Xiaomi unveiled the Mi Band Pulse (1S), successor of last year’s Mi Band in China last month. The main highlight of the new Mi Band is the heart rate sensor. We managed to get one from China, here is the unboxing.
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Box Contents
- Xiaomi Mi Band 2 device
- Silicone wrist strap in Black color
- User manual
- Charging cable
The Mi Band 1S that is also called the Mi Band Pulse in the international market comes with a heart rate sensor or photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor on the back, to measure heartbeats. Other features are similar, including aluminium body, fitness and sleep tracking, silent vibration alarm and IP67 ratings for water resistance. It uses Bluetooth 4.0 LE to connect to smartphone and weighs just 5.5 grams.
Even though it has a 45mAh battery, it promises up to 20 days of standby compared to up to 30 days of standby in the Mi Band since this has as a heart rate sensor that consumes more power. The Xiaomi Mi Band Pulse / 1S is currently available only in China for 99 Yuan (US$ 15.30 / Rs. 1013 approx.).