Xiaomi Watch S4 15th Anniversary Edition Unveiled With XRING T1 Chipset
Xiaomi has unveiled its latest wearable, the Watch S4 15th Anniversary Edition, featuring the in-house XRING T1 chipset. This special edition smartwatch brings enhanced performance and new features to celebrate the company’s milestone.
Xiaomi Watch S4 15th Anniversary Edition: Price and Availability
The Xiaomi Watch S4 15th Anniversary Edition is priced at CNY 1,299 (approximately Rs. 15,000) and is available in Black and Green color options. This edition offers a refreshed design compared to the standard Watch S4, which starts at CNY 999 (around Rs. 11,800).
Xiaomi Watch S4 15th Anniversary Edition: Specifications and Features
The smartwatch boasts a 1.43-inch circular AMOLED display with a resolution of 466 x 466 pixels, a 60Hz refresh rate, and up to 1,500 nits of peak brightness. It runs on Xiaomi’s HyperOS 2 and is compatible with devices running Android 8.0 or iOS 12.0 and above.
Powered by Xiaomi’s self-developed XRING T1 chipset, the Watch S4 15th Anniversary Edition offers a maximum CPU frequency of 500MHz. This new chipset is designed to deliver improved performance and efficiency.
One of the standout features is the ability to control Xiaomi cars without a mobile phone, providing seamless integration within the Xiaomi ecosystem. The watch also supports three-second video content on the watch face and offers a real-time preview of the paired smartphone’s camera.
In terms of battery life, the smartwatch is equipped with a 486mAh battery, providing up to nine days of usage with eSIM functionality enabled. This is an improvement over the standard version, which offers seven days of battery life in eSIM mode.
Health and fitness features include SpO2 (blood oxygen) monitoring, heart rate monitoring, and a 5 ATM water resistance rating. Connectivity options encompass 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou, and QZSS. The watch measures 47.3 x 47.3 x 12.0mm and weighs 44.5g.
Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro With Up to 21 Days Battery Life Launched: Price, Specifications
Alongside the Watch S4 15th Anniversary Edition, Xiaomi has launched the Smart Band 9 Pro, a fitness tracker designed for extended use. The Smart Band 9 Pro features a 1.74-inch narrow-edge quadrilateral display with 2.5D cover glass and an aluminum alloy frame available in three colors.
The device is equipped with a larger battery and a new low-power chip, delivering up to 21 days of battery life in typical usage mode. In heavy-load mode, it offers eight days, and in Always-On Display (AOD) mode, it provides ten days of usage.
The Smart Band 9 Pro supports over 150 sports modes, built-in GNSS, and a compass. It also offers upgraded all-round sleep monitoring, improved blood oxygen, and heart rate monitoring. The device is 5ATM water-resistant, making it suitable for a wide range of water sports.
Xiaomi Watch S4 Review
The standard Xiaomi Watch S4 has been well-received for its stylish design, bright and crisp AMOLED display, and decent battery life. Users appreciate the interchangeable bezels and standard bands, as well as the strong haptic feedback and good microphone and loudspeaker quality.
However, some limitations include a limited app ecosystem, a 2-pin magnetic charger that may not be very convenient, and the absence of ECG functionality. Contactless payment might not work everywhere, and the standard version lacks cellular connectivity.
Xiaomi’s launch of the Watch S4 15th Anniversary Edition and the Smart Band 9 Pro showcases the company’s commitment to innovation in the wearable technology space. With the introduction of the in-house XRING T1 chipset and features like extended battery life, advanced health monitoring, and seamless integration with other Xiaomi products, these devices offer compelling options for consumers seeking feature-rich wearables at competitive prices.
