Xiaomi announced its new smartwatch Watch 2 Profirst in its catalog with WearOS. Following Apple’s decision, the Chinese manufacturer took advantage of the presentation of its new 13T terminals to present a new smartwatch with reliable hardware and interesting features.
With the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro, the tech company maintains the design line of the Watch S1 Pro, although it leaves behind the S nomenclature. The most obvious changes are found inside the smartwatch, where highlights the presence of a Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 processor. The Qualcomm platform adds important features such as increased performance without sacrificing power consumption, and LTE connection.
On the outside we have a stainless steel body and 1.43-inch AMOLED panel with a resolution of 466 x 466 pixels.. Following in the footsteps of the S1 Pro, Xiaomi includes a crown that allows you to interact and scroll through menus. The screen suggests up to 20 pre-loaded covers with a variety of designsalthough you can download more from Google Play and store them on the 32GB internal storage.
One of the strengths of Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro is its support Dual band GNSS with 5-satellite positioning system. This feature provides higher accuracy in physical activity monitoring. The watch has more than 150 modes, including mountaineering, cycling, swimming, racing or indoor sports. According to Xiaomi, the smartwatch can analyze and optimize your performance to achieve your fitness goals. fitness.
In terms of battery life, Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro is equipped with a 495 mAh battery that provides up to 65 hours of continuous use. Duration will depend on usage and model type, as LTE reduces battery life by up to 10 hours.
Specifications and price of Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro
| Screen | 1.43-inch AMOLED (466 x 466 pixels), 600 nits brightness |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyroscope |
| OS | Wear OS |
| Connectivity | LTE, Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, Bluetooth 5.2, dual-band GNSS |
| Battery | 495 mAh with 65 hours of battery life and magnetic charging support |
| Dimensions and weight | 47.6 x 45.9 x 11.8 mm / 54.5 g (without strap) |
| Price | €269 (Wi-Fi)/€329 (LTE) |
Xiaomi Smart Band 8, for those looking for a sports alternative
While the Watch 2 Pro has excellent workout tracking support, Xiaomi has released a cheaper option. Smart bracelet 8 It is aimed at those who need an affordable device that helps them measure their physical activity. The strap weighs only 27 g and has 1.62″ AMOLED touch screen and 2.5D reinforced glass body.
Inside Xiaomi Smart Band 8 is supported Apollo Blue Chipset which is responsible for maintaining maximum performance without compromising power consumption. The 190 mAh battery provides up to 16 days of continuous use. with one charge. The presence of fast charging will reduce the charging time to 1 hour compared to its predecessor.
Xiaomi Smart Band 8 shines in physical activity monitoring. Like the Watch 2 Pro, this band offers 150 sports modes with performance stats broken down. Included are 10 beginner courses, plus advanced mode where you can customize it to match your shoe buckle for race details.
Xiaomi Smart Band 8 also monitors sleep, blood oxygen saturation, heart rate, blood pressure and menstrual cycles.
Technical specifications of Xiaomi Smart Band 8
| Screen | 1.62-inch AMOLED touchscreen (192 x 490 pixels), 60Hz refresh rate, 600 nits brightness and Gorilla Glass 3 coating. |
| Sensors | High precision 6-axis sensor, PPG heart rate sensor, ambient light sensor |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.1 BLE, Mi Fitness, supports iOS 12.0 (or later) and Android 6.0 (or later) |
| Battery | 190 mAh with 16 days of battery life and magnetic charging support |
| Dimensions and weight | 48 x 22.5 x 10.99 mm / 27 g (without strap) |
Source: Hiper Textual
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