We already have for sale on AliExpress the new Xiaomi Mi Band 8, a new version of the popular Xiaomi bracelet that incorporates several changes.
This version of the popular smart band offers us, as a novelty, a new strap mechanism in the line of the Apple Watch or Pixel Watch. We continue with an AMOLED screen with a similar size of 1.6″, with an Always-On-Display mode that will display the information we set even when it is off.
As always we will have improvements in Bluetooth and a slightly larger battery, a fairly significant improvement. The sports monitoring has significant improvements, we now have 150 sports, increasing the number compared to the previous 120 and a special mode for runners called Running Beam.
Xiaomi Smart Band 8 specifications
The Mi Band 8 stands out externally for its 1.6-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 192 x 490, refresh rate of 60 Hz and maximum brightness of 500 nits. Its body has a certified water resistance of 5 ATM, so you can dive up to 50 m and naturally swim with it.
The brand showed during its presentation new rubber, leather and steel straps. Some are designed not to be worn conventionally on the wrist, but we can also use it as a pocket watch or attach it to a backpack.
We also have a clip-on case so you can clip it to your lanyards while running. For this use we have the Running Beam mode, with it is possible to measure the frequency of steps, length, force of impact on the ground and even according to indicate the style of the tread.
In the sensors section, we find a 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope, heart rate sensor and blood oxygen sensor. The battery with magnetic charging this time has an autonomy that easily reaches 16 days, a minor improvement over the previous version.
As always we will have Bluetooth connectivity to the last and in the Chinese version we have NFC, this contactless system is restricted to payments in the Asian country with Xiaomi Pay. In this version we also do not have GPS module, leaving this feature for other ranges. It also comes with built-in games like Sudoku and 2048 to keep our eyes open.
Price and availability
- The new Xiaomi Mi Band 8 can be purchased on AliExpress only for $46 with free shipping.
