Xiaomi confirms two new wearables are coming, including a surprise Samsung contender
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October is almost over, but XIaomi is planning to sneak not one, but two new wearable hardware releases out before Halloween.
The company is only targeting China with the dynamic duo so far, but it’s quite likely the new models, the Smart Band 9 Pro and the Xiaomi Watch S4, will come to other markets in the coming weeks. That’s according to a Chinese piece of marketing from Xiaomi, spotted byNotebookCheck.
If you’ve been reading this section of TechRadar you’ll know that there have been a few leaks in recent weeks, andit appears the Apple Watch SE rival we spotted a fortnight agocould be one of the products getting a debut this week.
We’ve also seenleaks of an ‘Active’ variant of the Smart Band 9, which seemingly shrinks it down a little and will be an ideal option for anyone looking for afantastic budget smartwatch.
Why is this exciting?
In many ways, it’s that low price of admission that makes what Xiaomi’s doing worth keeping an eye on.
The base Smart Band 9 earned afour-star rating in our review, where we praised its “smooth user interface, reliable health tracking, and a bright, bold display” for just $60 / £34.99 / AU$79.99.
The Watch S4 could be a standout, too, with suggestions it’ll look closer to theSamsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classicwith a classic-looking silver bezel. The S4 predecessor’s ‘swappable’ bezel design is also included here for added customization.
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Lloyd Coombes is a freelance tech and fitness writer for TechRadar. He’s an expert in all things Apple as well as Computer and Gaming tech, with previous works published on TopTenReviews, Space.com, and Live Science. You’ll find him regularly testing the latest MacBook or iPhone, but he spends most of his time writing about video games atDexerto.
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