Redmi Watch 5 and Buds 6 Pro announced
The Redmi K80 series is official and the Xiaomi sub-brand also announced a new smartwatch and TWS buds alongside its latest and greatest smartphones.
Redmi Watch 5
Redmi Watch 5 is the logical successor to last yearâs Redmi Watch 4 and it brings a larger 2.07-inch AMOLED screen which now peaks at 1,500 nits. Xiaomi also trimmed the bezels and kept the 60Hz refresh rate.
Watch 5 features an aluminum frame and a metal dial on the right-hand side which allows you to navigate the UI. Itâs one of the first wearables to launch with Xiaomi HyperOS 2 out of the box.
Xiaomi is also offering an eSIM version, which allows you to make calls and send out messages on supported platforms.
Xiaomi claims its new heart-rate tracking sensor offers 97.1% accuracy and you also get the standard blood oxygen, sleep and stress tracking. The watch also features a built-in GNSS positioning sensor and tracks your usual sports and activities.
550mAh battery inside the Watch 5 is now rated at up to 24 days of normal usage and up to 12 days with Always-On Display mode.
Redmi Watch 5 comes in black and silver colors and is priced at CNY 599 ($82). The eSIM version comes in Titanium silver and is priced at CNY 799 ($110).
Redmi Buds 6 Pro
Redmi Buds 6 Pro come with 11 mm titanium-coated dynamic drivers which are paired with 6.7mm piezoelectric ceramic drivers.
Xiaomi also updated the active noise cancelation (ANC) which can drown out up to 55dB of noise. Buds 6 Pro pair over Bluetooth 5.3 and support LHDC 5.0 and LC3 audio codecs. Battery life from the buds and their case is rated at up to 36 hours.
Xiaomi is also offering a Gaming Edition Buds 6 Pro, which features a 20ms latency and supports the LHDC Lossless audio codec via its specialized USB-C adapter.
Redmi Buds 6 Pro come in Jade Green, White and Black colors. Pricing is set at CNY 399 ($55). Buds 6 Pro Gaming Edition are priced at CNY 499 ($68).
Redmi Watch 5 ⢠Redmi Buds 6 Pro (both in Chinese)