Xiaomi Watch S1, the watch to dominate them all

The extreme popularity that smartwatches have experienced is staggering, but also totally understandable. The simple fact of controlling various aspects of the smartphone through such a subtle accessory is the great advantage of these wearables.

It is a sector that is in continuous growth due to the incorporation of more advanced technology. This is the case of the new Xiaomi smartwatch that has been officially presented this morning. The Xiaomi Watch S1 premium watch arrives on the market at the launch of the Xiaomi 12 series.

Xiaomi Watch S1

High-end at its best

If this new watch from the Chinese company stands out for something, it is because it uses high-end materials. Proof of this are its sapphire glass screen, calfskin strap and a stainless steel body. Everything to create a device resistant to all kinds of shocks and situations.

Xiaomi Watch S1

There is no doubt that they are quality components. In the same way, it is impossible not to point out that it is a smartwatch of considerable dimensions and with a 1.43-inch screen. To give you an idea, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 has 1.36 inches, so we are talking about one of the largest on the market.

Its screen, how could it be otherwise, makes use of AMOLED panels to achieve greater battery efficiency and offer good visibility against the light caused by the sun.

A versatile bet

It is enough to take a simple look at the Xiaomi Watch S1 so that one knows that one is in front of an elegant watch and intended to be worn in a formal way, although inside it has an impressive number of 117 sports modes . An excessive amount to the point that it is difficult to imagine each and every one of those it contains. Unsurprisingly, it comes with built-in geo-positioning so you can track activity in a monitored way.

Xiaomi Watch S1

On the other hand, the Asian brand indicates that the device brings with it physical health management daily and at all hours. Of course, at the moment they have not offered details about the monitoring options. What is known is that it offers extremely high water resistance and an autonomy of up to 12 days thanks to the power of its battery. One of the most positive aspects of this last question is that it supports wireless charging to ensure greater comfort. Another of its additions is an NFC chip with which you can make payments quickly and efficiently. In addition, it has a built-in microphone to answer calls via Bluetooth.

Price and prompt availability

Anyone might think that the price of this Xiaomi Watch S1 skyrockets due to the materials used for its construction, but nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, it is not as expensive as you might expect during its presentation.

Colores Xiaomi Watch S1

Specifically, its original starting price is set at an average amount of 1,099 yuan, which is equivalent to approximately 150 euros at the exchange rate . Unfortunately, its availability is reserved for the moment to China, where its purchase will be enabled from December 31st. It is unknown when or if it will land globally. We will have to be attentive to know these data as soon as possible.