Xiaomi Mi Band 6 Fitness Bracelet

With a very compact size, the new Mi Band 6 boasts an enlarged AMOLED touchscreen display with a diagonal of 1.56”, now the information from the tracker will be read even better. So, for example, it has become much more convenient to scroll through the menu, because you immediately see 3 icons, and not one at a time, as it was before. The pixel density has also increased – 326 ppi. The resolution has grown to 152x486 pixels, and the brightness is 450 nits. The screen is covered with tempered 2.5D glass with anti-fingerprint coating.

On the back side of the capsule of the bracelet, the location of the sensors has changed. From the updates, we immediately note the oxygen saturation sensor of the blood, which the Mi Band 5 did not have. In any place, wherever you are, you have the opportunity to track your physical condition with this portable gadget. Assessment of the quality of breathing during sleep will help improve night rest.

And Xiaomi Mi Band 6 supports 30 types of workouts to choose from, and 19 of them are brand new! Recall that Mi Band 5 had only 11 sports modes. Approach sports professionally.

According to the manufacturers, the novelty is able to automatically detect 6 types of activities and offer the appropriate type of training: cross-fit, running, cycling, walking, treadmill, rowing.

There is also a function for adding a goal – to take so many steps or burn a certain number of calories. Many users will also be pleased that you can now switch music during a workout.

A nice bonus was the improved control of music tracks on the Mi Band 6 bracelet: if earlier it was necessary to aim and hit certain areas of the screen, now the playback control keys are spaced as conveniently as possible. The tracker's touch screen is blocked by touching when the gadget is worn on the wrist. On the display, using the settings, you can display widgets of four desired indicators: steps, calories, battery level, PAI health indicator, etc. The settings have become more accurate, allowing you to adapt the operation of the device to your needs.

Among other useful functions: assessment of sleep quality; measurement of stress levels; control of the female cycle.

The number of suggested options for the appearance of the dial in the branded application on the smartphone is truly huge! More than 130 dials from Mi Fit with different widgets for every taste will satisfy the most picky users. The bracelet is compatible with devices based on Android 5.0, iOS 10.0 and above.

During charging, the screen rotates in a horizontal orientation, showing the user the current time and charge level. The updated charging animation resembles a bedside table clock – it looks cool and very functional! In terms of battery capacity, the new Mi Band 6 is no different from the Mi Band 5 – all the same 125 mAh, which will last for 2 weeks of operation. In the power saving mode, the gadget will work for 19 days.

Small design changes in the Mi Band 6 made it possible to improve the fixation of the fitness bracelet capsule inside the strap in a straight position, which is especially important during active physical training. Small guides appeared on the capsule body, which are firmly attached to the thermoplastic polyurethane strap. On the strap, respectively, there are locking keys for them. At the same time, the old straps from Mi Band 5 are also suitable for the new bracelet and it fits perfectly in them.

Another interesting feature of the new fitness tracker is the security system that locks the device when you take it off your wrist. In this case, if an outsider wants to use your gadget, the system will request a six-digit password. In order for the function to work, you first need to lock the screen on your wrist, and then remove the tracker from your hand.