Xiaomi has launched Redmi Smart Band Pro along with Redmi Note 11 and Redmi Note 11S. Going by its name, it is clearly positioned as more capable than the Redmi Smart Band. The new Redmi Smart Band Pro brings with it a number of in-demand features, such as an AMOLED display, SpO2 and stress tracking, and the ability to track multiple types of workouts. Along with the improved feature list, the price has gone up too, but only by a little. Does Redmi Smart Band Pro still offer good value for your money? I tested this fitness tracker to find out.
Redmi Smart Band Pro price in India
redmi smart band pro The price is Rs. 3,999 in India but the company has announced a limited period offer of Rs 3,499. Redmi Smart Band Pro will go on sale on February 14 at 12 noon.
Redmi Smart Band Pro is lightweight and barely noticeable on the wrist
redmi smart band pro design
The Redmi Smart Band Pro sports a rectangular polycarbonate body with a 1.47-inch AMOLED display. This panel is large enough to read the text easily without squint. It also has an always-on mode, and an ambient light sensor to automatically adjust its brightness. There are no buttons in the Smart Band Pro, and navigation is purely touch-based. You get TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) straps that are curved, similar to the ones on mi band 6 ,Review) These straps have a proprietary connector, which makes them easy to remove without the need for additional tools. However, those looking for alternative third-parties may face difficulty in finding them in the market.
All the health sensors are housed in a pill-shaped bump at the bottom of the Redmi Smart Band Pro. There are also contact pins that are used to charge the Smart Band Pro. The supplied charger has magnets, which makes it easy to plug this fitness band in for charging.
I found the Redmi Smart Band Pro to be super-light at just 25.5g. I barely noticed it on my wrist, and even wore it to bed with no problem. The Smart Band Pro packs in a 200mAh battery and is 5ATM water resistant.
Redmi Smart Band Pro Software and Features
Can be paired with Redmi Smart Band Pro Android Also iOS smartphones use the Xiaomi Wear and Xiaomi Wear Lite apps respectively. The pairing process is simple and requires a Mi Account. Once paired, any app can be used to change some of the Smart Band Pro’s settings. Apps support multiple Mi And Redmi are wearable and very easy to use. The band syncs with the app on your phone, after which it is able to display various parameters. You can also change watch face on Redmi Smart Band Pro using the app. There are over 50 watch faces to choose from, and you can even set a photo from your phone’s gallery as a face.
All the health sensors are on the bottom of the Smart Band Pro
Powered by Ambik Apollo 3.5 SoC, Redmi Smart Band Pro runs on custom software. For connectivity, it has Bluetooth 5 LE. Sadly, GPS is missing so it has to rely on your connected smartphone for positioning. Redmi Smart Band Pro can pull notifications from your smartphone and alert you for incoming calls.
You can track around 110 different types of workouts, including 14 water fitness exercises, on the Redmi Smart Band Pro. Common uses such as walking, running, cycling, HIIT, trekking and swimming can be activated instantly on the fitness band. You can edit the list of available ones based on your workout regime. The Redmi Smart Band Pro can automatically detect certain activities such as running, walking and using the treadmill. Apart from this, Redmi Smart Band Pro can also track heart rate, SpO2, sleep, stress and menstrual cycle. The band is able to continuously track the wearer’s heart rate, and SpO2 levels while you sleep, but these features are disabled by default to save power.
Redmi Smart Band Pro has a very simple UI. You can swipe right from the homescreen to access quick toggles, and swipe left to access widgets for heart rate, SpO2, weather, workouts, and fitness stats. Swiping down from the top lets you view unread notifications from your paired smartphone, and swiping up from the bottom shows you all of the Smart Band Pro’s functions.
Redmi Smart Band Pro Performance and Battery Life
I used Redmi Smart Band Pro for a week and found it comfortable to wear all the time. The display was viewable from outside, but I found it too bright when sitting in a dark room, even with auto brightness adjustment enabled. While the interface was very easy to use, it didn’t feel very fluid at first, especially while scrolling. During the review period, a software update (1.1.127) fixed this problem. The Smart Band Pro’s wake up feature was well calibrated and the display is always lit when I raise my wrist. When I lowered my hand, I had to get down just as quickly.
You can track your SpO2 level on Smart Band Pro
I had to manually enable automatic heart rate and SpO2 tracking, as well as app notifications and advanced sleep tracking metrics, using the app. I set the Redmi Smart Band Pro to measure my heart rate at one-minute intervals and SpO2 every 30 minutes while I was sleeping. I also enabled alerts for resting and active heart rates, and set the band to vibrate for incoming notifications.
When it comes to fitness tracking, I was happy with the accuracy of the Redmi Smart Band Pro. i used one apple watch series 7 ,Review) for comparison and heart rate measurements were found to be in the same range. Periodic monitoring of my heart rate had a negative effect on battery life (more on that later) but resulted in more useful statistics. Sleep tracking was accurate and the band gave me complete information about my sleep patterns. I enabled SpO2 tracking while I was sleeping, and so did the device. I took the readings manually during the day and I saw that it was in the same range as the medical-grade pulse oximeter reported.
I used the Redmi Smart Band Pro to keep track of my evening walks. Since it does not have in-built GPS, it relies on the paired smartphone for accuracy. Without GPS, the Redmi Smart Band Pro reported a shorter distance, which is 0.96km for the actual 1km I drove. With a paired smartphone in my pocket, the band fared better, covering 1.02km for the same distance.
Xiaomi Wear app shows health metrics on your paired smartphone
It’s also capable of automatic workout detection for three specific workouts, as I mentioned earlier. The Redmi Smart Band Pro prompts me to track my walk within a minute of starting the activity. It measured 1,002 steps for every 1,000 steps I counted, and given the price of this fitness band, that error rate is acceptable.
Battery life was good considering the small 200mAh battery, but it really depends on how you use your Redmi Smart Band Pro, so your experience will vary. I had enabled the Always-on display, set the heart rate tracking interval during sleep to one minute and the SpO2 tracking interval to 30 minutes, and I used the advanced sleep tracking option. App notifications were also enabled, and the Smart Band Pro was used to track outdoor walks every day.
With such heavy use, the fitness band lasted four and a half days, which was quite a bit. Xiaomi claims fourteen days battery, which may be possible with light use. With a few compromises, you should be able to easily last more than a week on a single charge. The supplied magnetic charger hooked onto the band fairly easily and managed to top up the battery in less than an hour and a half.
Decision
when i reviewed redmi watch ,Review) Last year, I found it to be a capable device but a major downside was its lack of SpO2 tracking. Xiaomi has made up for that shortcoming with the Redmi Smart Band Pro. Compared to the Redmi Watch, the Redmi Smart Band Pro is just missing out on the GPS functionality. If you are in the habit of taking your smartphone on walks, the Redmi Smart Band Pro should still be able to track them accurately.
The Redmi Smart Band Pro packs in all the features one would expect from a fitness band, and has been launched at a good price. This will appeal to those who want a bigger display than this mi band 6 ,Review) which is also a less expensive option and suitable for those who want a slimmer profile on their wrist. honor band 6 The Smart Band is a direct competitor to the Pro, and offers a similar feature set at the same price level.
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