Band, you just need to remove a part of the strap and connect the wearable to a USB-A port. A full charge of these smart bands takes about two hours.

Price

The Redmi Band is priced CNY 99 in China. Honor Band 5 has a starting price of CNY 190 (the variant with NFC costs CNY 220), while Xiaomi Mi Band 4 is priced CNY 169. The Redmi Band is the most affordable smart band of the trio, but it is inferior to both Xiaomi Mi Band 4 and Honor Band 5. The Honor Band 5 actually comes with more features, but the Xiaomi Mi Band 4 has a companion app that we define more advanced. Which one should you choose? It mostly depends on your needs. If you do not need a SpO2 sensor and a device monitoring all those sports modes, then Xiaomi Mi Band 4 is the best wearable for you. Otherwise, go for the Honor Band 5. You should opt for the Redmi Band only if you want to save money.

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Xiaomi Redmi Band vs Xiaomi Mi Band 4 vs Huawei Honor Band 5: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Band

PROS

• Wider display
• USB-A charging
• Very good price
• More third-party straps

CONS

• No NFC

PROS

• Good design
• NFC (Chinese version only)
• Longer battery life

CONS

• Nothing particular

Huawei Honor Band 5

PROS

• SpO2 sensor
• Optional NFC
• More sport modes

CONS

• Nothing particular

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In the month of July this year, Huawei‘s sub-brand, Honor launched it latest fitness band which is called the Honor Band 5. Earlier today, the company has shared a teaser which reveals that it is about to launch another variant of the previously launched smart wearable which will be dubbed the “Honor Band 5i”.

According to the teaser, the upcoming fitness tracker will be launched on the 22nd of October which also happens to the launch date of the “Honor 20 Youth Edition“. In terms of looks, the Honor Band 5i is reminiscent of the original device with an elongated body and silicone wrist strap. However, one obvious difference that the two variants have is that the future smart wearable has a charging connector built-in which is concealed in the strap.

With the help of this connector, the Honor band 5i can directly be plugged into a wall charger with a USB A female port, eliminating the need of a specific charging accessory which we believe is a thoughtful addition.

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Besides, it can also be confirmed that this smart wearable will be offered in at least three colour variants which include Pink, Black and Olive Green. While the display size is yet to be publicised, it looks similar to the standard Honor 5 which features a 0.95 inch OLED AMOLED display that capable of displaying 43 characters at once. The teaser also confirms that this variant will have an Spo2 meter to measure blood oxygen and will have a step counter.

Usually, Honor smartphones that carry an “i” suffix are watered down and affordable variants of the standard handset and similar strategy is expected to be adopted with the Honor Band 5i. Even though this cannot be confirmed, we assume the only alteration with this variant will be the new type of charging connector which was previously mentioned and the lack of NFC.

All in all, all the assumptions will be clarified once the device is officially launched on the 22nd of October which is when we will update you. So stay tuned.

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In the month of July, Honor launched the Honor Band 5 which is a fitness-oriented smart wearable. The key highlighting features of the device include an AMOLED display, SPo2 meter, and long battery backup. Earlier today, the company announced that the Honor Band 5 will get an all new feature which is useful for music lovers.

With the latest update, the Honor Band 5 will allow its users to remotely pause or change the music track on their smartphone. Besides, it can also be used to increase or decrease the volume which we feel is a handy addition. The feature is compatible with all Android devices that are running Android 5.0 or a newer version.

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An ideal situation for using this feature would be while running or working out. While most users tend to use a pair of wireless headphones when performing a physical activity, pulling out their smartphone every time to modify playback options is a cumbersome task.

Therefore, the latest feature on the Honor Band 5 can simplify this process to a great extent. As it is much easier to use the fitness band which is strapped to the wrist rather than a smartphone which is often kept in a denim pocket or bag.

All in all, the ability to change tracks and alter volume via the Honor Band 5 is a worthwhile addition. Besides, the Mi Band 4 from Xiaomi already supports this feature. Hence, the latest update will allow Honor’s offering to better take on its rival.

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Huawei Honor Band 5 is the latest smart bracelet launched by Huawei Honor. Huawei Honor Band 5 comes with a 0.95-inch AMOLED color display having the resolution of 240 x 120 pixels, which as same as the Xiaomi Mi Band 4. The Honor Band 5 supports sleep monitoring, which is capable of identifying and providing advices on common sleeping issues, such as insomnia, light and deep sleep, easily awakened and so on. This smart band also can track the heart rate on real-time, which use infrared technology to detect the heart rate of users. And the workout monitoring is the basic feature for the Honor Band 5. It is also water resistant up to 5ATM (50meters), so you can wear the bracelet in daily washing. Huawei Honor Band 5 is fueled by 100mAh battery.

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Honor announced its new Honor Band 5 fitness tracker a few weeks back in China. Now the same band is available for purchase in India as well for a price tag of Rs. 2599. It is interesting to note that the new band comes even before Xiaomi has announced the Mi Band 4 in India.

The Honor Band 5 offers incredible value for this price tag. It features a color AMOLED display which is capable of showing texts, call, and other notifications on its screen. It even features a SpO2 oxygen sensor that displays the level of oxygen in your blood. There’s a regular heart rate sensor too.

Other features are standard like sleep monitoring with the ability to detect six different types of sleeping problems, and 10 different sports modes that include indoor and outdoor running, cycling, swimming, and a few other cardio activities. The Honor band is waterproof up to 50 meters, so you can wear it while swimming too!

The Honor Band 5 is available in three colors: Midnight Navy, Coral Pink, and Meteorite Black. It is currently listed on Flipkart but is out of stock in most places.

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In July, Honor had launched the Honor Band 5 fitness band alongside the Honor 9X and Honor 9X Pro smartphones. The Chinese manufacturer is now gearing up to launch the smartband in India. A landing page for the Honor Band 5 has already appeared on Flipkart. The retailer site has a ‘Notify Me’ button through which users can register for the smartband to get notified on its arrival. Based on information received from industry sources, 91mobiles has claimed that the Honor Band 5 will be debuting in India on Aug. 8 and it will be priced around Rs. 3,000 (~$42).

Honor India had launched the Honor Band 4 in India with a price tag of Rs. 2,599 (~$36) in December 2018. The Honor Band 5 is not a significant upgrade over the predecessor model. It will be rivaling with Mi Band 3 in India which will be soon succeeded by Mi Band 4 that is already available for purchase in China.

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Honor Band 5 Specifications

The Honor Band 5 features a 0.95-inch AMOLED touchscreen color display that produces a resolution of 240 x 240 pixels along with a pixel density of 282 ppi. The device features a 2.5D curved glass. It is equipped with a 100mAh batter that allows the device to last for nearly 14 days on a single charge. The device can be paired with devices running on Android 4.4+ or above and iOS 9 or higher.

With 5ATM rating, the Honor Band 5 can be used under water for up to 50 meters. The fitness features available on the smartband include heart rate tracker, sleep monitor and ten fitness modes for tracking activities like running, cycling, swimming, and indoor exercises. The blood oxygen level tracker can assist in detecting fatigue, dizziness and poor sleep.

In China, the Honor Band 5 carries a price tag of 189 Yuan (~$27; ~Rs. 1,900). It can be bought in colors like Black, Midnight Blue and Coral Pink. The landing page of the Honor Band 5 on Flipkart suggests that it will be also available in aforementioned three colors in India.

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At the launch event of the Honor 9X and Honor 9X Pro, the Chinese company also unveiled new Honor Band 5. The successor to Honor Band 4 carries various new advancements, including the ability to measure the blood oxygen level. It is an incremental upgrade over the Honor 4 and now competes with Xiaomi Mi Band 4. However, the looks and design are similar to that of the Honor Band 4. There are no significant identical changes in the new fitness band. Honor has just announced the band in China and will go on sale from July 29th. The Standard edition Band 5 costs 190 Yuan which roughly translates to $28, and the NFC enabled version comes for 220 Yuan (~$32).

The Honor Band 5 features a 0.95-inch color OLED display having the resolution of 120 x 240 pixels. It comes with a water-resistant 5ATM certification – withstands pressures equivalent to a depth of 50 meters. There are several fitness features like heart rate monitor, step counter, calorie count, and newly added blood oxygen saturation monitor. The SpO2 sensor helps users to measure blood oxygen level. It is useful during trekking and doing other adventurous activities. Moreover, it can display SMS, WeChat, and QQ messages from the smartphone. Honor Band 5 comes with ten different sport modes, including swimming, running, etc. The special edition also supports NFC in the connectivity options. It’s 100 mAh battery can sustain up to 14 days without any charging.

However, the Xiaomi Mi Band 4 goes nip and tuck with the Honor Band 5. There are some differences which we will uncover in the specs comparison of Honor Band 5 vs. Mi Band 4.

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Specs comparison: Honor Band 5 vs. Mi Band 4

	Honor Band 5	Mi Band 4
Weight	22.7 g	22.1 g
Size	43 mm × 17.2 mm × 11.5 mm	-
Display	0.95” color AMOLED Display, 120 x 240px RGB	0.95" AMOLED Display, 120 x 240 RGB
Charging time	1 hour for 100 mAh battery	≤ 2 hours for 135 mAh battery
Band material	TPU	TPU + TPE
Connectivity	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, GLONASS, NFC	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GLONASS, NFC
Blood oxygen detection	Support	Not support
Water Resistance	5ATM	5ATM
Battery	100 mAh	135 mAh
Shape of the dial	Rectangle	Elliptical
Sensors	6-axis accelerometer, PPG heart rate sensor; Infrared Sensor;	3-axis accelerometer + 3-axis gyroscope; PPG heart rate sensor; Capacitive proximity sensor

There’s a little difference between both the fitness bands. Both the companies have added the best features on both the devices. It’s quite difficult to compare these devices, but still here’s an attempt to clarify some differences between Honor Band 5 and Mi Band 4.

Display

The newly launched Honor Band 5 carries a 0.95-inch AMOLED true-color RGB display with 282 PPI of pixel density.  The improvised user interface and different watch faces make it attractive. It carries 2.5D tempered glass for protection against common falls and also saves display from fingerprint touches. Whereas, the Xiaomi Mi Band 3 comes with a similar-sized AMOLED display having the resolution of 120 x 240 pixels and 24 bit of color depth. Users can even use it easily under the direct sunlight, thanks to its brightness ability of 400nits. The display on Mi Band 4 is protected with 2.5D tempered glass carrying anti-fingerprint coating.

Design

The Honor Band 5 carries the same design aesthetics as like of its predecessor. Without any notable change in the design, Honor Band 5 still fares well against the competition with bright color options. It easily fits on the hands and looks beautiful. A square-shaped fully touchscreen is present along with a home button at the bottom. Its silicon strap measures 115mm in length. Both the Standard and NFC version carries the same build material. It is available in three different colors of black, blue, and light pink.

On the other hand, Xiaomi Mi Band 4 carries round-edged display with similar corners. It’s 0.95-inch colored display with elliptical shape looks great with a feather touch button placed at the bottom. A charging port is present on the bottom with a PPG heart rate and capacitive proximity sensor. It is still one of the best generic-looking fitness band. The beautiful display makes it look better. It comes with a silicone strap for a comfortable feel.

Battery

The battery life of the wearable device plays a pivotal role in its popularity. It is a crucial decision-making metric while buying the wearable. The Honor Band 5 carries 100 mAh battery with the standby time of 14 days. Meanwhile, the 135 mAh battery on the Mi band 4 can withstand 20 days. In detail, Honor Band 4 can sustain for six days upon extensive usage. However, the Honor Band 5 can charge within an hour, and the Mi Band’s little big battery takes 2 hours to get fully charged. There’s a slight difference in the battery standby time, but we think it is manageable with SpO2 availability in the Honor Band 5.

Software 

Honor Band 5 comes with a preset eight dial themes, whereas the Mi Band 4 comes with four preset dial themes. The new band from Honor supports up to 11 different types of activities, including treadmill monitoring, outdoor running, cycling, walking, swimming, etc. It can count steps, distance and calories burned.

Just like the Honor Band 5, the Xiaomi Mi Band 4 offers health features such as sleep monitoring, heart-rate monitoring, all-day heart rate checking, heart rate chart, idle alerts, etc. There are a lot of other features like Night Mode, Do not disturb, Bluetooth Broadcasting, etc. Xiaomi’s wearable band does not support blood oxygen detection.

In NFC, Honor Band 5 supports 252 City bus cards in China. It even facilitates the removal, recovery, and relocation of traffic cards. Whereas, the Mi Band 4 supports bus cards across 218 cities of China.

Pricing

The pricing of both the fitness bands are the same, but the one from Honor is a little expensive. Honor Band 5’s ability to monitor the oxygen level makes it little heftier. It is available for 189 Yuan, which roughly translates to $28. The NFC version of Honor Band 5 will retail at 219 Yuan (~$31). The Xiaomi Mi Band 4 was launched with the price tag of 169 Yuan (~$24.5).

If users are looking for detailed health metrics and more advanced health monitoring functions, then Honor Band 5 is the perfect choice for them. Otherwise, the Xiaomi Mi band 4 is also not a bad choice at a lesser price.

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Recently, at the Honor 9X launch event in China, the company also launched the Honor Band 5 fitness tracker. It was launched in two variants — a Standaard one and another with NFC support.

The standard Honor Band 5 went on sale in China yesterday for a price of 189 yuan (~$28) and today the Chinese company has announced that the device has been sold out. It also revealed that the next sale for the fitness tracker will take place on 29th July. The NFC version of the Honor Band 5 will also go on sale for the first time on July 29.

Coming to the specifications, the Honor Band 5 comes with a 0.95-inch AMOLED color display with 282 PPI and 2.5D glass on top. It features a number of new dials to match the different needs of the user.

What’s really the highlight of the new smart band is the blood oxygen level sensor. It can measure your blood SpO2 levels, indicating the level of oxygen in your blood. This is a game-changing feature for a smart band that costs less than $30, clearly giving it an edge over Xiaomi’s Mi Band 4.

Other features include 24×7 heart rate monitoring sensor, sleep monitor with the ability to detect six different types of sleeping problems, and 10 different sports modes that include indoor and outdoor running, cycling, swimming, and a few other cardio activities. It is also waterproof up to 50 meters, allowing users to wear the device even while swimming to track calories.

It also comes with features like remote camera capture, smart reminders, find your phone, etc are also available on the wearable. As for the battery life, it lasts for around 14 days on a single charge. That’s less than what Mi Band 4 offers but with a SpO2 sensor on board, it feels like decent battery life.

The standard version will be up for sale in China later today while the NFC version goes on sale on July 29 on Vmall and other online retailers. The band will be made available in three colors, black, blue, and light pink.

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Honor had an official event in China earlier today where it announced the new Honor 9X series. Alongside the new models, the company also unveiled its brand new wearable, the Honor Band 5, which directly takes on Xiaomi’s Mi Band 4. While the new Honor band goes neck to neck with the Mi Band 4 in terms of features, it has an edge thanks to its blood oxygen level sensor.

The Honor Band 5 comes with a 0.95-inch AMOLED color display with 282 PPI and 2.5D glass on top. The band features a number of new dials to match the different needs of the user. What’s really the highlight of the new smart band is the blood oxygen level sensor. It can measure your blood SpO2 levels, indicating the level of oxygen in your blood. This is a game-changing feature for a smart band that costs less than $30, clearly giving it an edge over Xiaomi’s Mi Band 4.

Other features are standard, including a 24 x 7 heart rate monitoring sensor, sleep monitor with the ability to detect six different types of sleeping problems, and 10 different sports modes that include indoor and outdoor running, cycling, swimming, and a few other cardio activities. Just like the Mi Band 4, the Honor band is waterproof up to 50 meters, so you can wear the wearable while swimming to track your calories.

The Honor Band 5 has two versions, a standard one and an NFC-enabled one. Features usually found on other smart bands like remote camera capture, smart reminders, find your phone, etc are also available on the wearable. The smart band can keep these features running for a good 14 days. That’s less than what Mi Band 4 offers but with a SpO2 sensor on board, it feels like decent battery life.

The Honor Band 5 starts at 189 Yuan ($28) for the standard version and goes up to 219 Yuan ($31) for the NFC version. The standard version will be up for sale in China later today while the NFC version goes on sale on July 29 on Vmall and other online retailers. The band will be made available in three colors, black, blue, and light pink.

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On July 23, Honor will be holding a launch event in China to announce the Honor 9X series of smartphones. The Chinese firm is also expected to announce MagicBook Pro notebook at the same event. The Chinese firm has also started receiving pre-orders of the new Honor Band 5 by making a deposit payment. The fitness band will also go official alongside the Honor 9X series in the coming week.

Multiple platforms such as Vmall, Tmall, Suning and JD are receiving the pre-orders of the Honor Band 5 even though it has gone official yet. Customers can pre-order the fitness band by making a deposit payment until July 23. The final payment can be done between 6 PM on July 23 and 6 PM on July 24. People who participate in the blind order of the Band 5 will be provided with priority delivery service.

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The Chinese retailer sites are carrying the pre-orders of standard edition of the Honor Band 5. This indicates that there could be an advanced model that may get revealed on July 23. The pre-order listing of the Band 5 shows that it can be availed in colors like Ochre Black, Midnight Blue and Coral Pink. The first 500 customers who book the fitness band will be offered AM115 headphones. The images of the Band 5 shows that it largely resembles the predecessor Honor Band 4 fitness band.

The specifications of the Honor Band 5 standard edition are not mentioned on its product page. However, recent reports have revealed that the smartband will be featuring a large-sized color display. It will be packed with many health-centric features include blood oxygenation measurement. It is an important function since low oxygen count in the blood can lead to hypoxemia dizziness. There is no information available on the pricing of the smartband yet.

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Honor‘s been hard at work making the latest version of their Mi Band competitor, the Honor Band 5. Company CEO Zhao Ming has even gone to Weibo to show off the new wearable, giving us a pretty good look at its design. He even mentions a bunch of the new features coming on the little gadget. So, let’s take a closer look at the Honor Band 5.

First off, let’s take a look at what’s new in the Honor Band 5’s design. Well, we’d like too, but it’s a very simple design, and there’s not too much different here next to the old Honor Band 4. We’ve still got the same circle button here too. Overall, it seems to be very similar to the old Honor Band 4, though the features are where all the new stuff is.

Zhao Ming teases a whole slew of new features for the Honor Band 5. According to him, the wearable can monitor your blood oxygen levels, detect fatigue and listlessness, record poor sleep and even detect hypoxemia dizziness. Along with that, we’ve also got all the standard health band features like heart rate monitoring and the like.

The company launched the Honor Band 4 last year along with the Honor 8X. There was even a Honor Band 4 Running Edition, which was exactly the same device, just with more fitness band features. Considering how we’re expecting the Honor 9X pretty soon, we can also probably expect to see the Honor Band 5 launch alongside it just like before.

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