A few days ago, Xiaomi launched its new smart band on the global market. The Xiaomi Band 7 debuted alongside the Band 7 Pro for the first time in the history of the Xiaomi Mi Band series. While the Pro variant is more similar to a smart watch, the vanilla version is a traditional smart band for those who want a great device to track their physical activity offered at a great price. Last month, another wearable debuted with a similar design to the Xiaomi Band 7 Pro: the Amazfit Band 7 by Huami, that is a Xiaomi subsidiary company. Now, a lot of people are wondering, given the affordable price of the Amazfit, whether they should buy the new Xiaomi smart band or Huami’s one. This is a comparison between the specifications of the Xiaomi Band 7 and the Amazfit Band 7 which will hopefully clear your ideas in regards and tell you which of these two wearables has the best value for money.

Xiaomi Band 7 vs Huami Amazfit Band 7

Design and display

The Xiaomi Band 7 has the most attractive design. Thanks to the presence of a smaller display with an oval shape, it is more similar to a band and is more compact. It is definitely one of the most beautiful smart bands on the market. The central part fits perfectly in the band without going outside its perimeter, that is one of the reasons why it is very ergonomic. Instead, the Amazfit Band 7 has a more squarish and less attractive design due to its rectangular display. Both the wearables come with a silicone strap offered in several color options and they are waterproof up to 5 ATM (or 50 meters).

They have no physical key because they can be controlled through the touch screen, and the sensors are placed on the rear side, so they are not visible while the user is wearing them. Talking about the display, the Amazfit Band 7 is more comfortable to use due to its wider rectangular panel. The Xiaomi Band 7 has a very high pixel density, but its display is smaller and it is better for those who do not need it for everything they do and prefer to see all the data in the official app. Both the wearables are equipped with AMOLED displays showing brilliant colors and deeper blacks, but an AMOLED display makes more sense on a device like the one by Amazfit because it is able to show watch faces with more info.

Software and features

The Amazfit Band 7 and the Xiaomi Band 7 share a lot of things in common, even though they come with different software. Thanks to a PPG sensor, they are able to monitor the heart rate for the whole day and even the SpO2 level 24/7. They also support sleep tracking in a very advanced way and menstrual cycle tracking. But the Amazfit Band 7 offers something more: all-day stress monitoring. This makes the difference for those who care about tracking their health in detail.

The Xiaomi wearable offers 120 sports modes in the Chinese version and 110 sports modes in the global variant, and it is able to automatically detect five sports modes. The Amazfit Band 7 tracks up to 120 kinds of physical activities and it is able to automatically detect four activities. Unfortunately, there is no NFC support, so you can not use these devices for contactless payments through your credit cards. Further, they do not come with a GPS module, but they can use the GPS from the connected phone to track physical activity. The Amazfit Band 7 and the Xiaomi Band 7 support Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity and can be paired with both Android phones and iPhones.

Battery

By looking at these two devices, you can easily understand which one offers the longest battery life, if you know something about batteries. The Xiaomi Band 7 is a smaller wearable, so it is kinda obvious that its battery life must be lower. It is able to last up to 14 days on a single charge, while you can get up to 18 days of battery life with the Amazfit Band 7. After all, the Huami wearable has a way bigger battery: its capacity is 232 mAh, while the Xiaomi has just 180 mAh inside.

Price

The prices of these two smart bands vary depending on the market, but they are not so different. The Xiaomi Band 7 sells for €50/$50 in the European market, while the Amazfit Band 7 is available in the U.S. for $50/€50. So which one is the best? I personally prefer the Amazfit because it has a wider display and a longer battery life, and it offers something more in terms of health and fitness trackings, such as all-day stress monitoring and more sports modes. But the Xiaomi Band 7 has its advantages to offer: it is more compact, more ergonomic, and more beautiful, and it has a very high pixel density improving the level of the definition provided by its pill-shaped display. Which one would you pick?

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Xiaomi Band 7 vs Huami Amazfit Band 7: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Band 7

PROS

• More compact
• High pixel density
• Wider availability
• Great color options

CONS

• Smaller display

Huami Amazfit Band 7

PROS

• Wider display
• Great heart rate sensor
• Longer battery life

CONS

• Heavier
• Bigger dimensions

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Xiaomi has released software version 1.19.15 updated for the Smart Band 7. The rollout of the latest update starts in China and delivers several improvements to the device. Apart from bug fixes, there are a few more features added to the Smart Band 7. The Xiaomi Smart Band 7 was released two months ago in China and globally last month.

The new software version is an upgrade from version 1.16.07 from last month. Xiaomi has added a wall clock to the 1.62-inch AMOLED display and interval training for some sports modes. Several bugs were addressed with the new update including overlapping messages, frequent resetting of the vibration intensity, and freezing. Xiaomi also says that power consumption will be optimized with the latest update. It is unclear whether the battery life of the Smart Band 7 could increase beyond 14 days due to this update.

Although the software version of 1.19.15 is not yet available globally, we expect it to roll out shortly. The update can be downloaded using the Zepp Life app and paired with the smartwatch. This month Xiaomi released the Brand 7 Pro to the global market. The new smartwatch comes with some visible improvements over its predecessor.

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Xiaomi had recently teased the launch of its upcoming 12 Lite smartphone for the global market. But prior to any official announcement, a tipster has leaked the launch date for the device and another product that will release alongside the new handset.

Xiaomi 12 Lite, Xiaomi band 7 launching on 13th July Globally

Same-day sales.#Xiaomi12lite #Xiaomi pic.twitter.com/zQV0Kn6oI9

— Paras Guglani (@passionategeekz) July 7, 2022

The news arrives from Paras Guglani, who shared the information on Twitter. As per the tweet, the Xiaomi 12 Lite and Mi Band 7 will be launching on 13th July 2022. In other words, the new smartphone within the flagship 12 series and the latest smart band from the Chinese tech giant will be announced next week for the global market. The tweet also shared an image, which offers us the exact timing of the launch event as well.

While we did know that the upcoming device was set to be announced soon, the tipster claims that the new smart band will also be releasing on the same date. For those unaware, the Mi Band 7 was first launched in China for a price of 279 Yuan (roughly 42 US Dollars). Talking about the smartphone, the smartphone sports a 6.55 inch OLED display that has a 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, it is equipped with a Snapdragon 778G SoC and is powered by a 4,300mAh battery pack that supports 67W fast charging.

The chipset is paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The device runs on Android 12 OS based MIUI 13 and features a 108 megapixel triple camera setup on the rear while the front houses a 32 megapixel selfie shooter. On the other hand, the Mi Band 7 sports a 1.62 inch AMOLED panel and houses a 235mAh battery pack. Other features include NFC, built in GPS, over 100 sports modes, various watch faces, and 5ATM water resistance.

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Xiaomi has announced the Mi Band 7 fitness tracker for the global market. The wearable device was first unveiled last month when the company took the wraps off the product.

The Mi Band 7 is now available for pre-order in the European market. The Standard Edition of the fitness tracker is priced at €59.99 but as a special early-bird discount, it is being offered for a discounted price of €49.99.

The Xiaomi Band 7 features a 1.62-inch AMOLED display with a 192 x 490-pixels screen resolution, 326 PPI pixel density, and 500nits of peak brightness. It has an Always-On display feature and also features dynamic Mars wallpaper like the one available on MIUI 13.

In terms of design, it is almost similar to the Mi band 6 and weighs just 13.5 grams. It also comes with features like Xiao AI assistant and has support for 120 sports modes including support for four professional sports modes with functions like activity tracking, data analysis, and more for all-around guidance.

There’s also support for all-day blood oxygen monitoring and alerts the wearer if the blood-oxygen levels go below 90%. Other than that, the device comes with a heart rate tracker, and sleep tracker capable of providing data like sleep breathing quality, REM, and nap time quality. It also offers stress monitoring, Female health tracking, and PAI.

The fitness tracker is powered by a large 180mAh battery capable of up to 15 days of use on a single charge. It is also claimed to last around 9 days with heavy usage and similar to its predecessors, uses a magnetic charger.

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Late last month Xiaomi launched the Xiaomi Band 7 (aka Mi Band 7) in China. Just recently, the company announced it has shipped over a million units since the product’s release. The wearable is yet to make its way to international markets. Ahead of that, the fitness tracker is receiving a new firmware update.

Xiaomi has started rolling out a new firmware update for the Xiaomi Band 7 and Xiaomi Band 7 NFC. The update arrives with the firmware version 1.16.0.7.

According to the official changelog, the latest software update brings a plethora of fixes and a few new features.

With the new update, for the first time on a Mi Band (Xiaomi Band) series wearable, users can now finally change the vibration intensity on the fitness tracker itself. Up until now, it was only possible via the companion app. It’s not known whether this feature will be made available for previous-gen models.

Further, the built-in watch faces have been improved. Tapping on a component will open the relevant screen. For example, tapping on a heart rate figure in the watch face will open the heart rate data page.

The last new feature is the addition of fitness reminders. It is meant to encourage wearers to accomplish their set goals.

Talking about bugs, the new update brings fixes for random restart issues, built-in watch faces text alignment in the alarm section, and brightness issue after exiting the payment page (NFC version). Last but not least, the update also optimizes system fluency.

Having said that, we are still awaiting Xiaomi to announce the global launch date for the Xiaomi Band 7, which we think will be likely called Xiaomi Smart Band 7 officially.

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Xiaomi Band 7 was launched in China just a couple of weeks back. However, despite the new smart band being released just a short while ago, it has seen already seen great success in the region.

The Chinese tech giant recently shared a promotional image poster on its official Weibo account. This image and post celebrated the Band 7’s explosive success in China as the product’s sales crossed the 1 million mark in just under one month after its announcement. For those unaware, the Band 7 launched in two variants, which included a base and an NFC enabled variant. Both models sports a 1.62 inch AMOLED display that has a 192 x 490 pixel resolution, 326 PPI pixel density, and 500nits of peak brightness.

The new smart band even feature Always on Display as well and comes with the usual health related sensors. This includes the likes of heart rate sensor, blood oxygen tracking, and others. Being a fitness oriented product, the wearable comes with support for more than 120 sports modes and even four professional sports modes with activity tracking, data analysis, and more.

The Xiaomi Band series has always been popular in the region and the latest milestone shows that the Band 7 is no different. It starts from 249 Yuan (roughly 37 US Dollars) and is currently only available in China and has not been released for the global markets yet.

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Xiaomi Band 7 which might have the marketing name Mi Smart Band 7 has recently received Bureau of India Standards (BIS) certification, hinting that the fitness band may launch very soon in India. The band has already been unveiled in China last month with a bigger screen and a slew of health monitoring features such as heart rate monitoring and SpO2 measurement. Recently the smart band has also been spotted on NCC and IMDA. Moreover, its European pricing also got leaked.

As initially spotted by tipster Mukul Sharma, the non-NFC version of the Xiaomi Band 7 (Mi Smart Band 7) has gained BIS certification with model number M2129B1. As usual, the BIS listing does not reveal any specifications of the fitness band. However, it hints that the Xiaomi Band 7 India launch might just be around the corner.

As mentioned, the smart band was also spotted on Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and NCC certification sites. In addition, Xiaomi Band 7’s European prices have also been leaked. The leak revealed that the fitness band will cost somewhere between €50 to €60.

The Xiaomi Band 7 has already launched in China last month so, we know all of its features. Let’s have a look at it.

Xiaomi Band 7 Specifications

The Xiaomi Band 7 sports a 1.62-inch AMOLED display with a 192 x 490-pixel screen resolution, 326 PPI pixel density, and 500nits of peak brightness. It comes with an Always-On display (AOD) feature and also has dynamic Mars wallpaper just like the one available on the MIUI 13.

Its design is almost similar to the previous generation, Mi band 6, and weighs only 13.5 grams. It also boasts features like Xiao AI assistant and carries support for 120 sports modes including four professional sports modes with functions such as activity tracking, data analysis, and more for all-around guidance.

The Xiaomi Band 7 is claimed to deliver up to 14 days of battery life on a single charge and is certified to be 5ATM waterproof. Moreover, it carries a magnetic port for charging.

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Last month, Xiaomi officially launched its latest fitness tracker in its home market China, dubbed as Xiaomi Band 7. As the name indicates, it is a successor to the Mi Band 6 and is now available for purchase in the Chinese market.

The device is yet to go official in other regions but it is expected to soon get launched for the global market. Ahead of that, the pricing of the Xiaomi Band 7 for the European market has been leaked online.

As per the latest report coming from tipster SnoopyTech, the Xiaomi Band 7 will cost somewhere between €50 to €60. This indicates slightly higher pricing than its predecessor which was launched for €45.99.

The Xiaomi Band 7 features a 1.62-inch AMOLED display with a 192 x 490-pixels screen resolution, 326 PPI pixel density, and 500nits of peak brightness. It has an Always-On display feature and also features dynamic Mars wallpaper like the one available on MIUI 13.

In terms of design, it is almost similar to the Mi band 6 and weighs just 13.5 grams. It also comes with features like Xiao AI assistant and has support for 120 sports modes including support for four professional sports modes with functions like activity tracking, data analysis, and more for all-around guidance.

There’s also support for all-day blood oxygen monitoring and alerts the wearer if the blood-oxygen levels go below 90%. Other than that, the device comes with a heart rate tracker, and sleep tracker capable of providing data like sleep breathing quality, REM, and nap time quality. It also offers stress monitoring, Female health tracking, and PAI.

The fitness tracker is powered by a large 180mAh battery capable of up to 15 days of use on a single charge. It is also claimed to last around 9 days with heavy usage and similar to its predecessors, uses a magnetic charger.

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Xiaomi is planning on launching its latest generation of smart band soon. The new smart wearable is dubbed the Xiaomi Band 7 and is set to launch in two variant in the global markets.

For those unaware, the company has already launched the Band 7 and Band 7 NFC in the Chinese market. Now, the two are expected to soon be announced for the global market as well. However, prior to its release, the upcoming smart band was spotted on a certification website, which also revealed live images of the gadget. The Band 7 was spotted on the NCC certification website along with multiple live images that confirm the global variant’s design.

Looking at these images, we can safely assume that its design is the same as the model launched in China. Furthermore, the NCC database also lists the new band with a 180mAh battery pack. We already know that the device sports a 1.62 inch AMOLED display and a 500 nits of peak brightness. The new wearable will also come with support for various health related trackers like heart rate monitoring, SpO2 blood oxygen monitoring, menstrual cycle tracking, and more.

The Xiaomi Band 7 will also supports more than 120 workout and sports related modes and feature over 100 customizable faces as well. Interestingly, while the product is called the Band 7 in the global market, the Chinese tech giant might rebrand it as the Mi Band 7 for the Indian market. Although, this is still unconfirmed at the moment, so take it with a pinch of salt for now and stay tuned for more updates.

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Following the unveiling of the Xiaomi Mi Band 7 in China last month, we expect the global launch any time soon. The latest Xiaomi fitness tracker has howbeit been accidentally dispatched by an unnamed reseller. A certification listing of the Smart Band 7 in Singapore also points to an imminent global release of the device.

It is reported that units of the Mi Band 7 which would hit the global market as Xiaomi Smart Band 7 have been available in Poland for a few weeks now. These units lack any Chinese text on their boxes and the naming style indicating that they could be the global version of the device. An AliExpress global reseller has also been noted to have shipped the device. There are also speculations that there had been a mixup of delivery choices as some customers requesting the Chinese version had gotten a global model instead. It is however noted that the global version only differs from the Chinese version because it accommodates multiple languages.

The Xiaomi Smart Band 7 offers some notable improvements from its predecessor. Two options based on the presence/absence of NFC support are available. Significantly though, the Smart Band 7 does not come with GPS. There are up to 120 sports modes available in the Smart Band 7. It also offers an extended battery life and comfortable use overall. It also has app support via the Zepp Life app. No official date has been put out yet for the global launch of the Band 7.

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Xiaomi Band 7 has been spotted on Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) certification site. Xiaomi recently launched the Band 7 in its home country China and now the IMDA listing suggests that the company is gearing up to unveil the smart band in the global market. The latest fitness tracker is a successor to the Mi Band 6 and features a larger display, always-on display (AOD), GPS support, and a smart alarm feature.

As initially spotted by tipster Mukul Sharma, Xiaomi Band 7 has appeared on the IMDA certification site with model number M2130B1. It is listed on the website as a Smart band. The IMDA listing does not reveal any specifications of the Xiaomi band 7 but it hints that the smart band may soon launch in the Global market.

As mentioned above, the Xiaomi Band 7 has already been launched in China so we have a good idea about its specifications. Let’s have a look at it.

Xiaomi Band 7 Specifications

The Xiaomi Band 7 is the successor to the Mi Smart Band 6 and it has been launched in China in two variants- Band 7 and the Band 7 NFC. The fitness tracker features a 1.62-inch full-screen AMOLED touch Always-On display which has 25 percent more viewable area as compared to its predecessor.

The smart wearable has 192×490 pixel resolution, 500 nits of peak brightness, and 326ppi of pixel density. The company has also provided over 100 customizable band faces allowing users to choose different looks for their wearable.

The Xiaomi Band 7 also comes with various health-related features such as heart rate monitoring, sleep monitoring, SpO2 monitoring, and women’s health tracking.

In addition, it also supports Xiao AI assistant and features 120 sports modes including four professional sports modes with activity tracking, data analysis, and more for all-around guidance.

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Ever since the release of the first Mi Band, the whole smart wearable market has been flooded with similar cheap products for years. However, the Mi Band series is still the best of them all and has successfully updated to the 7^th generation model. At the just-concluded Redmi Note 11T launch event, the Mi Band 7 got officially released in China. The new Mi Band has not only been upgraded with a slightly bigger display but also supports richer sports tracking and other new features.

For those who are looking for a smart-tracking wearable for their exercise, the Mi band 7 no doubt would make it into their wishlist. 

First, let’s see what we get inside the new Mi Band package. 

Well, the packaging is similar to the previous models, nothing special if you just look at the packaging and the smart band design. It seems that Xiaomi doesn’t want to spend too much on packaging and design. But it really makes sense if you realize that the design of the whole series hasn’t changed a lot from the first model. Smart bands are still the entry-level devices in the smart wearable ecosystem, and their success is largely due to their rich features and the fact that they are cheap. 

The model we got our hands on is a Mi Band 7 NFC version, which supports copying access cards or NFC Payment. In addition to those upgraded features, it inherits almost all the features of the Xiaomi Band 6. For example, it supports multiple sports tracking, sleep tracking, and swimming mode with 5ATM waterproofing. The Mi Band 7 also enables the tracking of key body data, including heart rate, blood oxygen, and stress index. In heart rate tracking, users can set the frequency of monitoring and set alerts for abnormal heart rate detection. And not just all-day heart rate tracking, it can also monitor stress throughout the whole day. 

For sleep tracking, it supports monitoring both nighttime sleep tracking and daytime nap, in which you can view your deep and light sleep data and rapid eye movement records. Apart from the basic sleep data, it also has sleep-breathing-quality monitoring, which can help determine whether there is sleep apnea.   

For female users, the Xiaomi Mi Band 7 also supports convenient recording and prediction of periods too.

But almost all the features we mentioned above were already available on its predecessor. So here we’ll just give you a brief review. 

Now let’s check out what has been upgraded. 

The first upgrade is the bigger AMOLED display. The racetrack front face is a classic design for the Mi Band series. On the Mi Band 6 it’s already reached a retina pixel density of 326PPI, while on the new model, the screen size has been expanded from 1.56 to 1.62 inches with the same pixel density. But apart from being a little wider, there are not really changes to its compact dimensions. And the weight of 13.5g is still great. 

Along with the bigger display, its brightness and running smoothness have also been improved. The Mi Band 7 is upgraded with the new Dialog chipset, which is more powerful and can achieve GPU graphics rendering. And it did bring smoother animation effects and a better visual experience. Meanwhile, in terms of software, Xiaomi has also made adjustments to the User interface, allowing more content to be displayed. During the experience, we did feel the information arrangement is also more reasonable. 

With this AMOLED display, the always-on-display feature is finally coming to the Mi band series. But thankfully, the addition of the new feature doesn’t affect its battery life. The new model with the larger battery even can last 4 days longer with heavy use.  

The attached strap is made of TPU material and is antibacterial. And there’s a new sweat-conducting slot being added to the inside of the band. It seems to be helpful to drain sweat or water away quickly. 

As for health tracking, the continuous all-day tracking of blood oxygen is now available on the Mi Band 7, which can also push alerts in real-time when low blood oxygen is detected. 

Compared to the 30 sport modes supported on the Mi Band 6, up to 120 sport modes make the new wearable handle a wider range of sports. Like the Huawei smart wearables, the Mi Band 7 is also able to analyze your sports data, such as oxygen uptake, training effect, recovery time, and training load. And if move to the phone app, you will receive a complete report of your exercise. And don’t worry whether you’re using a Mi phone or not, the official Mi health app now is available and works pretty well on both Android and iOS platforms. 

Another great upgrade is its new positioning capacity. The Mi band 7 adds an independent positioning chip to support GPS, as the predecessors needed to rely on the phone for the positioning function. Now you can use it separately without activating the phone’s GPS. 

So that’s all upgrades that we have on the Mi Band 7 NFC version. Although we didn’t see a completely redesigned model, the classic design of the series is great, and it’s already capable of carrying all the new features of this entry-level wearable. Indeed, we don’t really see any reason why it needs to be redesigned. More importantly, it still holds up at a price that most people can afford. But on the other hand, if you don’t really care about those upgrades we mentioned, the cheaper Mi Band 6 could also be an excellent option. 

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Earlier today, Xiaomi held a launch event for its new Redmi Note 11T Pro series smartphones. The brand also introduced the Xiaomi Band 7 at this launch event, so let’s take a look at what the new generation of Mi Band has to offer.

Xiaomi Band 7 specs & features

Xiaomi has launched the Band 7 in two variants dubbed the Band 7 and the Band 7 NFC. The smart wearable comes with a 1.62-inch AMOLED display with a 192 x 490-pixel resolution, 326 PPI pixel density, and 500nits of peak brightness. The device has an Always-On display feature and also features dynamic Mars wallpaper like the one available on MIUI 13. Design-wise, the smart band is similar to the Mi band 6 and weighs just 13.5 grams.

The Band 7 comes with the Xiao AI assistant and features 120 sports modes including four professional sports modes with activity tracking, data analysis, and more for all-around guidance.

Coming to health-related features, the smart band offers all-day blood oxygen monitoring and alerts the wearer if the blood-oxygen levels go below 90%. Other than that, the device comes with a heart rate tracker, and sleep tracker capable of providing data like sleep breathing quality, REM, and nap time quality. It also offers stress monitoring, Female health tracking, and PAI (Personal Activity Intelligence).

The Band 7 comes with a large 180mAh battery capable of up to 15 hours of use on a single charge. The smart band is claimed to last around 9 days with heavy usage. It uses a magnetic charger like its predecessors.

Price and Availability

The Xiaomi Band 7 NFC variant has a price tag of 299 Yuan ($45) while the non-NFC Band 7 is priced at 249 Yuan ($37). The smart band is up for pre-order in China and will go on its first sale on May 31.

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Redmi has scheduled a launch event in China for tomorrow (May 24). The company will be debuting the Redmi Note 11T series at this conference. These smartphones will not be the only products at the event. The brand has also confirmed to announce a fitness tracker, a pair of TWS earphones, and a laptop.

If you are interested in watching this conference, then you have come to the right place. In this article, we will guide you on how and when to watch the Redmi Note 11T series launch event.

When is the Redmi Note 11T series launch event?

The Redmi Note 11T series launch event will take place on May 24 in China. It is scheduled to start from 7 PM CST, which translates to 11 AM UTC +8 and 4:30 PM IST.

How to watch the Redmi Note 11T series launch event?

Redmi will be live streaming the event on leading Chinese video streaming platforms. It is best to watch on Weibo as you can also go through live posts.

Simply visit the official Weibo profile of Redmi on the day of the conference to watch it.

As mentioned earlier, the event will kickstart at 7 PM CST on May 24.

What are the products expected at the Redmi Note 11T series launch event?

Unsurprisingly the Redmi Note 11T smartphones will be the main products at the conference. The brand is expected to debut two models in the lineup. You can learn more about them in our roundup.

Additionally, as we revealed at the beginning of this post, the phones will be also accompanied by three ecosystem devices.

Hence, the following five products are expected to go official.

• Redmi Note 11T Series
  • Redmi Note 11T Pro
  • Redmi Note 11T Pro Plus
• Xiaomi Band 7
• Redmi Buds 4 Pro
• Redmibook Pro 2022 Ryzen Edition

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The Xiaomi Band 7 fitness tracker is all set to launch tomorrow (May 24) along with the Redmi Note 11T series of smartphones in China. Ahead of its launch, the retail box images of the Band 7 NFC have appeared to reveal its key specifications. It will succeed the last year’s Xiaomi Band 6 series.

Xiaomi will be offering a regular version of the Band 7 and an NFC-enabled variant. The leaked images reveal that the model number is M23130B1, and it is compatible with devices running on Android 6.0 or above and iOS 10.0 or higher.

The Band 7 NFC will come with a 5ATM water-resistant chassis. The fitness tracker features an AMOLED display and packs a 180mAh battery. Xiaomi has already confirmed that it will be offering a 1.62-inch display on the Band 7. To recall, the Band 6 featured a smaller 1.56-inch AMOLED panel and a 125mAh battery.

The Band 7 NFC will come with support for the Xiao AI assistant and watch faces. When it comes to health and fitness, it will offer features like a heart rate tracker, continuous SpO2 tracking, sleep tracking, and 100+ sports modes. Xiaomi has confirmed that a vibration warning will be displayed on the device if the blood oxygen content falls below 90 percent. While it is not mentioned in the retail box images, the Band 7 is likely to carry support for GPS connectivity.

Rumors have it that the Band 7 NFC will be available for 269 Yuan (~$40). The official teasers have revealed that Xiaomi will be offering its silicon straps in different colors such as blue, light brown, green, orange, white, and black. Its retail package will include the Band 7 capsule, wrist strap, charging cable, and instruction manual.

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