Xiaomi unveils Mi Band 7, Redmi Buds 4 and Redmi Buds 4 Pro

2022-05-24

Today, Xiaomi unveiled the Mi Band 7, alongside the Redmi Buds 4 and Redmi Buds 4 Pro. Xiaomi had confirmed the announcement date of the Mi Band 7, and it had already become available for reservation, albeit without a price.

The Mi Band 7"s biggest update is the larger display – 1.62”, up from 1.56”. The resolution is 490x192px, and there"s finally an option to keep the display always on. Xiaomi claims that the usable screen area has been increased by 25%. SpO2 - or oxygen saturation - monitoring is improved - if the band reads a saturation below 90%, it will vibrate to let you know.

Fitness tracking is also better with a total of 120 training modes, four professional sports modes, automatic workout detection, an option to hold competitions with friends, and more.

Xiaomi unveils Mi Band 7, Redmi Buds 4 and Redmi Buds 4 Pro

Xiaomi says the Mi Band 7"s 180mAh battery should last 14 days, but we"d expect that"s without the always-on mode. Charging the band back up takes 2 hours.

The Xiaomi Mi Band 7 will start from CNY 239 and it"s officially on pre-order from today. The NFC model, which supports payments to AliPay, will cost slightly more.

On to the Redmi Buds 4 Pro, which come with an intelligent noise reduction system that can suppress up to 43 dB of noise. The buds are IP54 rated, so they"ll be fine during a sweaty workout or outside in the rain.

Sound is emitted by a combination of a 10mm driver and a 6mm tweeter. The buds are Bluetooth 5.3 and offer a latency of just 59 ms. Xiaomi says you can get 9 hours of constant use without ANC, while the case provides an additional 36 hours.

The Redmi Buds 4 Pro are up for pre-order in White and Black, priced CNY 369. They"ll ship from May 31.

The Redmi Buds 4 also offer active noise cancellation but at a lower rating of 35 dB. Each bud has a 10mm driver, while connectivity is down to Bluetooth 5.2. The case provides an extra 30 hours of charge.