The subsequent iteration of the favored Xiaomi Mi Band is coming quickly. We all know that as a result of the machine was licensed by the United Arab Emirates’ TDRA telecommunication and digital company and the telecommunications company of Indonesia. We should always see Xiaomi launch an everyday model of the band and one which helps NFC permitting the band to help cell funds. Contemplating that final 12 months’s Mi Band 8 launched in China final April, there’s a good likelihood that the Mi Band 9 will probably be launched this month in the identical nation.
The Mi Band 9 is anticipated to hold a 1.62-inch AMOLED show, the identical measurement as final 12 months’s mannequin, however with a brighter and better decision display. The battery will nonetheless go so long as two weeks between expenses. In response to GizChina, it’s unclear whether or not the Mi Band 9 will provide built-in GPS help. Primarily based on the a number of certifications, the Mi Band 9 will carry a mannequin variety of M2345B1.
The Mi Band 9 acquired certification from a number of telecom and digital companies
One of many Mi Band’s endearing qualities through the years has been its low worth. Final 12 months the Mi Band 8 was priced at 239 yuan (equal to $34) for the common model, and 279 yuan (equal to $39) for the NFC mannequin in China. Xiaomi might determine to hike the worth a bit of in 2024 however you need to anticipate the identical 40 yuan differentiation between the worth of the common model and the NFC variant.
The unique Xiaomi Mi Band used your cellphone’s show and price solely $12
Final 12 months, Xiaomi was the second largest shipper of wearable band units worldwide after Apple. The Chinese language producer has been caught behind Apple for years because of the Mi Band. In 2023, the Apple Watch held a number one 19% slice of the wearable band pie regardless of a 14% year-over-year decline in shipments. Xiaomi had a market share of 11% and noticed its deliveries improve 21% on an annual foundation. It needs to be identified that following Xiaomi on the record was countrymate Huawei with a 9% share and a 13% year-over-year improve in shipments.
The Mi Band is likely one of the few merchandise that Xiaomi sells within the U.S. Final 12 months, the worldwide model of the Mi Band 8 was out there in late October.
