Xiaomi has announced a new special edition of the highly sought after and popular Mi Band 2. This time around Xiaomi teams up with the crew of popular TV series in China Nirvana In Fire to launch a Nirvana in Fire special edition of the Mi Band 2. Nirvana In Fire is a 2015 Chinese historical drama based on Hai Yan’s novel of the same name.

The Mi Band 2 is one of Xiaomi’s most iconic product and is actually first manufactured by Xiaomi’s partner Huami which recently announced its IPO listing in the U.S. The Band 2 has won several awards, including the German Red Dot Design award for its superb design. The new Xiaomi Mi Band 2 Nirvana In Fire Special Edition is customized after the popular Chinese TV series and feature the drama’s logo as the touch button instead of the regular one. 

Read More: MGCOOL Band 4 officially announced, goes head to head with Xiaomi Mi Band 2

The new edition adds to the number of special edition models the Band 2 has seen. Xiaomi last year added a Mi 6 Commemorative edition of the Mi Band 2. To refresh our memories,  the Xiaomi Mi Band 2  features a 0.42-inch OLED display and there are a scratch-resistant glass and anti-fingerprint coating. It weighs only 78g and comes with high-end features which help you to monitor your health without breaking a sweat and keep a record of it. The fitness tracker also comes with an IP67 waterproof/dustproof certification so that you do not have to worry about it getting splashed with water. Further, the Mi Band  2 features Bluetooth v4.0 which enables it to get synced with Android and iOS smartphones. It is fueled by a 70mAh battery which provides up to 20 days of standby time. Due to its unique features and cheap price, the Mi Band 2 is a hot selling device and is often in short supply. There is no information yet on its price tag or availability of the new edition.

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Health freaks, rejoice. You can now buy the already low-priced Mi Band 2 from Xiaomi at an even cheaper price on Banggood.

The Mi Band 2 boasts an array of awe-inspiring features such as heart rate sensor and sleep tracker. On top of that, it offers an impressive battery life of a week and water resistance as well.

Other features include improved pedometer algorithm, touch button, OLED display and an all-new design. This Xiaomi-branded smart wristband bracelet is ideal for health-conscious people who want a basic fitness tracker for walking.

The device is currently up for grabs on Banggood for $31.99. The site is offering a discount wherein those who buy 2 pieces need to pay only $56.95 for both i.e. they pay $28.49 for each piece.

You can use coupon code ‘band2mi’ and save $7.04 more before checking out. You end up paying only $24.95 for Xiaomi Mi Band 2. As if that weren’t enough, you also earn 31 Banggood points. You can head straight to this link to take advantage of this promo before it comes to an end.

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A year ago, Xiaomi unveiled a budget wearable activity tracker bearing the Mi Band 2. The latest version of the Xiaomi Mi Band 2 offers a 0.42-inches OLED screen capacitive button, apart from a myriad of other features without raising the price. The device is backed by a Lithium polymer battery with 70mAh capacity, offering an impressive 20-days standby time. The Xiami Mi Band 2 is IP67-rated and it only weighs in at 7g.

You can now get your hands on the Mi Band 2 from Banggood by shelling out just $ 29.99. This is a considerable reduction in the device’s original $32.99 price.

Buying 2 pieces will save you $3 more and you get them for $28.49 each. In other words, instead of paying $59.98 for two pieces, you’d pay $56.98. On top of that, you can earn 29 Banggood points by ordering this. Head over to this link to avail this deal.

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Xiaomi products are always hot selling because of their attractive, sleek design and fine quality. The price tags also play a huge role in their wide patronage both within and outside China. Banggood is one e-commerce platform which has a good catalogue of original Xiaomi products ranging from smartphones to different accessories, toys, drones and others. We bring you the top 7 Xiaomi hot-selling products with coupons on Banggood, all original Xiaomi products. The coupons are currently active with up to 20% Off on all the products. Check them out.

1. Xiaomi Mi Band 2

Banggod offers the Mi smartband 2 with a 20% discount. The Mi Band 2 features an OLED Display and also has heart rate monitor, bluetooth and several other features. The award winning Mi Band has a durable battery that can last up to 1 week on a full charge.
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Buy The Xiaomi Mi Band 2 Here (Use the above coupon when checking out).

2. Original Xiaomi Power Bank 2 10000mAh

This 10,000mAH powerful Mi Power Bank is also one of the top-selling devices on Banggood. The portable charger comes with Quick Charge 2.0 and with a large capacity, it lasts for long.
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3. Original Xiaomi 20000mAh Polymer Power Bank 2

The  20,000mAh Mi Power Bank 2 comes with dual USB Output port with Quick Charge 3.0. It has a large capacity and is Xiaomi’s largest Powerbank so far. It is compatible for use in a variety of smartphones including iPhones.
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4. Xiaomi Dual USB Ports 3.6A Universal Car Charger For Xiaomi, Samsung, Huawei, iPhone, iPad

Perhaps the cheapest product among the lot, the Xiaomi Universal Car charger is compatible for use with most smartphones including Xiaomi, Samsung, Huawei, iPhone and iPad etc.

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5. Original Xiaomi 2 in 1 Bluetooth Mini Extendable Folding Tripod Selfie Stick For Mobile Phone

The Xiaomi Tripod stand can function as a tripod and a selfie stick. When folded, it is a tripod and then it can be extended to form a selfie stick. It comes with Bluetooth function.
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6. Xiaomi ROIDMI 2S Dual Car Charger (International Version)

The Xiaomi ROIDMI 2S Car Charger offers you the opportunity to charge your smartphone and also make hands free calls using the the Bluetooth functionality. The charger comes with a USB port via which the device Bluetooth Hands-free Calls
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7. Xiaomi 5000mAh Ultra-thin 9.9mm Power Bank For Mobile Phone

The 5,000mAh capacity Mi powerbank is ultra-thin with a thickness of just 9.9mm. It also has round edges just like the other Xiaomi powerbanks and is compatible with iPhone, HTC, Samsung, smartphone and Tablet PC.  The power bank adjusts the output power automatically to meet different devices’ needs.

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Xiaomi has unveiled a new Mi Band 2 which is meant to commemorate the launch of the Mi 6 flagship. As you know, this year marks 7 years of Xiaomi’s existence but that may not be the only reason why the Mi 6 launch is being made to look so special. We expect the Mi 6 to come with a number of super stunning features other than packing a Snapdragon 835 chip. The Xiaomi Mi Band 2 Mi 6 Commemorative Edition was announced on Xiaomi’s Mi Band 2 official Weibo account today.

The new Xiaomi Mi Band 2 Mi 6 Commemorative Edition comes with the same design as the regular Mi Band 2 but the number “6” is engraved on the touchpad. Apart from that, the words “Mi 6 Memorial” is printed on a part of the rubber straps. These are the two differences on the new band. It is believed the features are the same with the regular Mi Band 2.

Read Also: Xiaomi Mi Band 2 Wins German Red Dot Design Award, A Special Limited Edition Could Be In The Works

The post did not state when the Mi Band 2 Mi 6 Commemorative Edition would go up for sale but it is expected that it would be sold alongside the Mi 6. Perhaps it could be a mysterious gift which Xiaomi plans to give out as gifts to attendees of the launch event. You can check out more images of the Xiaomi Mi Band 2 Mi 6 Commemorative Edition from under.

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It is 7 years already since Xiaomi entered the smartphone and smart gadgets market. As part of activities to mark the Mi Fans festival and its 7th anniversary, Xiaomi was offering a variety of products at up to 50% off as well as several free gifts. There are loads of discounts on a whole lot of products like the Walkie-Talkie, Piston Pro in-ear headset, smartphones, Mi Notebook, children toys and others.

The company has also used this period to announce its top 10 hottest selling ecological chain products in the ongoing sales. The list contains a number of products and does not include smartphones. While the mobile phone business is the major core of Xiaomi’s profits, the MIJIA smart home ecological products are some silent cash cow for the company. Records from the Mi Fans Festival sales reveal that as at the evening of the first day of the festivals, a record sale of 5 million Yuan was made. The entire records will hopefully be disclosed when the festival ends on April 9.

Here is a rundown of the top 10 highest selling products during the Mi Fans festival in China.

1. Xiaomi Smart IP Camera (BUY HERE)

The Xiaomi Wireless Smart IP camera is a perfect surveillance equipment that captures clear images in 1080p resolution both in the day and at night. It affords you up to 4X optical zoom and provides a 360 degrees (panoramic) view. There are 10 LED IR lights which provide the night vision. There is also a two-way audio system that consists of a built-in microphone and speaker which can be used for two-way remote dialogue. Apart from the ability to transmit live images, there is a microSD slot which can take a maximum of 32GB microSD card and it allows you to store recorded videos. The SD storage option only captures videos in HD (720p) resolution. The device is compatible with Android 4.4, iOS 7.0 and higher.

2. Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air (BUY HERE)

The Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air is Xiaomi’s first foray into laptop production and it has been a resounding success. The Mi Notebook Air was introduced last year in two different sizes of 12.5-inches and 13.3 inches. Both versions come with two different generations of Intel processors and slightly different configurations. The 12.5-inch version was recently given a processor upgrade as well as additional memory. But the Mi Notebook Air 13.3 is the more powerful of the two and costs more.

3. Xiaomi Water Purifier  (BUY HERE)

The Mi Water Purifier was first introduced in 2015 and has since then been one of Xiaomi’s top-selling smart home product. The Mi Water Purifier uses reverse osmosis to clean the tap water. All that needs to be done is to connect the water purifier to the tap via a hose. It can filter sediments, rust and other particles, thanks to the four different filters inside namely PP Cotton filter, 2 x activated coconut carbon filter and an RO membrane. The RO membrane removes metal, bacteria and other organic substances from the water. Finally, in the post filter stage, the activated coconut carbon fibre improves the taste of water.

4. Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier Pro  (BUY HERE)

Xiaomi launched the Mi Air Purifier Pro last year with a remodeling which saw a LED display coming on. The display lets you know how clean the air is by blinking different LED light colors. You can also check other parameters on the display as well as by connecting the device to the Mi App. Apart from the display, the Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier Pro features a redesigned airflow path and pressure system. There is an improvement in the device’s Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) value of up to 500m³/ha and can cover an indoor area of 60 square meters. There is also a high precision laser sensor built into the device that can accurately detect particles of up to 0.3μm in diameter. The Air Purifier features a more refined filter that can pick up particles like allergens, animal fur, formaldehyde, dust, pollen and cigarette smoke from the air.

5. Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner (BUY HERE)

The Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum cleaner comes with a low-noise brushless fan which has a maximum pressure of 1800Pa and provides greater suction power when dealing with tough dirt. It sports three dedicated processors which help the vacuum cleaner receive data in real time from the 12 sensors performing different functions which it features. The sensors include LDS, ultrasonic radar sensor, wall sensor and cliff sensor etc. Of the lot, the Laser Distance Sensors provide a 360-degrees scanning (1800 times/second) similar to what you will find on a self-driving car. There is a 5200mAh Li-ion built-in battery onboard which can provide up to 2.5 hour cleaning time from a single charge. The Mi Robot Vacuum cleaner connects with the Mi Home App, allowing owners to set cleaning schedules, modify cleaning modes, and monitor cleaning process in real-time.

6. Xiaomi Smart Sports Shoes (BUY HERE: Old Model)

This is a new addition to the MIJIA product lineup and is a smart sports shoes which come with built-in Intel Curie chip, about the size of a button but enough to store vital fitness data in real time. The Xiaomi Smart Sports shoes use a foam-like material on the body which cushions the gravitational effect when the feet hit the ground. The insoles are removable and have air cushion and antibacterial features. The Intel chip can detect movement and store data such as distance covered, speed, calories lost etc. The chip can also detect when the user of the sports shoes is running, walking or climbing. The chip can stay up to 60 days without needing to be charged.

7. Xiaomi Mi Band 2  (BUY HERE)

The Xiaomi Mi Band 2 is an award-winning sports and fitness tracker which comes wth a heart rate monitor as well as other cool features. The smart wearable is perhaps, one of Xiaomi’s top selling product globally and millions of it are shipped around the world daily. It comes with a cheap price tag and also offers you functions found on a wrist watch such as time and date check. There is also an alarm feature and you can monitor your fitness data by connecting the gadget via Bluetooth to the Mi Fit app on smartphones running Android 4 or iOS 7 and higher.

8. Xiaomi Smart Electric Scooter (BUY HERE)

Xiaomi’s Smart electric scooter comes with a minimalistic geometric design, with a body made from aircraft-grade aluminium. The motor scooter weighs just 12.5kg despite packing an LG 18650 high-security Lithium battery with 280Wh power which powers it. With this, it is able to travel up to a 30km distance before there is need to charge again. You get to monitor the amount of battery power left via the four set of indicators on the handle. The battery health status can also be monitored via an app on smartphones and where the battery is getting bad, you get notified. The motor scooter is portable and also foldable and can be coupled in just one minute. The front and rear wheels are equipped with E-ABS (electronic anti-lock braking system) and the scooter has dual disc brake system which allows it to quickly come to a stop within a distance of 4 meters.

9. Xiaomi Smart Body Scale (BUY HERE)

This could be confused for a body weight scale but it does more than just checking your body weight. The Xiaomi Smart Body scale helps monitor several physical data such as weight, body fat, muscle, bone mass, internal organ fat, basal metabolic rate, Body Mass Index (BMI), body age, protein and water level. The scale uses a BIA chip and also uses a multi-frequency AC electrical impedance for the measurement of biological tissues. It comes with Bluetooth 4.0 protocol and can also connect to the Mi App.

10. Xiaomi Portable Car Air Purifier (Not Yet Available Outside of China)

The Xiaomi Mi Car air Purifier is meant to purify the air inside a car. It makes less noise while working and has a Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) value of 60m³/h when compared to the Mi Air Purifier Pro with a CADR value of 500m³/h. But the inside of a car has a smaller area, then it is just enough to provide clean and fresh air inside the car. It is capable of filtering out impurities and make the air inside the car clean in just 3 minutes.

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Xiaomi has officially revealed that its innovative smart fitness wearable, the Mi Band 2 has won an internatiional award for its sterling design. The Xiaomi Mi Band 2 is revealed via the official Mi Band 2 Weibo account to be among the winners of the 2017 Red Dot Design award for its innovative design.

The Red Dot Design Award is an international product design and communication design prize awarded by the Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen in Essen, Germany. There are prize categories for product design, design agencies, and design concepts. Since 1955, designers and producers can apply for the prizes with the winners being presented in an annual ceremony. The award is very popular with records showing that the Red Dot Design Award had more than 15,500 submissions from 70 countries in 2014. This year’s figures are not yet known but the official award ceremony will hold in July 2017.

The Xiaomi Mi Band 2 joins a large number of other innovative products that also won awards in different categories. To mark this remarkable award, it is likely that Xaiomi will unveil a special commemorative edition of the Mi Band 2. The company teased the Mi Band 2 with the Red Dot design logo engraved on the touch button of the band. The display also has the name “reddot” imprinted on it.

Related: Buy the Xiaomi Mi Band 2 only for $19.99 on Giztop

It is not certain though, that could just be a graphic work to send home the message. Even if it turns out to be true, the Xiaomi Mi Band 2 Commemorative edition might not be put up for sale to the public but may be kept at the Red Dot museum either in Germany or the one in Taipei.

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Xiaomi launched the Mi Band 2 sometime in June last year and it has been a well received product. The company even ran out of stock severally as a result of the huge demand for the smart wearable. There have been a few reports of defects on the latest wearable by consumer and one of such complaints is the heart rate monitor on the Xiaomi Mi Band 2 doesn’t work of persons with dark skin color.

This complaint was spotted in a thread on the MIUI forum. The thread was created in October last year with the title “Mi Band 2 Heart Rate measure not working on Black People“. The thread has garnered a lot of comments from users of the smart band who seem to have similar problem using the Mi band 2. Some of them even acknowledged that when the palm is put under the sensor, it reads the heart rate perfectly. One respondent claimed placing a white piece of paper in between his skin and the sensor was his own quick fix to solving the issue.

Related: Xiaomi Mi Band 2 New Feature Unveiled: Indoor Run Mode

Sure, this isn’t a willful anomaly from Xiaomi or Huami who manufactures the smart band, but is perhaps a software glitch or something. It is very likely it is a software issue as one of the users complained that his own started when he update dthe firmware, while another user claimed his own stopped after updating to the latest firmware version for the Smart band.

Xiaomi has acknowledge that it is aware about the issue and is probably working towards fixing it. Xiaomi Mi Band 2 isn’t the first wearable to be reported with such problem, though, when Microsoft first launched it Kinect in 2010, similar problem propped up on people with dark skin.

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Xiaomi has added a new feature to the Mi Band 2 smart wearable which lets users monitor their fitness routine indoors. The new mode called Indoor Run mode can be selected on the running icon on the home page whenever the running is taking place indoors (treadmills et al) so that distance covered would be recorded.

The Mi band was designed to work only in the monitoring of running activities in the outdoors. However, for those who may not fancy working out in the outdoors, you can now use the gadgets while running indoors especially in the treadmill. This new feature seems aimed at keeping users of the Smart wearable going even in winter or other unfavorable climatic conditions which makes outdoor sporting impossible. So, If you own the Mi Band 2, you may need to put your ears down in other to know when the upgrade will hit your Smart gadget.

As a reminder, the Xiaomi Mi Band 2  features a 0.42-inch OLED display and there are a scratch-resistant glass and anti-fingerprint coating. It weighs only 78g and comes with high-end features which help you to monitor your health without breaking a sweat and keep a record of it. Further, this fitness band comes with IP67 waterproof certification so that yo do not have to worry about it getting splashed with water.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi Band 2 Review – The Best Cheap Fitness Tracker Yet

Further, the Mi Band  2 features Bluetooth v4.0 which enables it to get synced with Android and iOS smartphones. It is fueled by a 70mAh battery which provides it 20 days of standby time. Due to its unique features and cheap price, the Mi Band 2 is a hot selling device and is often in short supply.

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The market is full of fitness trackers but not all of them are affordable. I’ve used the Meizu Band for a few weeks now and here is the full Gizmochina’s review.

UNBOXING

The device ships in a quite a premium box and the contents include a fitness band itself, a nice magnetic charger and some paperwork.

DESIGN and FEATURES

Usually, cheap fitness trackers look and feel cheap but the Meizu Band is well-built and it is super light. Also, it is IP67-certified, meaning that you can use it in the rain, shower or elsewhere.

Many smart bands today have a non-integrated body, which means you can remove it from the strap. However, Meizu is using a different approach here by using an integrated design with double component injection technology. This is probably why the Meizu band looks curvier and I am sure many will like this design. It definitely looks more stylish than some other offerings at this price.

The star of the show is an OLED display, which shows basic info like a clock, steps taken, calories burned, distance walked, heart rate and various notifications from your smartphone. You can navigate with just one capacitive button and I found it to be very simple yet convenient.

You can turn the display on by simply turning your wrist and the display will light up. I found this feature to be working just fine. The sunlight legibility could be slightly better but I’m being quite picky here. The display is fine for me and it can be seen in a broad daylight.

As for the heart rate, the embedded chip helps you track your heart beat patterns. The heart rate sensor is from AMS and it even notifies you if your rate exceeds a set maximum rate. The band will also monitor your sleep patterns and features a built-in snooze alarm which wakes you up softly.

My Samsung Galaxy S7 edge may not be the best device to compare the results with but the heart rate numbers were very similar on both devices. Also, I spent a lot of time testing if the step counter is accurate and I can say it is, and I took quite a few steps to test this feature out.

ANDROID/iOS APP

In order to take a full advantage of the Meizu Band, you have to install a Meizu Band app. Keep in mind that the app is currently in Chinese-only but an English version is just around the corner.

I had no issues with syncing the band via the Bluetooth  with my phone and within the app, you can track your fitness routines in detail. The band will also show you call and some app notifications, remind you when you need to be more active, work as an alarm clock, monitor your sleep patterns and it features a built-in snooze alarm which wakes you up softly. Once you receive any notification, the Meizu Band will gently vibrate.

TEST NOTES

After using the Meizu Band for a few weeks, I can say that it is pretty comfortable to wear and the rubber band does not irritate the skin.

BATTERY LIFE

Meizu claims that you can get 7 days of usage on a single charge with a heart rate sensor and around 15 days without using the sensor. I got pretty similar results and thus I believe that the official claims are true.

Charging the Meizu Band is also an easy process since it comes with a magnetic USB charging cable that sticks to the device.

CONCLUSIONS

After using the Meizu Band for an extensive period of time, I can honestly tell you that this is one of the best affordable fitness trackers on the market right now.

It is tiny, light, comfortable to wear, it tracks your steps and measures heart rate accurately and it has a good battery life. Also, the intuitive app unleashes even more features that are fun to use.

On the other hand, the device does not support the continuous heart rate monitoring feature and the display could be slightly brighter. However, I think it is too much to ask for such a low price.

The Meizu Band is already up for pre-order in China and will be up for grabs on December 8. Meizu has priced the band aggressively at just 229 Yuan ($31). Note that, as of now, the company has not revealed any plans for an international release.

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Its been three months since  Xiaomi released the Mi Band 2 yet the wearable device is still very difficult to come by. The Mi Band is officially sold for 149 yuan ($23) but due to scarcity the device sells for as high as 200 yuan ($30) in some online retail shops and even higher than that.

Huami, the company that produces the Mi Band had hinted at plans to double production of the Mi Band 2 two months back. Even at that, Huami’s CEO Huang Wang as well as Xiaomi’s Lei Jun expressed concerns that the increase in production still wont be enough to meet the high demand.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi Band 2 Review – The Best Cheap Fitness Tracker Yet

True to their prediction, the Mi Band 2’s production is still not meeting the demand for the intelligent wrist band despite increased production. The Mi Band 2 still tops the popularity chart of Xiaomi’s most wanted gadgets with well over 37 million persons still interested in having the wearable device.

There is good news though. Reacting on Weibo to the chart-topping performance of the popular Mi Band 2, Huami’s CEO, Huang Wang has stated that the company will double production of the Mi Band 2 again by next month. Wang admitted they had indeed doubled production as stated but due to the large volume of demand, it obviously was not enough.

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Xiaomi announced the Mi Band 2 in June this year and since then, the Mi Band 2 has been in hot demand, occasionally running out of stock over and again. Xiaomi even had to increase production but that still wasn’t enough to meet demand for the sleek wrist band.

Despite the success of the Xiaomi Mi Band 2, there are reports that the wrist band causes burns to the wrist.  A Weibo user took to the social media platform to allege that use of the Mi Band 2 caused her wrist burns. The user alleged that she has had the burns more than once and after it occurred the second time she contacted Xiaomi’s after-sales desk to lay her complaints. According to the lady, staffs there examined the device and found nothing wrong with it. But she insists her wrist burns were caused by the Mi Band 2.

Related: Xiaomi Mi Band 2 Review – The Best Cheap Fitness Tracker Yet

Close-up shots of the lady’s wrists reveal quite serious burns on her wrist. The burn marks seem to trace the shape of the Mi band display and could have resulted from excessive friction on the wrist by the wearable. The excessive friction may be the result of tightly fitted usage, but then some form of investigation is best to unravel the actual cause of the wrist burns. Xiaomi is yet to issue a statement about this incident which could adversely affect the Mi band 2’s sale.

While this report is definitely something to be investigated upon, don’t panic if you have bought the new wearable. These cases are extremely rare (in fact it’s first time for a Xiaomi wearable), and we are not even sure whether the burns were caused as a direct result of a malfunctioning / overheating Mi Band 2.

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The market is full of fitness-related products but the Xiaomi Mi Band series is one of the most popular in the world. The latest iteration of the product brings some significant upgrades like the Oled display but keeps an affordable price. Learn more in our full review.

Thanks to Oppomart for sending Xiaomi Mi Band 2 for a review.

Xiaomi Mi Band 2 Review: UNBOXING

The Mi Band 2 comes in a typical Xiaomi-style cardboard box. The contents include the fitness tracker, a bracelet, a very convenient charging cradle and some Chinese paperwork.

Xiaomi Mi Band 2 Review: DESIGN

At the first glance, the Mi Band 2 follows a familiar design language but there are some significant upgrades.

First of all, we have an OLED display, which is power-efficient and it displays info like clock, steps taken, calories burned, heart rate, distance walked and various notifications from your smartphone. You can navigate through the information displayed with just one capacitive button and I found it to be very simple yet convenient.

As for the band itself, I found it to be very convenient to wear all day long. Also, it is durable and it does not seem to wear off anytime soon.

Xiaomi Mi Band 2 Review: FEATURES and FUNCTIONALITY

I found the step counter to be precise as it counted my steps accurately.

As for heart rate monitor, it takes less around 10 seconds to measure it. I compared the results with my Galaxy S7 edge, which also has a heart rate monitor, and the results are very similar.

A really cool feature that I could to be working just fine is the ability just to lift your wrist to light up the display. Also, you can set the band to automatically unlock your smartphone.

Other features worth mentioning are that the band has a sedentary reminder, notifications of missed calls, messages or various apps. Also, the band can track your sleep patterns, vibrate as an alarm clock and so on. All of those features sync with your phone using the Mi Fit app that is simple and easy to use and I didn’t have any connectivity/syncing issues with my phone (tested with the OnePlus 3).

Last but not least, the Mi Band 2 is IP67-certified, meaning that it is splash-proof and dust-proof.

Xiaomi Mi Band 2 Review: BATTERY LIFE

The Mi Band 2 is said to give you around 20 days of battery life.

It delivers in reality for sure. In fact, I have a feeling that the battery could last for a longer time. I’ve used the band for 10 days and it used just 25% of battery life!

Xiaomi Mi Band 2 Review: CONCLUSIONS

Xiaomi Mi Band 2 is an upgrade we have been all waiting for.

It brings all the great features the previous models had and it takes one step further with the integrated low-power OLED display.

The Mi Band 2 has never let us down during our review. We found it to be accurate measuring the fitness activity, the band’s user interface is simple yet fast, the Mi Fit app is simple and easy to use and the battery life of the device is great.

All in all, the Mi Band 2 is the best Xiaomi’s fitness tracker yet. Also, it is probably the best cheap fitness tracker at the moment and it can be highly recommended.

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Xiaomi has confirmed that it will be announcing the Xiaomi Max phablet in May in China. However, the company is also expected to announce MIUI 8 as well as the Xiaomi Mi Band 2 wearable at the event. We have seen the new band a couple of times in pictures, and I am sure everyone is excited to meet the new wearable.

However, we have some bad news today.

Today evening, Huami CEO, Huang Wang, revealed via his weibo account that the mass production of the Mi Band 2 was facing problems. This meant that the company couldn’t manufacture the new band in large quantities which is a must for a product like this. Xiaomi’s products are highly popular in China, so in the absence of the availability of stock in large quantities, online sales would be a disaster.

Even Xiaomi’s CEO has confirmed the delay in the release of the new Mi Band 2. He revealed via his Weibo account that increasing the production of the Mi Band 2 wearable was difficult at the moment, which is why he estimates that the new band will be released around a month later. So, if you were keeping high hopes for getting the new wearable from Xiaomi anytime soon, you may be disappointed.

We have already seen the new Mi Band 2 in real life pictures. It will be an upgrade to the earlier generation model with a display on board. The band should also feature a heart rate sensor like the Band 1S.

So, are you disappointed to hear that the Mi Band 2 is delayed?

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Today afternoon, in the annual conference, held in Jinan, Mi CEO Lei Jun, used an app called Mi Live to initiate the broadcast. In the process, Lei Jun accidentally leaked 2 heavily anticipated Mi products, the Mi Max, and second generation Mi Band.

Lei Jun later stated that the biggest phone in the history of Mi will be released on May 10th. It is said that in addition to screen large (expected 6.4 inches), the battery capacity will be a pleasantly surprising factor.

Earlier, Mi’s official a/c on Weibo, shared a real image of the device which only revealed, the top front corner of the device was visible. What we could make out of the image were the symmetrical design and the missing Mi logo.

In addition to Mi Max , Mi band II also appeared for the first time, it is likely to be released along with Mi Max. Live shots of the event show up ll reveal Lei Jun wearing the smart band on the left hand, the new Mi band comes with a screen and can display time. Next to the screen there is a button-like design, we are pretty unsure of its functionality at the moment.

It also needs to be noted that Mi has developed custom processor named “Rifle” and it is supposed to be launched along with other Mi products, next month. Mi Max is supposed to be carrying the “rifle” processor, however, let’s wait till the launch of the processor to assess the performance and applications.

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Xiaomi smartwatch made the headlines last year for quite some time, however, soon, the rumors died down. Till now, we haven’t seen a full-fledged smartwatch from the company. Instead, Xiaomi has focused on its Mi Band wearable which is doing quite well, releasing the new Mi Band 1S model with heart rate sensor on board.

Xiaomi does not personally manufacture these Mi Band wearables, instead, its partner company, Huami takes care of the process. Hence, although, we call it the Xiaomi Mi Band, it’s actually made by Huami. Now, Huami’s CEO Wang has revealed a few details about the second generation model of the Xiaomi Mi Band as well as Xiaomi smartwatch. It looks like, once again, Huami is manufacturing these two devices.

First up, CEO Wang confirmed that both, the Mi Band 2 and the Xiaomi smartwatch will debut in the next two months, within Q2 2016. The major selling point of the new Band version will be the small display on board. So, it looks like the Mi Band 2 will be able to show you a lot more information than its previous generation, reducing reliance on the connected smartphone.

As for the price, the new Band will be slightly costlier than the previous generation model. To recap, the Mi Band 1S with heart rate sensor retails for 99 Yuan (~$16) in China. Another important information revealed by him was that the new version will abandon the “Mi” branding. It will be called as the Band 2, but we are not sure of the exact name.

Now, coming to the most interesting part of the interview, CEO Wang confirmed that Xiaomi smartwatch with a display exists and will meet us in Q2 2016. The watch will feature a larger screen than the Band 2, and focus on a particular function. Smartwatch manufacturers are particularly keen on health-related functions, so we may see the smartwatch boast of such features. But, apart from the existence of the device as well as the release timing, nothing else is confirmed.

Finally, remember the Amazfit smart wearable that we read about back in September, 2015? He confirms that a new generation version of the wearable is also coming, but only in the second half of the year.

So, now that these two devices have been almost confirmed, we hope to see a lot more information about them in the coming days.

Adding a display on the new Band 2 won’t be a bad idea, as long as it provides a decent battery life. The definition of decent differs from one person to another, but personally, I feel a week’s battery life on the new Band with a display would be just great. My Mi Band lasts for around three weeks on a single charge, so I would expect the new version to give me, at least, a week’s life.

So, what do you think? Happy to hear that the new Band 2 comes with a display?

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Xiaomi recently revealed that it had sold over 6 million Xiaomi Mi Bands in the market. Now that the company has achieved a great milestone, it looks like a new Xiaomi band is one its way. The current Mi Band was released in July last year, so its about time we see a new wearable from the company. Earlier today, a new leak revealed the upcoming Xiaomi Mi Band 2 in picture.

According to the picture leaked, there will be some major differences in the new band. It will feature a touchscreen display which means most of the information could be directly shown on the screen. This could also mean less reliance on the connected smartphone.

Given that the first generation model was focused on fitness, this one too is expected to feature sleep tracking, calorie counter, alarm clock and a lot other fitness centric features. However, now that the Mi Band 2 is rumored to come with touch screen display, don’t expect to get anywhere near the 30 day battery life.

The addition of a touch screen display will most likely drive up the price of the new generation band. However, remember that Xiaomi is yet to confirm the existence of such a new band, so its better to take this news with a pinch of salt.

Stay tuned for more details.

Update: I’m very sorry, we are mislead by the Weibo. This is fake news. The picture is from Zeaplus, but the band looks really a good product, better than Xiaomi Mi Band, it’s only $14.99, here is the more details:  http://www.zeaplus.com/zeaplus-band-feature

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