Redmi Band, the new entry level Smartband by Xiaomi

XIAOMI is soon to lauch a new smartband under its Low-Cost REDMI sub-brand. It’s is REDMI BAND and competes with its best-selling MI BAND 4 for a lower price. It wld be in CHINA 99 Yuans (13 of Euros). It will soon be available in Europe for us in import for probably less than 18€.

After investing smartphones, it’s the time for accessories to appear in the REDMI product line.

The REDMI BAND does not attempt to mimic the look of the MI BAND with a 1.08″ flat Amoled color screen and not curved like the Xiaomi MI BAND. It is available in 4 colours, black, blue, red and brown.

For this very small price, the REDMI BAND offers the essentials with water resistance, a colour touch screen, a heart sensor, five sport modes and two weeks of autonomy on the wrist.

The REDMI BAND is a connected bracelet using Bluetooth 5. It is integrated into the Xiaomi ecosystem via the XIAOMI MI BAND application available for Android and IOS. It will be possible to choose the functions of the watch, select a dial look among 70 screens. The bracelet receive calls, messages or application notifications with vibrations.

Charging is done via a side USB connector as already seen on competing products.