Xiaomi Watch S4 Sport with eSIM, Xiaomi Buds 5 with spatial audio, ANC, and Xiaomi Smart Band 9 with 1.62-inch AMOLED screen launched
Xiaomi has launched its latest smartwatch, the Watch S4 Sport alongside Xiaomi Buds 5 and Xiaomi Smart Band 9 in China, along with Xiaomi MIX Fold 4. This smartwatch is designed for high-intensity outdoor activities and features a robust body crafted from aircraft-grade titanium alloy, with sapphire glass on both the front and back.
The Watch S4 Sport has a round 1.43-inch AMOLED display with a peak brightness of up to 2200 nits. It offers a range of strap options, including silicone, rubber, nylon, and titanium alloy. The watch is waterproof up to 5ATM and has EN13319 diving certification, making it suitable for scuba diving up to 40 meters. Equipped with a dual-frequency five-star GNSS positioning system, it supports offline navigation and offers over 150 workout modes. The smartwatch runs on HyperOS and provides up to 15 days of battery life.
Xiaomi has partnered with SUUNTO, a leading professional outdoor sports brand, to offer users a comprehensive training evaluation system. This includes both single and long-term training assessments and support for demanding activities such as rock climbing and mountaineering.
Xiaomi Watch S4 Sport Specifications -
| Display | 1.43-inch (466 x 466 pixels) AMOLED screen, up to 2200 nits brightness, 326 PPI |
| RAM/Storage | 32MB RAM, 32GB ROM |
| OS/UI | Xiaomi HyperOS |
| Sports Modes | 150+ sports modes |
| Features | Daily activity tracking, Women’s Health, Fall Detection, Stress monitoring, breath training, sleep and heart rate monitoring |
| Sensors | PPG sensor (including heart rate, blood oxygen), acceleration sensor, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, barometric water depth sensor, temperature sensor, ambient light sensor |
| Water Proof | 5ATM, 40m submersible waterproof |
| Dimensions | 46.9 × 46.9 × 12.6mm |
| Weight | 49g (without strap) |
| Connectivity | eSIM support, Supports 4G / 3G, 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi, Dual band : L1+L5 (GPS | Galileo | Glonass | Beidou | QZSS)Bluetooth 5.2, NFC |
| Battery | 586mAh battery, Up to 9 days with typical usage and 3.5 days with heavy usage (LTE version), Up to 15 days with typical usage, and 6 days with AOD ON (BT version) |
Xiaomi Buds 5 -
Xiaomi has also launched the Xiaomi Buds 5, the latest addition to their half-in-ear earbud lineup, two years after the release of the previous model. The new buds feature dual super-sensing magnets inside and outside and support aptX Qualcomm lossless audio. They offer independent recording capabilities, semi-in-ear active noise cancellation, and spatial audio.
The three microphones work with an AI noise reduction algorithm to greatly reduce ambient noise, with wind noise resistance improved by 33% compared to the previous generation, according to Xiaomi. The Xiaomi Buds 5 are IP54 rated for dust and water resistance, support dual-device connectivity, and provide up to 6.5 hours of battery life on a single charge, extending to 39 hours in total with noise cancellation turned off.
Xiaomi Buds 5 Specifications -
| Design | Half-in-ear 60° angled design for precise comfort |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity, Supported Codec: AAC / SBC / aptX Lossless / aptX Adaptive / LC3 (supported by some models) |
| ANC Mode | Adaptive active noise cancellation (ANC) |
| ENC Mode | 3Mic + AI call noise reduction that can cut 12m/s wind noise |
| Gaming Mode | 50ms Low latency gaming mode |
| Features | Ssper-sensitive dual magnetic units inside and outside, Hi-Fi audio, Spatial Audio, Dynamic self-adaptive EQ, Dual device smart connection |
| Water Proof | Dust and water resistant (IP54) for earbuds |
| Dimensions | Earbuds - 30×20.16×17.18mm; Case - 53.9×53.2×24.5mm |
| Weight | Earbuds - 4.2g; Case - 36.6g |
| Battery | 35mAh battery in the buds offers 6.5h (ANC off) / 3.5h (ANC ON) battery life; 480mAh battery in the case offers 39h (ANC off) / 20h (ANC ON) battery life; 10 minutes fast charge offers 2.5 hours of playback |
Xiaomi Smart Band 9 -
Xiaomi has launched the Band 9, a new model that maintains the design language of its predecessors, featuring a metal middle frame and offering seven new wristband options in various materials and colors. There is also a special white edition with a ceramic body. It retains the 1.62-inch AMOLED display from last year’s model but now boasts a peak brightness of up to 1200 nits, a 60Hz refresh rate, and supports over 200 watch faces.
The Band 9's heart rate accuracy has been enhanced, showing a 16% improvement over the Band 8. It continuously monitors heart rate, oxygen levels, pressure, and stress. Additionally, it tracks sleep structure and rhythm, providing recommendations for an optimal sleep cycle. The Band 9 includes over 150 workout modes, including 10 different running courses that offer scientific advice on exercise duration and heart rate zones, delivering more precise running guidance.
Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Specifications -
| Display | 1.62-inch (192×490 pixels) HD 2.5D Always-on AMOLED touch display, 60Hz refresh rate, Up to 1200 nits of brightness |
| OS/UI | Xiaomi HyperOS |
| Sports Modes | 150+ workout modes including professional courses such as running course, running bean mode, somatosensory boxing course, etc |
| Features | Continuous heart rate tracking, continuous blood oxygen saturation monitoring, blood pressure monitoring, 24/7 sleep tracking, Female health tracking, etc. |
| Sensors | Optical heart rate and blood oxygen sensor, six-axis motion sensor |
| Water Proof | 5ATM Water-resistant up to 50 meters |
| Dimensions | 46.5 × 21.6 × 10.99mm/47.50 x 22.73 x 10.95 mm (ceramic edition) |
| Weight | 15.8g (without strap)/22.4g (ceramic edition) |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.4 that connects to Android 8.0 and above and iOS 12.0 and above, NFC (NFC Edition only) |
| Battery | 233mAh battery offers up to 21 days of battery life, a charging time of about 1 hour |
Pricing and Availability -
Xiaomi Watch S4 Sport Prices are -
- Viton (rubber) strap version – CNY 1999 (US$ 275 / INR 23,020 approx.)
- Liquid silicone strap – CNY 1999 (US$ 275 / INR 23,020 approx.)
- Titanium Milanese strap version – CNY 2599 (US$ 357 / INR 29,930 approx.)
Xiaomi Watch S4 Sport Straps Prices are -
- Titanium Milanese strap – CNY 699 (US$ 96 / INR 8,050 approx.)
- Woven (nylon) outdoor strap – CNY 149 (US$ 20 / INR 1,715 approx.)
Xiaomi Buds 5 Price -
The Xiaomi Buds 5 comes in Snow Mountain White, Titanium Gold, Moon Shadow Black, and Frost Blue colours and the price is 699 yuan (US 96 / Rs. 8,049 approx.).
Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Prices are -
- Bluetooth version - CNY 249 (US$ 34 / INR 2,865 approx.)
- NFC/Bluetooth Version - CNY 299 (US$ 41 / INR 3,440 approx.)
- Ceramic Special Edition/NFC/Bluetooth Version - CNY 349 (US$ 48 / INR 4,020 approx.).
Although the band is available only in Black, Argent, Pink Gold, and Blue, Xiaomi offers various styles of straps separately.
Xiaomi Watch S4 Sport, Xiaomi Buds 5 and Xiaomi Smart Band 9 are already on sale in China.