There's a heart rate monitor also on board both Mi Bands to offer real-time readings during exercise and on the spot readings. There are some additional uses for the sensor on the Mi Band 5 that Xiaomi claims is now 50% more accurate than the one on the Mi Band 4 .

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The MI Band 5 will come in two models, a standard and NFC model just like the Mi Band 4 did. That NFC model also adds a microphone to enable voice commands and smart home control via Xiaomi's Xiao AIl. Like the NFC edition of the Mi Band 4, this model looks set to be for China only. There have been some rumors that Xiaomi could be lining up Pro and Lite models, though that is still very much speculation.Treadmill running, outdoor running, cycling, walking, pool swimming, open workout, yoga, indoor rowing, skipping, elliptical and rowing machine

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The Mi Band 4 screen was a great performer, particularly when you consider the price. So it looks like it's only going to get better for the 5 in pretty much every way. On the Mi Band 5, you're getting a 1.1-inch AMOLED touchscreen display with an 126 x 294 resolution. That's a jump up in size and resolution from the 0.95-inch, 120 x 240 resolution colour AMOLED display featured on the Mi Band 4.The idea of getting people to think more about heart rate than counting steps is actually a positive thing. It’s displayed nicely on the device, and if you want to see scores and get a better understanding of PAI scores, you'll find more detailed information in the Mi Fit app. When you compare prices and features, even bands like the Fitbit Inspire HR and Samsung Galaxy Fit struggle to rival the Mi Band range. So let's talk about price. The Mi Band 4 came in at . That was just slightly up from the the Mi Band 3 came priced in at launch. We don't have official UK or US pricing, but when you do the currency conversion, ¥189 for the standard Mi Band 5 is around and ¥229 for the Mi Band 5 NFC edition is around . Xiaomi has upped screen size with every new Mi Band and that trend hasn't changed. There's also improvements on the brightness front too. The Mi Band 5 now offers 450 nits of brightness compared to 400 nits on the Mi Band 4.

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That extra screen real estate is also welcome because it means more information can be displayed at once, which is most noticeable on the watch screen. Xiaomi also seems to have increased the size of its icons, making it easier to glance at your information during the day. With the addition of a colour touchscreen display on the Mi Band 4, it made more sense for Xiaomi to roll out the kind of features you'd expect to find on smartwatches. Unfortunately, we have no control over these charges, and cannot tell you how much these would be, as these fees vary widely from country to country.

Mi Band devices have been topping the global sales charts for years, thanks to huge popularity in China and India and super low prices in the West. Features like setting alarms and accessing the camera remote require digging into the Band’s settings, but thankfully it’s software that’s easy to get to grips with and navigate once you know where things live.