Xiaomi Watch S2 with AMOLED screen, 100 sports modes launched: details
The Xiaomi Watch S2 was unveiled alongside the Xiaomi 13-series smartphones on Sunday as the Chinese electronics brand’s latest smartwatch. The successor to the Xiaomi Watch S1 comes in 46mm and 42mm display options and offers Bluetooth calling support, allowing users to take voice calls directly from their wrists. The Xiaomi Watch S2 supports over 100 sports modes and offers a body composition measurement feature. It also comes with a blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) monitor and a heart rate monitor. The Xiaomi Watch S2 is said to have a battery life of up to 12 days on a single charge.
Xiaomi Watch S2 price
The price of Xiaomi Watch S2 is set at CNY 999 (approximately Rs. 11,800) for the 42mm display variant, while the wearable with 46mm display is priced at CNY 1,099 (approximately Rs. 13,000). The new smartwatch comes in Black, Light Gold and Silver colour options with leather or silicone strap options. It is currently available for purchase in China.
Details about the launch of the Xiaomi Watch S2 in the global market, including India, are yet to be announced.
Xiaomi Watch S2 specifications
The Xiaomi Watch S2 smartwatch features a round dial and comes in 1.43-inch and 1.32-inch display options with a pixel density of 353ppi. The AMOLED display has a resolution of 466×466 pixels. The wearable runs on MIUI Watch OS and is compatible with devices running Android 6.0 or iOS 12.0 and later versions.
The newly launched Xiaomi Watch S2 offers over 100 sports modes, including walking, cycling, hiking, football, running and skipping. It is equipped with a blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) monitor, along with a stress monitor, a continuous heart rate monitor, female health tracking and sleep monitoring. It also comes with a body composition measurement function, which displays eight kinds of body health data results. Xiaomi has packed a new safety tracking feature on the Watch S2 that allows users to send geolocation and SOS messages with a quick keystroke in case of emergency. It also has built-in features such as alarms, reminders, stopwatch and message notifications.
The wearable supports Bluetooth v5.2 for connectivity and allows users to receive and reject calls from their wrists using a built-in microphone and speaker. The smartwatch also supports NFC for contactless payments. Other connectivity options include Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, and QZSS. The wearable has a water resistance of 5ATM.
The 46mm variant of the Xiaomi Watch S2 is backed by a 500mAh battery and is claimed to offer a runtime of up to 12 days on a single charge. The 42mm variant, on the other hand, is powered by a 305mAh battery which is claimed to offer a runtime of up to 7 days on a single charge.
