Xiaomi launched the next iteration of its Smart Band, the Smart Band 9, in China last month, alongside the Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 and Mix Flip. It was speculated that the Chinese OEM could launch the Smart Band 9 in the global market. According to a fresh report, it seems like the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 will indeed hit the international market as soon as this week.
According to a report by Android Planet, the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 was quietly listed on its Dutch website, revealing an August 16 launch date. Xiaomi listed the Smart Band 9 on the website with a price tag of €39.99 (roughly $44), which is almost similar to the Smart Band 8"s launch price. Xiaomi has also listed the Smart Band 9 on its UK website for a price tag of £34.99.
The Xiaomi Smart Band 9 features an updated design compared to its predecessor and four color options: Arctic Blue, Glacier Silver, Midnight Black, and Mystic Rose. The fitness tracker boasts an elongated 1.62-inch OLED display with a 490x192 pixel resolution.
The display is said to achieve a peak brightness of 1,200 nits, which is twice that of the Smart Band 8. The Xiaomi Smart Band 9 is listed as 16% more accurate than previous smart bands in tracking fitness and health metrics. It has all the necessary sensors, including heart rate, sleep tracking, and a SpO2 sensor.
There are a total of 150 different fitness modes. The battery on the Smart Band 9 is 233mAh, which is greater than the 190mAh battery in the previous model. However, the weight remains the same at 27 grams.
The Xiaomi Smart Band 9 can last up to 21 days with Always On Display (AOD) turned off and 9 days with AOD turned on. It has Bluetooth 5.4 and a water resistance rating of 50m. There is also a linear vibration motor with 20 vibration modes.