Yesterday, Xiaomi introduced with great fanfare the brand new Xiaomi 13 Ultra, the most powerful smartphone of the year, but the Chinese manufacturer also took the opportunity to introduce its next-generation smart bracelet, the Xiaomi Smart Band 8. aims to be a real fashion accessory.
If the Band 8 still relies on the same 1.62-inch Always On AMOLED display housed in its oval capsule, Xiaomi has changed the bracelet and specifically its connection to the body of the device. Previous Mi Bands came with a strap that held the watch in the center, but now the new generation adopts a sleeker strap design that requires attaching a two-piece strap to each end of the pod, similar to how you strap an Apple Watch to your bracelet. .
You can play games on your Mi Band 8
In addition to the new types of wristbands that need to be purchased separately as usual, Xiaomi has also improved its sports features. Now that the device is not designed to be worn on the wrist, Xiaomi encourages users to wear it with a special necklace around their neck or even on their shoes while running.
In terms of features, we still find a heart rate scanner, sleep tracking system, smart notifications, NFC technology for mobile payments (on the NFC compatible model), 16 days of battery life (6 days with the always-on option enabled). ) and 5 ATM (50 meters) water resistance.
But one of the watch’s innovations is hidden in the options: a new mode that lets you play video games. The program includes Sudoku, 2048, math games, platform game, puzzles, etc.
In terms of price, the Smart Band 8 is still offered at 239 yuan (32 euros) for the classic version and 279 yuan for the NFC version. It has not yet been released in France, but is expected to arrive in the coming weeks.
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