Xiaomi Watch S4 Sport, Mi Band 9 launched along with Xiaomi Buds 5
Xiaomi unveiled the Watch S4 Sport, Mi Band 9, and the Xiaomi Buds 5 at an event in China on July 19. These smart wearables were accompanied by the launch of the Xiaomi Mix Fold 4, Xiaomi Mix Flip, and the Redmi K70 Ultra. The Xiaomi Watch S4 Sport features a titanium body and a 1.43-inch AMOLED display. The Mi Band 9, on the other hand, has a 1.62-inch display and is said to offer up to 21 days of use. The Xiaomi Buds 5 true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds are said to offer up to 39 hours of total playtime.
Xiaomi Watch S4 Sport, Mi Band 9, Xiaomi Buds 5 price
Xiaomi Watch S4 Sport begins in China for CNY 1,999 (approximately Rs. 23,000) for the rubber and silicone strap options, while the titanium strap option is priced at CNY 2,599 (approximately Rs. 29,900). The three strap options go by the names Flourorubber, Liquid Silicone and Titanium Milanese (translated from Chinese).
Meanwhile, the non-NFC version of the Mi Band 9 mention for CNY 249 (approximately Rs. 2,900), while the NFC-supported variant is marked down for CNY 299 (approximately Rs. 3,400). The smartband is also available in a Ceramic Special Edition that costs CNY 349 (approximately Rs. 4,000). The wearable comes in black, blue, rose gold and silver hues, but additional interchangeable straps are offered starting at CNY 69 (approximately Rs. 800).
The Xiaomi Buds 5 are priced in China for CNY 699 (roughly Rs. 8,000). The earbuds come in four colors — Frost Blue, Moon Shadow Black, Snow Mountain White, and Titanium Gold (translated from Chinese).
Xiaomi Watch S4 Sport, Mi Band 9 specifications, features
The Xiaomi Watch S4 Sport features a 1.43-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 466 x 466 pixels and is powered by Xiaomi HyperOS. The smartwatch has 32MB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. It also comes with 5 ATM water resistance and packs a 586mAh battery that is claimed to offer up to 15 days of battery life on Bluetooth-only mode. On eSIM-supported LTE mode, the watch is said to offer up to nine days of usage. It measures 46.9 x 46.9 x 12.6mm and weighs 49g without a strap.
The Mi Band 9, on the other hand, features a 2.5D Always-on AMOLED touchscreen and Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity. It runs Xiaomi HyperOS and is 5ATM water-resistant. The smartband houses a 233mAh battery which is claimed to last up to 21 days.
Both the Watch S4 Sport and Mi Band 9 come with preset sports modes and help monitor health metrics like heart rate and blood oxygen levels. They also support blood pressure levels and menstrual cycle tracking.
Xiaomi Buds 5 Specifications, Features
The Xiaomi Buds 5 earbuds have an IP54 rating for dust and splash resistance. They feature an in-ear design and an AI-powered triple-microphone system. The earbuds also have adaptive noise cancellation (ANC) and Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity. They support AAC, SBC, aptX Lossless, and aptX Adaptive audio codecs. The official listing also claims that some models of the earbuds also support the LC3 codec.
The Xiaomi Buds 5 charging case houses a 480mAh battery, while each earbud is equipped with a 35mAh cell. Without ANC, the earbuds are said to offer a total battery life of up to 39 hours with the charging case. The case weighs 36.6g, while the earbuds weigh 4.4g each.
