Redmi Watch 3 with 1.75-inch AMOLED display launched, Redmi Band 2 to follow
Redmi Watch 3 and Redmi Band 2 were launched in China on Tuesday, December 27. These new wearables were unveiled alongside the flagship Redmi K60 series. The Redmi Watch 3 gets a 1.75-inch AMOLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate. This smartwatch features 121 sports modes, including 10 built-in running courses. It also comes with support for five major satellite positioning systems. Redmi also unveiled the Redmi Band 2, which has a 1.47-inch TFT LCD display. This fitness band comes with features like blood oxygen tracking, 24/7 heart rate monitoring, and sleep monitoring.
Redmi Watch 3, Redmi Band 2 price, availability
The Redmi Watch 3 is available for purchase in China from 599 Chinese Yuan (approximately Rs. 7,000). This smartwatch comes in Elegant Blank and Ivory White colour options. Meanwhile, the Redmi Band 2 is priced at 159 Chinese Yuan (approximately Rs. 2,000). It is available in Midnight Black and Dream White colours. Redmi has not delved into details about the global availability of these wearables.
Redmi Watch 3 Specifications, Features
The smartwatch gets a 1.75-inch AMOLED display with 390×450 pixels resolution, 60Hz refresh rate, and 600nits brightness. It is said to weigh around 37 grams and comes with adjustable silicone straps. The Redmi Watch 3 supports Bluetooth calling and also comes with an SOS emergency call feature.
Redmi Watch 3 comes with 121 sports modes, including outdoor running, cycling, mountaineering and swimming. There are also 10 built-in running courses with a voice coach to guide you through. The high-end GNSS chip of this smartwatch is said to be compatible with Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO and QZSS satellite positioning systems.
It can be used to track blood oxygen levels and monitor heart rate throughout the day. The Redmi Watch 3 also features sleep monitoring technology to help users improve their sleeping habits. This smartwatch houses a 289mAh battery that is said to last up to 12 days with normal usage. It is designed to offer 5ATM water resistance. The Redmi Watch 3 is compatible with devices running Android 6.0 or iOS 12 and higher operating systems.
Redmi Band 2 Specifications, Features
The Redmi Band 2 gets a 1.47-inch TFT LCD display with 172×320 pixels resolution and 450 nits peak brightness. It includes over 100 watch faces and users can also set album art as wallpaper. It comes with over 30 sports modes and offers 5ATM water resistance, making it possible for swimming in shallow water.
This fitness band has features like blood oxygen monitoring, heart rate monitoring, and sleep monitoring. There’s also a women’s health feature that makes the Redmi Band 2 vibrate to give reminders. It has a 210mAh battery that is claimed to offer up to 14 days of backup. It is compatible with devices running Android 6.0 or iOS 12 and above.
