Xiaomi confirmed it will launch the Mi Band 5 on June 11

Besides the smartphone, the Mi Band bracelet is also Xiaomi’s most favorite product line. The Mi Band 5 promises to be more attractive and improved, following the success of Mi Band 4. Recently, Xiaomi confirmed on Weibo that the Mi Band 5 will be launched on June 11. Last year, the Mi Band 4 was also launched on this day.

According to previous leaked images, the Mi Band 5 will have a 1.2-inch screen, larger than the 0.95-inch screen of the Mi Band 4. Besides, the Mi Band 5 will have a new easy way to charge. more, with the charger cable plugged directly into the capsule, instead of having to be removed and put into the charging dock like Mi Band 4.

Mi Band 5 will also support NFC connectivity and Alexa virtual assistant. The virtual assistant Alexa will most likely not be integrated into this bracelet, but will connect to the Alexa app on smartphones.

The new bracelet of Xiaomi will have 5 more exercise tracking modes, which are: Yoga, skipping rope, cycling machine, rowing machine and indoor climbing machine.

However, the most interesting new feature of Mi Band 5 is probably the measurement of oxygen concentration in the blood, using a light sensor. The Apple Watch Series 6 will also have this feature. Measuring blood oxygen levels helps to detect many dangerous diseases early, of which Covid-19 is also one of them.

The characteristic of Xiaomi Mi Band series is the very affordable price. The Mi Band 5 is expected to cost around 200 yuan (about US $ 28) in the Chinese market, and will cost around US $ 40-50 in the international market.

References: phonearena