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Xiaomi officially announced the Smart Band 10 Pro fitness tracker during its recent event in China dedicated to ecosystem products. The new generation of the wearable gadget received several significant updates to the branded lineup, including increased screen brightness, tighter integration with Apple devices, and a specialized mode for gamers.
The new product looks more like a classic smartwatch than a usual sports bracelet. The device is equipped with a 1.74-inch rectangular AMOLED panel with thin symmetrical bezels and a 60 Hz refresh rate. According to Xiaomi, the peak brightness of this display reaches 2000 nits, which should make it much easier to read information in direct sunlight on the street.
The body of the device has a small thickness of 9.7 mm, and its weight without the strap is 21.6 g. The basic version is made of aluminum alloy, but the manufacturer has also prepared a white ceramic version that will cost a little more, and various types of straps are offered for fixing on the wrist, including silicone, leather, and metal with Milanese weaving.
To monitor health indicators, the bracelet uses an updated heart rate sensor with double backlighting and two photodiodes. In addition to standard measurements, such as continuous heart rate monitoring, blood oxygen levels, and sleep phase analysis, the gadget can now track heart rate variability (HRV). This technology allows the software to assess the level of fatigue and offer recommendations for recovery, which was previously the prerogative of only more expensive models. There is also a built-in GNSS satellite navigation module, which allows you to record jogging or cycling routes without having to take your smartphone with you, and the total number of sports modes exceeds 150 options.
The hardware is powered by the proprietary HyperOS 3 operating system. The bracelet easily interacts with smartphones and smart home elements from Xiaomi, but this time the developers have implemented some specific features for owners of iOS devices. In particular, synchronization with the Apple Health platform, display of notifications on two devices simultaneously, and support for quick commands that work similarly to Siri Shortcuts scripts have been implemented.
A new mode for video game fans deserves special attention. After activating it, the tracker starts recording the user’s heart rate and stress level directly during the game process, displays the current progress in the game, and reacts with vibration when the player’s character is preparing to revive. Upon completion of the virtual match, the system generates a detailed summary report on the physical condition of a person for the entire session.
According to Xiaomi engineers, the built-in battery is capable of providing up to 21 days of battery life in a normal usage scenario, and in the case of a constantly active screen in Always-On mode, this figure will be approximately eight days. The body of the gadget has a 5ATM waterproof certificate, which allows it to withstand immersion, and the built-in NFC chip supports work with transport cards and contactless payments in offline mode.
In the Chinese market, the standard aluminum version is currently sold for about $58, while the ceramic version will cost $70. The variant equipped with a genuine leather strap is priced at $68. As part of the same presentation, Xiaomi also demonstrated its first wireless headphones with an open type of attachment (clips), which received 11 mm dynamic drivers, IP57 moisture protection, and a total battery life of up to 38 hours with a charging case.
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