Xiaomi Band 8

Xiaomi Band 8 in Kenya

The Xiaomi Band 8 price in Kenya is Ksh 7,000. It enables you to know time, keep schedules, track your fitness, and monitor your health. The Smart Band 8 comes in a Black or Gold frame with detachable straps and can be worn on the wrist, as a pendant, or clipped on your running shoes. It has a vibrant 1.62-inch 2.5D curved AMOLED touchscreen with a 60Hz refresh rate and p to 600nits brightness with an always-on2 display (AOD). You can download the Mi Fitness App on your Android v6.0+ or iOS v12.0+ devices to set up and adjust settings to your preference. The Mi Fitness app allows you access to different sports modes. The Smart Band 8 has a PPG sensor and health tracking features that keep you updated on your health and sleep status. It allows Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity for pairing. Let your style show by choosing a frame, strap, and watch face to complement your personality and fashion. Get the Smart Band 8 today at Phone Price  Kenya.

Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Specifications

Feature	Specs
Brand	Xiaomi
Model	Smart Band 8
Type	Smart wearable
Price	Ksh.7,000
RAM	2GB
Internal Storage	16 GB
SD Card Slot	No
Weight	14g (without straps), 24g (With straps)
Dimensions	48 x 22.5 x 11mm
Display	Type: AMOLED Size: 1.67-inches Features: 2.5D Curved Touchscreen Resolution: 192 x 490pixels Refresh Rate: 60Hz Brightness: 600nits
Processor	SPO1
3.5mm jack	No
Bluetooth	Yes, 5.1 A2DP, LE
GPS	No
Loudspeaker	Yes
Wi-Fi	No
USB	No
NFC	No
Radio	No
Apps	My Fitness App
Compatibility	Android v6.0+, iOS v12.0+
Connectivity	Bluetooth v5.1
Sensor	PPG Heart rate, Sp02, 3-axis accelerometer, Rotor vibration motor
Battery	Li-Ion 190mAh, non-removable Magnetic fast Charging 16days typical use, 6 days on AOD
Ratings	5ATM water resistance
Color	Graphite Black, Champagne Gold
Others	Health monitoring, fitness tracking, notifications, sports modes. Phone finder, weather forecast, reminders, Music

Design

The Smart Band 8 comes in the same design as its predecessor, the Smart Band 7. It features a metal frame and detachable 22mm straps that latch directly to give a stylish smartwatch. Smart 8 weighs 14g (without strap) and measures about 48 x 22.5 x 11mm hence very tight on your wrist for a whole day’s wear. The watch sports two quick-release buttons and when straps are detached, you can use it as a pendant or attach it to your running shoes. Unleash your stylish self by choosing either Champagne Gold or Graphite Black midframe colors and matching straps including leather, TPU, double wrap, and breathable straps.

The watch has a wide 1.62-inches AMOLED touchscreen with 192 x 490 pixels screen resolution, 60Hz refresh rate, and 600nits brightness. This guarantees an immersive viewing and scrolling experience when on the trail without straining in the sunlight. It has a 5ATM rating, implying you can take it swimming.

Explore 200+ watch faces with always on display to match your fashion sense and personality. Combine the midframe, straps, and watch faces to complement your style.

Sports and Fitness Features

Smart Band 8 provides more than 150 fitness modes to suit your fitness and exercise preferences. The band has a pebble mode, that provides 13 stats and professional interpretation of data. You can purchase a running clip to attach the band to your running shoes for real-time and accurate data.

You can also choose from 10-built running courses with varied intensity to match your physical condition, experience, and target. This mode works best when using the Smart Bad 8 in wrist mode. It sports different sports modes like running, walking, cycling, strength training, Yoga, football, cricket, and 140+ more via the I Fitness App.

Your Comprehensive Health Companion

The Smart Band 8 provides a 24-hour health report to inform you. This includes sleep monitoring, heart rate monitoring, stress monitoring, blood oxygen saturation monitoring, and women’s health management. This means in case of abnormal readings, the band notifies you so you can seek medical attention or adjust your routine accordingly.

Reliable Battery

Powering the Smart Band 8 is a 190mAh long-lasting battery to take you for a whole day. For typical usage, the band can last up to 16 days and 6 days on AOD mode. It supports fast magnetic charging, where you can fully charge the band in an hour.

Sensors

Redmi Smart Band 8 comes with three sensors, a high precision 6-axis sensor, ambient light, and a PPG Heart rate sensor which enhance its overall performance.

Compatibility and Connectivity Features

Redmi Band 8 is compatible with Android v6.0  and iOSv12.0 devices, allowing you to set up, adjust settings, and synch the band to your mobile via the Mi Fitness App. It also allows Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity.

Other Features

• Weather Forecast
• Reminders
• Music
• Phone Finder

Pros and Cons of Redmi Smart Band 8

Hits

• Refined design
• A wide variety of detachable straps
• Vibrant 60Hz AMOLED touchscreen
• It can be worn as a wristband, pendant, or running clip
• Reliable battery with fast magnetic charging
• Many sports and fitness modes
• Allows 24-hour health and sleep monitoring

Misses

• No GPS hence no accurate tracking
• Lacks NFC

 Unboxing

• Redmi Smart Band 8
• Straps
• Charging cable
• Documentations

Verdict

Xiaomi Smart Band 8 is an impressive smart wearable device that gives you three different options to wear, on the wrist, on your neck, or attached to your running shoes. It offers great features like the immersive 60Hz AMOLED that is bright and provides many customizable watch faces. It is also light and comfortable to wear with so many straps to use. Performance-wise the Smart Band 8 is a great fitness, and health partner and it has a reliable battery that lasts more than 2 weeks with magnetic charging. Generally, it is a great device despite lacking GPS and NFC features.

Alternative Devices

• Xiaomi Smart 7
• Remi Watch 3