Xiaomi has just revealed the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro which came alongside the launch of the Xiaomi 13T series of smartphones. Aside from these, the Smart Band 8 was also launched globally.
We released our full review on the Xiaomi 13T, if you want to check it out, click here.
Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro
The Watch 2 Pro runs on Google’s Wear OS, offering access to third-party apps and LTE connectivity for calls, texts, and phone-to-text communication without the need to connect to a smartphone.
This device features the Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 SoC that comes with 2GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage. The display is a 1.43-inch 466 x 466p resolution AMOLED panel which comes with 20 pre-installed faces.
Other features include –
- 600 nits brightness
- Dual-band GNSS positioning
- WiFi
- Bluetooth 5.2
- NFC connectivity
- 5ATM water resistant
- 24/7 heart rate and blood oxygen tracking
- Over 150 sports modes
- Bioelectrical impedance sensor
- 495 mAh battery rated at up to 65 hours of usage (Bluetooth-only version)
- 55 hours of usage on the LTE variant
- Two-pin magnetic charger
The Watch 2 Pro is priced at EUR 270(around PHP 16,300) for the Bluetooth-only model and EUR 330(around PHP 20,000) for the LTE variant.
Smart Band 8
This device was launched last April with another name, the MI Band 8. It features a 1.62-inch AMOLED 490 x 192p resolution pill-shaped display.
Moreover, you get the same health and tracking benefits as its predecessor with added interactive fitness courses that make use of the Band 8’s accelerometer for tracking movements.
Other features include –
- Multiple strap options like leather, nylon fabric, and metal
- Pendant accessory for advanced tracking and posture monitoring
- 16 days battery life with typical usage and 6 days with AOD mode on
- two-pin charger that promises a one-hour full charge
This device is priced at EUR 40 (around PHP 2,400).
*Prices in PHP are direct conversions using the exchange rate at the time the content was published. These are not indicative of actual local pricing and don’t include additional costs like taxes, etc.
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