Xiaomi Mi Band 6 Launched in Malaysia, priced at RM189
The world’s market leader in the fitness band category, Xiaomi has recently announced the launch of its Mi Band 6.
While the Mi Band 6 does not look all that different on the surface, it does pack some much-anticipated feature and display upgrades
Before diving into the breakdown in improvements, here are the overall specifications of the Mi Band 6:
| Xiaomi Mi Band 6 | |
|---|---|
| Display | 1.56-inch AMOLED Tempered glass with anti-fingerprint coating 152 x 486 resolution 326ppi Up to 450 nits 60+ band displays |
| Sensors | PPG heart rate sensor 3-axis accelerometer sensor 3-axis gyroscope sensor SpO2 sensor Connected GPS |
| Battery | 125mAh 14-day promised battery life |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Tracking and other features | 30 fitness modes 6 auto detection modes SpO2 tracking Sleep tracking Breathe exercise Stress monitoring Female health tracking PAI (Personal Activity Intelligence) Idle alerts Camera remote shutter |
| Water resistance | 5ATM |
| App compatibility | Mi Wear app Mi Fit app |
| Charging method | Magnetic charging |
| Supported devices | Android 5.0 and above iOS 10 and above |
| Dimensions | 47.4 x 18.6 x 12.7mm Strap: 155 – 219mm |
| Colors | Black, Orange, Yellow, Olive, Ivory, Blue |
1. Improved Display
The Mi Band 6 has become amongst the first wearable band to feature a full AMOLED, 326ppi display. Removing the home button notch allows for an overall larger display estate.
One may think that an additional 0.46″ isn’t much, but it is essentially increasing the overall screen size by ~41% and the difference is noticeable.
Notifications on the Mi Band 6 contains more lines and bigger font size. Making the overall reading experience more pleasant.
As for the improved pixel per inch (ppi) from 291 to 326, users will also enjoy sharper and more vibrant images.
2. SpO2 tracking feature
The Mi Band 6 now comes with an SpO2 tracker which allows users to keep track of their blood oxygen levels at all time.
SpO2 is an important metric for monitoring patients afflicted with respiratory illnesses like sleep apnea, emphysema, or Covid-19. With this feature, patients can detect potentially dangerous SpO2 levels early, and receive treatments sooner.
3. 30 Fitness Modes
As a fitness band, it is only fitting for it to come complete with proper fitness tracking. Unlike the Mi Band 5 which only tracked 11 different fitness activities, the Mi Band 6 now gives you 30 different fitness modes to choose from.
Jump ropes, dancing and Zumba are among the many new modes users can choose from. In addition, the Mi Band 6 also automatically tracks six of the following activities: six activities: running, walking, treadmill, cycling, rowing machine, and elliptical.
4. Others
Aside from the 3 major upgrades, the Mi Band 6 also comes with 3 of the following features:
- Stress tracker: Allow users to track their stress levels throughout the day with a pre-set interval.
- Deep breathing: Allow users to track breathing patterns whether while sleeping or doing breathing exercises.
- Female health tracking: Allow female users to track menstrual cycle and more.
Final thoughts:
Perhaps the most important upgrade for most of us would be the improved display. Unless you have a need to track a specific exercise mode, a Mi band 5 will still serve you well and there isn’t a real need to upgrade in our opinion.
The Mi Band 6 will be available for pre-orders on 15th April at RM169. If you have yet to own a Mi Band, then you should definitely opt for the Mi Band 6 as it is definitely value for money.
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