The Xiaomi Mi Band is one of the smart bracelets best-selling on the market. The Xiaomi bracelet has been characterized by having a very competitive price, but with many of the same features as other fitness trackers. Now, the new version, the Xiaomi Mi Band 2, could be about to be unveiled. It would come with a new design and with a possible new name: Amazfit, which aims at both the bracelet and a broader platform.
Amazfit
What is not so clear is whether the new name will be that of the bracelet, or if it is actually the new name of the platform to which this bracelet will be connected, and it will finally be called Xiaomi Mi Band 2, which is another possibility. It would make sense that Xiaomi will launch its own platform to which this bracelet would be connected, very much in the style of Fitbit or Misfit, and in which users could connect with their friends on social networks, or compete to see who can achieve their goals first. This is perhaps one of the shortcomings of the original Xiaomi Mi Band, and therefore it seems logical that it will be a novelty for the new smart bracelet. It is also possible that this platform will be compatible even with the first Xiaomi Mi Band, something that would be very positive.
In that ecosystem, the Xiaomi app (Mi Fitness/Mi Fit) already offers challenges with friends, metrics history and access to more than 100 spheres, as well as widgets like weather or music player. They can be rearrange elements on the screen, activate or deactivate certain recordings and decide which notifications will be sent to the bracelet. It is even possible locate the phone making it ring when connected via Bluetooth. It all adds up to a social and practical approach that fits with the more ambitious Amazfit platform.
Key features of Mi Band 2
Without losing the essence of contained price, Mi Band 2 added highly requested improvements by users. Its most representative features include:
- OLED screen compact (about 0,42 inches) with capacitive button to navigate through essential information.
- Standard: accelerometer, pedometer and heart rate for basic control of the activity.
- IP67 resistance against water and dust, enough for splashes and showers.
- Extended autonomy thanks to a battery of around 70 mAh and very efficient energy management.
- Bluetooth LE connectivity to reduce consumption and maintain stable synchronization.
- Lightweight design (around 19 g) and compact dimensions with materials such as elastomer and polycarbonate.
New Design
In any case, it seems that there will be a new second-generation smart bracelet because it will have a different design. In this case, it will be more like the Misfit Shine or Misfit Flash, with a circular design, more similar to that of a traditional watch but without the possibility of having a watch with dial, which gives the possibility of including more LEDs on the front, and therefore, giving more information than just the three LEDs that the original Xiaomi Mi Band has. In fact, the Misfit Shine is even capable of telling the time, for example.
In the Xiaomi family of bracelets, further evolution has explored more rectangular formats without physical buttons, where everything is controlled by screen gestures. This approach allows for more comfortable reading of notifications and metrics, as well as a experience close to a smartwatch with larger panels. In those affordable proposals, some mount panels TFT about 1,47 inches with good brightness indoors and fast and precise gesture control, although without automatic brightness and with lower outdoor visibility than AMOLEDs.
However, we do not forget that Xiaomi was also going to launch a smart intelligence before the end of this year. Since the smartwatch could also connect to the platform Amazfit apps, if it is a platform, it is possible that it will also be officially launched in parallel. Of course, it was said that this watch would arrive later, so if it is not presented immediately it would not be strange either. In any case, what will be key is knowing if this Xiaomi Mi Band 2 will have a such a cheap price like the first version, because it is something that has characterized the Xiaomi bracelet since it was launched.
Screen, notifications and gesture control
With Mi Band 2, the screen allowed you to consult time, steps, distance, calories, pulse and battery with touches. Activation by wrist twist works well, and the capacitive button makes navigation faster. In newer models of the ecosystem, the interface adds side widgets (weather, music), notification center and a more accessible main menu, while maintaining a total fluidity in daily use.
Notifications on basic bands remain deliberately simple: call and message notifications with vibration and an icon. In current, affordable offerings, it is still not common to see sender ID on all models, which maintains a minimalist experience activity-oriented.
Health and sport: the essentials well resolved
The focus of these bracelets is the daily follow up: Steps, distance, calories and sleep, with accurate heart rate on Mi Band 2. In later generations, some bands add SpOâ‚‚ and stress, useful as a reference, although they do not replace medical devices. To record sports, inexpensive wristbands They do not usually integrate GPS; they rely on the mobile's GPS. However, they allow you to set goals and see frequency zones during the session.
Autonomy and charging
Battery life has always been one of its hallmarks. With typical usage, notifications, and turn-on activation, the Mi Band 2 can move around around a long week. In recent bands with larger screens, it is common to see 8–10 days with medium use, and saving mode to extend it even further. Regarding charging, the Mi Band 2 requires removing the module, while later generations rely on proprietary magnetic chargers.
Connectivity and resistance
On Mi Band 2, the connection is Bluetooth LE, enough to sync without draining the battery. Later bands are becoming popular Bluetooth 5.x for a more robust connection. In terms of resistance, the Mi/Redmi/Smart Band line moves from IP67 to 5 ATM In many models, suitable for splashing and recreational pools, always confirming the profile supported by each device.
Price and purchase: what to consider
Part of Xiaomi's appeal is in its quality / price ratio. If you're looking to get into quantification with comfort and good battery life, the Mi Band 2 remains a historic benchmark for its balance. Keep in mind, though, that the very old models may lack new features or extended support, while current bands in the ecosystem offer larger screens, more sports modes and more complete configuration without losing the affordable focus.
The idea of ​​a Mi Band 2 connected to an Amazfit platform makes more sense if we consider how the catalog has evolved: practical designs, well-resolved gestures, clear metrics, and an app that centralizes everything. For those who prioritize battery, comfort and price, this family remains a safe bet within the wearable universe.
