Xiaomi has officially introduced the Mi Band 7, its new generation quantification bracelet for monitoring physical activity and health, which is enhanced by components such as screen, battery and training modes.

We’ve been expecting this this week, and it’s finally here. It is a new version of one of the best-selling series of smart bracelets on the market, more than 40 million pieces since the first model in 2014.

Mi Band 7 has a screen 1.62-inch AMOLED. It is 25% larger than previous generations. Along with the screen size, the resolution and brightness also increased to 192 x 490 pixels and the brightness up to 500 nits. In terms of durability, Xiaomi ensures that its chassis allows immersion in water up to a depth of 50 meters.

Despite the increase in size (and also a 44% larger battery), the new version is slightly thinner than the Mi Band 6, but slightly heavier while maintaining a minimum weight of 13.5 grams. Among its main components we can mention and PPG sensor which includes heart rate sensors and SpO2 (blood oxygen levels). It also has a gyroscope and a triaxial accelerometer.

For fitness monitoring, Mi Band 7 now supports up to 120 different sports modes, which is a big leap over the previous 30 supported modes. For training, it offers detailed information about the heart rate zone and calorie consumption. Xiaomi also included features such as an optimal recovery time, as well as an ideal VO2 Max value that quantifies the maximum amount of oxygen needed based on age and your body mass index (BMI) for intense training.

Mi Band 7 also calculates post-workout oxygen demand (EPOC) data to determine training intensity. For those who have a competitive spirit, the brand offers the opportunity to challenge friends for virtual medals and other rewards in the app. My fitness.

In the Statics and Customization section, specify the Chinese brand expanded the possibilities of official straps, including two new camouflage options with two fluorescent colors: green and orange. In addition, the straps can be purchased in six different colors. To add new colors, Xiaomi has added more than 100 different dials that can be easily changed in the settings application.

Xiaomi Mi Band 7, versions and prices

The bracelet is already available in China and we expect it to reach the international market in the next two months. It is available in two very low-priced versions, which have made this range of wearable devices very attractive:

• Mi Band 7 standard: 236 yuan (about $ 35 per change)
• Mi Band 7 with NFC: 279 yuan (about $ 42 per change)