What we know about the Xiaomi Smart Band 8: possible features, price and release date

We are going to review all the information there is about the Xiaomi Smart Band 8 , the new generation bracelet from the Chinese technology giant. A device that is characterized not only by its versatility, but also by its incredible value for money. So if you want to know its possible specifications, price and release date, you are in the right place.

It should be noted that the current Xiaomi Smart Band 7 arrived a matter of months ago. This means that at the moment there are no leaks about the model that will arrive this year. That is why this article is made up of what we expect from him.

What we know about the Xiaomi Smart Band 8

Features of the Xiaomi Smart Band 8

One of the main novelties of the seventh generation of Xiaomi smart bracelets involves the appearance of a ‘Pro’ model. Among the main changes in this version are an integrated GPS chip and a larger screen. A recurring question revolves around the possibility of the company repeating the strategy with the Xiaomi Smart Band 8 . Everything seems to point to it, since this year would only have been the beginning and for the 2023 launch they would be preparing a further evolution.

The screen of this class of Xiaomi accessories has increased in size with each release, so it is quite likely that it will also happen this time. The AMOLED panel of the Xiaomi Smart Band 7 has dimensions of 1.62 inches, covering the entire surface. For the new bracelet we expect a small increase in this sense and it could be oriented in a way that simulates the Redmi model, that is, betting on a rectangular format with a thin width and not as square as that of the Xiaomi Pro variant.

A quality expected by many users for the Xiaomi Smart Band 8 is the integration of a GPS chip to keep track of the route while training or simply to find the best route to a path. At the sensor level, no big surprises are expected, since the previous version already has the essentials in this regard: monitoring of heart rate, sleep quality, blood oxygen, women’s health, stress, training…

Another novelty that cannot be missing is the option to use NFC and pay with the bracelet . This function is relegated only to the versions distributed in China, but it is time to make the leap internationally to guarantee greater accessibility.

Launch and price

Both the release date and the price of the Xiaomi Smart Band 8 are a complete unknown. However, based on launches of previous generations, it is possible to roughly estimate when the new activity bracelet from the Chinese brand would land. The Xiaomi Smart Band 7 was presented to China in May of last year, while the sixth did the same in March, although as a general rule it usually occurs in May or June . In fact, insider Mukul Sharma has shared that it has already started production, so its announcement is imminent.

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Mukul Sharma
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[Exclusive] Production of a new Xiaomi Fitness Band (likely the 8 series) has begun, expect the launch to happen soon.
#Xiaomi #XiaomiBand8
February 9, 2023 • 03:31

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This means that there would only be a few months left to appreciate the wearable first-hand, as well as observe the leaks prior to its arrival, which should not take too long to occur. On the other hand, the latest Band 7 experienced a price increase from 44.99 euros to 59.99 euros. If there are big changes like those mentioned above, it would be expected that it would increase again to 64.99 euros.