Xiaomi has expanded its portfolio of wearable devices with the launch of three new products at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 in Barcelona. The Chinese tech giant introduced the Watch 2, the Watch S3, and the Smart Band 8 Pro, which offer different features and price points to cater to different segments of consumers. Here is everything you need to know about Xiaomi’s latest wearables.
Watch 2: A premium smartwatch with WearOS and Snapdragon W5+
The Watch 2 is Xiaomi’s flagship smartwatch, which runs on Google’s WearOS platform and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 chipset. The Watch 2 sports a 1.43-inch circular AMOLED display with 466×466 pixels resolution and 600 nits of peak brightness. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus and supports custom watch faces. The Watch 2 also has 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage.
The Watch 2 boasts of a 486mAh battery, which can last up to 65 hours on a single charge. It also supports fast charging and wireless charging. The Watch 2 comes with over 160 sports modes, which can track various activities and provide detailed performance data. The Watch 2 also supports health monitoring features, such as heart rate, blood oxygen, sleep, stress, and more. The Watch 2 also has NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, Wi-Fi, GPS, and 5ATM water resistance.
The Watch 2 is priced at EUR 199, which translates to roughly Rs 17,900. It is available in two colours: Black and Silver. The Watch 2 also comes with different strap options, such as Ocean Blue, Chrome Yellow, Rainbow, and Dual-tone ceramic.
Watch S3: A stylish smartwatch with a customisable display and fast charging
The Watch S3 is Xiaomi’s mid-range smartwatch, which focuses on the design and customisation aspects. The Watch S3 also has a 1.43-inch circular AMOLED display with 466×466 pixels resolution and 600 nits of peak brightness. However, the Watch S3 allows users to change the watch bezels and straps to match their outfits and preferences. The Watch S3 also supports photo watch faces, which let users upload their own images to the display.
The Watch S3 has a 289mAh battery, which can last up to 15 days on typical usage. It also supports fast charging and five minutes of charging can get you up to two days of battery life. The Watch S3 also comes with over 150 sports modes and health monitoring features, similar to the Watch 2. The Watch S3 also has NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, Wi-Fi, GPS, and 5ATM water resistance.
The Watch S3 is priced at EUR 149, which translates to roughly Rs 13,400. It is available in two colours: Black and Silver. The Watch S3 also has different strap options, such as Ocean Blue, Chrome Yellow, Rainbow, and Dual-tone ceramic.
Smart Band 8 Pro: A fitness tracker with a high-resolution display and advanced running features
The Smart Band 8 Pro is Xiaomi’s latest fitness tracker, which offers a high-resolution display and enhanced running features. The Smart Band 8 Pro features a 1.74-inch square AMOLED display with 336×480 pixels resolution and 600 nits of peak brightness. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus and comes pre-loaded with over 200 watch faces. The Smart Band 8 Pro also has a lightweight aluminum alloy body and a variety of strap options.
The Smart Band 8 Pro has a 289mAh battery, which can last up to 14 days on a single charge. It also supports fast charging and five minutes of charging can get you up to two days of battery life. The Smart Band 8 Pro comes with over 150 sports modes, which can track various activities and provide detailed performance data. The Smart Band 8 Pro also supports health monitoring features, such as heart rate, blood oxygen, sleep, stress, and more.
The Smart Band 8 Pro also has some unique features for runners, such as pace reminders, running courses, and running form analysis. The Smart Band 8 Pro can help runners maintain their target speed, follow different training programs, and improve their technique. The Smart Band 8 Pro also has NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, Wi-Fi, GPS, and 5ATM water resistance.
The Smart Band 8 Pro is priced at EUR 69, which translates to roughly Rs 6,200. It is available in three colours: Black, White, and Pine Green.
