Xiaomi Germany has announced the official release of the Mi Band 5, the new smart band for the European market. Here are the date, time and official price
Finally come certain information on the launch in Europe of the new smart band signed Xiaomi, the Mi Band 5. The news comes from Germany, where the company has just announced the final date of launch adding that will be placed on the market also other products, such as the Mi TV Stick and an electric scooter or e-scooter.
For the moment we know that all these new devices will be launched on July 15, that is in exactly one week, but on the characteristics there is little certainty. The wait is therefore almost over and the desire to wear the new smart tracker is high. Finally we can finally know what are the functions of the device and especially if there are variants, as was rumored a week ago or if it will also be integrated NFC connectivity that allows you to make contactless purchases. Until now, this feature was only available for the Chinese market.
Xiaomi products coming out in 2020
Xiaomi Germany announced in these hours the launch of the Mi Band 5 smart band and a series of other devices. It did so by publishing a graphic image announcing the date and time of the streaming event.
In addition to the wearable device, the poster also features other stylized products, which together form the word 2020. There is also the wheel that definitely refers to an electric scooter, then a traffic light with a quad camera pops up, which perhaps refers to another mobile device and finally the last number represents a smart TV, which refers to the Mi TV Stick.
Xiaomi Mi Band 5: what we know so far
For months we have accumulated indiscretions and more or less official anticipations about the new smart device produced by Xiaomi. Finally now we have a date: the product designed for the European market will be launched on July 15 at 14:00. And finally we will be able to understand the real functions and features.
For the moment, however, we can make a summary of its specifications and its design. First of all, the first element also confirmed by the poster released by Xiaomi will be a large oval-shaped and elongated display, featuring OLED color technology and 1.2 inches against the 0.95 of the previous version, Mi Band 4. The device will also feature a sensor capable of detecting both blood oxygen levels and heart rate.
Among the most anticipated features is NFC connectivity, which allows you to make contactless payments with the device. This will surely be available thanks to an agreement between the brand and Mastercard. Finally, it will also guarantee Alexa support, useful for those who want to manage smart home devices quickly and easily. All this should come out at a really affordable price: according to the latest rumors it will be around 30 euros.
In short, next to some confirmed features, there are some that remain in the shadows. We just have to wait a week to know the features and specifications of Mi Band 5. As for the price, the Mi Band 5 should be launched at 49.99 euros.