Xiaomi unveiled the Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro among other products at a grand launch event in China. The wearable has seen some significant improvements over its predecessor, the Smart Band 7 Pro.
Monday, the 14. August 2023, a major Xiaomi launch event held in Beijing. The event lasted about three hours and included a speech by Xiaomi co-founder Lei Jun and several product announcements. Among other things, Xiaomi Pad 6 Max and Mix Fold 3 were presented. There was also a new smartwatch at the show. It was the successor to the Smart Band 8 Pro and hence the Band 7 Pro.
Smart Band 8 Pro with bigger display
The AMOLED display of the new Smart Band 8 Pro has grown slightly compared to its predecessor and has now reached its size 1.74 inches. The display also turns off 336 x 480 pixels And thus achieves a pixel density of 336 ppi. Has a maximum brightness of 600 nits with screen protected by Gorilla Glass. The watch should be on his side more powerful And so almost resembles a smartwatch.
Visually, the new fitness tracker is reminiscent of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Amazfit Active (review). Weighing in at 22.5 grams, it’s slightly heavier than its predecessor, but thinner at 9.9 millimeters deep. The case comes in black and silver colors and maintains 5ATM water resistance. Xiaomi offers a Up to 14 days of usage time on a single battery charge It’s six days with the always-on function.
Stand for personalization Ten bracelets (silicone, fabric, leather, Milanese) and over 100 watch faces to choose from. In addition to the integrated GPS function, which enables independent tracking without a smartphone, the band offers more accurate heart rate and blood oxygen sensors. NFC is also on board, but it is questionable whether it will be in the international version.
Global launch soon?
In China, Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro launched at 399 Yuan, Equivalent to about 50 euros. According to Indian leaker Sudanshu Ambhor, the new fitness tracker will be released in Europe RRP €89 Firstly, prices may vary slightly in different countries due to VAT. It will probably be the same again at the beginning Early-bird-action Thanks to which the Smart Band 8 Pro is available cheaply.
According to the leaker, only the black and silver versions will be available in this country. We assume that the EU will perform within the framework of the launch MWC 2024 She followed. The global launch of Xiaomi 14 will also be here, the presentation of Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 is also expected.
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