Xiaomi Watch 2, Xiaomi Watch S3, and Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro were unveiled globally at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 in Barcelona on February 25. These smartwatches will soon be available in select markets including Europe, the company confirmed in the announcement. Price of products. It is not clear whether these models will be launched in India or not. All three newly introduced smart wearables come with interchangeable straps that allow users to customize it as per their liking.
Price of Xiaomi Watch 2, Watch S3, Smart Band 8 Pro
All three Xiaomi smartwatch bodies are offered in black and silver colors. The price of Xiaomi Watch 2 and Smart Band 8 Pro starts at EUR 199 (roughly Rs. 17,850) and EUR 69 (roughly Rs. 6,200) respectively. These come with interchangeable straps. On the other hand, Xiaomi Watch S3 comes with interchangeable straps as well as interchangeable bezels and its price starts at EUR 149 (roughly Rs. 13,400). These models have started launching in some European markets and will be available in select regions soon.
Xiaomi Watch 2 Specifications
The Xiaomi Watch 2 features a 1.43-inch (466 x 466 pixels) AMOLED screen with up to 600nits of brightness. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 SoC paired with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage. It runs on Google’s Wear OS out of the box and is powered by a 495mAh battery that is claimed to deliver up to 65 hours of battery life.
A camera remote function on the Xiaomi Watch 2 allows users to preview their Xiaomi smartphone’s viewfinder directly on the watch display, helping them adjust the frame and settings before clicking a photo or recording a video. The watch also supports L1+L5 GNSS, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity.
Xiaomi Watch S3 Specifications
The Xiaomi Watch S3 also has the same 1.43-inch (466 x 466 pixels) AMOLED screen as the Watch 2, and runs Xiaomi’s new HyperOS. It supports Bluetooth calling and features health and fitness trackers including heart rate monitor, blood oxygen level, sleep patterns, menstrual cycle, etc. This watch has a 486mAh battery which is claimed to last for 15 days.
The most unique feature of the Xiaomi Watch S3 is the ability to change its bezel. The stainless steel bezel utilizes a circular wire drawing technology and the rotating buckle structure is said to ensure that “the bezel remains secure while allowing for easy removal.” The Watch S3 bezels are available in four color options – Ocean Blue, Chrome Yellow, Dual Tone Ceramic (Black and Green), and Rainbow.
Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro Specifications
The Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro features a 1.74-inch (336 x 480 pixels) AMOLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection. It comes with 5ATM rating and supports GNSS and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity.
Xiaomi has packed a 289mAh battery which is claimed to offer up to 14 days of battery life. The fitness tracker is compatible with devices running Android 8.0 or iOS 12.0 and above. With support for over 200 watch faces and 150 sports modes, the Smart Band 8 Pro also offers essential health trackers like heart rate, blood oxygen, sleep, and menstruation.
