Introducing the Titanium Xiaomi Watch S4 Sport, Alongside Xiaomi Band 9 and Buds 5
Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun always aims to impress on stage, and today’s annual event was no exception. The company unveiled new foldable devices and introduced a range of new wearables, including a premium sport watch, a budget-friendly smart band, and comfortable TWS buds.
Xiaomi Watch S4 Sport
The Xiaomi Watch S4 Sport is a premium smartwatch priced at CNY 2,000 ($275/€250/₹23,000). It features a titanium body and sapphire glass, offering durability and elegance. The watch comes with a choice of four straps: fluoroelastomer, silicone, braided, and titanium Milanese, catering to different sports enthusiasts.
Key Features:
- Design: Titanium body with sapphire glass
- Water Resistance: Certified for diving up to 40m (130ft) by PADI with EN13319 certification
- Sports Tracking: Developed in partnership with Suunto, includes advanced algorithms for tracking sports activities like measuring the lactate threshold
Xiaomi Watch S4 Sport
Xiaomi’s new Watch S4 Sport is a premium smartwatch priced at approximately CNY 2,000 ($275/€250/₹23,000). It features a titanium body with sapphire glass, offering robustness and elegance suitable for outdoor activities. The watch supports five GNSS constellations with dual-band reception for precise outdoor training. It includes offline map capabilities and eSIM support, enabling users to leave their phones behind.
- Display: 1.43” OLED display with 2,200 nits peak brightness for enhanced outdoor readability
- Battery: Large 586mAh battery providing up to 15 days of battery life
- Health Monitoring: Includes a heart rate and blood-oxygen sensor with 97.2% accuracy, protected by sapphire glass
- NFC Functionality: Can be used as car keys for select vehicles
Xiaomi Band 9
For those preferring a simpler wearable, the Xiaomi Band 9 starts at CNY 250 ($35) for the base model and CNY 300 ($42) for the NFC version. It features a metal body with a ceramic special edition option priced at CNY 350 ($48). The band comes in pink, black, white, and blue colors with customizable quick change straps.
- Battery Life: Up to 21 days with basic usage; up to 9 days with Always On Display enabled
- Health Tracking: Improved heart rate sensor accuracy by 16% compared to the previous generation, enhanced detection of breathing issues during sleep
- NFC Version: Can also function as car keys
Xiaomi Buds 5
The Xiaomi Buds 5 offer a lightweight “semi-in-ear” design weighing only 4.2g per bud. Priced at CNY 700 ($97/€89/₹8,000), they provide impressive features for audio enthusiasts:
- Battery Life: Up to 6.5 hours per charge, with a total of 39 hours using the case
- Audio Quality: Supports Qualcomm’s aptX Lossless audio codec, tuned by Harman AudioEFX team
- Noise Cancellation: Active Noise Cancellation and AI noise reduction for calls with 3 microphones
- Connectivity: Spatial audio and multi-point connectivity supported; IP54 rated for sweat and rain resistance
