Redmi Smart Band with 1.08-inch color display, heart-rate sensor launched in India for Rs. 1,599

Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi has launched the Smart Band in India. The Smart Band features 24-hour heart rate monitoring, sleep activity tracking, and comes preloaded with over 50 watch faces. The Redmi Smart Watch was unveiled in China in April 2020 for CNY 99 (around Rs. 1,100).

Redmi Smart Band specifications

Redmi Smart Band features a 1.08-inch (128 x 220 pixels) 16-bit LCD color touch screen display with brightness up to 200 nits and 2D tempered glass. It uses Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy technology to connect to Android and iOS devices via the Xiaomi Wear app. The Smart Band is equipped with an optical sensor that allows 24-hour heart rate monitoring with heart rate alerts. It also includes a tri-axis accelerometer.

The Redmi Smart Band has 5ATM water-resistant that can resist water in up to 50 meters in depth for 10 minutes, similar to the Mi Band 4. The Smart Band comes with a 130mAh battery that can deliver up to 14 days of battery life on a single charge. It also has a built-in charging port that plugs directly into a USB Type-A socket, eliminating the need for a charging cable.

The Smart Band can track five different sports modes, including outdoor running, exercise, cycling, treadmill, fast walking. The wearable can also track steps and sleep activity.

Pricing and availability

The Redmi Smart Band is priced at Rs. 1,599 and will go on sale starting September 9 at 1 PM via the Amazon India website, Mi.com, Mi Home stores, and offline retail stores in India. The Smart Band comes in Black, Blue, Green, and Orange wristband color options.