Meet Your Next Move: The Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro
View(s):By Mahesh de Andrado
Xiaomi’s smart bands (formerly Mi Bands) have consistently delivered impressive features at wallet-friendly prices. The Smart Band 9 Pro further solidifies itself as a versatile, fashionable fitness tracker that is not only stylish, but also a powerful companion for your health and lifestyle.
Let’s dive into what makes this wearable tick.
The first thing that grabs your attention is the display. The Smart Band 9 Pro boasts a larger, crisper AMOLED screen compared to its predecessors. Colors are more vibrant and details are sharper. There’s no denying it. You’ll want to keep looking at it, whether you’re checking your stats during a workout or simply reading notifications. The increased screen real estate means more information at a glance, reducing the need for constant scrolling. Speaking of scrolling, the 60hz refresh rate makes scrolling a breeze. Not to mention animations are pretty slick too.
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Xiaomi has also paid close attention to aesthetics. The band’s design is sleek and modern. The metal frame adds a touch of premium feel, elevating it from a simple fitness accessory to a stylish piece of tech. Adding to the stylishness is a plethora of watch faces, most of which are customizable, and the ability to swap out watch straps, adding that extra bit of personalization to match your style.
Fitness Tracking, Elevated:
At its core, Xiaomi’s smart bands have always been fitness powerhouses, and the Smart Band 9 Pro does not disappoint. It packs a comprehensive suite of sensors that accurately track your activity levels, ranging from Heart rate monitoring to blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) tracking, sleep analysis as well as women’s health, tracking your cycles and ovulation.
That’s not all though. Xiaomi has significantly ramped up the sports tracking capabilities. With over 100 workout modes, ranging from running and cycling to swimming and even specialized activities like yoga and HIIT, the Smart Band 9 Pro’s improved inbuilt GPS accuracy ensures precise tracking of your outdoor workouts, giving you detailed maps and performance data.
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I did a few walks around my neighbourhood and my usual walk home, which is around a 4 kilometer walk, and the watch tracked the GPS details extremely well, even adding the route details to Google Fit as well as Strava. I especially like that I could just start a workout on the device, without having to rely on my phone, and it synced perfectly once I connected it back to the Mi Fitness app on my phone.
To Fitness, and beyond
Beyond fitness, the Smart Band 9 Pro also keeps you connected to your digital life. Much like its predecessors, you can set up notifications for calls, messages, and app alerts directly on your wrist, so you don’t have to keep constantly reaching for your phone. Music control lets you manage your tunes while on the go, and features like weather updates and calendar reminders keep you organized throughout the day. You can even find your phone via bluetooth if you have left it within the 10-meter radius. This is particularly useful if you tend to leave your phone lying around and forget about it.
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The band seamlessly integrates with Xiaomi’s Mi Fitness app, which provides a user-friendly interface for viewing your data, setting goals, and customizing your settings. The app also offers insights and trends, helping you understand your health and fitness patterns over time.
Battery Life That Keeps Going
One of the key strengths of Xiaomi’s smart bands has always been their impressive battery life, and the Smart Band 9 Pro continues this tradition. While your mileage with regard to battery may vary, on average I got close to 12-14 days of use on a single charge, with all the health tracking features enabled, along with Raise-to-wake. If you enable the AOD (Always On Display) mode, then battery life will take a considerable hit.
Fortunately, Xiaomi gives you optimization from within the Smart Band Pro itself, where you can see what features drain the most battery, and disable them to squeeze some extra hours of battery from your device. In the event you need to charge the Smart Band 9 Pro, a full charge takes a little over an hour, and you’re good to go for another week or more, depending on your usage.
The Bottom Line
The Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro is a compelling upgrade that delivers on all fronts. If you’re already on a Smart Band 8 Pro, then you’ll see a marginal upgrade, but if you’re on a much older device such as a Mi Band 5 or 6, then the upgrade is definitely worth it. The Smart Band 9 Pro caters to both fitness enthusiasts and those looking for a stylish and functional everyday fitness tracker with smartwatch features.
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With the Smart Band 9 Pro, Xiaomi has once again proven that you don’t have to break the bank to get a feature-rich and stylish wearable. If you’re looking for a smart band that seamlessly blends style and functionality, the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro is definitely worth considering. It’s a smart investment in your health and a stylish addition to your tech arsenal.
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