Today, Xiaomi also introduced a new generation of smart bracelet Smart Band 8 on the Chinese market. The manufacturer won here mainly with the design and the new possibility of replacing the straps.
New strap mechanism
In terms of design, the new generation looks a bit more elegant again, while Xiaomi has improved the strap replacement system. In the old days, the whole body of the Smart Band was inserted into the body of the strap.
Newly, there is a mechanism similar to the Apple Watch or Pixel Watch on both ends of the Xiaomi Smart Band 8, so only this end element can be replaced. There is no lack of certification 5 ATM.
The manufacturer showed countless new straps made of rubber, leather and steel, while some are designed not to be worn classically on the wrist, but as, for example, a pocket watch or attached to a backpack.
There will even be a case with a clip so you can clip it to your shoelaces while running. That's the mode Running Beam, which can measure step frequency, step length, ground impact force, landing method and more while running.
Large AMOLED display and again the absence of GPS
The display hasn't changed since last year, it's here 1,6-inch AMOLED panel with a resolution of 192 x 490 pixels and 60-hertz refresh rate. Maximum brightness has a value 500 rivets.
Xiaomi Smart Band 8 can monitor up to over 150 sports activities and also joined box, while not here this year either we do not find the GPS module, which is definitely a shame. Xiaomi Smart Band 8 also comes with built-in games like Sudoku and 2048.
This year, too, we are meeting here with the measurement of heart rate, blood oxygenation, stress, sleep and the menstrual cycle. There is also a special PAI metric for Xiaomi. Smart Band 8 also includes NFC module to pay with Xiaomi Pay (for now only in China).
As for durability, the manufacturer promises around 16 days of endurance with normal use and 6 days with intensive use. The charging pins are on the bottom and the charging cable has magnets.
These are the prices on the Chinese market:
- Xiaomi Smart Band 8 without NFC - 239 yuan (31 euros)
- Xiaomi Smart Band 8 with NFC - 279 yuan (37 euros)
- Xiaomi Smart Band 8 leather strap - 99 yuan (13 euros)
- Xiaomi Smart Band 8 metal strap - 149 yuan (20 euros)
We do not yet know when the new generation Mi Band bracelet will be available globally and we do not know the global prices either. As soon as we find out, we will definitely let you know on our website.
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