Xiaomi also launched its latest Smart Band 8 in China at the event along with Xiaomi 13 Ultra. It has a 1.62-inch AMOLED display as last year’s model with a 192 x 490-pixel resolution, 326 PPI pixel density, and a maximum brightness of 600 nits. The Smart Band 8 boasts up to 150+ training modes, as well as a smart health assistant that includes capabilities like SpO2 monitoring, heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, and female period tracking.
For the first time, the Smart Band 8 has a new quick-release mechanism and a sleek metallic texture, as well as two new middle frame colors: “light gold” and “bright black.” In addition to a variety of straps, Xiaomi offers a novel necklace-shaped strap and a leather strap for the band.
Band 8 features a new running bean mode that provides a more professional running experience with track conventional running data, and also provides 13 professional data such as stride frequency, stride length, ground contact vacancy ratio, ground impact force as well as professional interpretation of various data. This functionality requires the use of running pods, professional training, and anytime running.
Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Specifications -
| Display | 1.62-inch (192×490 pixels) HD 2.5D Always-on AMOLED touch display, 326 PPI, Up to 600 nits of brightness |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.1 that connects to Android 6.0 and above and iOS 12.0 and above, NFC (NFC Edition only) |
| Sports Modes | 150+ workout modes including professional courses such as running course, running bean mode, somatosensory boxing course, etc |
| Features | Smart controls such as music control, remote camera control, quick message reply, incoming call alerts, 100+ new watch faces with AOD support, includes Mars Super Wallpaper |
| Sensors | Continuous heart rate tracking, continuous blood oxygen saturation monitoring, as well as 24/7 sleep tracking, Female health tracking, etc. |
| Water Proof | 5ATM Water-resistant up to 50 meters |
| Dimensions | 48 × 22.5 × 10.99mm |
| Weight | 27g (including strap) |
| Battery | 190mAh battery offers up to 16 days of battery life with typical usage, charging time of about 1 hour |
Pricing and Availability -
The Xiaomi Smart Band 8 comes only in Black and White colors, and the company offers different styles of straps separately. It is already available in China, and the prices are -
- Xiaomi Smart Band 8 - CNY 239 (US$ 35 / INR 2,850 approx.).
- Xiaomi Smart Band 8 with NFC - CNY 279 (US$ 40 / INR 3,330 approx.)
