As expected, Xiaomi It introduced a number of new products during a China conference that lasted more than 2 hours and 30 minutes. Among the featured devices, the Xiaomi 12, 12 Pro and 12X, which beat with the help of MIUI 13, have also just come out of the Xiaomi labs. But the manufacturer also introduced its new connected watch. watch S1.
With a firm focus on premium watches with its sapphire display, the Watch S1 ultimately remains very affordable. Enough to give Xiaomi ways to excite high-end rival models without hitting the price point of the Apple Watch Series 7 or Huawei Watch 3.
Xiaomi formalizes the Watch S1, a watch protected by a sapphire crystal
If one o’clock 1.43″ AMOLED displayIts main feature is that it is covered with a veil. sapphire glass. This gives a resistance of 9 on the Mohs scale (which measures the resistance of materials). It is also waterproof up to 5 ATM. Therefore, it allows you to shower or swim on the surface, but is not suitable for diving.
taking advantage of a heart sensor and a function to determine oxygen level in the blood, The Watch S1 also benefits a GPS and an NFC chip For contactless payment. he supports 117 sports modes and also allows make a call via bluetooth, when connected to a nearby smartphone. On the autonomy side, Xiaomi explains it Watch S1 can last up to 12 days Before being charged, while compatible with magnetic charging.
But what about the price of the Watch S1? For now, Xiaomi has not yet made a statement about the launch date or price of the watch in Europe. On the other hand, we already know the tariff range in China: it varies From ¥1099 (152 Euros) to ¥1199 (166 Euros), depending on the bracelet and the case type selected. This is sometimes available in black (cheapest), sometimes silver (most expensive). Obviously, counting a few more tens of euros will certainly be necessary once the watch becomes official in Europe. But it will remain fairly affordable in terms of the watch’s materials and capabilities. For comparison, the Mi Watch was worth 149 euros when it launched in March 2021, even though it’s currently around a hundred euros.
