Xiaomi has recently unveiled the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro smartwatch, in conjunction with their 13T series of smartphones. Simultaneously, they’ve introduced the Xiaomi Smart Band 8 to the global market. Among these offerings, the new Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro smartwatch boasts a 1.43-inch circular AMOLED display, and a stainless steel casing, and is equipped with the Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 SoC. It operates on the WireOS operating system. Meanwhile, the Xiaomi Smart Band 8 features a 1.62-inch AMOLED display with various health-related features. Additionally, this smart band packs a 190 mAh battery and offers over 200 watch faces. Let’s delve into the pricing, features, and specifications of the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro and Xiaomi Smart Band 8 wearables.
- Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro and Xiaomi Smart Band 8: Price and Availability
The Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro smartwatch is available in two versions, e-SIM and Bluetooth, priced at 329 Euros (approximately Rs. 29,005) and 269 Euros (approximately Rs. 23,716) respectively. These watches can be purchased through the Xiaomi channel in the European market. On the other hand, the Xiaomi Smart Band 8 is priced at 39.9 Euros (approximately Rs. 3,516) and is available in Black and White color options.
- Specifications and Features of Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro and Xiaomi Smart Band 8
The new Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro smartwatch features a 1.43-inch round AMOLED display, offering a brightness of 600 nits and a pixel density of 326 ppi. It sports a stainless steel casing with a round dial and is powered by the Wire OS operating system and Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 SoC. Popular apps like Google Wallet, Google Maps, and Google Assistant are available on the device.
Additionally, the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro comes with dual-band GNSS support for precise fitness tracking. It offers 150 sports modes, a heart rate monitor, and a sleep tracker. The watch provides 20 watch faces, 2GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, and GPS capabilities. A 495 mAh battery is included for power backup. The e-SIM version offers up to 45 hours of battery life on a single charge, while the Bluetooth version lasts up to 65 hours. The device is rated 5ATM for water resistance.
Moving on to the Xiaomi Smart Band 8, it features a 1.62-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 192 x 490 pixels, a pixel density of 326 ppi, and a brightness of 600 nits. It offers more than 150 training modes and includes health features such as a blood oxygen monitor, heart rate monitor, sleep tracker, and a female period tracker.
The watch is powered by the Apollo Four Blue Light chipset and is equipped with a 190 mAh battery that keeps the band active for up to 16 days on a single charge.
